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Problem with OM1 and/or 12-100 f4

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gmarmot
gmarmot Forum Member • Posts: 86
Problem with OM1 and/or 12-100 f4

I have an OM1 and 12-100 f4 lens that have a very intermittent problem. The auto focus will stop working no matter how many times I push the shutter release either fully or only to focus. Turning the camera off & on solves the problem, but it will show itself again sooner or later, sometimes within a minute or so. I am NOT changing anything before this occurs.

I have the focus clutch disabled, this always occurs in moderate temperatures, I am not changing anything before this occurs or after it has occurred and then it might happen again (or not), I have changed no settings before the next occurrence, and both camera and lens are still under warranty.

I'd send the camera and lens in for repair HOWEVER this may not happen again for days, and I'm not sure if they can duplicate the problem.

Thank you for an suggestions.

Also, I'm very sorry to see DPRview disappear!

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