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Re: [OM] OM40

Subject: Re: [OM] OM40
From: ZuikoholicRI@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 07:51:33 EDT
Cc: mikeblayney@xxxxxxxxx
In a message dated 09/18/2000 7:13:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mikeblayney@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> It has behaved faultlessly through about 8 rolls of film except for 2
>  consectutive shots when the mirror locked up and the shutter locked open. 
It
>  eventually closed after a few minutes (during which time I thought it was
>  permentantly locked!). I don't know if its relevant but both shots were on 
a
>  tripod with cable release and close focussed on a darkish plant (growing
>  variety).
>  
>  Any suggestions on a possible cause would be gratefully welcomed.

Sounds like it could well be a case of marginal batteries. Make sure you have 
a *fresh* set of 357 silver oxides in the camera.

Hoping that's all it is,

Paul Schings

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