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Re: [OM] Hiya folks!

Subject: Re: [OM] Hiya folks!
From: Jay Maynard <jmaynard@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 14:06:39 -0500
On Fri, Sep 04, 1998 at 09:35:27AM -0700, Dan Lau wrote:
> First, you should call Olympus Customer Services (I think it is
> 800-622-6372) and ask for a copy of the OM-PC instruction manual, they
> will send it to you for free -- but it may take a while, depending on
> whether they have it in stock.

I called...the guy at the literature desk said, "Wow, you sure like those OM
cameras, huh?" when I asked for 4 different body manuals...two of which
(OM-10 and OM-77) are on backorder.

> If the camera is not using ESP (not enough contrast between the center
> spot and the rest of the frame) then that half circle does not light
> up even if ESP is turned on.  I normally just leave ESP turned on all
> the time.

That's why I couldn't correlate the indicator with the switch setting. I
thought that was some sort of error indicator, or something...thanks for the
detailed explanation.

> Since you have access to the internet, you should be able to get a
> lot of information from the Web.  Start with the Lee Hawkins' FAQ at:

I did...that's why I only had 2 questions for the list. :-)

> Good luck and have fun.  Personally, I don't know how anyone can use
> so many OM bodies :-).

I plan to give my OM-2 a well-deserved rest. I'll use each of the others for
a while, figure out which I like best for regular use, then keep one of each
for a nice little collection and sell the rest.

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