We are still waiting for OLY to get some from Tokyo!
gma wrote:
> Clyde;
>
> I got a smooth plate from Oly in New York. Call Pat McFarlane in customer
> service. Cost is high though - about $60 or 70 if I remember. Easy to swap -
> the plates are spring-loaded.
>
> george
>
> Clyde Soles wrote:
>
> > "John Petrush" <petrush@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > >The smooth plate is an Oly item that replaces the dimpled pressure plate
> > >that flattens the film. Infrared reflects off the pressure plate and
> > >bounces back through the film. If all those little dimples are present,
> > >then you get lots of little dots exposed onto the film. The smooth plate
> > >eliminates the dots.
> >
> > Already knew about the problem...just wasn't aware there was a solution.
> > Does this plate still work with normal films? If so, why did they dimple
> > the plate in the first place? How much does a replacement smooth plate cost
> > for a standard 4T back? Can I do the deed myself?
> >
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