Black caps affect ONLY the 2S, 3, 4, 4T, 4Ti.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems/black caps?
| Do the black caps cause a problem with the 2N also. I just got a nice
| OM-2N (black) and was wondering about this?
| Frank
|
| On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:43:58 -0400 "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
| writes:
| > 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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| > http://www.zuiko.com
| > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
| > 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
| > Phone/fax 631-424-2121
| > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
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| > From: <pschings@xxxxxxxx>
| > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
| > Cc: <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
| > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 12:48 PM
| > Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems
| >
| >
| > |
| > | 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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