HI Stephen:
Thanks for the tip. I should have the technician I know do that for me. In
fact the foam strips you describe are sold here and they are an AUstralian
brand, Selley's I think.
Regards
Titoy
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Border <sborder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 6:25 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] Back Foam Kits in Australia
> Les, welcome :-).
> For back foam I've been using the self adhesive strip that they sell in
auto
> and hardware shops. It's black neoprene type material available on a roll
> about 1.5m long and about 1cm wide. I cut off a suitable length and with
a
> steel ruler and razor blade cut it down to size. It's adhesive but not
very,
> so placing it is not much of a problem. In fact I usually cut it slightly
> oversize and then stretch it as I place it in the back. This allows it to
> enter the groove easily but it then expands once you let go and locks in.
>
> If you can't find the stuff I mean email me off list and I'll send you a
> length.
>
> HTH
>
> Stephen
> Brisbane Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Les Huth
> Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 6:07 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Back Foam Kits in Australia
>
>
> Hi,
> I am new to this list. I own a OM-1n with a standard 50mm f1.8 lens. It
> takes very good photos but the sealing foam for the back is not in good
> condition. Does anyone know a source for this in Australia. I also need
> a number 4 shoe.
> Thanks for the info here on the list. The Olympus topics are very
> interesting. Do all threads get archived?
>
> Les Huth
> Darwin Australia
>
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