AFAIK the MR9 and a built-in diode install give identical results. You
won't have any problems with accuracy. Though you are paying for an
overhaul, you get the equivalent of an MR9 without paying the $30 for
it, and there's no adapter to lose.
If the body has never been serviced, it'll need atleast new foam and
maybe a prism.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
Robert McFetridge wrote:
> Thanks for this John. I am aware of the problems with the alkalines
> vs silver oxide. My understanding is that the MR9 adapter is a bit
> thicker than the original battery. If so, does it prevent the battery
> housing cap from sealing flush to the base plate? As a result of
> joining the group,I went to your site to look at it yesterday. In an
> earlier comment you suggested that there was a difference in
> 'accuracy' of the MR9 and your installing a diode in an overhaul.
> FYI, I have an OM1 from about 1974 (ser #883953) that runs very
> smoothly albeit the foam is poor. This was my first OM. It has been
> professionally serviced a couple of times in the past. I had 3 others
> and a large set of lenses that were that were lost in a break-in a
> quite number of years ago and I also have a later model MD(ser
> 1349876). It is the one with the newer battery. I also have an OM40
> that is quite nice too. It is my first and only automatic. It does
> not get used as often as I prefer my own decisions.
>
> I will consider your suggestion to service as I am sure you are
> correct in assuming they would benefit from it.
>
> I also tend to agree that either the USPS or the Canadian Postal
> services are easier to use than other delivery services and I have
> never lost anything, although items are sometimes delayed at the
> border. A privilege that we are service charged $4.00 for plus
> whatever taxes are identifed (usually about 6%). I believe that no
> taxes are charged on services under these conditions; just for goods.
>
> When I decide what to do I will contact you directly off list.
>
> I would also like to make the general comment that I have enjoyed the
> discussions I have read in the past week and look forward to
> participating constructively in the future.
> Bob
>
> On 8-Jan-08, at 8:45 AM, John Hermanson wrote:
>
>
> Alkaline 1.55V battery by itself introduces more error than can be
> dialed out with the meter eccentric. Also, results are non-linear and
> battery loses voltage as soon as you start to use it. A calibrated meter
> quickly goes out of adjustment. It's for these reasons that I never
> recommend the alkaline battery (625A, 625U).
>
> With the silver oxide battery (357, 303, MS76, KS76, SR44W, G13) ditto
> on too much error to dial out if used without the diode (1N6263) and
> (also without diode) meter is non linear. Ex.: If adjusted to be good
> at BV12 (asa 100, 1/125th @ f5.6), it'll be close at BV9 but probably
> off (needle high, underexposing) a full stop at BV15.
>
> If meter is accurate and you're not getting an overhaul, the next best
> thing is using an MR9 adapter with the 386 silver oxide battery. I sell
> them if you are interested.
>
> http://www.zuiko.com/index_016.htm
>
> ___________________________________
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
> 631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
> http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
>
>
> Robert McFetridge wrote:
>
>>On a slightly different note I am curious how everyone is dealing
>>with their battery in the OM1. It looks like my last 1.35V mercury is
>>on its last legs in my first OM1 and I have a 1.5V in my OM1n ( sort
>>of compensate about a stop). I also keep a Wein cell as a spare but
>>do not care for them. Can the cameras take an easy adjustment to work
>>with the 1.5V cells?
>>Bob
>>
>
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