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Re: [OM] Now another problem (sheeesh)

Subject: Re: [OM] Now another problem (sheeesh)
From: Frank van Lindert <Frank.van.Lindert@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 09:43:52 +0100
On Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:00:26 -0800, "Charles Loeven"
<cpl49@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Ok, so the printer problem was OT.
>Thanks for the replies.
>
>Now my trusty 50mm 1.8 that I bought new
>in 1976 has a problem.
>The aperture blades are sticking stopped down after 
>making an exposure.  Any slight jarring will return them
>to fully open as will cocking the shutter and firing again. (usually).
>
>Don't they make these things to last <G>?
>
>Any suggestions, or should I just retire it to loupe duties?
>
>Charlie L.

Hi Charlie.

Of course it can be repaired, but this lens is so cheap used, that you
had better dispose of yours properly. Loupe duties it will have to
be... after 23 years...

BW, Frank.

Frank van Lindert
Utrecht - Holland

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