Could you use this as a replacement?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/177554385476
Mike
> On 11 Nov 2025, at 15:32, Charles Geilfuss via olympus
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>
> 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 <
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>> 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:
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>>>> 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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