Frank -- What about the cable release? Sounds like the camera was kept in an
"on"condition.
Craig
Frank van Lindert wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:52:24 +0200, Alexander <mediadyne@xxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> >Hi.
> >After my big quest for silver oxide batteries (which has so far resulted to
> >nothing) I had to use
> >the regular A76 for my OM4T. This time the batteries lasted through 1 roll
> >of 36 exposure film and a
> >total of 24 hours!
> >This is really getting annoying, it now seems I am carrying more batteries
> >than film...
> >I have a suspicion that leaving my cable release on might have helped the
> >battery drain. Maybe
> >somehow keeping a cable release on the camera keeps the shutter open even
> >though not pressed???
> >I'll still look around for those silver oxides. Is it just me who cant find
> >them or is it becoming
> >a common problem?
> >I have to thank Frank because he sent some batteries with his package, cant
> >wait to try them!
>
> Enjoy them, Alexander.
>
> I am afraid it is your problem, or at least a local problem in your
> country. Brands like Renata and Eveready make 357's and they are for
> sale in western Europe everywhere.
> Anyway, try the two I sent you to make sure your camera is OK. If the
> batteries work, I can buy them here and send you a larger supply. But
> I must say that I am a bit afraid that something is wrong with your
> OM-4T - even when using A76 alkalines they should last longer than 24
> hours. Did you check if the little light behind the viewfinder LCD is
> switched off properly after 10 seconds?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank.
>
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