Possibly, sync socket inner contact may have backed out (into camera)
shorting out with moving parts of mirror mechanism.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY, 11743-4714,
631-424-2121, www.zuiko.com
Olympus OM Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: "AG Schnozz" <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 10:44 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Back on-list, and a question - flash sync
>> Is anyone able to get 1/60 shutter speed while using the
>> X-sync socket to a
>> monolight, on any flavor of OM, or is 1/30 the best bet? I
>> could use some
>> validation right now... ;-)
>
> This sounds similar (but not identical) to a problem I have with
> my OM-4. The flash fires, but prior to the shutter opening.
> Evidently the delay circuit is toast.
>
> My OM-2S has no problems with x-sync at either 1/30 or 1/60.
> Sounds like yours is sick. :(
>
> AG
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