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Re: [OM] Newbie - OM-4Ti Mirror lockup problem

Subject: Re: [OM] Newbie - OM-4Ti Mirror lockup problem
From: Colin Sheehan <csheehan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 21:45:37 +1000
Yes Gregg, I have tried it with another Zuiko zoom and the 1.4 from my
OM1n. Also locks with no lens sometimes. Do I persevere with batteries at
$10 a hit or are there any other reasons? How would a lens affect the
mirror lockup?
Col

Gregg Iverson wrote:
> 
> My OM 4T only does that if I have a particular lens and two or more
> extension tubes on.  The culprit is the lens, as it also does that on my
> OM 1.  Have you tried different lenses?  Gregg
> 
> Colin Sheehan wrote:
> >
> > I cannot for the life of me get the little beggar to form a pattern in it's 
> > behaviour. When it fires, it
> > usually keeps going, but it seems that if I let it sit for a good while, 
> > there is a good chance of a lockup the next time I try it.
> >
> > I have to set the shutter to the red 1/60th to release the mirror and fire 
> > the shutter, all the while losing the shot, the frame and my patience.
> 
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