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Subject: [OM] 2 position lever on OM-3
From: Phillip Franklin <pfranklin@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 17:13:48 -0700
To Gary Reese:

{Now, can anyone tell me what the function is for the two position lever
on  the pentaprism side of the ISO speed dial on the OM-3 (not 3Ti - in
which it selects flash mode)?}

That lever is to turn the beep sound on & off for the battery check.
Forward is beep off.  Normal beep on.  I guess there are times when
the beep is not a good idea.  The red led on the body works if the
battery is good (regardless of the beep).

Self timer on OM3?  The OM3 is a purely mechanical shutter mechanism and
Olympus had been going to electronic shutters coupled to self timers.
The OM3 has probably the most reliable of mechanical shutters of any
35mm I have come accross.  There are many ways of timing the camera
thru  things connected to winder 2's and intervalopers ect.
As far as mirror lock-up, I think it is not neccessary because this is
one smooth mechanism.  My OM3 probably has less mirror vibration than
almost any pentaprism camera.  I think that is why they are sought after
in todays electronic everything world.  I'm sure thats why Olympus
re-introduced this camera.  Btw, I purchased a "9" OM3 from a camera
store in 1992 for about $140.00.  They thought it was the cheap ass
model with out the optional self-timer & electronic & auto modes.  Too
bad most stores now realize their value. ( I went in there to buy a used
OM1 for another back-up.) 

Phillip Franklin

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