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Re: [OM] Flying shutter problem

Subject: Re: [OM] Flying shutter problem
From: "Joel Wilcox" <jdubikins@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:22:16 -0500
From: Ray Moth <ray_moth@xxxxxxxxx> writing in part:
Flying strings can occur in any OM-2S and may be seen at shutter speeds
around 1/15 sec. The procedure I've used to test for flying strings is:

* ensure there is no film in the camera

* remove the lens

* open the camera back

* cut to size and fix a piece of translucent (grease-proof) paper where
the film would normally lie (being careful not to interfere with the
shutter curtains in any way)

* leaving the back open, aim the camera at a bright light source

* fire the shutter repeatedly at 1/15 sec. and watch the grease-proof
paper screen to catch a glimpse of the shadow of the flying strings

* breathe a sigh of relief if no shadow appears.

Interesting, Ray. Have you ever detected flying shutter strings in this way on any OM-2S? Not meaning any disrespect, but I'm just wondering how you are sure that it works. Thanks.

Joel W.
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