How did it go Charlie?
On Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 14:21 John Ockman <jrockman07@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am concerned about the soaking in vinegar overnight. That base plate I
> believe is aluminized steel. Might corrode a little over night. A good
> cleaning and flat silver spray paint might take care of that though. Have
> to make sure the battery cover threads do not get painted over though.
>
> On Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 06:24 Charles Geilfuss via olympus <
> olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I have tried Deoxit and so far no luck. Neither with a short time with
>> vinegar. I have removed the base plate, so I think I will soak it
>> overnight
>> in vinegar.
>> This camera was donated with a Takumar 55/2 , a Hanimex 135/2.8 and a
>> Vivitar 285 flash. Lenses and flash work fine. Also two blister packs of
>> Varta PX400 batteries. Now, if I can just get that battery cover out...
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 9:24 PM Mike Lazzari via olympus <
>> olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > I would try CAIG Deoxit. I use it on electronics and don't see why it
>> > wouldn't work in a case like this.
>> > FWIW a SP500 w/ 28mm/3.5 and 135mm/3.5 was my first "real" camera
>> kit
>> > Mike
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