Does he do "vapor resilvering"? Atleast that's what I've heard prism
resilvering referred to.
John Hermanson
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Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
21 South Ln. Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121 http://www.zuiko.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Roberts <croberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> Hi John,
>
> Thanks for the prism info. I'll be sending you my OM-2n as soon as my
> Rollei SL66 returns from its overhaul. I mean, I gotta have a camera.
The
> prism damage is slight at this point, so I'll just opt for your cleaning.
> However, in case you're ever in need of the service, I located an antique
> restoration artist in Michigan who says he can do prism resilvering. He
> seems like a nice fellow and a couple of friends of mine in the antique
> business say he has a good reputation for quality work. He's:
>
> Steve Robinson
> http://robinsonsantiques.com
>
> Antique Hardware & Mirror Resilvering
> at Robinsons Antiques
> 763 West Bippley Road
> Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849
> (616) 374-7750
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 5:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
>
>
> > Yes, the foam presses right against the prism.
> > Resilvering may be possible, I haven't found anyone to do it yet. Price
> per
> > piece would be more than most people would be willing to pay (I think).
> > Olympus ran out of new prisms (LC4086) a long time ago.
> > I clean the affected areas off the prism, down to bare glass (it still
> > reflects as a prism, BION ((believe it or not)) then rebuild. Only
thing
> > visible is a fine black line around the perimeter of the affected area.
> > Class II (used) prisms can be installed @ $45 additional for the part.
> >
> > John Hermanson
> > ___________________________________
> > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
> > 21 South Ln. Huntington NY 11743-4714
> > 631-424-2121 http://www.zuiko.com
> > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
> > ___________________________________
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Craig Roberts <croberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 2:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> >
> >
> > > Hi John,
> > >
> > > Regarding the pentaprism foam: I had noted in a private e-mail to you
> > that
> > > my OM-2 had an oval-shaped, translucent gray spot on it just below the
> > meter
> > > readout area. You replied that the discoloration might be the result
of
> > > rotting foam contamination. Is the foam laying on the top silvered
> > surface?
> > >
> > > Presuming that is the case, is there any way to reclaim the prism
> coating?
> > > (I'm guessing no...other than resilvering it). Is the prism
> > > replaceable...and is that economically feasible?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Craig
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 12:12 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 foam replacement
> > >
> > >
> > > > 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
> > > > ___________________________________
> > > > Camtech, Olympus Service since 1977.
> > > > 21 South Ln. Huntington NY 11743-4714
> > > > 631-424-2121 http://www.zuiko.com
> > > > Free Olympus Manuals: 1-800-221-3000
> > > > ___________________________________
> > > > ----- 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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