I should have added, set the shutter speed to 1/1000.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM 3 Ugly but alive.
> Look through the shutter (held about 12" from your face) at a light tv
> screen as you fire the shutter, you should see a diagonal bar about 1/8"
> wide. That atleast tells you that the shutter is opening and it is a high
> speed.
> _________________________________
> John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
> Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
> New OM & Used, Digital, Pearlcorders, Binoculars
> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
> 631-424-2121
> _________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clemente Colayco" <litefoot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 10:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM 3 Ugly but alive.
>
>
> > Hi Skip
> >
> > Can you tell me how a TV can indicate shutter accuracy? Has it something
> to
> > do with the frequency of the TV screen? Will it test any other OM body
as
> > well aside from the OM 3?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Titoy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Skip Williams <skipwilliamsom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 5:49 AM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] OM 3 Ugly but alive.
> >
> >
> > > Check the shutter with a nearby TV for accuracy. Look at all the
normal
> > > things that should work: Rewind, meter, film transport, shutter
release,
> > > screen change, aperture connections, etc. Put a roll of junk film
> through
> > > it, or even better, bring a Motor and attach it and run a roll
through.
> > >
> > > If it's just ugly, it's a definate BUY. In fact, I'd be inclined to
> leave
> > > the top plate all brassed up. That adds "character", IMO.
> > >
> > > And $80 + $150 for a full CLA would still be a DEAL.
> > >
> > > Skip
> > >
> > >
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