Re: [APML] No Exposure (Was: Frozen Cameras)

[Roland Roberts <roland@astrofoto.org>]

>>>>> "Kevin" == Kevin Wigell <kwemail@twcny.rr.com> writes:

    Kevin> [...] I've gotten into the habit of carefully listening to
    Kevin> the sound the shutter makes when I trip it. The sound is
    Kevin> distinctly different on my OM-1 when the shutter opens and
    Kevin> stays open (i.e., "B" setting) than when it opens and
    Kevin> quickly closes (i.e., any other setting). Practice with it
    Kevin> a few times with no film in the camera, and you'll hear the
    Kevin> distinct difference.

Thanks for that tip...I should know the difference, but I was
definitely not thinking about it when I took those shots.  By the time
I finished, I was only thinking about how cold my toes were
getting...that particular problem (cold toes) should be solved when my
new boots arrive today (rated to -45°F).

roland
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