This can also be a problem on the 2S.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Couch" <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM4Ti problem, help!
> Thanasis,
>
> Before you do, tighten the bottom plate screws, if these are not tight
> they will cause circuit problems. I ran into this not to long ago whenI
> sold an OM-4 to a list member, if I remeber correctly that solved the
> problem.
>
> Jim Couch
>
> Thanasis Evagelopoulos wrote:
>
> > Hi,I have the following problem with my OM4Ti:I bought it recently
> > used but it seems to be in quite good condition.I shot the first film
> > and everything went fine. During taking a shot with the second film,
> > the mirror stayed locked up. I toggled the lever from auto to battery
> > check and the mirror went down. I checked the batteries and they
> > needed replacement. I took then some shots with the mechanical 1/60
> > and then some with the normal shutter speeds, just to test the camera.
> > After some shots, the mirror stayed locked up a second time. When I
> > developed the film (color reversal) the two frames where black, it
> > seems that the shutter did not fire.I replaced the batteries with new
> > ones (silver oxide SR44W). During shooting a third film, the mirror
> > stayed locked up again. I released it by toggling the lever. The next
> > few shots were ok...I wonder what is happening... Is this a common
> > problem with OM4Ti cameras? Does the camera need service? In the case
> > it needs service, is it easily (and inexpensively...) fixed? Should I
> > return the camera for refund? Regards,Thanasis Evagelopoulos
>
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