Actually, it's any camera that relies on the threaded connection between the
cap and the body. You can also remove all paint from the threads (bottom
cover and cap) but it's a bit tedious.
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
USA
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From: <frankrad4@xxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems/black caps?
> Do the black caps cause a problem with the 2N also. I just got a nice
> OM-2N (black) and was wondering about this?
> Frank
>
> On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:43:58 -0400 "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> writes:
> > Yes, use chrome battery caps only (black caps have paint on the
> > threads and
> > they DO cause problems) also make sure bottom cover screws are
> > tight.
> >
> > John Hermanson
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> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Cc: <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 12:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4 problems
> >
> >
> > |
> > | On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:35:28 -0500 "Tom Scales" writes
> > | >
> > | > I put in fresh batteries (tried two sets). When I put it on
> > | > self-timer,
> > | > instead of a solid beep, I get more of a warbling tone. I
> > haven't
> > | > compared
> > | > it to my 4T, but it feels like the shutter may be off.
> > | >
> > |
> > | Tom,
> > |
> > | It's a long shot, but you may want to check the contacts in the
> > battery
> > | compartment. Perhaps they're corroded. Also, does this body have
> > the
> > | black-painted battery and MD covers? According to John H. they can
> > cause
> > | problems. I'm sure you have some chrome covers lying around
> > somewhere.
> > |
> > | Hope that's all it is,
> > |
> > | Paul Schings
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