That is one way to test that a 1/1N has not been deeply tampered, that is,
shortening, rearranging or breaking of meter strings. Camera to asa 100,
shutter to B, set lens to 1.8 and needle should almost center, but does not
react to changes in light. Normal.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY, 11743-4714,
631-424-2121, www.zuiko.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "ian" <ianrmac@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 10:21 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Questions about an "M-1" and 35 SPn
>
> Simon Worby wrote:
>
>>> Thank you, Simon. I downloaded the service manuals and
>>> within a few minutes was quite thankful that I fix cars not
>>> camera's for a living.
>>
>> Yes, that's the sort of sinking feeling I get when I look at them,
>> too!
>
> The worst thing about the manuals is the constant reference to
> a bunch of part numbers, and then having to go back to the
> pictures to figure out which part they are talking about. After
> attempting to remove the winder upper screw (very carefully,
> with a rubber stopper), I've decided that it's in my (and the
> cameras) best interest to leave this to a professional.
>
>> No. That's very strange. I've tested my 1N without batteries and it
>> doesn't respond at all. Some very old light meters, and some cameras
>> (the Trip 35, I think, for example), had systems which didn't need
>> batteries, but IIRC they only work at reasonable light levels. As far
>> as I know the CdS sensors in the OM-1 do require battery power to
>> function.
>
> I think that some of the other posters response confirm what I have
> sortave figured out. The needle moves in response to the dials,
> but not to light. I now have to make some decisions as to what to
> do with the camera. At this point, I'm tempted to send it in for
> an "overhaul", have the leatherettes replaced so as to remove the
> MD badge, and then either use the thing, or sell it.
>
>> Where are you based?
>
> Calgary, Alberta, Canada
>
> Ian
>
>
>
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