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Re: [OM] OM1 Meter Adjustment

Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 Meter Adjustment
From: Ken Norton <image66@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:47:04 -0600
>> I just received an OM1 in which the meter is 1 1/3 stops off.  Is this an
>> easy fix?  Is there a way to just recalibrate the ASA dial or is it more
>> complicated than that?

Make sure that it has a proper battery in place.  OM-1s require 1.35volts
which the old Mercury cells (625PX) provided.  An MR-9 adapter or an
internal modification (Camtech) is required if you use alkalines.

Ken Norton

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