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Subject: [OM] Re: Olympus Quickmatic EEM?
From: "Darin" <d.rhein@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:20:47 -0700
I know of a local shop that I think can probably handle it, they did some 
220 and 616 for me a few months ago, but I haven't asked them yet.

Yes, the sunny 16 rule could be a problem on a Quickmatic, since there's no 
manual aperture control.

Do you know if the meters generally stop functioning, or do they deteriorate 
slowly? I ask because with mine set to auto, it won't fire the shutter 
unless the camera is pointed at a bright light. I haven't tried it outdoors 
in sun light yet though. Also, I don't know if this could be just because 
there's no film in the camera. Assuming one could find a sourse, do you have 
any idea how difficult the selenium would be to replace?

Thanks again,
Darin

David Carter wrote:
>
> best luck with the pix. Will you be posting any for us?
> Filmforclassics.com, say they can process 126 film. But I'd careful with
> them, their order page has nothing on it.
>
> I use the F16 rule for photos from my Nettar. And let the processors do
> their bit. I suspect that this'd be  bit harder with a Quickmatic.
>
> Some of the selenium meters in my cameras still work. Olympus seem to
> produce longer lasting selenium meters. I haven't tested them with film.
> And my one link with replacement selenium has vanished. It was @
> http://www.goldmine-elec.com/
>
> David
>
>
> Darin wrote:
>> Hi David,
>>
>> $45-60, wow, that's more than I expected. I see Adorama currently has one
>> listed in excelent condition for $37.50.
>>
>> I actually found a picture of the instructions by doing a search, which
>> rather surprised me. So, no need to hunt down your copy.
>>
>> Do you know much about the Selenium light meters in these cameras? Like 
>> what
>> are the chances that it's still working, or how to know if it's still
>> working, before I waste money on film that won't be properly exposed?
>>
>> Thanks for the reply,
>> Darin


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