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Subject: Re: [OM] OM1
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:32:20 -0600
I have the adapter from criscam (www.criscam.com) which I find works great.
It's a little expensive ($30), but it let's the OM-1 use the same batteries
as the other bodies (sr44 silver oxide) which is convenient.

I'm happy with it.

Tom

> At 09:29 2/14/00 , Paul Reynolds wrote:
> >Having read recent threads about OM1's and meter readings, its rather
ironic
> >that I seem to have the same problem myself, in so far as my OM1 seems to
be
> >under reading by at least two stops.
> >
> >The battery is a PX625A, Alkaline Cell, made in China, inserted by the
> >previous owner. Clutching at straws, could this be the problem? If it
isn't,
> >any other suggestions?
>
> If the alkaline is old then it could very well be.  Alkaline cells drop
> voltage gradually as they age and approach "end of life."  Mercury and
> silver cells maintain a constant voltage until the very end, and then fall
> off very quickly.  This makes the mercury and silver better for meters
that
> depends on cell voltage to work correctly.
>
> Remember:  Using a silver cell in the OM-1[n] is just as bad as using an
> alkaline because of its higher voltage unless the camera has been modified
> for higher voltage silver cells.  Aside from the ring collar for the 675
> zinc-air hearing aid batteries, there is another adapter that will use an
> MS76 silver cell and drop the voltage down.
>
> -- John
>
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