In a message dated 99-03-09 19:26:23 EST, you write:
<< I just tried my 200 f5 and my OM-1n. It wouldn't work! The mirror flipped
up, and nothing. No flash, no shutter. When it was in this condition, I
tried to remove the lens, and when I turned it slightly, it worked. I tried
this a few times, and this was the only way to get a shot. >>
Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the sequence is shut down the
aperture and flip up the mirror at the same time (mechanically connected
inside the camera). When the mirror reaches the top of the mirror box, this
mechanically trips the shutter. If the diaphragm lever on the 200/5 is
sluggish, turning the lens anti-clockwise would move the diaphragm actuating
lever up enough to let the shutter fire. This lever could be stronger in
newer OM models.
Warren
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