I wrote:
> I'm getting unsharp images. This is unheard of with Zuikos of course, so
> something must be wrong. I think the problem is that the focussing screen
is
> misaligned and so the focussing is out of kilter, i.e. when it looks sharp
> in the finder, it isn't sharp on the film.
and Bristolian Ian replied
> Hmm, If you have another focusing screen you could test this out. Set
> up the camera in a darkened room with the back removed and focus on a
> bright object (e.g. a small torch bulb). Now place the second screen
> against the film rails, matte side towards the lens. If the image
> formed at the film plane is out of focus then your diagnosis is correct.
Smart idea Ian, thanks. I'll give it a whirl.
I actually got a response from Oly UK on the phone today. They have 8
approved repairers spread across the whole of the UK, the nearest is Luton
Cameras in .... Bristol! So watch out Ian, I could well be prowling your
patch soon.
Cheers
John
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