The FT cell is very different than the ones used in the OM-1, 2. Cell is a
flat panel, about 1/2" square.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brokaw" <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:40 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: Olympus PEN FT light meter problems
> Clint - Is there any possiblility of putting in a new replacement CdS cell
> then resetting the meter entirely?
> --
>
> Jim Brokaw
> OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...
>
>
> on 5/12/04 10:24 AM, PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service at
olyfix@xxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
>
> > We gave up trying to recalibrate Pen meters several years ago -- the
cells
> > are all aged beyond compensation. If you find one that's even close,
> > consider yourself lucky!
> >
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I am new to the list. I have been an OM user for many years, and
> >> recently decided to get a
> >> used Olympus PEN FT, to use with my scanner at home.
> >>
> >> I have tried two cameras that were in very good shape mechanically and
> >> cosmetically. However,
> >> for both cameras the light-meter is off. It typically works in bright
> >> light (for instance: 100 ASA
> >> 1/125,f8) and compares well with manual exposure measurement or my OM1
> >> and OM2. For lower light,
> >> for example 1/30, f1.4 it seems way off (at least 2 stops). I am using
> >> Wein 1.35 batteries.
> >> After trying the second camera and having similar problems, I was
> >> wondering if I did something
> >> wrong or if this was a typical problem for the PEN FT.
> >>
> >> I would appreciate any thoughts of the group on this. Or is there
> >> experience in calibrating
> >> an FT light meter ? Thanks,
> >>
> >> Roland Ruehl.
>
>
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