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Re: [OM] Swimming shift lens - will it live?

Subject: Re: [OM] Swimming shift lens - will it live?
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 15:37:16 -0400
I'm not sure but warming in the oven may  breed a friendly atmosphere for
element separattion.

John
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From: Giles <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, July 03, 1999 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Swimming shift lens - will it live?


>
> I think an extended stay in a warm oven - 30 - 40c - would be the first
approach
> with periodic moving of aperture, focus and shifting mechanisms to improve
the
> chance that water in any gaps is exposed to warm air.
>
> If that does not do the trick then the attention of someone like John
Hermanson
> might be required.
>
> You are lucky it wasn't salt water.
>
> Giles
>
> Marko Vrabec wrote:
>
> > Now, my question is, what do you think the fate of my lens will be? Is
> > there anything I can do to keep it alive and well?
>
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