In November in the UK I would welcome the opportunity of shooting in bright
sunlight!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harridge, Wayne [SMTP:Wayne.Harridge@xxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 29 November 1999 22:19
> To: 'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: RE: [OM] OM-1 meter + light leaks?
>
> 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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