OM-1 MK II - second card slot
p.1 #1OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Has anyone had physical problems with their memory card not being recognized in the second slot on any OM or Olympus cameras? If so, was it repaired, by whom, and at what cost?
There is nothing wrong with my card and it is not any wrong setting. This happened recently. It is like something broke or disconnected in the slot.
Thanks for any feedback experiences.
Tony
There is nothing wrong with my card and it is not any wrong setting. This happened recently. It is like something broke or disconnected in the slot.
Thanks for any feedback experiences.
Tony
Jan 20, 2026 at 10:34 PM
p.1 #2OM-1 MK II - second card slot
You might try SD slot contact cleaners. I know of one brand but there are probably several. Could just be some dirt or corrosion.
Jan 21, 2026 at 06:10 AM
p.1 #3OM-1 MK II - second card slot
I have not.
Might use a flashlight and see if the metal tabs are straight and not bugger up in the card slot.
Might use a flashlight and see if the metal tabs are straight and not bugger up in the card slot.
Jan 21, 2026 at 08:36 AM
p.1 #4OM-1 MK II - second card slot
I once had a problem with my E-M1 Mkl (I believe it was) where a very small screw had somehow backed out down in the card slot. The camera was still under warranty and Olympus repaired it at no charge.
As PV Hiker said, I would definitely take a peek in the slot with a good light. I could just be some type of 'dirty contact' issue.
Most of my Olympus/OM cameras have been very trouble free -- I hope it's something simple.
Greg
As PV Hiker said, I would definitely take a peek in the slot with a good light. I could just be some type of 'dirty contact' issue.
Most of my Olympus/OM cameras have been very trouble free -- I hope it's something simple.
Greg
Jan 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
p.1 #5OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Thanks Patrick & Gregg. My mini-electronic skills are not up to delving down into the slot.
The problem is greater now regardless of which card is put in either slot.
AF is wonky and a black horizontal shadow at times moves through the frame.
Have done a full reset and that did nothing. Looks like it will have to go to OM for repairs.
The problem is greater now regardless of which card is put in either slot.
AF is wonky and a black horizontal shadow at times moves through the frame.
Have done a full reset and that did nothing. Looks like it will have to go to OM for repairs.
Jan 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM
p.1 #6OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Well that is not right that your having those other issues also. Hope support can get you back in business. We have 6 of those bodies and use them capturing lots of images with no problems. We do get the occasional camera lock up that needs the battery removed and seems to work after that reset.
Jan 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM
p.1 #7OM-1 MK II - second card slot
PV Hiker wrote:
Well that is not right that your having those other issues also. Hope support can get you back in business. We have 6 of those bodies and use them capturing lots of images with no problems. We do get the occasional camera lock up that needs the battery removed and seems to work after that reset.
Thanks. Sending it back East To OM's repair agent, Sun Camera Service.
They will get back to me with an estimate on what the repairs will cost. Will post again when I get that info.
Will have to use E-M1 II for now.
Well that is not right that your having those other issues also. Hope support can get you back in business. We have 6 of those bodies and use them capturing lots of images with no problems. We do get the occasional camera lock up that needs the battery removed and seems to work after that reset.
Thanks. Sending it back East To OM's repair agent, Sun Camera Service.
They will get back to me with an estimate on what the repairs will cost. Will post again when I get that info.
Will have to use E-M1 II for now.
Jan 22, 2026 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #8OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Imagemaster wrote:
Thanks. Sending it back East To OM's repair agent, Sun Camera Service.
They will get back to me with an estimate on what the repairs will cost. Will post again when I get that info.
Will have to use E-M1 II for now.
Bummer. hope it is not too costly.
PV Hiker wrote
Well that is not right that your having those other issues also. Hope support can get you back in business. We have 6 of those bodies and use them capturing lots of images with no problems. We do get the occasional camera lock up that needs the battery removed and seems to work after that reset.They will get back to me with an estimate on what the repairs will cost. Will post again when I get that info.
Will have to use E-M1 II for now.
Bummer. hope it is not too costly.
Jan 22, 2026 at 04:32 PM
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p.1 #9OM-1 MK II - second card slot
offtraildog wrote:
Bummer. hope it is not too costly.
Well the postage to mail it East cost me $128 CDN, of which $80 was to insure for $3,000.
Bummer. hope it is not too costly.
Well the postage to mail it East cost me $128 CDN, of which $80 was to insure for $3,000.
Jan 22, 2026 at 05:20 PM
p.1 #10OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Question about dealing with OM Systems,
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in contact with you about the membership. I do miss them.
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in contact with you about the membership. I do miss them.
Jan 22, 2026 at 06:48 PM
p.1 #11OM-1 MK II - second card slot
PV Hiker wrote:
Question about dealing with OM Systems,
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in...Show more →
Patrick, I had it for years under the Olympus banner; found the service quick and helpful when needed. Mine expired in 2020. Not sure I'm remembering right but maybe OM didn't offer it when they first took over? After not seeing it on the OM website for a while, I forgot about it. Your question prompted me to check, and they definitely offer it now, still at the same relatively low price of $199 for two years:
https://explore.omsystem.com/us/en/pro-advantage
Best,
-- Jack
Question about dealing with OM Systems,
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in...Show more →
Patrick, I had it for years under the Olympus banner; found the service quick and helpful when needed. Mine expired in 2020. Not sure I'm remembering right but maybe OM didn't offer it when they first took over? After not seeing it on the OM website for a while, I forgot about it. Your question prompted me to check, and they definitely offer it now, still at the same relatively low price of $199 for two years:
https://explore.omsystem.com/us/en/pro-advantage
Best,
-- Jack
Feb 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
p.1 #12OM-1 MK II - second card slot
PV Hiker wrote:
Question about dealing with OM Systems,
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in...Show more →
I had it when I was still in the US (left in 2023). Always had good and fast service and turnaround, but don’t recall when I last used it.
Question about dealing with OM Systems,
Has anybody had experience with OM Systems Pro Advantage program?
2019 was a member going forward for 4 years and they seem to not want to keep you as a member and make it difficult to register and contact them. My membership expired and they were not contacting me to renew. Time slips away. I have not renewed and was thinking to join again.
I went from years with Canon Professional service and was always taken care of. Their web site was easy to self manage your list of equipment and seemed to be always in...Show more →
I had it when I was still in the US (left in 2023). Always had good and fast service and turnaround, but don’t recall when I last used it.
Feb 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
p.1 #13OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Thanks guys. I have not had a chance to spend time researching and folling through. But I need to get it going again. Cannon Profesional Service was great always communicating to keep you in the system.
Feb 20, 2026 at 03:19 PM
p.1 #14OM-1 MK II - second card slot
What was the outcome of the card slot issue?
Imagemaster wrote:
Thanks Patrick & Gregg. My mini-electronic skills are not up to delving down into the slot.
The problem is greater now regardless of which card is put in either slot.
AF is wonky and a black horizontal shadow at times moves through the frame.
Have done a full reset and that did nothing. Looks like it will have to go to OM for repairs.
Imagemaster wrote:
Thanks Patrick & Gregg. My mini-electronic skills are not up to delving down into the slot.
The problem is greater now regardless of which card is put in either slot.
AF is wonky and a black horizontal shadow at times moves through the frame.
Have done a full reset and that did nothing. Looks like it will have to go to OM for repairs.
Feb 20, 2026 at 03:26 PM
p.1 #15OM-1 MK II - second card slot
I just got my camera back today, after they had received it on Jan. 28. They could find nothing wrong, and did not answer my questions as to how many times they tried inserting and removing a card from that slot, and no answer as to what could have caused the AF and shadow problems.
Communications from them was slow and inconsistent. Even though they are the OM repair company for Canada (Sun Camera Service), I would not use them again, nor recommend them.
Camera worked fine when I tried it today.
Communications from them was slow and inconsistent. Even though they are the OM repair company for Canada (Sun Camera Service), I would not use them again, nor recommend them.
Camera worked fine when I tried it today.
Feb 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
p.1 #16OM-1 MK II - second card slot
Crap Tony... it's a mystery, that's not the results you want to hear.
Like having problems with your car, take it to mechanic and suddenly it decides to fix itself.
I hope you don't have any future issues.
Like having problems with your car, take it to mechanic and suddenly it decides to fix itself.
I hope you don't have any future issues.
Feb 20, 2026 at 10:35 PM