Les,
Does the shutter work correctly on mechanical 60? I have one which does the
same on electronic speeds. The shutter works, but the curtains travel together.
It's a circuit problem.
Julian
> from: Les & Sharon Tihor <tihor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:59:10
> to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> subject: Re: [OM] Problem with Olympus 35 SP
>
> I recently bought a used Olympus 35 SP in apparently beautiful shape.
> However, there seems to be a problem with the shutter. The meter works fine,
> the film advances, as evidenced by the rewind lever turning, and the shutter
> makes what seems like a normal firing sound when the shutter button is
> pressed. But, even when fired on B, the shutter blades do not open and
> nothing registers on the film. Also, on every shutter speed setting the sound
> of the shutter firing is exactly the same--sounds like about 1/200 sec. Am I
> screwing up, or is the shutter malfunctioning? Does this sound familiar to
> anyone? I much appreciate any advice. Thanks.
>
> Les
>
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