Meter coil could be open or meter ground loose. If it is the type of
movement mounted in a plastic housing, tighten the screw at the edge of the
housing at the back of the camera. If there is a thin metal strap running
from the back edge of the metal meter (old style) tighten the screw over
each end of the strap. Don't tighten the screw going through the brass
meter shell too much as it goes into plastic and it is becoming more common
for the plastic to crack or crumble into dust.
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John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
New OM & Used, Digital, Pearlcorders, Binoculars
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter von Tresckow" <vontresc@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 3:34 PM
Subject: [OM] OM-1 meter problem
HI I have a problem withthe meter on my OM-1. The meter needle does not show
any movement when I turn on the metering switch. It does move when I cange
the film speed, shutter spped or aperture ring. This movement seems to be
fine (e.g. stop down one f-stop and cnage the shutter speed one stop slower
and the needle stays where it was). I am also using the MR-9 adapter.
I have checked the following things with my multimeter. The circuit is on
when the switch is on (voltage is 1.55V new battery)
The resisatance across the circuit varies with sunlight and different
aperture/shutter settings.
What is wrong with the needle on the meter??? Help!!!
Thanks
Peter von Tresckow
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