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AlanJones
15th July 2012, 04:06 AM
Have just put new batteries in my wife's OM10 and think I have a problem.

I cleaned up the central contact with a Maplins' fibre-glass pen and put the batteries in and there was no beep or flashing light when I switched to battery check. There was a click as if the shutter had fired, but now can't wind on or fire shutter again as it seems locked? There is no film in it. Batteries are new and showing 1.55V on my tester and are inserted the right way round as per the OM10 manual.

I took the lens off and compared the mirror position to my OM2n and does not look as if it is in the correct position.

Any ideas? The camera has had only one film through it and I don't want to junk it really. Her interest in photography was short lived.

RH Designs
15th July 2012, 08:43 AM
The OM10 will lock up if it thinks it has no power - if you press the shutter button the mirror will go up but the shutter will not be released. Take the batteries out and then refit them, see if that helps, but it sounds as if there's a problem with the battery connection. As soon as the camera finds power the shutter will release and the mirror return to its normal position.

The battery connection relies on the camera baseplate being a good electrical contact with the body. I had that problem with an OM4-Ti.) The battery compartment cover needs to be clean too. You could try removing the baseplate, cleaning and refitting. If that doesn't cure it, there's an electronics problem somewhere. Good luck :).

Gavin
15th July 2012, 06:03 PM
Alan.

If you can't repair it yourself there's always Michael who specialises in Oly service and repairs: http://www.camerarepairs-r-us.co.uk (http://www.camerarepairs-r-us.co.uk/)
I spoke with him last week regarding some advice on a different brand of camera and he was very accommodating.

AlanJones
15th July 2012, 06:59 PM
Richard,

I am pleased to say it is now working having just finished doing what you said. Thank you very much. I was a little apprehensive about taking the base plate off for fear of bits falling out, but no worries now.
Everything had a good clean up. All lights and shutter working now.

Gavin,

That could be a useful contact and I will keep a note of the contact details. Thanks.

RH Designs
16th July 2012, 08:23 AM
I'm glad it's fixed, Alan. Were there any danger of bits falling out I would have warned you to have a tray ready! The OM10 is a great little camera, especially with the manual adaptor which gives you a bit more control.

Brock
16th July 2012, 10:02 AM
Gavin,

Thanks for the link to Michael's camera repair website. His prices are very reasonable and he has some great feedback so I'll probably use him in future.


www.theonlinedarkroom.com

Gavin
16th July 2012, 10:10 AM
Brock. I spoke with him on the phone and he seems a great guy. I called him for advice over a GR1s that was for sale but needed a slight repair but after listening to his advice it became obvious that it was no bargain.

He's very accommodating in saying that he's always available for advice and not to hesitate to call him. I feel there's very few like Michael left so felt it only right to give him some exposure.

kiteboy
16th July 2012, 10:56 AM
Brock. I spoke with him on the phone and he seems a great guy. I called him for advice over a GR1s that was for sale but needed a slight repair but after listening to his advice it became obvious that it was no bargain.

He's very accommodating in saying that he's always available for advice and not to hesitate to call him. I feel there's very few like Michael left so felt it only right to give him some exposure.


I have had outstanding service from Michael for over 10 years. He has serviced my OM1, OM10, Nikon FM2 an a Voigtlander Bessa L and done great work on a RFH for my RB67.

He is one of that rare breed - high quality work, common sense and good advice. He is always willing to tell you when a job is not sensible from an economic perspective.