A common problem w/OM-2s's -- needs contact grease on the ASA VR. A short-term
solution is to periodically turn the ASA knob back and forth, but after a few
hours the "jumpy" meter will return. Inconvenient, but not disabling.
Jon Mitchell wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> Quick question. An OM-2sp that has a small issue. "The meter sometimes
> goes a bit 'haywire' and the LCD display shoots up to the top. Things return
> to normal if you tap the exposure compensation dial. This problem has not
> got any worse over the last 5 years."
>
> Is this a common issue for the OM-2sp ? Is it indicative of a more serious
> issue ? Dodgy / cracked circuit board ? Or is it just something they do
> occasionally and not something to worry about.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts asap as the auction closes soon !!
>
> Thanks loads,
>
> Jon Mitchell
>
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