What would normally be referred to as "beyond economical repair" or BER.
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John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
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Timpe, Jim wrote:
> Judging from the appearance of this sample, I submit that would qualify
> as some kind of 'special' repair......
>
> Ouch.
>
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> 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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> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
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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
>>
>>
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