Did you try resetting again after changing to fresh batteries?
Have you tried shooting in manual mode? Does it behave differently?
Chuck Norcutt
On 9/1/2011 6:57 PM, Peter Klein wrote:
> Greetings, Zuiks. I've been away for quite a while, but was very active
> on this list some years ago.
>
> * Part I: The problem ---------
>
> I recently took out my OM-2 to exercise the shutter (haven't used it in
> quite a while). Tripped the shutter. The mirror went down, but did not
> come back up. The Reset (*/B position of shutter speed dial) did nothing.
> Hmmm.
>
> Changed to brand new batteries. Nothing. Took lens off. Nothing. Battery
> tests fine. Went through all speeds, ISO settings and both auto and manual
> modes. No joy. Left camera on B all night. Batteries drained, but still no
> joy.
>
> Then I realized that the shutter curtain was still showing the pixelated
> black and white metering pattern, not a plain black curtain. I guess the
> shutter isn't firing.
>
> Is there any do-it-yourself solution? Or is this a case of send the camera
> to John H for a CLA? The CLA will cost as much or more than the camera is
> worth. Or I could sell the OM-2 for parts.
>
> ...which leads to:
>
> * Part II: The quandry ----------
>
> I mostly shoot a Leica M8 now, though recently I've been getting the urge
> to use B&W film in a film M6. My second camera is a Panasonic G1, to which
> I occasionally affix my OM Zuiko lenses, but mostly use with the kit zoom
> and 20/1.7. My third camera is an Oly E-520, used occasionally for
> telephoto. Focusing a Zuiko is problematic in that dratted tiny
> viewfinder. The OM-2 is relegated to 4th place.
>
> Lately I've been thinking seriously about getting a different DSLR. I live
> in the Pacific Northwest U.S., where bright sunshine is rare except in
> summer. So ISO 400 and 800 are normal settings for me, and 4/3 strong
> points do not include high-ISO. The G1 is small versatile, and the
> magnified EVF makes manual focusing easy. But it's noisy at ISO 800, and
> the shutter lag and long blackout are issues.
>
> The DSLRs I've been considering include the Nikon D700 (for ultimate high
> ISO ability), or either the D7000 or Pentak K-5, for that wonderful new
> sensor, better high ISO, and dynamic range. None of these cameras will
> take OM Zuikos. Canons will, but they interest me much less, and I don't
> think one should choose a camera based on whether it will take another
> brand's manual focus legacy lenses, which I know I'll only occasionally
> use.
>
> So on one hand I'm tempted to just bag the OM system entirely and sell the
> lenses to those who would still appreciate them. And then the spirit of
> Jane Bown whispers in my ear, "Keep them. You might take a few nice B&W's
> now and then. Get an OM-1, which will still work even if the meter
> electronics rot.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> --Peter
>
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