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Re: [OM] hole filler for older lenses on OM-4T

Subject: Re: [OM] hole filler for older lenses on OM-4T
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:10:50 -0500
Using the lens just once can render Spot / Hilight / Shadow unusable. 
Also dsabled would be the ability to turn the meter one by depressing
the release partway.
A thin plastic shim (perhaps cut out with a simple hole puch) glued over
the screw should suffice.

John

Barry B. Bean wrote:
> 
> I know we recently discussed his, but I can't seem to find the thread
> in the archive. What's the current consensus on the best material to
> fill improperly located screw holes on lenses? I discovered last week
> that my Tokina 500mm has a screw hole in just the right place to
> shear the reset switch on my 4T. No damage yet, but I'd like to keep
> it that way.
> 
> BBB
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