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Subject: [OM] OM-10 film advance problem
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 20:09:05 +1300
Phillippe wrote
> I was just wasting film in Chicago when the OM-10 I was using developed a
> problem. Although the film frame counter moved and the shutter got cocked 
> when I
> used the lever, the receiving spool failed to rotate. I wonder if this could 
> be
> remedied by an inexpensive repair? -  Phil

I've had this happen several times with an OM10.

Grease migrates to the plastic take-up spool axle (which doubles as a sort of 
limited-slip clutch0. When this happens the clutch has reduced grip.

Solution is to flush the grease out with meths or some such. But I have never 
done it myself. Well, "flush" is probably an exaggeration, but wash or wipe 
away the grease somehow.

Brian.

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