Does it hang in both Auto and Manual modes?
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
USA
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From: <Doggre@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 6:36 AM
Subject: [OM] OM-2n Mirror Hanging -- Help?
> Hi All,
>
> Just received a "Non-working" OM-2n from Canada (3rd deal across the
border,
> no problems). Mirror hangs "up" upon firing (seller described this
> honestly), then comes down later -- minutes later. Came with batteries
that
> seem new and tested at 1.5V. I replaced them with a set I knew to be good
> (bought just a couple weeks back and have shot less than 3 rolls of film
with
> them -- they are stored out of the OM-2S). No luck. Any ideas? Other
> suggestions to try? What is this a symptom of?
>
> Meter seems to be working O.K.
>
> This is an otherwise VERY nice body. Cosmetics are NICE. I've found one
> tiny chip off the plastic that surrounds the battery check light on the
back.
> Otherwise pretty pristine. No dings, and almost no paint scratches
> whatsoever. Small cracks in the Shoe 4... no surprise there.
>
> It was $67.66, which is a FANG considering the exchange rate... or is it?
Am
> I looking at an expensive repair? Considering the initial price, I don't
> mind the fact that most likely I will have to send it off for repair and
CLA,
> if the repair isn't outrageous.
>
> I LIKE the features of this camera! Like the "Manual -- Off -- Auto"
switch.
> Like the viewfinder display, that switches modes. I can see why this
model
> is a favorite of many.
>
> Was hoping for that fresh battery miracle... sigh.
>
> Rich
>
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