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Re: [OM] Screen in OM2

Subject: Re: [OM] Screen in OM2
From: "Mike Cormier" <ronaldcormier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:18:18 -0500
This could be the case if you have either a "2 series" screen, or a Beattie Intenscreen installed in you OM2. Even if this is the case, John H. can remedy the metering problem, or you could put in a "1-series" screen, but it won't be as bright.

Also, note that there are 2 separate metering systems in an OM2. One meter reads light while the sutter is closed and gives you an approximate exposure reading on auto, but is the real meter reading on manual. in auto, once the shutter is tripped, the metering switches over the the OTF meter which reads light "off the film (OTF)" during the exposure & closes the shutter once enough light has hit the film plane. In manual, this correction is not present.

so the problem could also be that your OTF meter is working correctly, but your viewfinder meter is off. I think John H can also fix this.

To check which screen you have, drop the screen down from the prism (there is a small lever/tab to pull). there will be a glass tab on the screen. If it is a 1-series screen it will have a number on the tab, most likely between 1 and 14 depending on the type. If it is a 2-series screen, it will have a 2 followed by a dash and than a number. Most likely 2-4 or 2-13. Hope this helps.





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