>1) Aside from advancing the film, does the film advance level turn anything
>on or off? Unlike my OM-1, the level sort of "clicks" home. So I
wondered.
No
>2) How does one activate the spot meter function?
Go to manual. Spot metering is available in manual only
>3) How does one use the timer?
Lift the little lever at the top and turn. I think. Never used it on mine.
>4) Is the "red 1/60" a mechanical or manual shutter speed? It inactivates
>the meter. How long will the meter run before "going to sleep" if one does
>not lock?
Fully manual. Doesn't need batteries. Don't know about sleep mode
>5) My camera came with a 3v Duracell DL1/3N -- a lithium battery -- instead
>of 2 SR44's. I robbed another camera and got the proper batteries in.
>However, before doing so, I had a couple of instances in which while
testing
>the meter and shutter the mirror would lock up and the shutter stick (as
>though the batteries had run out). The FAQ (for which kudos and
appreciation
>to Mr. Hawkins!) notes that while the lithium powers the camera, voltage
>drops cause unsatisfactory results. Is my mirror/shutter lockup a probable
>result of one of these voltage drops?
Sounds good
>6) What is the port or possibly terminal by the lock function? (I'm not
>referring to the lock button itself but to the 1/4" cap on what looks like
>an old-fashioned flash sync.)
An old-fashioned flash sync
>7) On the front of the camera, on the side with the ASA dial, there is a
>button about where the mirror lockup on an OM-1 would be. What is it?
Viewfinder light. Chews batteries
>8) On the front on the other side, under the rewind crank, there is a
>five-prong terminal. What's that for?
Dedicated TTL flash
>9) When one uses the battery check, hears the sound, and sees the light, I
>assume that's good. What are the indicators when you need a battery
change?
>How often do they recommend checking the battery?
It beeps. Then dies.
>10) I assume flash sync with 1/60 and below. Correct? I don't have the
>proper module yet for my Vivitar 4600 flash, so no TTL yet. In the
meantime,
>can I just use manual setting, 1/60, and appropriate f-stop for flash? Can
>I also use auto setting with appropriate aperture?
Use 1/60 and manual or normal auto flash.
Foxy
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