James;
Sounds like it COULD be the battery. My 4T has done similar when the
battery needed changing. Get some 357s and try it again.
George
james olson wrote:
>
> i recently have found a mint OM-3 for $350. it is about 990erfect,
> but the electronics seem screwy. does the OM-3 share the circuit board
> with the OM-2s and such? here is the problem: when you press the
> battery test, the beep that should resound is not clear, sort of
> scratchy and distant. but it works. second problem: the LCD in the
> viewfinder appears and dissapears with shutter speed/ aperature
> adjustments. it flickers, etc.....
>
> i know the price is great, but how much would repairs run? and could it
> be the incorrect battery? such as a lithium battery that is not giving
> correct voltage????
>
> any info would be appreciated.
>
> james.
>
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