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Subject: [OM] Olympus Ace shutter problem/repair
From: Martin Walters <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:44:07 -0400
Just got an Oly Ace off Eb*y. The seller has a real camera/video store 
in Toronto.  Camera is in very good cosmetic condition  and came with 
35mm and the rarer 80/4 lens, which appear to be in equally good 
condition. However, it has two shutter blades that need attention. One 
is stuck open (can just see the tip) and the other will only move by 
hand (with a removable lens, you can get at both faces). The other 4 
blades operate fine.

The seller didn't mention this fact, which is easy to see with the lens 
off. Now, it's possible that the seller had not examined the shutter 
with the lens off (the release is very small and easily missed).
The add talked about the shutter working at all speeds, which it does 
(and seems relatively accurate), but that's all.

I have read that leaf shutters can stick (and this one is exposed to the 
elements when the lens is off), but they are repairable. Anyone have any 
suggestions that might help free up the blades? Or, am I likely looking 
at getting the shutter rebuilt, if I want to take pictures?

With everything else in good shape, I'm otherwise satisfied. My reaction 
is to call the seller and ask about the shutter and see what his 
reaction is. Any comments?

Martin




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