Shawn Wright wrote:
>
> On 6 Oct 98 at 7:26, William Sommerwerck wrote:
>
> > This can happen to any SLR, and is not necessarily a sign of
> > malfunction.
> >
> > I assume the shutter opened and closed properly. Try winding the shutter
> > and releasing it again. That should do it.
> >
> > If this doesn't work, try pulling the mirror back into place (!). Be
> > _very_ gentle, and don't apply excess force. If moving the mirror a
> > millimeter or so doesn't release it, stop.
> >
> I believe this topic was just covered - to reset the mirror in an OM-2, move
> the shutter speed dial to B. In an OM-2n, the battery check serves as a reset
> switch also.
>
> As I have just found out, in an OM-10 which does not have a reset (aside from
> adding fresh batteries...) one can push down on the lens stop-down lever, just
> inside the lens mount on the body, which serves to reset the mirror. I
> would avoid touching the mirror at all costs...
>
> ========================
> Shawn Wright
> Computer Systems Manager
> Shawnigan Lake School
> 250-743-6240
> swright@xxxxxxxxx
>
Thanks for all the suggestions. I've tried all the above except putting
in fresh batteries. The battery check light does light up, but perhaps
fresh batteries would make a difference. Thanks, John.
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