In a message dated 06/20/2000 3:21:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mgflink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hi...I'm new to the "list", but from what I've seen you people are very
> helpful and informative...I've recently acquired the OM-2S and I believe I
> have a metering problem...On the Program and Auto modes from 1/30 down the
> shutter remains open until I hold it up to a brighter light source then it
> closes...On Manual/Spot I have no problem on the lower speeds...If I'm
doing
> something wrong please correct me or if not perhaps you could direct me to
a
> good repair facility...I've taken several rolls of B&W with very good
results
> mostly in the Auto mode...Thanks in advance for any information you can
give
> me...Martin
Welcome to the list!
A couple of things with the OM-2S - first, make sure you have film in the
camera when doing these tests - otherwise at the low speeds metering will be
done off the pressure plate which will result in longer exposures due to the
lower reflectivity of the plate. This sounds like it might explain what you
are experiencing - the affect becomes less as shutter speeds get faster.
If you have film in the camera, the next thing I would try is some *fresh*
357 cells. While your symptoms aren't typical of a low battery problem, I'd
still be suspicious.
If you do need to get it checked out, I would recommend Camtech in New York,
at www.zuiko.com.
Best of luck with your OM-2S. It's one of my favorite OM's!
Paul Schings
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