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Tarheart
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Username: Tarheart
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 03:18 am: | 
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Hello all! So glad I found this site  .
Okay so basically I'm 18 and relatively new to this camera business, I have a Canon eos 400d which I'm gradually getting accustomed to, however have expressed an interest in film photography for a while. My grandfather gave me his old Olympus OM10 yesterday and we had a little play around with it. (It had no film in it). But generally it seemed to work.
However, I have got it home now and the viewfinder seems to be very dark. When I flick to the 'on' button the red light does not show up & the film lever will only go so far.
Anyone got any ideas what could be the problem? |
Barnum
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Username: Barnum
Post Number: 159
Registered: 10-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 07:01 am: |
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Are the batteries ok? Both the 0M10 light meter & shutter are dependent on them. |
Tarheart
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Username: Tarheart
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 07:54 am: |
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That's a good question, how do I access the batteries? |
Ruijorgemoreno
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Username: Ruijorgemoreno
Post Number: 3
Registered: 03-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 08:47 am: |
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Turn the camera upside down and in the down cover you'll see a round plate. It works like a screw. turn it anti-clockwise to get it out.
Hope your grandfather didn't store the camera with the batteries in it...
RJ. |
Barnum
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Username: Barnum
Post Number: 160
Registered: 10-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:22 am: |
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A 20p piece is an ideal 'screwdriver' for the battery cover. I also hope the old gentleman did not forget....... |
