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Re: [OM] Roadrunners in my OM-1...

Subject: Re: [OM] Roadrunners in my OM-1...
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 23:44:49 -0400
Open the back, fire the shutter while set to "B". You'll probably see some kind
of blob or lint sitting just on the other side of the shutter curtain, casting
a shadow on the film.

John

Siri Bjoner wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I`ve had this recurring prob with some pics, a small black smudge (that
> looks like the roadrunner) at the righthand bottom of my shots. I have
> finally located the source; my OM-1. And (having tested out my lenses) it`s
> most blurred with a Sigma 39-80/3,5 macro; and least on the Zuiko 75-150/4
> and 50/1,8.
> I can`t see anything (wrong) through the viewfinder or the mirror, and it
> occurs on all pics, regardless of lens/aperture (the only variation is how
> blurred it is).
>
> Has anyone ever experienced something like this? Is it time for the shop,
> or might I be able to fix it myself? *sigh* It`s perfect for IR
> photography, but has ruined too many pics for it to be of any "serious"
> use.... unless I want to cheat and make a wider frame and crop my
> prints..........
>
> At least I can now show and explain the differences between a 28mm and
> 400mm to my students... ;-)
>
> cheers,
>
> Siri.
>
> mailto:sbjoner@xxxxxxxxx fone: +47 9010 4635 fax: +47 9030 6420
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