Paul mentioned in his last post that these seals are official Olympus parts.
They are
the same ones used today in 4Tis.
John
gma wrote:
> I've used pvts foam seals. There is just enuf thin foam to seal all around
> the back
> and a wider, adhesive-backed piece to do the door hinge area. Everything is
> pre-cut
> and fits pretty well. Biggest problem is getting the old stuff out. I do not
> know if
> this foam is of equal quality to the official part #s which John H. supplies.
>
> george
>
> John Hermanson wrote:
>
> > The seals for the 2 are the same part numbers as found in the 4Ti. The
> > foam the
> > Olympus Guy sells might be a different type and you may have to cut it
> > yourself
> > (someone jump in here if they know better).
> > You can do the seals yourself, just make sure you clean all the old foam out
> > (check the slot with a loupe and you'll see how much stuff you left behind.)
> >
> > John
> > Camtech
> > http://www.zuiko.com
> >
> > kdunn@xxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > > Has anyone bought and installed the OM light seal kit from the Olympus
> > > Guy?
> > > My 1980's vintage OM2N has exhibited rubber rot near the back cover hinge.
> > > The foam seals inside the body seem to be in good shape. I guess the seal
> > > near the hinge is deteriorating due to compression and wear due to it's
> > > proximity to the hinge.
> > >
> > > 1. Were the seals easy to install?
> > > 2. Are they of good quality?
> > > 3. Does the seal kit address the problem I've described?
> > > 3. Am I better off taking my chances with a camera repair shop?
> > >
> > > I'm fearful of repair facilities now that Olympus no longer services or
> > > makes
> > > parts for the OM2. I'm very interested in any experiences and advice
> > > subscribers
> > > to this list can share. Except for the problem I've described my original
> > > owner
> > > camera is in better shape than what I've seen on store shelves and I
> > > consider it
> > > irreplaceable.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
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