Yes, the on/off/selftimer/check switch should have definite detents to hold
the switch in each position.
The symptom you describe suggests the metal spring finger has broken off the
plastic knob inside the switch. My experience indicates this is a common
failing in the OM-10.
This can be repaired without dis-assembling the camera other than to remove
the rewind knob and switch knob. If one is skilled with small tools and has
access to a 0-80 tap, tap drill and screw , it is a reasonable repair. If
you are interested, contact me offline and I will send you a "walk through".
The iris should "snap" back immediately after a "preview". If oil/grease
migrates to the blades, this can become sluggish or stop operating. Again,
a common failing of the 50mm 1.8.
Jim W
-----Original Message-----
From: Els Knotter <knotje@xxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 4:48 AM
Subject: [OM] zelftimer button on OM10?
>Hello all I've just bought an OM10 from a friend and was wondering,
>does de rewind/zelftimer/on-off butten on the left side have a "click"
>when it is turned?
>This one feels sloppy and doesn't stay in off position firmly.....
>It also has some space underneath so you can lift & press is a
>little...is this normal?
>
>BTW how fast does the diafragm has to retrieve (when checked manually...
>
>Thanks all!!
>==
>
>Greetings/groeten
>Els
>
>Knotje@xxxxxxxxx
>
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