Re: [OM] I think I "Fanged" one!

[John Prosper]

> From: "Craig Henrikson" <chenriks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Ah those garage sales!!  Saw a OLY ER case on the ground -- it contained an
> OM 40 with a Zuiko 35-70 3.5-4.5 zoom.  Guy said it stopped working a 
> couple
> of years ago -- was just a toy for the kids.  How much for the toy? says I.
> $1 was the reply.  Shutter was locked up, but I sprung for it anyway. :-)))
> Batteries got the shutter to release, and the camera seems to work pretty
> well at fast shutter speeds, but hangs up at the slower speeds -- do these
> have the sticky magnet problem?  How to fix ? (I know, send to John or
> Clint).  The lens is an S Zuiko, but sure looks MC to these old eyes -- and
> is in very nice condition.
>
> I think I did good!!
It's amazing how many people don't realize that dead batteries triggers 
mirror lockups!  You did good alright! ;-)
John
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