aquaman75
Member
Hello.
I'm evaluating buy a OM2 S/P .
I think this camera is less reliable that others OM one digit but what about battery life?
I know about its problems with battery drain.
It has a short battery life but... what is +/- a short life?
one day? a few weeks? one month?
If i take the battery out after use is better?
what can i expect if i buy this camera?
I would live to hear your experiences with this camera.
THANK YOU
I'm evaluating buy a OM2 S/P .
I think this camera is less reliable that others OM one digit but what about battery life?
I know about its problems with battery drain.
It has a short battery life but... what is +/- a short life?
one day? a few weeks? one month?
If i take the battery out after use is better?
what can i expect if i buy this camera?
I would live to hear your experiences with this camera.
THANK YOU
plummerl
Well-known
I never really kept track with my OM2S's, but it was definitely in the months (way more than one). Taking the battery out would definitely help on the drain issue!
John Hermanson
Well-known
Silver oxide batteries (357, SR-44W, G-13, MS76, KS76, S76, 303) should last a few months. Alkaline (A76, LR44) and lithium (CR1/3N) (much) less. Setting the shutter speed ring to mechanical B does NOT turn the drain off. John
Gregoyle
Well-known
I bought a pack of silver oxide sr-44s on Amazon and each has lasted months.
Uncle Bill
Well-known
The OM-2S is the same as the OM-4, they gobble up batteries. I use silver oxide 357s and I take them out when I'm not using my OM-4.
zuiko85
Veteran
For mine (now sold) I built an 'L' grip that held 2 AAA batteries configured to power up the camera. Lasted about 3 years per set.