John
The lens was probably used for copy work on a stand at some time. When
photographing glossy flat art work, white writing on the front of the
camera will be visible (though perhaps out-of-focus).
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:58:26 +0000
> From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Blacked-out "Olympus" on front lens ring
>
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:47:23 -0500
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> From: John Levin <jlevin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Blacked-out "Olympus" on front lens ring
>
>
> I just received my "new" Zuiko 100mm f/2.8, and it looks to be in
> great
> condition...except that some previous owner blacked out "Olympus" "Zuiko"
> "Auto", etc. from the front ring with what appears to have been black magic
> marker (they left some info unmarked). Was this some kind of security thing
> or do some zuikoholics su*bscribe to a fanatic cult with bizarre
> initiation rituals?
>
> Is there any way to remove the marker without risking damage to the lens?
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