To make sure this works remember to connect the spring to the the underside of the idler gear first and then connect the long hook part as shown in the video. That tension is key to fixing the shutter issue.
Just fixed my grandpa's OM-1n. One of the only possessions of his that I own. Thanks man for taking the time to make and post this. Gonna try to load some film and see how it goes.
Thank you, this was incredibly helpful! I managed to get my Olympus working even though I wasn’t able to take out the remove the screw from idler gear. I just popped the bottom open and perhaps I loosened the screw on the idler gear just enough to get it working again!
thank you i think i managed to unlock and fix my om1n but it still got locked somehow. turning the spring one turn to put more pressure on it prevent the locking for me.
I’m a newbie restoring a friends Cosina CT-1super 35mm. Same problem - I was going to start from the top - aha! - bottom is better. More needs repair - from a new sub.
Lol when I took the idler gear out the spring popped out and I had to search my carpeted floor for like 30 minutes and mine was already in the right place😅 the film slot won't open though
I’m brand new to cameras n the Olympus om1 is the first camera I’ve ever bought. My problem I’m having is that it will advance but it doesn’t actually advance the film. Therefore the film isn’t being loaded into the camera
CD Kickz Hi CD, welcome to FILM cameras! I’m not a service professional on film cameras but love trying to find solutions to problems with film cameras. Question, without any film in the camera and the back door open to the OM1, when you move the advance lever, does the film spool on the right of the camera turn at all?
This is so great, thanks for posting! What if i'm having an issue where every couple of photos, I take a photo and the shutter stays open, despite the shutter speed being not set to "B" or long exposure? This happened to me with a shot i took at 1/125 shutter speed and 8 aperture. Why would the camera override and do this, unless something was sticking mechanically? I also just discovered that there is already a roll of film inside the camera so I might waste another couple of analog shots before I go in there and tinker when the camera is empty. Unless, do you have a fix maybe on the outside of the camera, maybe I'm using the levers/knobs in the wrong way? I don't know what some of these knobs actually do.
I wish I had a fix for you. I have not encountered this problem after i tinkered with the bottom of the camera but these old cameras can be finicky. This video might help. It’s not my video but worth a look: th-cam.com/video/ScX8Q4cJxg4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eUTbIm7MTKaGvTVu
Great video. I have an OM1 that when I advance the film and let go of the level it doesn’t return to it’s starting / original position . It tries to creeps to it’s original position. It kind of feels like there’s gunk…. Any idea ?
It’s a great question. Most film cameras are old and like you said, it may need some cleaning and some lubricant oil to keep all the gears functioning properly. I would seek out some cleaning videos on how to apply such a lubricant or send it to a professional for a tune-up. I’m certainly not a pro on fixing film cameras and would be very careful and diligent if you do it yourself. Good luck my friend, I hope it all works out!
Hola: tengo la Olympus OM2s program con el mismo problema de no avanzar la palanca de la pelicula. La solución sería la misma? o es diferente. Gracias y un saludo desde España.
No puedo asegurar con certeza que resolverá su problema, pero vale la pena intentarlo. Solo tenga cuidado de vigilar todas sus piezas mientras desmonta su cámara. Gracias por la pregunta y un saludo desde el sur de California.
hi sr, i have Olympus OM1 MD versión and i wonder why the lightmeter neadle in the viewfinder mover with or whit out battery in fact the neadle moves if turn the aperture or shuttter speed ring and all this also happen with the lightmeter leaver in on or off , can You please tell me what should i do , is this something that can be fix by My self or i have to send the camera to an specialist? thanks for your help
Hi Oscar, I have never really used the light meter in camera because the battery has died so quick on me, so I just use external methods to gauge the right settings for the shot. You may have to send the camera to a specialist. Sorry I don’t have a specific and helpful answer for you.
Darn! I popped off the ilder gear, but the lever is still stuck.. It looks like it's coming from the lever with the two notches. Any chance you know how to fix that?
So sorry to hear that it’s still not working, perhaps you might want to use some type of lubrication on some of the pieces down near the gear area and gently move and/or rotate the pieces to see if it unlocks them a bit. If you do use some type of lubrication, I would, what would be appropriate for a film camera of this type. I wish you lots of luck and hope you get working.
just tried this on my om-1 but i can’t get the lever and cam stack gear to turn over even when the idle gear is taken out, any ideas on what could be done? thanks
That’s a great question. I wish I could help you more but as the video stated, that was the first time that I’ve ever opened a film camera and did my best to document it and fix it the way I knew how.
How about any other reason that the Lever is still blocked? I checked the Spring, it is in good shape but still cannot unblock the Lever. From what I heard, the person armed the Lever of a OM-2, press the Shutter Release but kept the Lever in "armed position", the result is that the Lever is blocked. It's there a way to fix it?
The only thing I can think of if the spring is good, that one or all of the gears are locked up and may need to be removed, cleaned up and replaced and/or put a light (tiny) bit of grease/oil to loosen up the gears. Please do some research on the proper type of oil. Hope this helps.
I have an OM10, that always worked, but remained off and not used for many years .. I changed the batteries after many years, but when I switch on, nothings happens. Battery not detected .. no oxidation and batteries are new. Mechanical parts are ok. Any idea or suggestions to fix it by myself? Thanks
I wish I had the answer for you Andrea. I have heard that the OM10 power component differs from early production to later production cameras. I don't have any suggestions, other than send it to camera specialist to get it looked and perhaps get some free advice. I hope you get your camera working.
Hey man this is happening to my om2n but it doesnt seem to be the spring under the idler and the lever is still stuck is there any advice u can give me ?
Hi Daniel, remove the lens and ensure the shutter curtain is positioned properly, they tend to malfunction once in a while. Also you may want to remove all the gears and levers on the bottom and grease it up (please research what grease/oil works best). I have not taking the top assembly apart so I’m not sure if that would be of any help to you. Hope you get it worked out and if all else fails you can always send it in to get fixed, which is a little pricey but worth fixing this camera if it’s in good shape.
I hear what you are saying. I’m in need of better film camera tools too, this might be helpful, it’s for lenses but might do the trick: OFNMY Professional DSLR Camera Lens Spanner Wrench Repair Opening Tool kit 10-100mm with 3 Tips, 6 Screws and 2 Hexagon Wrench for Canon Nikon Sony Olympus DSLR Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q354KZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iRXMFbS4S10KN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
A word of warning, stay away from OM10's with faulty shutter curtains, even Olympus technicians hated repairing this fault, and would just exchange the camera for a new one.
Hi Diego, I was told you need a JIS crosshead screwdriver but I used a very tiny Phillips screwdriver. I was very careful not to use to much force but be firm and dont strip the screws.
Hi, tried my OM-1 and it worked fine for about 10 photos then when i wind the film the shutter goes off directly. Like you are holding the shutter button down when you wind. Do you have any idea what the problem can be?
I wish I could help, but I fixed my camera by carefully removing the parts I mentioned in this video and replaced them and my camera worked. It seems these cameras can un-align themselves periodically. Sorry but I can’t be certain what the problem could be.
To make sure this works remember to connect the spring to the the underside of the idler gear first and then connect the long hook part as shown in the video. That tension is key to fixing the shutter issue.
Great suggestion and feedback 👍🏼
It worked out well! Thanks for sharing!
That’s great news!
Just fixed my grandpa's OM-1n. One of the only possessions of his that I own. Thanks man for taking the time to make and post this. Gonna try to load some film and see how it goes.
Love it, that’s great! I hope it runs like a charm.
This showed every step in a way I could see and understand. I feel encouraged. Thank you so much!
Awesome 👏🏽 Thanks for the feedback Sandy!
Thank you, this was incredibly helpful! I managed to get my Olympus working even though I wasn’t able to take out the remove the screw from idler gear. I just popped the bottom open and perhaps I loosened the screw on the idler gear just enough to get it working again!
That’s awesome! Whatever works, right? I’m glad it worked out for you Letus 👍🏼
What a great video thank you!!!!!!!!!!! It was so clear and saved me a trip to the repair shop!!!
Very glad that it was helpful 👍🏼
Angles! Angles! Angles! Love the camera angles!
Thank you, thank you 🙏🏼
thank you i think i managed to unlock and fix my om1n
but it still got locked somehow. turning the spring one turn to put more pressure on it prevent the locking for me.
I’m glad it’s working out for you. These cameras all come with their own personal issues. However when fix they take beautiful images.
I’m a newbie restoring a friends Cosina CT-1super 35mm. Same problem - I was going to start from the top - aha! - bottom is better. More needs repair - from a new sub.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes! 👊🏼
Good video man. A quick tip: take a metal file and file down the tip (flat and even) of your Phillips head driver to convert it to JIS.
Great tip, thanks.
It works again!
Yes! I’m back in the game!!!
Super, merci vidéo bien explicative; ce qui est rare...
Thank you 🙏🏼 I appreciate you watching!
Lol when I took the idler gear out the spring popped out and I had to search my carpeted floor for like 30 minutes and mine was already in the right place😅 the film slot won't open though
Very glad you found the spring! I wish I had the answer for your film slot not working.
Thanks, simple explanation!
Thanks for comment, I appreciate it 👍🏼
I’m brand new to cameras n the Olympus om1 is the first camera I’ve ever bought. My problem I’m having is that it will advance but it doesn’t actually advance the film. Therefore the film isn’t being loaded into the camera
CD Kickz Hi CD, welcome to FILM cameras! I’m not a service professional on film cameras but love trying to find solutions to problems with film cameras. Question, without any film in the camera and the back door open to the OM1, when you move the advance lever, does the film spool on the right of the camera turn at all?
This is so great, thanks for posting! What if i'm having an issue where every couple of photos, I take a photo and the shutter stays open, despite the shutter speed being not set to "B" or long exposure? This happened to me with a shot i took at 1/125 shutter speed and 8 aperture. Why would the camera override and do this, unless something was sticking mechanically? I also just discovered that there is already a roll of film inside the camera so I might waste another couple of analog shots before I go in there and tinker when the camera is empty. Unless, do you have a fix maybe on the outside of the camera, maybe I'm using the levers/knobs in the wrong way? I don't know what some of these knobs actually do.
I wish I had a fix for you. I have not encountered this problem after i tinkered with the bottom of the camera but these old cameras can be finicky. This video might help. It’s not my video but worth a look: th-cam.com/video/ScX8Q4cJxg4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eUTbIm7MTKaGvTVu
You need to attach the spring to the gear drop in will not work all the time
Thanks for the comment 👍🏼
Great video. I have an OM1 that when I advance the film and let go of the level it doesn’t return to it’s starting / original position . It tries to creeps to it’s original position. It kind of feels like there’s gunk…. Any idea ?
It’s a great question. Most film cameras are old and like you said, it may need some cleaning and some lubricant oil to keep all the gears functioning properly. I would seek out some cleaning videos on how to apply such a lubricant or send it to a professional for a tune-up. I’m certainly not a pro on fixing film cameras and would be very careful and diligent if you do it yourself. Good luck my friend, I hope it all works out!
Hola: tengo la Olympus OM2s program con el mismo problema de no avanzar la palanca de la pelicula. La solución sería la misma? o es diferente. Gracias y un saludo desde España.
No puedo asegurar con certeza que resolverá su problema, pero vale la pena intentarlo. Solo tenga cuidado de vigilar todas sus piezas mientras desmonta su cámara. Gracias por la pregunta y un saludo desde el sur de California.
Muchas gracias, Pablo. He seguido tu mismo procedimiento y funciona; ya la tengo funcionando de nuevo. Muchas Gracias y saludos desde España.
@conradomaestrocarnero7527 Estoy feliz de que todo haya salido bien.
hi sr, i have Olympus OM1 MD versión and i wonder why the lightmeter neadle in the viewfinder mover with or whit out battery in fact the neadle moves if turn the aperture or shuttter speed ring and all this also happen with the lightmeter leaver in on or off , can You please tell me what should i do , is this something that can be fix by My self or i have to send the camera to an specialist? thanks for your help
Hi Oscar, I have never really used the light meter in camera because the battery has died so quick on me, so I just use external methods to gauge the right settings for the shot. You may have to send the camera to a specialist. Sorry I don’t have a specific and helpful answer for you.
Darn! I popped off the ilder gear, but the lever is still stuck.. It looks like it's coming from the lever with the two notches. Any chance you know how to fix that?
So sorry to hear that it’s still not working, perhaps you might want to use some type of lubrication on some of the pieces down near the gear area and gently move and/or rotate the pieces to see if it unlocks them a bit. If you do use some type of lubrication, I would, what would be appropriate for a film camera of this type. I wish you lots of luck and hope you get working.
just tried this on my om-1 but i can’t get the lever and cam stack gear to turn over even when the idle gear is taken out, any ideas on what could be done? thanks
I wish I had the answer. Perhaps a bit of grease or gear lubricant might help the ease of movement.
Even removing the idler gear didn't enable the stop gear to turn?
That stinks! It was my first time taking apart a film camera, so I don’t have any other advice but I really hope you get it worked out!
Thanks for your video
Thanks for watching!
Do you know how to replace a bad light meter on an OM-1?
Hi Jeff, I have not done that on this or any other camera, but perhaps in the future. I hope you get your camera fixed.
what if the idler gear isnt the problem waht do i do
That’s a great question. I wish I could help you more but as the video stated, that was the first time that I’ve ever opened a film camera and did my best to document it and fix it the way I knew how.
have you got experience taking the top plate off yet? I have a loose strap lug that I am tired of babying, but nervous about getting in there myself
I have not taken off the top plate, I’ll take a look. However, you can do it Gunnar, go for it! It’s a rock solid camera 👍🏼
How about any other reason that the Lever is still blocked?
I checked the Spring, it is in good shape but still cannot unblock the Lever.
From what I heard, the person armed the Lever of a OM-2, press the Shutter Release but kept the Lever in "armed position", the result is that the Lever is blocked.
It's there a way to fix it?
The only thing I can think of if the spring is good, that one or all of the gears are locked up and may need to be removed, cleaned up and replaced and/or put a light (tiny) bit of grease/oil to loosen up the gears. Please do some research on the proper type of oil. Hope this helps.
Watch the 'fix old cameras' idler gear video. It is short and sweet and good.
in my case shutter velocities seems not to be right, and the viewfinder has some fungus or something similar
@@ugai_bro Fungus can certainly be a problem and at the very least a deterrent.
I have an OM10, that always worked, but remained off and not used for many years .. I changed the batteries after many years, but when I switch on, nothings happens. Battery not detected .. no oxidation and batteries are new.
Mechanical parts are ok.
Any idea or suggestions to fix it by myself?
Thanks
I wish I had the answer for you Andrea. I have heard that the OM10 power component differs from early production to later production cameras. I don't have any suggestions, other than send it to camera specialist to get it looked and perhaps get some free advice. I hope you get your camera working.
The power switch on these fail. The switch might be able to glue back but you will need to remove te top to do so. .
Great tip, Dan 👍🏼
Hey man this is happening to my om2n but it doesnt seem to be the spring under the idler and the lever is still stuck is there any advice u can give me ?
Hi Daniel, remove the lens and ensure the shutter curtain is positioned properly, they tend to malfunction once in a while. Also you may want to remove all the gears and levers on the bottom and grease it up (please research what grease/oil works best). I have not taking the top assembly apart so I’m not sure if that would be of any help to you. Hope you get it worked out and if all else fails you can always send it in to get fixed, which is a little pricey but worth fixing this camera if it’s in good shape.
OM 2 have a reset button.
what kind of buton is this on the shutter ?
That’s an aluminum screw on button.
@@pablodiazphotography any link please?
Here is one like it: a.co/d/fbitbpz
Do you know how to take off the self timer level? I cant figure it out.
I have not done it myself, but I have learned that you can turn the decorator plate clockwise to loosen it, not counter-clockwise
@@pablodiazphotography I will try that. The hardest part is getting something small enough to fit in the holes while also not being too flimsy.
I hear what you are saying. I’m in need of better film camera tools too, this might be helpful, it’s for lenses but might do the trick: OFNMY Professional DSLR Camera Lens Spanner Wrench Repair Opening Tool kit 10-100mm with 3 Tips, 6 Screws and 2 Hexagon Wrench for Canon Nikon Sony Olympus DSLR Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q354KZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iRXMFbS4S10KN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@pablodiazphotography thank you so much!
@@jp2503 You are very welcome, let me know how it all turns out 👍🏼
Had 2 cameras that suffered that problem after dropping them
There are so many moving parts in these types of cameras, that it doesn’t take much for the mechanisms to be affected.
A word of warning, stay away from OM10's with faulty shutter curtains, even Olympus technicians hated repairing this fault, and would just exchange the camera for a new one.
Thanks for the advice.
Hello! What screwdriver I need??
Hi Diego, I was told you need a JIS crosshead screwdriver but I used a very tiny Phillips screwdriver. I was very careful not to use to much force but be firm and dont strip the screws.
I’ll be brave tomorrow cheers
😉
Hi, tried my OM-1 and it worked fine for about 10 photos then when i wind the film the shutter goes off directly. Like you are holding the shutter button down when you wind. Do you have any idea what the problem can be?
I wish I could help, but I fixed my camera by carefully removing the parts I mentioned in this video and replaced them and my camera worked. It seems these cameras can un-align themselves periodically. Sorry but I can’t be certain what the problem could be.
@@pablodiazphotography Ok, thanks for your answer! I will keep looking for a solution. :)
Can I use it with an electrocardiogram?
🤷🏻♂️
Can I shoot without the electric shock at the bottom?
How to reset hour meter hcpv100
Sorry, not sure.
Bhai mera bhi yahi model h but wo chal nahi raha
yah sunakar bahut afasos hua. kabhee-kabhee in kaimaron kee dekhabhaal nahin kee jaatee hai kyonki ye puraane hote hain aur inakee marammat kee aavashyakata hotee hai.
Best advice: hire a experienced professional.
I do not necessarily disagree, choice is always good.
If you like your camera that much it would be a wise $100 to spend.
Individually, it’s something that Won should consider.
Bhai mera bhi yahi model h but wo chal nahi raha
Very sorry to hear that. Sometimes these cameras have not been taken care of and need repair.