Early OM-10's used foam mirror bumpers, but it was discovered that the mirror
would occasionally bounce back into the frame while the shutter was
operating, casting a triangular shadow on the image. These were replaced
with a rubber pad whenever found.
Paul.Riethmuller wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I didn't realize until it started crumbling that there was a difference
> in the mirror foam between my 2N and 10. My 2N has foam rubber, but my
> OM10 has regular rubber. I last put the OM10 in for service 10-12
> years ago with and thought this was replaced then - perhaps with
> less than ideal material ? Perhaps I should avoid this shop - or is
> that what was originally used in the OM10 ?
>
> For sure the mirror operation on the 10 is a lot clunkier than on the 2N.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> P.S. Thanks, John H, for the earlier advice on the T32.
>
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