Anyone on List,
Is this thing working today? When I had no new Oly messages this morning, I was
very surprised....
Mary
Dan Lau wrote:
> On Tue, 8 Jun 1999 23:44, Robinsnes@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >I am in need of one of the small bayonet caps that fits over the gears at the
> >bottom of the OM1. I don't know what the cap is called, but I lost one and
> >John says that they are no longer available. I don't care whether it is black
> >or silver, scratched or virgin. Olympus says that stray light could enter
> >through this opening if the cap is not on. What do others use if they also
> >have lost the cap? Tape seems rather crude.
>
> The MD coupling caps are indeed difficult to find, but others on the list
> have managed to find them hidden inside used winders. So if you can look
> inside a used winder, you may be able to find one (though I personally
> have never seen one inside a used winder).
>
> As to what to do if you cannot find a cap, you could get a junk winder
> and attach it to the camera. It is not as compact as a cap, but it does
> block any light from entering the camera. It also adds a nice grab
> handle, and others have mentioned that it helps to balance the camera.
> Junk winders are probably easier to find (and cheaper) than the caps.
>
> Another option is to invest in a (N)ever-Ready case. They cost about
> $10, and provide additional protection to the body. The drawback is that
> you must take it off every time you need to change film.
> -Dan
>
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