Micro 4/3 Eventual shutter failure on EM5

[Jesse]

I understand the first generation EM5 has an issue where the mechanical shutter gets stuck after a certain number of actuations.

I contacted Olympus to ask about the cost for repair, and they no longer support this model and is therefore unrepairable.

Various sources say the shutter can get unstuck by a hard whack on the bottom of the camera. I am wondering if it is also possible to operate the camera using only the electronic shutter?

 

[JensM]

I don't think there is a electronic shutter on the E-M5 OG.

If that is the new to you camera acting up, I would be rather suspicious about the seller...

 

[Jesse]

I don't think there is a electronic shutter on the E-M5 OG.

If that is the new to you camera acting up, I would be rather suspicious about the seller...

You’re right about the lack of an e-shutter. Case closed! Thanks.