One problem some folks have is not getting enough of the old foam out of the
channels and
some of it ends up floating around inside and ends up on the camera film! If
you have
canned air, that works well to get out the residue. Just don't use the air near
the
shutter curtain! Paul.
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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