Olympus OM-2n self timer removal

mrjr · Jul 29, 2015

Can anybody guide me toward the best way to remove the self timer from an Olympus OM-2n? I feel like I'd like the camera much better if it were gone, such that my fingers had an uncluttered grip. Plus, I feel like it would improve the aesthetics, if I re-covered it.

My situation is desperate here, because I really can't justify a timer-less Leica M2, haha.

baachitraka · Jul 29, 2015

No. Do not do anything please.

Xmas · Jul 29, 2015

baachitraka said:
No. Do not do anything please.

No the OP needs to remove the tips off four off his fingers.

But it would not be easy, fingers or OM2.

baachitraka · Jul 29, 2015

You may get a broken winder for additional grip.

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baachitraka · Jul 29, 2015

OM-2 ofcourse.

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Xmas · Jul 29, 2015

Note the OM4 and Ti have optional mini grips that would keep your fingers off their much smaller delay button.

mrjr · Jul 29, 2015

baachitraka said:
You may get a broken winder for additional grip.

Way too big.

Xmas said:
Note the OM4 and Ti have optional mini grips that would keep your fingers off their much smaller delay button.

Ah. I know. I would die to have that as a bolt on attachment for my OM-2.

The real "issue" is that the self timer is uncomfortable to my hand.

John Koehrer · Jul 29, 2015

To remove it's a serious job, The entire front plate of the camera has to be removed.
If you could live with removing the lever, it's just the screw holding the lever on. Pop the screw off and the entire outer section(setting lever, release lever and washers) The timer itself is still held to the plate.

Chan Tran · Jul 29, 2015

mrjr said:
Can anybody guide me toward the best way to remove the self timer from an Olympus OM-2n? I feel like I'd like the camera much better if it were gone, such that my fingers had an uncluttered grip. Plus, I feel like it would improve the aesthetics, if I re-covered it.

My situation is desperate here, because I really can't justify a timer-less Leica M2, haha.

You're not supposed to grip the camera there. You hold the camera with your left hand and the right hand just caress the camera.

MattKing · Jul 29, 2015

You need an OM-2s with the accessory grip.

Xmas · Jul 29, 2015

mrjr said:
Way too big.

Ah. I know. I would die to have that as a bolt on attachment for my OM-2.

The real "issue" is that the self timer is uncomfortable to my hand.

The ERC with top unclipped on your OM2 or OM2 SP with optional mini grip will be ok. Or shoot more film so your fingers callous.

klownshed · Jul 30, 2015

I've never noticed the self timer when holding my OM-2. No matter how hard I try, the self timer doesn't get in my way...

Have you tried adjusting the way you hold your OM?

Oh, and please don't destroy your OM-2! It's lovely just as it is

mrjr · Jul 30, 2015

John Koehrer said:
To remove it's a serious job, The entire front plate of the camera has to be removed.
If you could live with removing the lever, it's just the screw holding the lever on. Pop the screw off and the entire outer section(setting lever, release lever and washers) The timer itself is still held to the plate.

Well, that's disappointing, but being rid of the levers would definitely help. I may attempt that this weekend.

Thanks.

baachitraka · Jul 30, 2015

It may look terrible ugly after removing what ever that came from factory, except the hot-shoe. Please NO.

I may look pentax spotmatic sp 1000. There are very good M42 lenses. Helios 44-2 is one of my favourite.

Rick A · Jul 30, 2015

Do this and it won't be an issue.

AgX · Jul 30, 2015

Chan Tran said:
You're not supposed to grip the camera there. You hold the camera with your left hand and the right hand just caress the camera.

People have different ways of holding a camera. To each his own.

mrjr · Jul 30, 2015

Haha. A hearty "No thanks!" to suggestions of mutilation or migration.

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