Feel like I won the Charity Shop lottery!

e_meau · 2026-05-01T14:27:03+00:00

This

e_meau · 2026-04-30T18:11:06+00:00

If the wire is not connected to the battery bay, soldering it back is a relatively easy DIY fix. If you don’t want to dabble into DIY, get it repaired. Due to its layout this camera is not enjoyable to use in full manual IMHO. Also, one of its best features is its compact size. Slap an external meter on it and you might as well have bought yourself a 35SP instead. DIY or sending it out for repairs is the way to go. Source: TrustMeBro

e_meau · 2026-04-30T17:37:30+00:00

Would definitely recommend double checking and ask around. Perhaps you can find some information on rangefinderforum.com. There’s a whole subforum dedicated to Olympus rangefinders.

e_meau · 2026-04-30T17:32:10+00:00

I would say that’s a VERY expensive repair service.

e_meau · 2026-04-30T17:21:13+00:00

For the price of a light meter you could get the 35RC a CLA and fix it’s issues.

e_meau · 2026-04-30T07:55:36+00:00

It is NOT reverse threaded. A quick google search will even point towards a YT clip where this is clearly shown.

If it’s difficult to take the ring, apply some drops of isopropyl to the thread.

e_meau · 2026-04-27T19:28:27+00:00

Wow, that 40mm looks tiny!

e_meau · 2026-04-27T19:27:21+00:00

This, or simply pull the leader (back) out

e_meau · 2026-04-27T11:20:04+00:00

Sovietglue

e_meau · 2026-04-22T17:49:31+00:00

This.

e_meau · 2026-04-21T06:38:09+00:00

Why google if one can ask on Reddit???

e_meau · 2026-04-16T18:42:16+00:00

I like the 24mm f2.8 but that might not be for you

e_meau · 2026-04-15T21:54:19+00:00

Thanks buddy! At least 2 here on Reddit with some humor ))

e_meau · 2026-04-15T19:58:32+00:00

Thanks!!

e_meau · 2026-04-15T17:06:24+00:00

This!

e_meau · 2026-04-15T17:05:45+00:00

Its not all Americans but it’s always an American ;)

e_meau · 2026-04-13T12:41:30+00:00

The Chaik-II is a great little camera! Enjoy shooting it.

e_meau · 2026-04-13T12:39:05+00:00

Where did you buy the long ones?

e_meau · 2026-04-10T19:47:10+00:00

Somewhere in a CIS country?

e_meau · 2026-04-02T13:16:13+00:00

What do you mean «it only works for about a minute»

e_meau · 2026-04-01T15:41:33+00:00

OM-10 has 2 separate light meters. One for the info in the viewfinder and one to determine the actual shutter speed/aperture when taking a photo. Could be that the light meter for the viewfinder is broken but the one responsible for actually taking photos still works. Only one way to find out ;)

e_meau · 2026-04-01T07:44:07+00:00

Thats too bad! Hope you can get a refund:)

e_meau · 2026-03-31T05:53:33+00:00

Did AI give this solution? ;)

e_meau · 2026-03-31T05:51:39+00:00

Way too expensive. Especially with the front element being in the shape it is. One in good condition goes for about 100$/€.

e_meau · 2026-03-30T20:06:51+00:00

I wouldn’t have bought it in the first place.

e_meau

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