John O'Regan wrote:
Another problem: the OM30 seems to be suffering from 'Sticky Magnet' >on=
the
first shot; any cure other than full overhaul? Any repairer I've used >i=
n
the past has just done a full service, at a highish cost, to fix >proble=
ms
on other cameras. Anyone recommend a good repairer here in UK?
I had an OM40 cured of this problem last month. It cost £52 (including a
stinging £7.50 p&p), though Central Cameras seem to have done a good job.
They are in the W. Midlands, tel: 01543 370263.
If you ever want to use an authorised Olympus service centre my choice would
be Colchester Cameras in Essex. Always helpful, do a great job and my OM1md
came back looking like new. Tel: 01206 790009. Camera Clinic (also
authorised service centre) in Chester-Le-Street, Co. Durham seem OK too, but
I don't have their phone number to hand.
The authorised option may not be viable - they'll charge £70+ for a
CLA/service, which includes minor repairs and adjustments, though I think
they'd do a free quote. If the foam is tacky and has never been replaced
this may be preferable. Colchester included foam seal replacement for free
after I mentioned it.
Steer clear of H. Lehmann in Stoke-on-Trent, they're bad news.
Simon E.
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