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Re: [OM] OM-4 problems/black caps?

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems/black caps?
From: frankrad4@xxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:09:30 -0400
Thanks for the clarification John,  I notice those cameras all have
nonmechanical meter displays, Does that have anything to do with the
circuit being more vulnerable to black paint,  is the paint conductive or
an insulator?
                                                                         
                   Frank
On Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:17:10 -0400 "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> Black caps affect ONLY the 2S, 3, 4, 4T, 4Ti.
> 
> John  Hermanson
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 5:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems/black caps?
> 
> 
> | Do the black caps cause a problem with the 2N also. I just got a 
> nice
> | OM-2N (black) and was wondering about this?
> |                                                         Frank
> |                          
> | On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:43:58 -0400 "John Hermanson" 
> <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> | writes:
> | > Yes, use chrome battery caps only (black caps have paint on the 
> 
> | > threads and
> | > they DO cause problems) also make sure bottom cover screws are 
> | > tight.
> | > 
> | > John  Hermanson
> | > ___________________________________
> | > http://www.zuiko.com
> | > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
> | > 21 South Lane,  Huntington NY 11743-4714
> | > Phone/fax 631-424-2121
> | > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
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> | > ----- Original Message -----
> | > From: <pschings@xxxxxxxx>
> | > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> | > Cc: <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> | > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 12:48 PM
> | > Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems
> | > 
> | > 
> | > |
> | > | On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:35:28 -0500 "Tom Scales"  writes
> | > | >
> | > | > I put in fresh batteries (tried two sets).  When I put it 
> on
> | > | > self-timer,
> | > | > instead of a solid beep, I get more of a warbling tone.  I 
> | > haven't
> | > | > compared
> | > | > it to my 4T, but it feels like the shutter may be off.
> | > | >
> | > |
> | > | Tom,
> | > |
> | > | It's a long shot, but you may want to check the contacts in 
> the 
> | > battery
> | > | compartment. Perhaps they're corroded. Also, does this body 
> have 
> | > the
> | > | black-painted battery and MD covers? According to John H. they 
> can 
> | > cause
> | > | problems. I'm sure you have some chrome covers lying around 
> | > somewhere.
> | > |
> | > | Hope that's all it is,
> | > |
> | > | Paul Schings
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