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Olympus OM-D E-M10: De lens is geblokkeerd - The lens is blocked

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:36:12 -0700

Bij het inschakelen gaat de lens 3x in en uit, maar blijft dan geblokkeerd. Geen beeld, geen sluiter mogelijk. Reset gedaan, batterij reeds eruit gehaald. Niets helpt. Blijkbaar zit het probleem in de lens zelf, want met een andere lens lukt het wel. Lens = M.zuiko 14-42 mm.

The lens is blocked When switching on, the lens goes in and out 3x, but then remains blocked. No image, no shutter possible. Reset done, battery already removed. Nothing helps. Apparently the problem is in the lens itself, because it works with a different lens. Lens = M.zuiko 14-42 mm.

Can anyone help me ????

⟐ Answered oktober 11, 2025 at 15:36 MST

Olympus Camera: Sluitergordijn kapot OMD EM- 10

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:12:25 -0700

hoe vervang ik sluitergordijn OMD EM - 10

Olympus Camera: Kunnen jullie de Olympus CL2500 nog repareren..?

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:48:37 -0700

Van deze camera is één van de accu contacten afgebroken door metaal moeheid. Het is het contact voor de AA batterijen 1,5 volt welke is afgebroken.

Olympus C-765: geen beeld en camera reageert niet op bediening na dat deze aangezet

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:52:44 -0700

Na het aanzetten van de camera gaat de lens naar buiten en daarna gebeurd er niets meer, als ik een tik geeft tegen de zij kant van de lens doet hij het wel weer.

Zit er daar een sensor?

Olympus E-Pl1: Sluiter maakt schrapend geluid

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:51:42 -0700

Sinds enige tijd maakt de sluiter een schrapend geluid, kan ik hier iets aan doen.

Schoonmaken ?

Hoe kan ik het gordijn gesloten hebben zodat ik kan zien of er stof .... opzit, en met een blaasbalgje kan reinigen.

Olympus Camera: The lens is stuck

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:58:13 -0700

I have an Olympus fe 100 and the lens is stuck, when I turn it on the lens starts to make a weird clicking noise, but like faster. I’m tired of it and there’s no tutorials on the internet ☹️

Olympus E-20N: My olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:34:07 -0700

my olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main screen works but the LCD control panel wont come on

e-pm2: It will switch on but I can't use it. It shows a photo of a folder.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:51:42 -0700

It has power but it only shows a photo of a folder. That's all.

⟐ Answered juni 07, 2026 at 8:51 MST

Olympus OM-1: Shutter is stucl & film doesn't advance

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:36 -0700

The shutter is stuck mid cycle. The film advance lever moves normally, but does not advance the film. Also, the shutter button cannot be depressed, Can this be easily and inexpensively fixed?

@oldturkey03

It's an Olympus OM-1

⟐ Answered juni 04, 2026 at 23:30 MST

Olympus Camera: Repair/replace card door Olympus E-510 DSLR

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:02:59 -0700

The card door on my Olympus E-510 DSLR has lost the two tabs that engage the catch that keep the door closed. Looking for information on how to replace the door. Thanks!

⟐ Commented juni 02, 2026 at 19:02 MST

Olympus Camera: Olympus shutter stuck and camera won't turn on after drop - Shock hazard!

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:36:03 -0700

I dropped my Olympus camera and now the shutter is stuck closed and it won't turn on. When I try to power it up, it makes a whirring/grinding noise.

I'm trying to open the casing to check the motherboard and ribbon cables, but I can't find a screwdriver that fits deep enough into the recessed holes. More importantly, I keep getting shocked by the camera while trying to reach the screws, even with the battery removed.

1. What is the safest way to discharge the flash capacitor so I stop getting shocked?

2. What specific screwdriver size/type do I need for these deep, narrow holes? (JIS #000?)

3. Are there any hidden screws I should look for?

I've attached a photo of the camera and the screws I'm struggling with. Any help would be appreciated!

⟐ Commented mei 24, 2026 at 6:36 MST

olympus VR-340 16MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom: Won't charge. Is this a common fault please?

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:50:18 -0700

Plugged in the charger as usual but its very small and I’m wondering if its been damaged by someone trying to put the plug in upside down. Any suggestions much appreciated.

⟐ Answered april 19, 2026 at 11:50 MST

Olympus VR-350: Why is my camera screen like blocked out by large white blocks

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:52:44 -0700

I turn on my camera and the screen is like blocked and glitchy. It still can take photos and everything else is fine. How do I fix this? Do I need to change the screen?

⟐ Edited by author april 16, 2026 at 3:52 MST

Olympus OM-1: screen display side got dark around display

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:59:14 -0700

screen display side got dark around display

⟐ Answer edited april 11, 2026 at 11:59 MST

Olypus sp550uz: Poškozený nefunkční uzávěr napájecích článků, je dostupný?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:23:49 -0700

Poškozený nefunkční uzávěr napájecích článků, je dostupný ?

Olympus E-Pl1: How To fix "Card Error" when using SD card.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:21:43 -0700

My camera seems to be having trouble wit SD cards. I have tried multiple but it always says "Card Error"

⟐ Answered maart 27, 2026 at 22:21 MST

Olympus Camera: Plastic front cover cracked

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:44:44 -0700

The plastic covering the camera front cracked. My model is E-M5 mark III.

How can I repair it

Olympus OM-1: Maintenance question for OM-1N

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:24:21 -0700

I picked up a near mint OM1n from ebay, and i really want to keep it in mint working condition but where i live (island nation) there are quite literally zero shops that specialize in vintage repair/maintenance cameras, let alone Olympus systems. And i dont feel like sending it overseas.

My question is basically this, is there any guide/video tutorial out there that shows and explains a complete CLA process for the OM1 or similar cameras? Im aware im no technician but i can follow specific instructions on my own risk, specifically what kind of lubricants/grease to use, when & on which parts, how to disassemble exactly whats needed and put everything back together. I tried youtube but it doesnt go much further than light seal replacements and prism foam cleaning.

Basically the most basic maintenance a professional would do to prolong the life of the camera.

Or at least as much as a regular person with normal precision tools can perform at home.

Thank you!

⟐ Answer edited januari 31, 2026 at 11:24 MST

Olympus OM-D E-M10: rotary plastic lever for the start switch of the OMD E-M5 mark 1

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:41:30 -0700

Hi.

I'm looking without success for the plastic part serving as a rotary lever for the start switch of the Olympus OM D E-M5 mark 1. Many thanks,

Here's the note I sent to Olympus:

I'm a French customer and have OMD E-M5 Mark 1, OMD E-M5 mark2, a large Olympus flash and 3 Olympus zooms. Although ALWAYS handling the start lever of my M5 mark1 with great care, this plastic lever has just broken into 5 pieces, without warning ...

I'm convinced that this lever is simply clipped on the metal axis of the switch. Using a high quality industrial binocular, I cannot understand how the plastic lever can ensure rotation of the axis. To open the M5mark 1 does not scare me. I'm assured that in the United States, parts of the M5 mark1 are still available.

Can you provide me with this plastic lever? Cordially,

SENDED TO: OM-D E-M5

⟐ Commented januari 27, 2026 at 21:41 MST

Olympus U1: The lens wont advance when I install my film

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:19:41 -0700

If I install my film, it won't load to the other side. Like it won't roll so I ended up having the number 3 (or is it an E?) on the small monitor (?). Should I go to the repair shop? And how much would it cost? Btw, it's Olympus mju zoom 140.