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Re: [OM] OM-2s meter died

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-2s meter died
From: "Greg McGrath" <gmcgrath@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 15:38:36 -0500
Since the OM-2S and OM-4 series bodies are so sensitive to battery
condition, I'd second Tom's recommendation to be sure you've got absolutely
fresh batteries. Also, check your battery contacts for even the slightest
hint of corrosion. The other thing you might try after you have installed
fresh batteries is to "reboot" your camera. Excerpted from the FAQ
maintained by Lee Hawkins:

... the microcontroller gets into a confused
        state, possibly due to a heavy load on a weak battery.
        (The battery then recovers when the load is taken away).
        Reboot your camera as follows: Switch meter to Manual.
        Switch shutter to B.  Toggle meter between Manual and Auto
        a few times, then back to Manual.  Then switch shutter back
        to an automatic speed.  Also check the batteries and clean
        their contacts.  If you replace them, note that SR44 (#357)
        is best, SR44P (MS76) is second best, and LR44 (MS76A) (alkaline)
        should be used only if the others aren't available.
        SR44 is often marketed as a calculator battery; it's a
        low-internal-resistance version of the SR44P.
Thanks to Michael A. Covington

HTH,
Greg



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