Olympus OM1 Shutter Problem

JohnbL95

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• Sep 9, 2015

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I've been using my OM1 for about a year but recently when i've been using it the shutter seems to be sticking - the mirror sounds to go up, but to get it back down I have to wind the lever twice to advance the film. It's got a new battery so it's not that. Any ideas?

 

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• Sep 9, 2015

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The grease that lubricates the camera has turned to wax.
The mechanical cameras do need ocassional service.

 

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The battery in your OM-1 only operates the light meter, the shutter is mechanical and needs serviced. This is who I recommend for service.

http://www.zuiko.com/index_002.htm

 

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JohnbL95

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Thanks for the replies! I'll find a company in the UK that can do it, that's where i'm based.

 

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One in the UK is Miles Whitehead: http://www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/

 

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Ricardo Miranda said:

One in the UK is Miles Whitehead: http://www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/

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Second this suggestion. I have seen him mentioned a few times on another forum & his work is highly regarded. Plan on sending my OM1 to him over winter as the meter is several stops out.

 

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You could also try Michael Spencer 01246 250767

He has operated as camerarepairs-r-us but his website seems to be down. He has CLA'd 4 OMs for me and carried out repairs. he's 50 years in camera repairs specialising in OMs but is close to retirement. I spoke to him a month or two back and he said he was taking the summer off, and would see how he felt in the autumn. Old school. Give him a call on 01246 250767.

 

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I've used both Mr Whitehead (for a Nikon F4s) and Mr Spencer (for an OM-1n). Happy with both of them although I would send the OM-1n to Mr Spencer as he seems to be working with those cameras since they were produced.

 

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• Sep 13, 2015

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Most likely the mirror is sticking to rotting foam "cushions". You likely need all foam seals and cushions replaced. A common issue.