Unfortunately I wasn't able to get it open. Otherwise the camera works
fine. I'm very impressed by the build quality of this Pentax. It's only a
bit larger than the OM-1, but weighs about 50% more. All aluminum and
brass. No plastic in sight. Hotshot attachment is very well designed and
robust. Viewfinder not as bright as the OM though.
Charlie
On Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 4:48 PM John Ockman via olympus <
olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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