Olympus-OM
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [OM] OM-1N meter

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1N meter
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 17:33:57 -0500
EPX76 is  considered an equivalent in many ways to the 357.
_________________________________
John Hermanson
Camtech, Olympus OM Service since 1977
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121  www.zuiko.com
Call Olympus for FREE manuals!
1-800-221-3000
_________________________________
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin G Flink" <mgflink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1N meter


> Clint...Thanks for the info...I re-checked and found out that I had (2)
> EPX76 batteries rather than the 357 after John H questioned my battery
> choice...I tried rocking the meter switch back and forth and it seem to be
> OK now... I'll keep an "eye" on it...Thanks again,  Martin
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sunday, December 23, 2001 7:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1N meter
>
>
> >Jumpy meters on 2/2n's are rare but not unheard-of.  I'd guess about
> >50%+ are due to a broken lead wire to the meter opening intermittantly.
> >After that, it's a hodge-podge of causes.  Unless the camera begins to
> >lock-up (due to power failure, short circuits, etc.), shoot with wild
> >abandon!
> >
> >Since the meter needle is an indicator only, and does not actually
> >"control" any function of the camera, your 2n should work just fine in
> >"Auto" mode -- you just won't know the approximate shutter speed you'll
> >be using if/when the meter does finally quit working.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Martin G Flink wrote:
> >>
> >> Decided to take both OM-1N and OM-2N to New Hampshire for a family
> >> holiday gathering.  I put a new 357 battery in the 2N and have noticed
> >> that the meter indicator both in manual and auto mode is jumping up
> >> and down before it settles down for a reading.  It happens under
> >> normal household lights and to a lesser degree in daylight.  The last
> >> time I used it was about a year ago and I can't recall if I had the
> >> same problem.  I do remember that all the shots came out and were
> >> exposed right on the mark.  I could leave the 2N behind and opt for
> >> another body, but would rather not.  Any suggestions or help would be
> >> appreciated.  Thanks,  Marty
> >
> >< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
> >< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
> >< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
> >
>
>
> < This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
> < For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
> < Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
>
>



< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
Sponsored by Tako
Impressum | Datenschutz