On Sat, 11 Jun 2005, Walt Wayman wrote:
> I've got three OM-4s I've had since 1984. Their foam is getting pretty
> crumbly, sticky, or even gone in places, but I've yet to see any sign of
> a light leak. So far, so good. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, etc., etc.
> The compulsively persnickety would faint to see the state of the light
> seals on a couple of my old Graphic 120 roll film backs. They don't leak
> either, though. :-)
Ooops, I should clarify, I was referring to the prism foam not being needed,
the foam in the channels along the back of an OM are needed. Methanol works
well to get rid of both though.
-mark
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> [snip]
>
> > There's no need to replace the foam, just leave it out. A small strip of
> > black electrical tape will suffice if you're really intent on replacing it
> > with something.
> > -mark
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