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Re: [OM] OM 2 SP / Viewfinder

Subject: Re: [OM] OM 2 SP / Viewfinder
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 12:03:56 -0700
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My question: What should I do? The camera is otherwise absolutely perfect. Should I have the camera cleaned for this alone. How difficult is the cleaning? I got it for a reasonable price. I have never seen this problem before and would appreciate any advice on what I should do.
Thanks

Dr. Oben O. Candemir MBBS Syd Uni.

It seems to me that a clean, lubrication and adjustment service(CLA) 
should be part of buying any used piece of equipment, especially 
something as complex as a camera and as old as an OM2SP.  How do you 
know the shutter speeds are on?  If there is fungus that is visible, 
how about fungus that is hidden? How about some little part that is 
quickly wearing itself out because it has no lubricant? Is the sharp 
focus point of the viewfinder the same as the focus on the film 
plane? Has oil migrated to within striking distance of the shutter 
magnet? Is the meter in correct adjustment and does it correspond 
with the film exposure system?  The cost of CLA is precious little to 
insure against nasty surprises later.
Congratulations on your new toy.

Winsor


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