Kennedy wrote:
>
> In article , Paul Haigney <qpw5709@xxxxxx> writes
> >Hi all
> >A short time ago I picked up an OM2n for 20 Irish pounds/ 30 dollars,I
> >was aware it had a problem (intermittent mirror lockup) about 1 in 20 .
> >I did hope it was only an oily magnet or dirty switches on the circuit
> >board,or something I could fix myself , but alas no, my local OM tech
> >says it needs a new circuit, the one in the floor of the mirror
> >box....total cost with labour 130 pounds/ 185 dollars,.
> >Question...........is it worth it ? or should I live with I ruined shot
> >or so per roll and spend a bit extra a get the OM2000 to add to my OM4
> >or can anyone suggest a better OM buy then the 2000 as a 2nd body.
>
> For 20 quid you can't really go wrong Paul. I was in a similar quandary
> about 5 or 6 years ago when my OM-1 jammed. The quote for repair was
> about the same as a used OM-1, so I figured I had nothing to lose in
> delving in myself. As it was, I never found anything obviously at fault
> other than a torn film sprocket in the mechanism, but that didn't appear
> to be interfering with its operation. When I gave up and put it back
> together the fault had gone - and it has worked perfectly eveer since.
>
> I agree with your diagnosis and can't see it being possible for the
> circuit to give this type of completely intermittent fault - there must
> either be something consistent to cause the electronics to fail or it is
> an electro-mechanical fault. I would consider 20 quid a good investment
> just to have the opportunity to strip an OM-2 down and attempt the
> repair myself. If you fix it, its a bonus if you don't you haven't lost
> much.
>
> 20 quid - thats less than a night on Guinness! You'll get several
> nights of enjoyment cleaning up the contacts and magnets and an
> everlasting sense of satisfaction if you are successful.
> --
> Kennedy
> Yes, Socrates himself is particularly missed;
> A lovely little thinker, but a bugger when he's pissed.
> Python Philosophers (replace 'nospam' with 'kennedym' when replying)
>
At 20 quid, I agree with Kennedy that it can be quite interesting to
try to repair it yourself, provided you have a reasonable combination
mechanical talent, suitable tools and a service manual. I can not help
with talent, but service manuals can be bought from Ed Romney. Try
http://www.edromney.com/ or http://pweb.tics.net/romney/tool.htm
It make things so much easier, when you know how to take things apart
correctly. You will need to buy or make a few special tools just to get
the top cover off, so expect to use some time just to get inside.
Regards
Lars
--
Lars Haven <mailto:lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> aka <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
"When writing about women, one must dip one's pen in a rainbow"
D. Diderot
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