The real "common problem" is that people may be using weak or wrong type
of batteries. Advising that you shouldn't push the illuminator button
starts a myth. Light does put a load on the batteries, so if they are
already weak, that (or battery check) could put them over the edge.
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Nicholas Herndon wrote:
> Well you guys are no help! Some googling came up with this:
> http://photo.net/olympus-camera-forum/00IBUE
>
> The meter is definitely good, but the camera went kaput after I
> pressed the viewfinder illumination button. Apparently it's a common
> problem. I'll try some fresh batteries, and see how long they last
> without me pressing battery check or VF illumination. We'll see. I
> hope it works out, I was planning on using this camera as my "bad
> weather, don't care if it gets stolen, take it hiking" camera.
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