Hi, and thank you for the information. A total of $55 for the converter
is a bit much for me right now, especially when I`m probably just gonna
use the OM-1 until I find the right OM-2n black (preferbly in Norway).
Like I asked in another post, how hard is it to change the voltage
yourself? A friend said he could probably do it for free :-)
Regards,
Arild E. Vengen
rdk@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Hej fra København Arild
>
> Sounds like a great buy, even with a bad meter. I sold a 35-105/3.5-4.5 for
> 1500
> DKK not long ago, so $200 sounds pretty good! The Tokina could also be worth
> something, especially if it is an AT-X (should say on the lens); Tokina AT-X
> lenses are highly rated.
> Although the 625 alkaline version gives 1.5 volts instead of 1.35, it does not
> normally harm the meter; it just gives incorrect readings. At some point it
> will
> read correctly, when it is down to 1.35v, but the voltage will steadily fall
> further. The mercury 625 held the voltage level better (and for longer).
> the gizmo from Criscam only costs $30, but international shipping costs $25
> (same cost for multiple MR-9 adapters) !!! There was meant to be someone in
> Germany arranging European import, but I have not heard anything. John
> Hermanson
> at www.zuiko.com also sells the same adapter, so if you buy more Olympus
> goodies
> from him, the shipping cost would be more reasonable.
> Tillykke med købet.
>
> mvh / regards
> Roger Key, Copenhagen
>
> Bill Stanke wrote:
> >
> > Dear Arild:
> >
> > Welcome to the list - you didn't pick the best day to join!
>
> Yeah, I can see that now, hope it calms down a bit. :-)
>
> > The 625G is listed as a 1.5 volt battery. This high a voltage [can]
> > cause damage to you meter. An alkaline battery also has the wrong
> > discharge curve. Your metering will be erratic as the battery ages
> > during its service life.
>
> Thanks a lot! Disappointing that my local camera repair shop inserted
> the wrong battery, especially if it can hurt the meter (how do I find
> out if the meter is damaged whithout the right voltage battery?).
>
> I think I will borrow the camera a little while, shooting som rolls with
> a external meter and then see the results. Will probably buy that
> adapter-thingie.
>
> > > BTW: Any thoughts on these lenses that followed the camera? One standard
> > > 50mm 1,8f old Zuiko lens, a 35-105mm f/3,5-4,5 MC Zuiko lens and a
> > > Tokina 70-210mm, f/3,5.
>
> I wonder if this is a great buy, I get the OM-1 body and the three
> lenses for between $110 and $220.
>
> Regards,
> Arild E. Vengen
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