What you're seing is "mirror lock" which indicates (usually) a power supply
problem. When batteries are weak or dead, the mirro will lock up halfway.
Do not try to push it up. Someti,mes, replacing the batteries or gently
cleaning the battery spring will solve the problem.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Clark <clarkw@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 1999 5:04 PM
Subject: [OM] OM-10 And Mirror Problem
> Hello To All
>
> Having been a subscriber to the group for a while and getting lots of
> useful information. I have to say I am enjoying it immensely.
> I was wondering if anyone could lead me in the right direction to
> solving a problem with my OM-10.When I release the shutter the mirror
> only goes halfway up and then stops.this will do this repeatedly
> occasionally it will open all the way as it should. Other than this
> problem the camera works fine. I would like to know if it is worth
> fixing or it is something I can do myself. I kind of hate to just get
> rid of the camera because it has been good to me. I would like to fix it
> and give it to my son to get him started. So is it worth fixing or
> should I look for another one.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wayne
>
>
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