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Subject: [OM] Re: Olympus PEN FT light meter problems
From: Jim Brokaw <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 21:40:21 -0700
Clint - Is there any possiblility of putting in a new replacement CdS cell
then resetting the meter entirely?
-- 

Jim Brokaw
OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...


on 5/12/04 10:24 AM, PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service at olyfix@xxxxxxxxxx
wrote:

> We gave up trying to recalibrate Pen meters several years ago -- the cells
> are all aged beyond compensation.  If you find one that's even close,
> consider yourself lucky!
> 
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I am new to the list. I have been an OM user for many years, and
>> recently decided to get a
>> used Olympus PEN FT, to use with my scanner at home.
>> 
>> I have tried two cameras that were in very good shape mechanically and
>> cosmetically. However,
>> for both cameras the light-meter is off. It typically works in bright
>> light (for instance: 100 ASA
>> 1/125,f8) and compares well with manual exposure measurement or my OM1
>> and OM2. For lower light,
>> for example 1/30, f1.4 it seems way off (at least 2 stops). I am using
>> Wein 1.35 batteries.
>> After trying the second camera and having similar problems, I was
>> wondering if I did something
>> wrong or if this was a typical problem for the PEN FT.
>> 
>> I would appreciate any thoughts of the group on this. Or is there
>> experience in calibrating
>> an FT light meter ? Thanks,
>> 
>> Roland Ruehl.


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