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Re: [OM] URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!!

Subject: Re: [OM] URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!!
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 13:32:36 -0500
First, when checking TTL flash you must have film or a test card loaded (to
refect the flash).  Make sure front shutter speed ring is not on mechanical
60.

John
Camtech

Paul Haigney wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I just today picked up an OM4,T20 flash...very clean and I checked it
> out in the shop everything went fine.
> when I came home I put the a set of batterys in theT20 and set it on the
> OM4 ,I set the camera on AUTO and the shutter speed on 60 ,however I
> cant see a flash ready light in the viewfinder and no correct exposure
> indication also.
> I tried another flash unit of my own which I know works fine it's a
> cobra D400 OM dedicated and the same thing happens .I have cleaned the
> contacts on the hot shoe and put new duracell 357's in the OM4 but the
> problem is still there.
> Also the flash discharges at full power everytime.
> Am I doing something wrong or have I bought a faulty OM4
>
> Giles if you read this call me on Dublin 8682059 if you can
> Rgds Paul Haigney
>
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