The OM-2 needle can become gummy. A slight tap on the camera while turned
on often will dislodge the needle. Other times, the meter winding itself is
"open" and requires replacement. The part is still available in very
limited quantities.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Stewart Dean <sdean@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 8:53 PM
Subject: [OM] Problem with O2n exposure meter
> I have my father's old 2n which works fine in all respect save this:
> while the exposures it takes are fine, the viewfinder shutter-speed
> needle doesn't move even though I may change the object imaged
> from a dark one to a bright one. Again, the negative density ends up
> being fine BUT the viewfinder exposure needle never budges....tho if I
> change the f-stop it does. I would like to know what bllody shutter
> speed I'm shooting at. Is something wrong with the way I'm using
> the camera? or is the camer in need of a fix. If so, any suggestions for
> the NY metro area? I'm 90 miles north of NYC.....30 years ago, I used
> to take my Nikons to Marty Forscher's but I imagine I'd do better
> with someone who specializes on Olympus.
> // "I build my cars to go, not to stop", Ettore Bugatti
> // Stewart Dean Kingston, NY
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