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Re: [OM] OM-1 meter + light leaks?

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1 meter + light leaks?
From: Pauls0627@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:47:44 EST
In a message dated 11/29/99 1:40:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> I was shooting in bright sunlight yesterday, and I noticed that the 
>  meter needle would change a lot based on whether I shaded my face or 
>  not while looking through the viewfinder. I assume this is at least 
>  from the reflection into the viewfinder from my glasses. Will an eyecup 
>  fix this problem? It was a real hassle trying to hold my hand over the 
>  camera and my face and also compose the image, set the aperture and 
>  shutter, etc. even *with* the camera on a tripod! Anyone else have this 
>  experience?

Yes I have, and yes an eyecup helps. I've even seen this problem with my OM-4 
and OM-2S, but too a lesser extent.

Paul Schings

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