Thanks everyone.
I will probably try the lighter fluid treatment before ringing the
seller (at least he's not too far away).
Martin
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From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of ScottGee1
Sent: April 24, 2007 21:38
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Olympus Ace shutter problem/repair
On 4/24/07, Martin Walters <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Just got an Oly Ace off Eb*y. The seller has a real camera/video store
> in Toronto. Camera is in very good cosmetic condition and came with
> 35mm and the rarer 80/4 lens, which appear to be in equally good
> condition. However, it has two shutter blades that need attention. One
> is stuck open (can just see the tip) and the other will only move by
> hand (with a removable lens, you can get at both faces). The other 4
> blades operate fine.
>
> The seller didn't mention this fact, which is easy to see with the
> lens off. Now, it's possible that the seller had not examined the
> shutter with the lens off (the release is very small and easily
missed).
> The add talked about the shutter working at all speeds, which it does
> (and seems relatively accurate), but that's all.
>
> I have read that leaf shutters can stick (and this one is exposed to
> the elements when the lens is off), but they are repairable. Anyone
> have any suggestions that might help free up the blades? Or, am I
> likely looking at getting the shutter rebuilt, if I want to take
pictures?
>
> With everything else in good shape, I'm otherwise satisfied. My
> reaction is to call the seller and ask about the shutter and see what
> his reaction is. Any comments?
Martin, seems to me that your reaction is reasonable. The seller is a
professional camera dealer and as such should be able to examine one and
determine if it's in proper working order. Unless it was sold with a
specific "As Is" clause, s/he should be offered the opportunity to put
it right.
IMO, of course. ;o)
ScottGee1
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