It sounds like a mechanical problem, in that the exposure is completing,
shutter opens and closes (holding the shutter open takes battery power, so
wrong batteries that couldn't handle the load would fail and possibly cause
lockup). Second curtain slams shut and that should trip the latch that lets
the mirror down. Does camera do it without a lens mounted?
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----- Original Message -----
From: <GMcGrath@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:58 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: Sometimes my OM-2 locks...
>
> Johan,
> I know you stated previously that you had tried different batteries, but
it
> does make a difference what kind of batteries you use. "357" or "SR44" are
the
> preferred type. "LR44" batteries could cause the problem you describe.
Also,
> it's possible that even new batteries may not be full strength; check them
with
> a tester if you have access to one. Beyond that, you may have a short
circuit
> or power drain problem, needing professional help.
> HTH,
> Greg
>
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