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Re: [OM] OM-1n Manual/Instructions

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1n Manual/Instructions
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:22:15 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
>Chris, a word of caution on the OM-1(n) & OM-2(n) [2(n) in Manual mode!]:
>
>You do need an Eyecup (better if the original Eyecup 1), if you're
>planning to use the ttl meter "within reasonable calibration".
>
>If not, light entering through the viewfinder will lead you to
>underexpose film: the CdS metering cells are too near the viewfinder,
>and read more light than it's actually reaching the film.
>

     I've had that same problem with the E-500/510 and I've learned to place my 
thumb over the viewfinder when setting the exposure time.  For serious closeups 
I use a hand-held light meter such as a PR-1 or the LunaPro with the spot 
attachment.

     Wish I could find a round eyecup for the E-500/510 similar to the Eyecup 
1.  I have one of those and I cannot see a way to adapting it without doing 
some serious machining.


Chris

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     - Hunter S. Thompson
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