On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Kurt Klein wrote:
> I just received an OM-G that came with a lens I wanted. It was advertised
> MINT LIKE NEW. It looks like only a few rolls have gone through it. But
> I noticed that the shutter curtain is a little wrinkled on the right side,
> so I took it to my camera store to have it looked at. New batteries were
> put in (SR44), and the shutter was tested (in manual mode). Here are the
> results:
>
> 1/1000=1/400
> 1/500=1/250
> 1/250=1/200
> 1/125=1/100
> 1/60=1/50
> Everything slower than 1/60 was what it should be. Why are these speeds
> slow, and is there an easy fix, i.e., one that doesn't cost more than the
> body is worth? I can get a CLA for $85 but I paid $75 for this camera
> with a Tokina 35-135/3.5-4.5.
Advance the curtain half way across the frame and look at the edges from both
sides of the shutter. Do both of the edges appear perfectly vertical? Since
you mention there is a wrinkle in the curtain, you'll probably find that at
least one of them is crooked. If it is then the shutter curtain string has
come off the roller and will need to be fixed. Definitely not a do it yourself
job as it involves removing the front casting. It may be included as part
of a CLA, but it's best to ask.
-mark
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