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Re: [OM] OM-10 problem: often shoots immediately after winding

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-10 problem: often shoots immediately after winding
From: Craig Henrikson <craigh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 21:15:41 -0500
John -- Actually, my OM4 also does this -- but only if the camera is wound while
facing upward -- otherwise it's just fine!  I'll bet the fix is similar (?).  
Not
really a problem, since I got the 4 in trade for an OM-1 that I had paid $60 
for at
a garage sale! (Shades of Doris Fang!!)

Craig


John Hermanson wrote:

> A 10 like this occasionally shows up.  The problem is a combination of
> fine tuning and replacement of certain older parts in the wind
> mechanism.
>
> John
>
> jason rehm wrote:
> >
> > the subject says it all.  I've got an OM10 that will sometimes immediately
> > fire after the manual winder is wound all the way.  Pretty annoying and
> > wasteful.  Its completely erratic.  Just wondering if anyone has any
> > suggestions or fixes.  I'm guessing a worn gear.  Maybe a stressed out
> > spring.
> >
> > any guidance would be aprreciated...
> >
> > jason
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