At 08:00 PM 7/10/01 +0100, Chris C. wrote:
>
>
>To make it simple, OM2sp's and early OM4's have a
>fault which causes an endless drain on the batteries
>(when the camera is off) unless they are removed.
>Instead of the batteries lasting for example a year in
>your closet, they may die at 6-8 months. The only
>remedy is to take out the batteries when your not
>using the camera. Or in the case of the OM4 have the
>circuit replaced with one from an OM4Ti (about
>$300)which is improved and doesn't drain the batteries
>as quick. OM2Sp circuit boards are no longer
>available, so there is not circuit fix for this model.
>The reason people suggest you use Energizer 357's
>(SR44 equivalents) is because this particular battery
>has a good tolerance for the drain that the OM4/OM2Sp
>places on it. They will last much longer than other
>types.
>
Almost right Chris,
Following John H's recommendation of a 357 battery and putting the OM-4 on
either B or 1/60th when not shooting provides me with 1yr + of battery life
(and I shoot a lot) easily. Yes my OM-4 is the "old" circuit board -
previous to John's advice I was going through SR-44s in 3 months.
Barry H
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