I take it that there is no practical way to replace the cell? Not that I'm
going to take apart the camera, mind you. I'll tackle that self-lobotomy thing
I've always wanted to try first...
Then again, perhaps I already have...
-----Original Message-----
From: Rand E. Tomcala [SMTP:rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 1999 8:54 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Life of a selenium cell (was Trip 35 Info)
Wayne,
I think, on the basis of experience. John's statement is true - just
not quite complete. Limited life, and in no way predictable. I have
used some that my grandfather used, and had to discard others that I
bought myself new. I don't know if it was manufacturing standards or
what.
An yes, I love my Trip 35 and will feel a loss if the selenium cell in
it dies.
Rand E.
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Wayne Harridge wrote:
>
> > From: John Hermanson [SMTP:omtech@xxxxxxxxx]
snip
> > The selenium cell makes its own power and has a limited life.
> >
> I don't know whether you were refering only to the selenium cell in
> the Trip 35, but I have a Weston Master V exposure meter with selenium cell
> and it is still working Ok after >25 years.
>
> ...Wayne
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