Shutter problem on Olympus Pen F (1/2 frame film camera)

SteveInConverse said:

Check any contacts the lens or body might have and ensure they are clean. I'd also swap out the batteries for good measure.

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Renamable said:

Hello everyone, it’s my first post here. I got an Olympus pen f (the very original version) from a friend, he had informed me that it was malfunctioning. But I really wanna fix it since it was given as a gift. The problem is as following: the shutter works normally when the lens is removed from the camera body, but fails to fire when the lens is mounted on.
Does anyone else encounter a similar situation or have any idea on how to fix it?
Appreaciations in advance for your help! Btw, it’s really nice to see there are still many who enjoy photography with film!

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SteveInConverse said:

Check any contacts the lens or body might have and ensure they are clean. I'd also swap out the batteries for good measure.

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r_a_feldman said:

The original Pen F does not use batteries (no internal light meter). So, as brbo wrote, check the aperture actuator lever on the lens to make sure it moves freely. You can also press in the smooth button on the lens (not the lens release button) to manually close down the diaphram, then try firing the shutter while the button is depressed.

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Huss said:

Steve you are thinking of the digital Pen F, not the OG film one the poster is referring to.

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SteveInConverse said:

Bingo! Totally brain cramped

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brbo said:

Does the aperture actuator on the back of the lens moves freely as it should? If it's stuck the shutter can't fire when the lens is mounted.

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