Hi John,
Thanks for the prism info. I'll be sending you my OM-2n as soon as my
Rollei SL66 returns from its overhaul. I mean, I gotta have a camera. The
prism damage is slight at this point, so I'll just opt for your cleaning.
However, in case you're ever in need of the service, I located an antique
restoration artist in Michigan who says he can do prism resilvering. He
seems like a nice fellow and a couple of friends of mine in the antique
business say he has a good reputation for quality work. He's:
Steve Robinson
http://robinsonsantiques.com
Antique Hardware & Mirror Resilvering
at Robinsons Antiques
763 West Bippley Road
Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849
(616) 374-7750
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> Yes, the foam presses right against the prism.
> Resilvering may be possible, I haven't found anyone to do it yet. Price
per
> piece would be more than most people would be willing to pay (I think).
> Olympus ran out of new prisms (LC4086) a long time ago.
> I clean the affected areas off the prism, down to bare glass (it still
> reflects as a prism, BION ((believe it or not)) then rebuild. Only thing
> visible is a fine black line around the perimeter of the affected area.
> Class II (used) prisms can be installed @ $45 additional for the part.
>
> John Hermanson
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Craig Roberts <croberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 2:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
>
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > Regarding the pentaprism foam: I had noted in a private e-mail to you
> that
> > my OM-2 had an oval-shaped, translucent gray spot on it just below the
> meter
> > readout area. You replied that the discoloration might be the result of
> > rotting foam contamination. Is the foam laying on the top silvered
> surface?
> >
> > Presuming that is the case, is there any way to reclaim the prism
coating?
> > (I'm guessing no...other than resilvering it). Is the prism
> > replaceable...and is that economically feasible?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Craig
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 12:12 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> >
> >
> > > Most OM-1 & 2s have a slab of foam on top of the pentaprism, held in
> place
> > > by the flash socket bracket. This foam deteriorates like back foam
and
> > eats
> > > through the prism coating.
> > >
> > > John Hermanson
> > > ___________________________________
> > > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
> > > 21 South Ln. Huntington NY 11743-4714
> > > 631-424-2121 http://www.zuiko.com
> > > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
> > > ___________________________________
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 9:51 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > >Does anyone know if this is true, or have I misunderstood the
> location
> > > > of foam pieces in the camera?
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > you probably meant the foam in the mirror box for cushioning the
> mirror
> > > > when it slaps up. I replaced mine with self-stick eye glass nose
> > > > cushions, available for cheap here in the states at drugstores. I
used
> > > > a razor to cut one into a couple of small rectangles. Make sure you
> can
> > > > still open the frame that holds the screen after you install
them.The
> > > > pinkish-orange color doesn't seem to influence the quality of the
> > > > pictures at all. Make sure that as much of the old foam is removed
as
> > > > possible. I used a wood toothpick to scrap away the bits of rotted
old
> > > > foam.
> > > >
> > > > Be seeing you.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dirk Wright
> > > >
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