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Re: Sv: [OM] Newbie - OM-4Ti Mirror lockup problem

Subject: Re: Sv: [OM] Newbie - OM-4Ti Mirror lockup problem
From: Colin Sheehan <csheehan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 22:07:47 +1000
Hi Lars
Like you, I have no confidence in this camera, but I will post any
results achieved.

LARS BUNDESEN wrote:
> 
> Hi Colin
> 
> I have had the same problem with my OM 4 Ti for some time. One moment it
> works fine, the next it's dead.
> It doesn't seem to be the batteries that are to blame. As I can't use this
> camera for anything important now, I'd certainly also like to know if
> anyone has any advice regarding this.
> 
> (I did not know that there is a problem with OM 2. I thought they were very
> reliable).
> 
> Yours, Lars Bundesen
> 
> > I have recently acquired an OM-4Ti which is exhibiting an intermittent
> > mirror lockup problem. I have checked the FAQ and only OM-2s seem to be
> > mentioned with this problem and the battery is quoted as the most common
> > culprit. I have swapped the alkalines first fitted with Energizer 357
> > silver oxides and no improvement. I cannot for the life of me get the
> > little beggar to form a pattern in it's behaviour. When it fires, it
> > usually keeps going, but it seems that if I let it sit for a good while,
> > there is a good chance of a lockup the next time I try it.
> >
> > I have to set the shutter to the red 1/60th to release the mirror and
> > fire the shutter, all the while losing the shot, the frame and my
> > patience. I cannot use it at all now due to a lack of confidence and have
> > gone back to my manual Nikons.
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csheehan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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