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Any news if they will stop selling these in USA or EU? I contacted biggest specialized camera store here in Finland and they have not yet heard anything about this. Their stock will arrive this week or next.
 
gary0319 said:
From my phone conversations with Oly USA on Tuesday, they said thee would be more information coming from them tomorrow (Friday 9/11).
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Here is the update:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/new...visory-for-e-m10-ii-owners-offers-free-repair

I just submitted mine via the instructions on the Olympus website - and off it goes tomorrow...

Hope this helps,

John

Never mind- as a newbie; my post had to wait to be moderated by a Moderator before shown? So, below this (my post) - a moderator who doesn't have to wait to have his posts moderated - just posted what I did...? Funny how that works, I guess?
 
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Henry Richardson said:
I don't know about anyone else's E-M10II, but these are the metal mount lenses I have used in the last few days. The mount tightness seems pretty much exactly the same as my E-M10 when it was new. By the way, when I say normal that is based on using a bunch of ILCs of various brands going back more than 40 years. My 45mm f1.8 is probably the tightest on all 3 of my Olympus bodies.

E-M10II:

25mm f1.8 - somewhat tight
45mm f1.8 - tight
20mm f1.7 - normal
14-42mm EZ - somewhat tight
14-150mm - somewhat tight

E-M10 (put a bit of nose oil on it awhile back):

25mm f1.8 - slightly tight
45mm f1.8 - somewhat tight
20mm f1.7 - normal
14-42mm EZ - slightly tight
14-150mm - slightly tight

E-M5:

25mm f1.8 - slightly tight
45mm f1.8 - slightly tight
20mm f1.7 - normal
14-42mm EZ - slightly tight
14-150mm - slightly tight

I will put a bit of nose oil on my E-M10II mount too.

Order of tightness:

1 - tight

2 - somewhat tight

3 - slightly tight

4 - normal

Henry Richardson
http://www.bakubo.com
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I used my Panasonic 14mm f2.5 yesterday. No problems putting on or taking off.
 
Well, shoot. Mine is among the potentially affected. My locking pin seems to be functioning perfectly. All of my lenses mount securely. All my lenses are metal mounts, and I don't intend to buy any plastic mount lenses. I think the only way this could really affect me is in resale value.

I won't be sending my camera in for inspection. The question is, should go through the hassle of returning it to the retailer, or should I just live with it and enjoy?
 
You are going through what I am going through - and I have 3 of the 4 PRO lenses - and several Panosonic lenses - AND the 40-150mm plastic mount lens. All of mine mount with a solid "click" - but, I filled out the paperwork anyway as my MII is in the range of effected serial number blocks. I'm still wrestling whether to send it in or not..?
 
Mine is in the batch, just received it from B&H today. I'll call tomorrow to see if I can return it and swap for one outside the range.

The only plastic mount I have is the Panasonic 14-42 II kit and it mounts the same as it does on my Pen PL7 and E-M5 II, and it's secure.
Other lenses are P100-300, P45-150, P14,2.5, P12-32 pancake, O25 1.8. All metal mounts. They all mount fine with the 12-32 being the stiffest to mount, followed by the Oly 25. The mount may be a little tighter than my E-M10 was, but nothing to be concerned about.

However resale could be affected, so I'll either have it repaired or (hopefully), get an RMA from B & H for this one and purchase another.
 
Are you sure? The range of serial numbers listed on the Olympus US site was likely the range of affected SNs for units sent to the U.S. Likely there is another range of affected SNs for Japan and elsewhere.
 
Jason said:
Well, shoot. Mine is among the potentially affected. My locking pin seems to be functioning perfectly. All of my lenses mount securely. All my lenses are metal mounts, and I don't intend to buy any plastic mount lenses. I think the only way this could really affect me is in resale value.

I won't be sending my camera in for inspection. The question is, should go through the hassle of returning it to the retailer, or should I just live with it and enjoy?
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For you guys living in the US, there is no excuse to exchange it. It will cost nothing to you. I can't afford to get a flawed unit, since shipping down to Panama and back to the US is expensive, and not worth the effort. Sellers in the US will not charge for shipping within the US, but anything outside, is my cost.

I might get serviced by the closest Olympus rep, which is in Costa Rica, but still, is international shipping, the I believe it won't be free.

So, do it.
 
HymanRoth said:
Are you sure? The range of serial numbers listed on the Olympus US site was likely the range of affected SNs for units sent to the U.S. Likely there is another range of affected SNs for Japan and elsewhere.
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Could be. I will check, but as I have said before I have no concerns about this. Olympus Japan said they will contact me later about it and seeing how this is Japan I expect they will do it. Also, I have seen no problems so feel no concern about continuing to use the camera daily as I have since buying it 7 days ago. They told me that it was fine to do that several days ago when I contacted them.

But, as you say, U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, South America, Central America, China, Thailand, India, Russia, etc. may all have their own different batch of serial numbers to watch out for. I suppose each local Olympus area will advise.
 
Martin Ocando said:
For you guys living in the US, there is no excuse to exchange it. It will cost nothing to you. I can't afford to get a flawed unit, since shipping down to Panama and back to the US is expensive, and not worth the effort. Sellers in the US will not charge for shipping within the US, but anything outside, is my cost.

I might get serviced by the closest Olympus rep, which is in Costa Rica, but still, is international shipping, the I believe it won't be free.
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I am not sure what the situation in Panama is, but for some people the shipping is free:

Reimbursement for Shipping for US, Caribbean and Canada

http://www.imaging-resource.com/new...visory-for-e-m10-ii-owners-offers-free-repair
 
Henry Richardson said:
HymanRoth said:
Are you sure? The range of serial numbers listed on the Olympus US site was likely the range of affected SNs for units sent to the U.S. Likely there is another range of affected SNs for Japan and elsewhere.
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Could be. I will check, but as I have said before I have no concerns about this. Olympus Japan said they will contact me later about it and seeing how this is Japan I expect they will do it. Also, I have seen no problems so feel no concern about continuing to use the camera daily as I have since buying it 7 days ago. They told me that it was fine to do that several days ago when I contacted them.

But, as you say, U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, South America, Central America, China, Thailand, India, Russia, etc. may all have their own different batch of serial numbers to watch out for. I suppose each local Olympus area will advise.
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Martin Ocando said:
For you guys living in the US, there is no excuse to exchange it. It will cost nothing to you. I can't afford to get a flawed unit, since shipping down to Panama and back to the US is expensive, and not worth the effort. Sellers in the US will not charge for shipping within the US, but anything outside, is my cost.

I might get serviced by the closest Olympus rep, which is in Costa Rica, but still, is international shipping, the I believe it won't be free.

So, do it.
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I understand your point. However, I bought this camera to use and enjoy, not so I could go through the hassle of shipping it to Olympus and waiting a couple weeks (I'm guessing) to get it back. Instead, I'll do one of three things:

1 - Return it and go back to my trusty E-M5.

2 - Return it and buy another one in a month or two (presumably enough time for the "bad" batch to disappear from the shelves).

3 - Not worry about it and enjoy the camera.

I can't decide which is the best solution. First world problems, eh?

I understand your location changes everything for you. But cheer up! You live in Panama. I live in Utah. Surely, your life (and photography) is much more colorful and interesting than mine. :D
 
That explains why the camera never turns up in shops here in Sweden.

And lucky me. I was set on buying this camera but just the other day I bought a E-M1 instead for not much more money. New with full warranty, but the box had been opened. :)))
 
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Hi,

I got one yesterday and everything seems to be OK with the metal mount lens, BUT Plastic lens mount are VERY, if not too easy to mount and unmount...

I noticed that the tension of the spring that pushes on the lock pin on the lens mount, seems to be less than on my original e-M10 and E-M5ii. I also noticed that the diameter of this lock pin on E-M10 ii is smaller than on my other Olympus bodies, 1,6 mm instead on 1,8 mm on the older model. I don't think that this type of difference is within manufacturing tolerance and that can be the problem that Olympus might have to deal with.

I just found out that my camera is in the batch that have the problem... Will return it to the dealer tomorrow for replacement or repair...

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"The Olympus lenses that could be affected are limited to five:

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6II,

14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R, 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R"

(all with plastic lens mounts.)

Important Announcement for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Owners in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean

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www.olympusamerica.com
 
Jason said:
Martin Ocando said:
For you guys living in the US, there is no excuse to exchange it. It will cost nothing to you. I can't afford to get a flawed unit, since shipping down to Panama and back to the US is expensive, and not worth the effort. Sellers in the US will not charge for shipping within the US, but anything outside, is my cost.

I might get serviced by the closest Olympus rep, which is in Costa Rica, but still, is international shipping, the I believe it won't be free.

So, do it.
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I understand your point. However, I bought this camera to use and enjoy, not so I could go through the hassle of shipping it to Olympus and waiting a couple weeks (I'm guessing) to get it back. Instead, I'll do one of three things:

1 - Return it and go back to my trusty E-M5.

2 - Return it and buy another one in a month or two (presumably enough time for the "bad" batch to disappear from the shelves).

3 - Not worry about it and enjoy the camera.

I can't decide which is the best solution. First world problems, eh?
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I hear you. Why the hassle when is there and you can enjoy it right away. Is not fare.
Jason said:
I understand your location changes everything for you. But cheer up! You live in Panama. I live in Utah. Surely, your life (and photography) is much more colorful and interesting than mine. :D
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You are kidding, right?

All I see around me are containers and ships. More containers and more ships, and you, well you have this: http://bit.ly/1OErpiI
 
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