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Re: [OM] 200mm and OM-1n

Subject: Re: [OM] 200mm and OM-1n
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 20:22:17 +1000
Thanks for this. I checked the diaphram for speed when I got the lens, and
it looked fine. I will recheck it now though. Thanks again

Foxy

><< I just tried my 200 f5 and my OM-1n. It wouldn't work! The mirror
flipped
> up, and nothing. No flash, no shutter. When it was in this condition, I
> tried to remove the lens, and when I turned it slightly, it worked. I
tried
> this a few times, and this was the only way to get a shot.  >>
>
>Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the sequence is shut down
the
>aperture and flip up the mirror at the same time (mechanically connected
>inside the camera).  When the mirror reaches the top of the mirror box,
this
>mechanically trips the shutter.  If the diaphragm lever on the 200/5 is
>sluggish, turning the lens anti-clockwise would move the diaphragm
actuating
>lever up enough to let the shutter fire.  This lever could be stronger in
>newer OM models.
>
>Warren




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