Jumpy meters on 2/2n's are rare but not unheard-of. I'd guess about
50%+ are due to a broken lead wire to the meter opening intermittantly.
After that, it's a hodge-podge of causes. Unless the camera begins to
lock-up (due to power failure, short circuits, etc.), shoot with wild
abandon!
Since the meter needle is an indicator only, and does not actually
"control" any function of the camera, your 2n should work just fine in
"Auto" mode -- you just won't know the approximate shutter speed you'll
be using if/when the meter does finally quit working.
Martin G Flink wrote:
>
> Decided to take both OM-1N and OM-2N to New Hampshire for a family
> holiday gathering. I put a new 357 battery in the 2N and have noticed
> that the meter indicator both in manual and auto mode is jumping up
> and down before it settles down for a reading. It happens under
> normal household lights and to a lesser degree in daylight. The last
> time I used it was about a year ago and I can't recall if I had the
> same problem. I do remember that all the shots came out and were
> exposed right on the mark. I could leave the 2N behind and opt for
> another body, but would rather not. Any suggestions or help would be
> appreciated. Thanks, Marty
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