I have also (on occasion) removed the bottom cover and cleaned the area on
the cover where it contacts the tripod support to ensure good contact.
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
USA
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From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems
> Yes, use chrome battery caps only (black caps have paint on the threads
and
> they DO cause problems) also make sure bottom cover screws are tight.
>
> John Hermanson
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> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 12:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems
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> |
> | On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:35:28 -0500 "Tom Scales" writes
> | >
> | > I put in fresh batteries (tried two sets). When I put it on
> | > self-timer,
> | > instead of a solid beep, I get more of a warbling tone. I haven't
> | > compared
> | > it to my 4T, but it feels like the shutter may be off.
> | >
> |
> | Tom,
> |
> | It's a long shot, but you may want to check the contacts in the battery
> | compartment. Perhaps they're corroded. Also, does this body have the
> | black-painted battery and MD covers? According to John H. they can cause
> | problems. I'm sure you have some chrome covers lying around somewhere.
> |
> | Hope that's all it is,
> |
> | Paul Schings
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