Motor 1 did not have an current shut-off, so continued pressing of the
release will rip sprockets and may tear some film out of the cassette
(Fuji). Sounds like the 2S is "overwound". The rewind button normally
pops out when the shutter is wound, so that will clear up when the wind
mech is fixed.
John
MR THOMAS N CURLEE wrote:
> Well, after 12 years or so, it finally happened. My OM-2S broke. I
> recently acquired a Motor 1 and have been been using it with the 2S.
> I finished a roll of film, shot 1 or 2 shots to verify I was at the
> end of the roll, and re wound the film. When I tried to load a new
> roll the film would not advance. The rewind button is stuck down.
> The camera will not work in B or manual (mechanical) 1/60. The wind
> lever doesn't move. No amount of moving the shutter speed ring or
> the mode switch seems to help nor did new batteries.
>
> Any suggestions other than sending it to John? Is the Motor 1
> compatible with the OM-2S? Just what happens when the motor is fired
> at the end of a roll (overcurrent shutoff, slip clutch, or what)?
>
> I have a strong suspicion the body needs to go to Camtech but I want
> to be sure I'm not overlooking something simple.
>
> Tom
>
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