Hello Lewis,
At 08:15 AM 8/3/2002 +0100, you wrote:
However, i decided to buy a completely manual camera on the 2nd hand
market and decided on the Olympus OM-1 which seemed like a good deal. This
means that i have the following lens/accessories available to me-
Tamron 28mm f2.5
Zuiko 50mm f1.4 lens
Tokina 35-70mm f4 lens
Centon 500mm f8 mirror lens
Sunagor Auto 2x Teleconvertor
I have done various lens tests and they all *appear* to work well. Any
comments on them would be appreciated.
Welcome to the dark side, as we say. Your acquisition of the Zuiko is
automatically approved, and I've heard nothing but good things about the
Tamron and Tokina items, so you're doing pretty well there.
Secondly despite searching various lists i am still unsure of the battery
situation on the OM series using the mercury battery. I bought some
zinc-air replacements (as per a list message i found) and upon testing the
meter readings it seems fine - however further reading leads me to believe
that over time these readings with be incorrect due to the continual loss
of voltage on the battery. I have now read that there is a converter
available (MR-9?) allowing the use of an alkaline battery - is this the
better option?
I've got two MR-9s and they are apparently different, and the manufacturer
has apparently designed them to go with different batteries through the
years. My first one I believe was supposed to go with a SR44/357. The
latest version is designed for the SR43/301. What's the difference? The
battery is rated at the same voltage, but drop off characteristics
differ. How important is it? Don't really know, but the reason I bought
it is to get the best possible replacement for a normal Hg battery, whose
drop off characteristics are what make it ideal for the OM-1, so I'm taking
it seriously.
Some people swear by the zinc batteries. They wouldn't work for me because
I'd put them in and then the next time I want the camera they'd be dead,
since I use the OM-1 in fits and starts.
Whatever you decide to use, I'd recommend setting up with it in conjunction
with a professional servicing of the camera. Even though the MR-9 is
supposed to drop in as a replacement for the Hg battery, I have some
doubts. As long as you are getting some service, you could also see if
your technician offers a conversion that allows you to use a simple
SR44/357 cell without requiring the MR-9 at all.
Good luck, and enjoy,
Joel W.
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