vince_maes

<p>OK so if I'm making sense of it now, the dark line on the graph represents where a hand-off of sorts between the various shutter speeds should occur at a corresponding EV.<br> Anyhow, I've put a 24 exp roll of film in the camera, and will shoot 12 exp on full auto in various indoor/outdoor (hi/low light) settings. Then 12 in manual mode using the camera's own light meter just to double check it's reading correctly.<br> If this camera is not functioning properly, it seems like a rather involved repair :(</p>

Thank you gentleman. After reading your posts and reviewing the chart on page 15 of the manual, I think I get it. In a sense, auto is really like shutter priority (set to 1/250), and the logic will adjust the aperture between f1.7-22, but if the EV is <5, it should switch the shutter to 1/15. I bought a roll of film and will shoot a test roll in various lighting conditions. Thanks again for the info.

<p>Hello,<br> So I've noticed when my Oly35SP is in full auto mode, it's really only firing at one speed (sounds a lot like the 1/500th setting). The meter works, and it very close to the readings from my handheld lightmeter. In manual mode I can clearly hear the difference in shutter speed at different settings. BUT in full auto no matter what the lighting the shutter fires very very quickly. Anyone ever had or heard of something like this?<br> Thanks!<br> Vince</p>

Thank you all for the helpful input. I'll take my time with it as I become accustomed to it.

Thank you Matthew. I think all that's left is to get out and shoot with it. Fingers crossed.

Hello, I purchased an Olympus 35 SP. Cosmetically it's in great shape, and the glass looks great. But here's the rub. When I move the shutter ring to change shutter speed, it feels a little stiff, and makes the self-timer whirr sound as its moved. The shutter fires, and depending on shutter speed that's been set, it fires faster or slower. (i. e. long on 1 sec, fast on 1/500 of sec). So, is any one familiar with the camera, how it normally operates, and if this whirring is a normal function of the camera.

Thank you all for the input, it's a great start.

Hello, I remember reading online about a film camera that would print the aperture and shutter speed info between the frames of the negative. I believe it was an SLR, but I can be totally mistaken. Any help would be great. -Vince