Another can usually be found that is totally non-functional, and you can
steal the bottom of of it. If it was 10 years ago, I probably had just the
bottom plate, but that stuff went away little by little.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 10:32 Charles Geilfuss via olympus <
olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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