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Subject: [OM] Re: OM-2N questions
From: "Lex Jenkins" <lexjenkins@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 07:11:10
In that case this OM-2N definitely has some kind of problem. Without batteries installed the shutter consistently operates as follows, regardless of metering mode setting:

1. On "B" the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is depressed;

2. On all other shutter speed settings the shutter operates at an unvarying speed, regardless of ASA setting. The mirror does not lock up and the shutter does not lock open.

With batteries installed the shutter operates very inconsistently, even on "B" - regardless of metering mode setting the shutter and mirror often lock open/up on "B", even after the shutter release button is released. When set to "manual" mode, at slower settings the shutter seems more prone to locking open indefinitely, while at faster speeds it seems more likely to operate properly.

Still, considering the asking price ($50 for the OM-2N; Winder 2 with some problems of its own; Zuiko 50/1.4 with some fungus and diaphragm linkage problems; Tamron 80-210/f3.8-4 with an entire mushroom farm flourishing inside but with an undamaged/undinged barrel and surprisingly smoothly operating controls; and, of course, the Adaptall mount which is worth a few bucks) it's probably worth the risk.
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Lex
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Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 19:00:42 -0500 (EST)
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

"B" is, if you consider that a speed.  It works with or without batteries.
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