Which camera? The early OM-1's were particularly prone to this, but
given the right circumstances it can happen to any camera.
First check the "hook" on the back cover -- the early models (OM-1's)
were riveted, and they sometimes get loose. I haven't found a sure-fire
method to tighten these -- maybe someone else has. Later models, the
"hook" is spot-welded -- if it snaps off, the only solution is a new
back.
Watch the back latch closely as you slowly squeeze the back cover closed
-- the "hook" on the back should push the back latch up as it closes.
If the "hook" slides _over_ the back latch, it needs to be _gently_ and
_carefully_ bent _in_, toward the pressure plate (if it's not loose --
see above). It doesn't take much bending, though! Grip the lower half
of the hook with needlenose pliars and bend a little at a time, until it
reliably pushes the back latch up as you close the back cover.
Chris Stinson wrote:
>
> Hey, the back on my camera has opened a couple times after a really "shaky"
> shot. I've fiddled around with the camera and found that the back opens up
> with a bit of a bump. Is this normal, and, if not, what can I do to keep it
> shut? (C-clamp? j/k :)
>
> I took a really nice picture of two trees with pink and white blossoms
> situated in a nest of green bushes...very intense sunlight made everything
> look almost surreal...oh, and "pop" goes the camera back :(
>
> I have no problem taking it in, I bought it less than the going rate.
>
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