Michael,
Well, my brain is obviously in "truck" mode and not in "OM" mode. Lemme try
this again, from the top.
You're right, I was wrong, in how I originally stated the "problem". I
think.
First, K&S (and others) adjust the meter for correct function with 1.5V
batteries.
It was my understanding, however, that John Hermanson's CLAs included an
"adapter" to hold the 357 size batteries. So, someone set me straight. Is
this correct? Incorrect? Or have I confused the whole mess from the get-go
and gotten the discussion of the CRIS adapters all jumbled up with the CLA
adjustments?
What I should have said about my OM-1N CLA from K&S should have come out
more like this:
"Although Ken adjusts the meter for use with 1.5V batteries, he provides an
alkaline. Alkalines have crummy discharge characteristics that will make the
metering incorrect over much of the life of the battery. I had *thought*
that there would be some sort of battery adapter included, which would
compensate for the difference in form-factors of the 357 vs. the older
mercury or the replacement alkaline, but I neglected to ask Ken. As I
attempted to make clear, this isn't a real "negative" merely a
miscommunication between Ken and I when we discussed what would be included
in the CLA."
And my apologies to Ken for making statements that weren't crystal clear. I
really do think he did a fine job on both cameras.
Hopefully all this is now clearer. Although since I'm still in dashboard
design mode right now, I'm not gonna guarantee anything. :-) BTW, anyone
that thinks the insides of an OM are complicated should take a look sometime
at the hash that manufacturer's make of automotive wiring. ARRRGH.
---
Scott Gomez
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael S. Williamson [mailto:mikew@xxxxxxxxxx]
Subject: Re: [OM] Bid on a CLA?
Scott,
Perhaps I missed something (or misunderstood some previous postings).
Aren't both the alkalines and silver oxide batteries 1.5 volts? I thought
that K&S adjusted the meter to work with 1.5 volt batteries period. I know
that he does return the camera with alkaline after a CLA, but won't just
swapping for 357 solve the discharge curve problem? I also had the
impression that John H. adjusted the camera to work with 1.5 volt batteries
when he did a CLA (instead of just inserting a converter). Is that not
correct? Could you back up and explain the problem again please?
Thanks.
Mike W.
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