Hi,
I just purchased a used OM2n and seem to be geting accurate manual readings and the shutter speeds seem OK on manual but as soon as I switch to AUTO the shutter seems to stay open for seconds, even though the display in the viewfinder continue

 Do you have film in the camera?  The AUTO speeds are controlled by light reflecting off the film: if there is no film in the camera, very little light reflects off of the black pressure plate and the shutter stays open much longer.
 

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 Hi Rick,
Thanks for your advice on the film but by now I have covered all the variables that I could think of that might be causing the problem. I swiched from a lithium 3volt battery to the recomended two SR44 (Energizer 357), I tried shooting wi

 i don't think it's the magnet, for the reason you mention (manual speeds being ok).  i'm afraid it's off to the shop for it....  i think the auto speeds are controlled by a capacitor, maybe that's gone on the fritz.

 Arnaldo, Does it do this on the first shot, but behaves correctly afterwards? or is it random?
Mine does the same thing, and I'm sending it for repair! Best of luck

 Have a second hand Om2 Spot Program. The shutter release button has locked down and will not release. Changing the batteries or switching to manual will not release it.  The mirror is not affected ie has not locked down.  When I first purchased it severa

 re: The OM-2Spot/Program -- If the camera still won't wind and fire when set on the red speeds, chances are the wind gears are crossed.  This usually happens when the black levers just in front of the battery chamber get gummy.  The problem is, the

 Am having the same problem as Arnaldo.  OM2n works ok on manual but on auto the shutter locks open (mirror up) just like on bulb . . . but the shutter does not close when the button is released.  The only way to close the shutter, however, is to retu