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[OM] Re: OM-1N Jumpy/sticky Meter needle

Subject: [OM] Re: OM-1N Jumpy/sticky Meter needle
From: ScottGee1 <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 08:40:45 -0400
Excuse me, but I could swear this thread is *ON* topic.

What on earth is this group coming to?  :-J

ScottGee1


On 8/4/05, John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Could be sticking meter needle, loose meter ground (2 points), dirty meter
> switch.
> 
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
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> __________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Teller" <gmteller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:52 PM
> Subject: [OM] OM-1N Jumpy/sticky Meter needle
> 
> 
> > An OM-1N I recently found has a jumpy meter needle.  By that I mean when I
> > turn on the meter--I'm using a mercury battery--the needle sometimes
> > doesn't move. Turning the switch off and then back on seems to get it
> > going. I've also noticed sometimes a slight delay in moving when turning
> > the switch on.
> >
> > When changing aperture or shutter speed the needle seems to be a little
> > bit
> > jumpy or stuttering before settling into place.  Needle centering settings
> > are within a 1/2 stop of my other OM bodies.
> >
> > What I want to know is the probable cause and cure.  Since this one won't
> > be a keeper for me I'd like to be able to give this information to the
> > potential auction site buyer.
> >
> > In case anyone on the list is interested in acquiring it write me off
> > list.  The body is not pretty but it's not beaten up either.  Aside from
> > surely needing a CLA, it'd make a great back up body or would be good for
> > taking to those places you'd never take your beauties.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> 
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