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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 March 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 January 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 January 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.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II: Warning about internal temp to high

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:46:24 -0700

Hi! I have this camera and as soon as I turn it on I get error that the internal temp is to high and it turns off. I have tried updating to latest firmware via SD-card and that worked. I also bought another battery to see if that helps. It seems that the internal temp sensor is broken or something. Is there a method to "reset" internal temp sensor? Has anyone disassembled the camera and know if it is hard to reach the sensor to look at? What would the next step be?

Oh, I also tried putting the camera in the freezer for maybe 30 mins but I instantly get the high temp warning even after that

⟐ Commented December 01, 2025 at 17:46 MST

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

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:43:07 -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 November 14, 2025 at 20:43 MST

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW: Lens shutter frame is stuck

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:19:48 -0700

the lens shutter cannot move, and it is stuck? Which tutorial should I refer?

Olympus Camera: Message on my screen says "write protect."

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:23:13 -0700

I have an Olympus SP-720 UZ camera. When I turn it on, I get a message on my screen that reads "write protect". Can someone give me an idea what is going on. It goes away when I take the SD card out, but there isn't enough memory in my camera to take pictures without it.

⟐ Answered October 23, 2025 at 1:23 MST

Olympus FE-210: Why is the lens stuck out and making weird noises?

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:13:39 -0700

I turned on my camera and the orange light flashed and the screen didn’t turn on. The lens came out but kept making weird noises, like a bunch of fast clicking sounds. The lens is stuck out and when ever I try to turn it on it does the same thing. I’ve tried to replace the batteries and nothings working, what do I do?

⟐ Answer edited October 18, 2025 at 9:13 MST

Olympus FE-210: Camera is not charging or even put new battery it immediately shus off

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:35:38 -0700

Charging is not done even put new battery its immediately shut down

⟐ Answered October 13, 2025 at 11:35 MST

Olympus Stylus 760: The camera lens can't shrink, and there is an error code on the screen

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:13:08 -0700

The lens can't be contracted, and the blue screen and fault code appear when the switch is turned on. If you take it for repair, I think the price is too expensive! As a student, I'm here to ask for help on how to study by myself. My machine is OLYMPUS u750, because I can only choose 760 without this machine.

⟐ Edited by author August 27, 2025 at 9:13 MST

Olympus Camera: My camera model is D-720,i cannot open my camera

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:45:59 -0700

My camera model is D-720, and when it is turned on, there is a "beep-beep" sound and then it turns off, and I can see the album and settings when charging, so I don't know if there is a problem with the battery or the camera's motherboard is faulty.

⟐ Commented July 23, 2025 at 19:45 MST

Olympus Camera: Why is my lens refusing to come out

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:49:28 -0700

Why is my olympus camera lens not agreeing to come out as usual after the sliding of the cover

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW: Lens isn't opening

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:09:37 -0700

hi! i just opened my digi cam earlier and when i turned to take pictures, the camera isn't working or the lens wasn't opening. i could see the pictures tho, and when i turn it to take pictures there's a ringing sound. please help, tell me if i could still fix this on my own, if there are ways i can fix it or is it a hardware problem like does it needs a repair?

⟐ Commented July 19, 2025 at 6:09 MST

Olympus Stylus 1010: The battery won't charge and the camera won't turn on.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:10:03 -0700

the camera is really old though like 17 years old. i think the problem is in the battery itself because it's not charging as well

⟐ Answered July 16, 2025 at 8:10 MST

Olympus Camera: OM-D E-M1 II Screen Blackout

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:10:08 -0700

My OM-D E-M1 II has started to having an intermittent fault where the screen blacks out but everything else is working.

It seems that the shutter is stuck. If I dismount the lens or remove the battery this can immediately rectify it. The camera will function again until the next time which could be 10mins or 2 weeks Weird.

Anyone have any idea what this fault is.

⟐ Commented July 05, 2025 at 0:10 MST

Olympus OM-D E-M10: The Shutter Blade has been stuck

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:10:25 -0700

while using my camera, suddenly the display gone and when I remove the Lens, I saw the Shutter Blade has been stuck. What should I do?

⟐ Commented June 16, 2025 at 10:10 MST

Olympus Camera: E-M1 stray shims

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:36:10 -0700

Hi. I bought a used E-M10 that needs repair (I think the shutter needs replacement). When disassembling the camera, I found a washer stuck to the magnets of the sensor assembly. There was another one of the same things fitted to the lens mount surround. From my reading these seem to be shims, that set the plane of the image sensor correctly. If that's the case, neither was in the correct place. Does anyone know where they go? They look similar to https://youtu.be/u3ew57pRNg4?t=231

Thanks.

⟐ Commented May 24, 2025 at 6:36 MST

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

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:47:36 -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 May 13, 2025 at 16:47 MST