At this time, Pen FT is considered ancient as far as parts availability
goes. There's a good chance the cds cell in the meter is no longer linear.
So, good at one light level, not so good at others.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Ruehl" <roland.ruehl@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 12:51 PM
Subject: [OM] Olympus PEN FT light meter problems
> Hi,
>
> I am new to the list. I have been an OM user for many years, and
> recently decided to get a
> used Olympus PEN FT, to use with my scanner at home.
>
> I have tried two cameras that were in very good shape mechanically and
> cosmetically. However,
> for both cameras the light-meter is off. It typically works in bright
> light (for instance: 100 ASA
> 1/125,f8) and compares well with manual exposure measurement or my OM1
> and OM2. For lower light,
> for example 1/30, f1.4 it seems way off (at least 2 stops). I am using
> Wein 1.35 batteries.
> After trying the second camera and having similar problems, I was
> wondering if I did something
> wrong or if this was a typical problem for the PEN FT.
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts of the group on this. Or is there
> experience in calibrating
> an FT light meter ? Thanks,
>
> Roland Ruehl.
>
>
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