Ah, and maybe the AF + auto aperture + shutter is an even earlier
indicator. Each one of these is going to suddenly demand power as soon
as you push that button.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/31/2011 4:18 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Chuck,
>
> It even happens with MF lenses. I just took it outside with a fresh
> battery, and every push produced a click. I guess the shutter is a better
> low-battery indicator than the one on the top of the camera. And, the
> battery is still charging, so it was getting low.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] E-1 Shutter Release
>
>
>> Sounds like exactly what would happen if it didn't actually achieve
>> focus. Are you sure it did? Are you watching the in-focus indicator?
>> The E-1 manual says: "If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the focus
>> and exposure are not locked. Remove your finger from the shutter button,
>> re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway
>> again."
>>
>> Also see page 54 of your manual in the section labeled "RELEASE PRIORITY
>> S& RELEASE PRIORITY C". You can set the camera to ignore the fact that
>> it thinks the image is not focused... should you be so inclined.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> On 8/31/2011 2:05 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> I am very happy with my E-1 except for one characteristic which bugs
>>> me. Frequently, when I press half way down on the release to fix
>>> focus, and then press on down to release the shutter, I get no
>>> response. I have had this happen with both manual and AF lenses.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else experienced this, and is there a simple solution?
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA
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