Olympus OM1n - battery replacement? - Photo.net
Jun 30, 2010 · We recognise that there is a need to find a replacement battery eventually, presently a HD 625. There is argument that an existing 1.5v battery will suffice with an adjustment by one click to the film speed knob. An argument to use alkaline which diminishes over time down to 1.35 volts with exposure errors no different to some brand new camera ...
OM-1 battery and light meter concerns - Olympus - Photo.net
Jul 4, 2005 · OM-1 has 4 resistors that regulate lightmeter function. Also these batteries have voltage surge when used initially to higher voltage and drop when used more than 10 minutes and takes time to bring voltage up to its rated voltage. Voltage is also not consistant at its rated output, and wear out quickly.<br>.
OM1 film advance lever - Olympus - Photo.net
106. Posted February 21, 2019. Hi, In the main much of the above, this is how I fix these issues: Remove top cover - Quite easy, but will share my observations\little nuances to be mindful of. 1: Don't use a spanner wrench on the top of the film winder, the little decoration can easily be marked\scratched, the best way is to apply downward ...
Olympus OM1MD serial numbers ( Camera Body) - Photo.net
711. Posted October 3, 2008. A chrome OM-1 serial number 1210000 was made 1/77, a black body of a similar serial number was made in 10/77. As an OM technician, I started a small database consisting of chrome or black, serial number, production date. OM-1N chrome production starts around 1630000, manufactured early 1979, according to numbers ...
Olympus OM 1 Lightmeter mechanics and repair - Photo.net
Nov 13, 2018 · Looking inside the lens mount, the round roller just past 12 O'clock should be barely visible, resting against the outer surface of the coupling ring's cam. If not, there is a mechanical fault in the mechanism. (Normal orientation shown in image below.) There are many possible problems, far too intricate to describe.
OM-1 stuck shutter/film advance, OM-G, other new user questions …
Oct 30, 2006 · Hi all, This weekend I picked up an OM-1 MD with 50/1.8 lens at a camera show for $25. The body and lens are. both extremely clean -- the body in particular looks brand new. However, about halfway through the first. roll the shutter and film advance became stuck solid. Web searches seem to indicate that this is not an uncommon problem and I ...
Cleaning OM-1 lens/mirror? - Classic Manual Film Cameras
Jun 25, 2010 · <p>I believe mirrors can be cleaned with the proper solution. John at Camtech (www.zuiko.com) cleans the mirror and viewfinder optics as part of a CLA and also converts the OM-1 and 1n to use a silver oxide battery and still meter correctly. If you plan to keep the camera his charge for service is a good investment.</p>
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Pentax MX or Olympus OM-1 - Classic Manual Film Cameras
Jan 30, 2010 · The Olympus seems to be more available on the used market, they sold ship loads of the OM-1's in the US. Most to non professionals so they tend not to be worn out. I've had OM-1's for 35 years and if buying a used OM-1 or 1n I'd check the …
Olympus OM-1n Mirror Box Repair Help! - Olympus - Photo.net
Aug 1, 2020 · The small plastic part that is missing is part no. CA844600, and is used in the OM-1, 1n, 2, and 2n. Look throughout the camera, especially the gear grease, and see if it isn't stuck somewhere. If not, you will have to harvest one from a dead body and epoxy it back in place. 1.