The OM-1,2,10, G, F have cell(s) on either side of the eyepiece lens which read
light
off the focus screen. This reading is used for the meter indication whether it
be
mechanical needle or LED.
The OM-1 & 2 have 2 matched cds cells (wired in parallel) on either side of the
eyepiece lens, the 10, G & F have one cds cell.
Cell(s) in the mirror box floor are for otf exposure (in the case of the 2, 2N,
10, G &
F).
John
Ian M. Stewart wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Jun 1998 09:38:05 -0400
> John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I'm not sure of this. The amount of meter error seems to change with the
> > lens in
> > use also. I have not as yet tried any other screen in a 10 or a G to test
> > this.
> > Also, the 10 and G have only 1 cell next to the eyepiece pointing at the
> > screen
> > for meter readings where the 1 and 2 series have 2 cells.
> >
> > John
>
> Now you're puzzling me John, both my OM10 bodies have a clearly
> visible cell in the floor of the camera under the mirror..... is
> there one in the screen area as well?
>
> --
>
> Ian <IMS>
> OM Tyro - please point my lens in the right direction.
> mailto:ims@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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