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Re: [OM] Metering with my OM2n - consistently inconsistent

Subject: Re: [OM] Metering with my OM2n - consistently inconsistent
From: "W. J. Liles" <wliles@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:23:41 -0600
John Hudson wrote:
> 
> I have compared my OM2n's built-in meter readings against those shown
> with a Sekonic L508 in both reflected and incident mode. For the
> reflected readings I used a piece of matte 18 0ray card. In subdued
> lighting the OM2n shows a 1 stop over exposure and in bright sunlight a
> 3 stop over exposure. The + / - dial on the camera is set to zero, the
> camera batteries are new and unused, and the ISO rating is the same on
> the camera and the meter. I double checked the reflected readings with
> my 4T and they matched the Sekonic readings. The camera body is clean
> and dry and has not been used for about three months.
> 
> Can anyone suggest a reason why the 2n's meter should be so consistently
> inconsistent?
> 
> John Hudson
> Vancouver, BC
> 
>

If the camera seems to be exposing the film correctly in automatic mode
then I suspect light leaking into the viewfinder is inflating the
reading.  Do you have an eyecup on the camera?  By the way I have an
extra Eyecup 1

Jerry Liles


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