A very defective shutter, which the seller should have pointed out. .
VERY odd that a few blades would move, and one that doesn't. Since all
the blades are supposed to have pins engaged with a
ring which opens all the blades in unison, sounds like a pin (riveted to
blade) may be broken off. This would call for a good/new blade (of
course, not available). Leaf shutters are tons-of-fun, especially if
you have to get down to the blades themselves. For the novice, just
removing the cover plate will disengage springs or send parts flying.
If possible, get your money back.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon dot net
Martin Walters wrote:
> Just got an Oly Ace off Eb*y. The seller has a real camera/video store
> in Toronto. Camera is in very good cosmetic condition and came with
> 35mm and the rarer 80/4 lens, which appear to be in equally good
> condition. However, it has two shutter blades that need attention. One
> is stuck open (can just see the tip) and the other will only move by
> hand (with a removable lens, you can get at both faces). The other 4
> blades operate fine.
>
> The seller didn't mention this fact, which is easy to see with the lens
> off. Now, it's possible that the seller had not examined the shutter
> with the lens off (the release is very small and easily missed).
> The add talked about the shutter working at all speeds, which it does
> (and seems relatively accurate), but that's all.
>
> I have read that leaf shutters can stick (and this one is exposed to the
> elements when the lens is off), but they are repairable. Anyone have any
> suggestions that might help free up the blades? Or, am I likely looking
> at getting the shutter rebuilt, if I want to take pictures?
>
> With everything else in good shape, I'm otherwise satisfied. My reaction
> is to call the seller and ask about the shutter and see what his
> reaction is. Any comments?
>
> Martin
>
>
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