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Subject: [OM] Help - problem loading OM-2sp with film
From: Frank Sweeting <frank@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:42:17 +0100
Dear all,

I've got a silly problem, but  can't think how to fix it
I can't load an OM2sp with film, this is the first time I've tried to load
this camera, 
the current situation is

Good batteries are fitted (1.60 volts each) & its the green flash indicator
type
lcd display is sensible & visible on all modes
Mirror is down, (returned)
back is open but the wind on sprockets are in freewheel & it looks as if the
shutter hasn't finished its sequence (you can see one of the vertical
"bindings") ie not just the usual curtain
wind on lever doesn't want to move - it feels as though you are at the end
of the film & need to rewind
Film counter shows the top of the yellow s coming up to the white indicator
bar (but not lined up with it)
Oh yes i haven't got a lens cap on either
Opening & closing the back doesn't help
Toggling between manual/spot & auto doesn't do help, neither does moving
between manual B & 60 & blue shutter speeds

I've had the usual mirror lock ups on OM2 & solved them with the usual
fiddling, but haven't got confidence yet with this new bit of kit

TIA for any advice or suggestions - maybe I should flick the mirror up &
work on manual 1/60th?
Frank Sweeting

frank@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ps thanks to respondents to earlier help messages re XA2 - John H, ClintonR
& Keith Berry


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