The sliding rail clamp could be due to damage to the white nylon guides. If
you look at it carefully you might be able to see what's wrong. I've never
tried to take mine apart. The thumb screw pushes the side of the nylon guide
in against the rail. They often crack but it would seem like it could still
be forced against the rail. Perhaps where the thumbscrew pushes against the
nylon a hole has developed.
The tight front lens mount is surprising. IRRC the metal is thick enough I
would be surprised if it was bent. Maybe something is preventing the lens
release from retracting.
Good luck,
-jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Stauffer" <alaxsxaq@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] Auto Bellows question
> snip snip
>
> The first problem is that I cannot seem to get the focus rail clamp
> set firm enough to prevent it from sliding down with just a small
> amount of force - the action of setting the lens aperature closed for
> instance.
>
> Another thing I've noticed is that the front lens mount is much
> tighter than the camera lens mount. It really takes a firm twist to
> get the lens on and off.
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