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[OM] Re: strange om2 problem(s)

Subject: [OM] Re: strange om2 problem(s)
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:59:49 -0400 (EDT)
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, khen lim wrote:
>
> Sorry Charles, I wasn't deliberately keeping anyone hung up dry. OK, here's
> what you do:
>
> (a) Remove your batteries from the 2n
> (b) Flick power lever against spring loaded position
> (c) Keep it in that position
> (d) Press shutter release button
>
> This function was not documented because we could not guarantee 100pc
> consistent speed response although if my memory serves me well, I think we
> were aiming for a "rudimentary" 1/30sec. Do check it out yourself and let me
> know what you are getting in terms of actual shutter speed.

That just lets the shutter run "free" and should give you about 1/60 sec.
You can do the same on the OM-2 but it's a two step process.  Press shutter,
let the mirror go up, release shutter, move to bulb setting.  The 2n moved
this function to the check/reset switch position to make it more convenient.

Also, I would not advise holding the switch in the reset position since it
places a lot of stress on the lever.  The lever is made of plastic and is
easily broken.  Use it only for momentarily checking the battery and
resetting the shutter.
                                        -mark

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