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Re: [OM] The Freezer Test - Mixed Results

Subject: Re: [OM] The Freezer Test - Mixed Results
From: "Tom Trottier" <tom@xxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:38:46 -0500
Cc: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Hi Jim,

Often mechanical cameras have to be "winterised" - cleaned & lubed 
with thinner oil (or graphite?) to work well in frigid climes.

Perhaps John Hermanson will have some advice.

Tom

On 13 Dec 99, at 21:58, Jim Mueller spoke about "[OM] The Freezer Test - Mixed 
Results," saying

...
> After taking the camera out of the freezer, the shutter worked at "B",
> and all speeds from about 1/30 to 1/1000. However, the slower speeds
> from 1 sec to 1/15 did not work at all, until the camera warmed up a
> bit.
> 
> Is this an indication that the camera needs a good cleaning and lube by
> a professional?
> 
> For astrophotography, the "B" setting is most important shutter setting,
> followed by the slower speeds. It would be nice to have those 1sec to
> 1/15 speeds. However, I could live without them.
> 
> My former Canon FTBn worked at *ANY* temperature extreme. But it was
> relatively huge and weighed a ton.
> 
> Should I get my OM-1 cleaned, lubricated, and checked out??
> --
> jim mueller
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