On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Tyron wrote:
> I am new to this list and hope someone might be able to offer some
> advice please?
Welcome to the list.
> Inside the battery compartment there is just a spring with an
> open end. Should there be some kind of terminal plate fixed to this that
> contacts the lower battery?
That's ok, that's how it's supposed to be.
> Sometimes if I hold the switch in the
> battery check position whilst screwing on the cover the beeper works
> then cuts-out again. Occasionally I can get the cover fully on with
> power still present. I can then take a few shots but then the power
> cuts. Other times just one shot then as soon as the shutter and flash
> (T20) fire the power is gone. Same with or without flash.
>
> I wonder if there may be a bad connection on the inner side of the
> spring? Should I take the bottom plate off and check? Is it safe to do
> this with a film still loaded?
It sounds like you may have a bad connection somewhere, there are few things
you should check. If you have one of the older black painted battery caps,
check to make sure that the threads on the edge of the cap are free of any
paint. Also check the threads on the bottom plate and the inside of the battery
cap to ensure they are clean. You should also ensure the four screws which
hold the bottom plate on are tight. A good contact is needed at all of these
points in order to power the camera.
> Hope these are not too many questions and someone can help!? I am really
> pleased with my OM30 (had it for years - not a glitch) but now I'm
> wondering if I've bought a lemon with this OM2 - I'm getting really
> frustrated!
The OM-2S in general is a good camera, but as with any piece of equipment,
there is always the possibility of a bad one. In many cases all that is
needed is a CLA to have the camera give many more years of trouble free
service.
-mark
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