Are you sure shutter is open? Sounds like the dreaded shutter lock where
the mirror is up but shutter does not open. Next time it does this, take
lens off and see if first curtain pattern is showing.
Usually if the shutter is locked "open", pushing the meter switch up to
"reset" will not have an affect. It will only reset the shutter if mirror
is up, shutter not open (pattern showing).
Shutter lock can be caused by alkaline or lithium batteries. Shutter "open"
is another set of problems, sometimes caused by bad brushes or a bad ASA
ceramic.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Murphy" <murphytj@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 4:15 PM
Subject: [OM] Problem with OM2n
>
> I have an OM2n which I recently purchased from a list member.
>
> I think there is a problem with the camera. I attached a Winder 2 to it
> and if the shutter speed is below 1/30 sec. the camera locks up. The
> mirror lifts, shutter opens but doesn't close and the mirror stays in
> the upright position. I have to use the wind on lever to fully cock the
> shutter and then use the Reset position on the Auto/Manual/Battery
> check to get the shutter to close and the mirror to drop back down.
> This happens whether the camera is set on automatic or manual. The
> camera seems to work ok when there is no winder attached i.e. it
> doesn't lock up but as the Winder cap is missing the film is in danger
> of getting fogged so a winder is necessary.
>
> Anyone got a simple, low cost solution? I have put in new Everready 357
> silver oxide batteries so I don't think batteries are the problem. The
> battery check lights up ok as well.
>
> Tom Murphy
>
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