'Reliable' as long as the cam on the lower shutter gear (which is welded on)
doesn't break off. I have seen this on the 4 but am not sure if the 3 shares
the same problem. This defect would cause complete shutter jamming that
couldn't be freed up from the bottom of the camera.
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: "Simon Worby" <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:07 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: OM-1 to OM-4T - worth an upgrade?
>
> John Hermanson wrote:
>
>> OM-3 shutter is simple design. Repair is very straightforward
>> and the shutter has proven itself to be quite reliable, as
>> reliable as any OM-4 shutter. <snip>
>
> That's interesting, and good to know. Thanks, John.
>
> Simon
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