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[OM] Re: Titanium does not make a camera indestructible

Subject: [OM] Re: Titanium does not make a camera indestructible
From: "Timpe, Jim" <Jim.Timpe@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:49 -0700
Judging from the appearance of this sample,  I submit that would qualify
as some kind of 'special' repair......

Ouch.

-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John Hermanson
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:58 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Titanium does not make a camera indestructible



I predict the body has hidden damage to the inner chassis. That much 
impact tends to change critical body dimensions.  The part collection I 
bought a few years ago included a new OM-3 top, which I am saving for a 
special repair.

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Piers Hemy wrote:
> As you have yourself noted, Ian, no titanium was harmed in that 
> experiment, just brass.  I am sure John H. could replace the prism and

> optics, and get the meter back in order.  But I am doubtful that even 
> he could find another top plate, judging from my own search a couple 
> of years ago.  Robert Kan (of this list) in Oz had one with a scratch,

> if I remember correctly, but that was the only one I found until... 
> But it took a very long time. Fortunately, in my case, there was ni 
> internal damage - but brass is very soft!
> 
> --
> Piers
>            
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of Ian Nichols
> Sent: 13 July 2008 01:07
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Titanium does not make a camera indestructible
> 
> 
> Ebay item 120282474807.  Made me shudder looking at the pictures.  I 
> wonder if John H could get it working again.
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