Though the OFF position does fire at approx 1/60, it is a modified "off"
limiter, controlled by the LED next to the SBC in the circuit board. OFF
will work as the AUTO setting if there is enough light to give you a shutter
speed above 1/60.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Terazawa <jimt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Roberts, Craig <croberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 1:20 PM
Subject: [OM] Thanks from the New Guy with Old Questions!
> Craig,
>
> The OM-2N does have a default mechanical shutter is 1/60 when the
> switch lever is turned to "OFF" position.
>
> Also the mirror lockup can be activated with the self timer - I thought.
>
> Sorry, I don't have the camera or its manual with me. I thought there
> is OM-2N at
> http://www.heier.com/olydocs/#BODIES
> but I don't see for the -2N.
>
> Jim Terazawa
>
> Craig Roberts wrote:
>
> > The only drawbacks to the OM-2n, in my opinion, are its lack of
"default" to
> > mechanical shutter state (like the Nikon EM's 1/90 sec.) should the
> > batteries expire, and the absence of a mirror lockup. However, the
camera's
> > beautiful finish, feel and balance more than make up for these minor
> > deficits. The size and weight are very reminiscent of my old Leicas (a
> > compliment, indeed). It's just right!
> >
>
>
>
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