Is the camera supposed to fire properly if the control is not set on Auto?
This is not a problem, really.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Blaz Vrabec <blaz.vrabec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 6:55 AM
Subject: [OM] solution to OM4Ti mirror and shutter lockup?
> Yesterday I experienced a problem, which was already discussed on this
> list. Because I don't remember if there was ever any conclusion I am
> posting my findings.
>
> After I pressed the shutter release the mirror locked up and the shutter
> stayed opened. I couldn't release it even when setting the shutter speed
> dial to red 60 or B. I inspected the camera a bit and I noticed that the
> mode switch was not entirely in its proper position. It was between Auto
> and battery check (only a few milimeters from auto). I set it to batery
> check and the shutter closed. (WOW!)
>
> After I finished that roll of film I began experimenting a bit more. I
> could repeat the problem every time I tried it.
>
> Here is what I did:
> I put the mode switch between auto and battery check (or manual). After
> pressing the shutter release my camera locked up. I set the mode switch
> to batery check (manual) an the camera unlocked.
>
> It would be interesting to know which cameras are prone to this problem
> (4Ti, 4, 2s, ?).
>
> If this has been discussed before I apologize for repeating the subject.
>
> Blaz
>
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