It is probably a gooey auto / manual switch that stays on auto for a
short time after switching to manual, maybe. I've seen something like
it before.
John
MR THOMAS N CURLEE wrote:
>
> I've been testing the new OM-2 I acquired with the manual/auto
> shutter speed problem. To duplicate the problem I need to leave the
> camera with the lens cap on, switch set to off, over night. Then if
> I set the switch to manual, with lens cap still on, the camera will
> always fire in the auto mode, that is, the shutter will stay open.
> If I remove the lens cap the shutter will close. If I replace the
> cap immediately the shutter will stay open again on the next shot.
> However, if I remove the lens cap and point the camera at a bright
> light the problem is 'fixed' and the camera works normally (although
> the slower shutter speeds seem to be fast). Removing the batteries
> and setting the speed to B for 30 - 60 seconds makes the camera work
> normally in manual, with the shutter speeds sounding like normal
> speeds.
>
> I suspect a leaky part (capacitor?) but not having seen a schematic
> of the camera I really haven't a clue.
>
> The camera seems to be in excellent condition except for this problem.
>
> Anyone ever see this problem? John?
>
> Thanks all, Tom.
>
>
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