If you can wind and fire the shutter JUST ONCE you can set the shutter to B and
look through the back. It is possible that the focus screen has flopped out
and is jammed against the lens. I've seen this many times.
John
Andre Goforth wrote:
> Dear Olympiads,
>
> I went to take my 85m f2 lens off my OM 4T and found that that the lens
> will not come off the mount. I've taken lens off and put them on this
> camera countless of times. It seems like something has snagged between the
> camera and the lens. One weird thing is that I can rotate the lens
> clockwise past the usual stopping point by holding down the release button
> while rotating counterclock wise.
>
> Is this something only for the professional camera repair person or is
> there some idiot proof procedure I can preform. ( I managed to Not try the
> "slam it down hard on the table" or try to twist the lens off in a fit of
> anger 'cuz I already have a large hole in my wallet from purchasing it some
> time ago. , : - )) )
>
> Any pointers, advise, admonishments will be appreciated. ( But I will not
> get another camera!)
>
> Humbly Yours,
>
> Andre
> San Carlos, CA
>
>
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