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RE: [OM] OM-1 meter + light leaks?

Subject: RE: [OM] OM-1 meter + light leaks?
From: "Harridge, Wayne" <Wayne.Harridge@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:19:07 +0800
Dirk wrote:

> I was shooting in bright sunlight yesterday, and I noticed that the 
> meter needle would change a lot based on whether I shaded my face or 
> not while looking through the viewfinder. I assume this is at least 
> from the reflection into the viewfinder from my glasses. Will 
> an eyecup 
> fix this problem? It was a real hassle trying to hold my hand 
> over the 
> camera and my face and also compose the image, set the aperture and 
> shutter, etc. even *with* the camera on a tripod! Anyone else 
> have this 
> experience? 

Which body ?  I have noticed this with OM-1 & OM-2.

Try wearing a wide brimmed hat, but make sure it doesn't cover the lens as
well !

Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Louvre/6152/ 

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