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Re: [OM] Olympus 35 EC instruction manual?

Subject: Re: [OM] Olympus 35 EC instruction manual?
From: Pekka Saariniemi <Pekka.Saariniemi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 16:46:13 +0300
Hi,
And thanks for the reply. Actually I got the manual directly to my
mailbox, thanks Greg!

Do those alkaline cells make same kind of exposure error like in OM-1?
Or is there an internal voltage regulator in the camera, I doubt...
Maybe the second best choice after re-calibration is 1.4V zinc-air
battery like 675?

Regards,
Pekka

clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Hi, Pekka --
> 
> I didn't see any replies to your query so I guess nobody has a manual.
> Neither do I, but I'd be pleased to answer any questions you might have.
> 
> To start, the EC uses two type 640 batteries.  These were originally
> mercury cells, and the replacements are higher-voltage alkaline cells,
> but I haven't seen any problems caused by using them.  It's common for
> these batteries to leak, however, and chances are the battery contacts
> are corroded.  If so, they'll need to be cleaned or replaced.  Another
> caution is that sometimes the corrosion invades the battery cover,
> causing the contact in it to short to the body.  If so, this will drain
> the batteries rather quickly.  Keep that in mind if you see a problem.
> 
> Next, the EC has to have batteries in it to work.  You can wind and fire
> the camera, but the shutter will never open unless power is getting to
> the circuits.  The way to check is to watch the yellow lamp on the top,
> and through the eyepiece -- it should glow as you press the release
> button down half way.  If not, don't expect to get a photo.
> 
> If you'd like any more info, just ask....
> 
> Pekka Saariniemi wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > Does anyone of you know if there is an instruction manual for 35 EC
> > available in the net somewhere?
> > I happened to get the camera today and I can't do anything with it,
> > obviously it needs two batteries...
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Pekka
> >
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