This is a minor adjustment, easily corrected during any service. No major parts
are involved, or circuitry, just cleaning the switch points and ground, then
adjusting so that the switch opens and closes properly, and makes the
appropriate ground contact at the proper time -- an "easy fix" as we say....
Michael Darling wrote:
> Hello all...
>
> I recently mounted my old winder1 on my 'new' OM2md and found that they
> refused to work together...
>
> I know the winder is good, as it works with my OM1md flawlessly, and traced
> the problem down to the contacts on the base of the camera which signal when
> the mirror is up and an exposure is being made (at least, that¹s what my
> engineering student mind tells me).
>
> My question is, has anyone run into this before? Is it most likely an easy
> (inexpensive) fix, or does it signify a larger problem? Everything else
> works well on this body, though it is awaiting new leatherette and a foam
> job.
>
> It will be headed to camtech along with my OM1md as soon as my
> starving-student budget can afford the overhaul charges, but I'd like to
> know if this repair will be within my budget.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Mike
>
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