On Thu, 10 Feb 2000 16:01:17 EST, Johnsonpa@xxxxxxx wrote:
>Last question, I think: The thread on curtain speed, etc. got me thinking
>about the accuracy of my meter. I set the camera to manual in low light and
>the meter read, for example, 1/4. (I don't have an eyecup, but tried to
>prevent light from entering the viewfinder) I tripped the shutter and it
>sounded like 1/4 sec. Next, I left the f-stop the same and moved the camera
>to auto and tripped the sutter. The shutter stayed open for well over 1/4
>second, probably closer to 1 sec. This happened for both my OM-2 and OM-2n.
>I realize this is pretty inexact, but I don't have the electronic background
>as some of you clearly do. So, any thoughts on what might be causing this?
You didn't have film in the camera, did you?
BB
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