Re: [OM] OM-1n Manual/Instructions

[Chuck Norcutt]

For the OMs a non-OEM teardrop shaped eyecup works well.  They used to 
be readily available for a few bucks and also had a threaded plastic 
retaining ring to hold a diopter corrector lens.  I think the size of 
the OM eyepiece attachment flange was rather universal at the time.
Chuck Norcutt

On 6/2/2014 4:13 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 6/2/2014 9:58 AM, Fernando Gonzalez Gentile wrote:
> > Chris, a word of caution on the OM-1(n) & OM-2(n) [2(n) in Manual mode!]:
> >
> > You do need an Eyecup (better if the original Eyecup 1), if you're
> > planning to use the ttl meter "within reasonable calibration".
> >
> > If not, light entering through the viewfinder will lead you to
> > underexpose film: the CdS metering cells are too near the viewfinder,
> > and read more light than it's actually reaching the film.
> A common (near universal?) problem with (D)SLRs. Some models (no Olys, I
> believe) came with a dark 'slide' that mounts on the strap and may be
> inserted when using on a tripod.
>
> Appropriate use of hand, hat, etc. takes care of it.
>
> Black Out Moose
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