Most OM-1 & 2s have a slab of foam on top of the pentaprism, held in place
by the flash socket bracket. This foam deteriorates like back foam and eats
through the prism coating.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
>
> >Does anyone know if this is true, or have I misunderstood the location
> of foam pieces in the camera?
> >
>
> you probably meant the foam in the mirror box for cushioning the mirror
> when it slaps up. I replaced mine with self-stick eye glass nose
> cushions, available for cheap here in the states at drugstores. I used
> a razor to cut one into a couple of small rectangles. Make sure you can
> still open the frame that holds the screen after you install them.The
> pinkish-orange color doesn't seem to influence the quality of the
> pictures at all. Make sure that as much of the old foam is removed as
> possible. I used a wood toothpick to scrap away the bits of rotted old
> foam.
>
> Be seeing you.
>
>
> Dirk Wright
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