Electronic shutters only control when the second curtain is released. Both
types of shutters rely on the same type of springs to mechanically move the
curtains across the film.
Electronic shutters of 80s era design are as accurate as mechanicals (not
talking about the OM-10 here) . The OM-1s I see for the most part are not
off by 1/3 stop. by any means.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan Steinman" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 1:03 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Mechanical Shutters vs. Electronic
> >From: Albert <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >He says... that I should get a "new" camera, because mechanical cameras
are
> >always inconsistant and off by at least a 1/3rd of a stop.
>
> Does it take good pictures?
>
> If so, don't worry, be happy.
>
> Electronically controlled mechanical shutters can also be off. There's
nothing magic about "electronic". There is still lubrication to dry out,
moving parts to wear and bind, as well as electronic parts to age and
deteriorate!
>
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