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Re: [OM] where is the on off switch on the OM4T?

Subject: Re: [OM] where is the on off switch on the OM4T?
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:24:12 -0500
aiming a 4T at the TV at 1/2000th is a good test to tell if the shutter 
is at least opening.
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Fernando Gonzalez Gentile wrote:
> Wow - it was there because today I would be asking about it :-)
> 
> It's been long since I wanted to know how to check shutter speeds.
> Maybe during 2004, I raised the question - it should be archived as 
> well. Two members of the list explained how to use a TV (CRT TV) to 
> check 1/1000 in the OM 1 & 2.
> But your comment made me think that this trick would not be suitable for 
> 1/2000, something more precise would be needed.
> 
> Well, it was worth waiting for an answer _ :-)
> It will take me some time and understanding to build such a simple 
> device, and still don't have any evidence that 1/2000 is wrong. Since I 
> rarely use something else than Provia 100F or Velvia 50, that SS is 
> rarely used, but who knows perhaps tomorrow ....
> 
> Thanks very much.
> Besides, I wanted to tell you that I already have Margulis book and am ( 
> slowly ) reading it.
> I find it quite amusing so far, I mean the author writes in an 
> enthusiastic and amusing style. Have little time now to read it as it 
> deserves, but soon I will be off to the beach and have the time to fully 
> understand it. So far, I might recommend it enthusiastically. I suspect 
> I shall become a Lab fan during 2009.
> 
> Fernando.
> 
> WayneS wrote:
>> I'm surprised I still have it.
>>   
> 
> 
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