Could be sticking meter needle, loose meter ground (2 points), dirty meter
switch.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
631-424-2121 | omtech@xxxxxxxxx
www.zuiko.com
Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Teller" <gmteller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:52 PM
Subject: [OM] OM-1N Jumpy/sticky Meter needle
> An OM-1N I recently found has a jumpy meter needle. By that I mean when I
> turn on the meter--I'm using a mercury battery--the needle sometimes
> doesn't move. Turning the switch off and then back on seems to get it
> going. I've also noticed sometimes a slight delay in moving when turning
> the switch on.
>
> When changing aperture or shutter speed the needle seems to be a little
> bit
> jumpy or stuttering before settling into place. Needle centering settings
> are within a 1/2 stop of my other OM bodies.
>
> What I want to know is the probable cause and cure. Since this one won't
> be a keeper for me I'd like to be able to give this information to the
> potential auction site buyer.
>
> In case anyone on the list is interested in acquiring it write me off
> list. The body is not pretty but it's not beaten up either. Aside from
> surely needing a CLA, it'd make a great back up body or would be good for
> taking to those places you'd never take your beauties.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gary
>
>
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