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Re: [OM] OM-4Ti focussing problems

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4Ti focussing problems
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:22:43 +0800
> Hi all,
> 
> As you may recall, I had some focussing problems with my OM-4Ti not
> reaching infinity with all my Zuiko lenses. Someone suggested doing
> a test by photographing a page of text at 45 deg at the largest
> aperture at closeup.
> 

That's me.

> Unfortunately the results have shown that I do have some focussing
> problems with the camera (wrong lines coming in focus). I'm certain
> that the fault is in the OM-4Ti rather than the lenses (all 3 lenses
> couldn't reach infinity).
> 
> Anyone has any smart ideas on where the fault can be and how I can
> try to fix it myself rather than sending it off to be fixed?? Of course
> I'd rather save money if I can (but not at the cost of stuffing up my
> OM-4Ti).
> 

If it only off a little bit, you can try to add a piece of tape under the
mirror to try to correct it. I have corrected two OM2n and a Nikon FA in
that way. Details please see:

http://www.asiaonline.net.hk/~chling/focus.htm

C.H.Ling

> I'm generally quite good in dismantling things and re-assembling them
> but never tried with camera equipment. Should I risk it (i.e. would
> it be a simple fix??)??
> 
> Thanks for any advice you're able to offer...
> Sean


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