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John

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Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 09:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have 2 Oly 35 Sp cameras and one of them has a meter that is around 2 stops off (underexposed) where it should be according to other cameras & hand-held meters.

Does anyone know how to adjust the meter on this camera?
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Winfried

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Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

A minor adjustment is possible by adjusting the aperture in front of the meter cell. There is an excentric pin somewhere in the aperture mechanism to control the opening.
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John

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Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 01:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks Winfried, I'm not sure that will be enough - usually about 1/3 of a stop?

The person I bought this off said it had been adjusted to use a modern alkali battery, but I think it was adjusted the wrong way! It is definitely indicating 2 stops underexposure compared to 6 other cameras and my Weston meter.

I will have a look at the meter and see if there is any adjustment.

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