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

Subject: Re: [OM] Metering with my OM2n - consistently inconsistent
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 15:29:04 -0500
I'm assuming the batteries are silver oxide and not alkaline or lithium. 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hudson" <jahudson@xxxxxxx>
To: "LIST - Olympus" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 1:37 PM
Subject: [OM] Metering with my OM2n - consistently inconsistent


> 
> 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
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