In a message dated 10/14/2002 Clint writes:
<< The body latches for the 350 and 250 were rather weak -- there's a
separate
plate attached to the tab you press to unlock the lens, and this plate
bends/wears out. Replacements seem to be available -- part #CA066100 -- but
you'll have to remove and disassemble the mount to install it. That should
clear up the problem with locking onto a body/teleconverter. >>
Thank you for the help Clint! I appreciate it. I now have in front of me,
thanks to Olympus Parts, a fax with the mechanical breakdown and parts list
and I see the part you're describing. How difficult (read dangerous) is it
to replace? I have good small mechanical aptitude (I'm factory trained by
Sony and Philips in Video-8 and VHS-C consumer video cam-corder repair) but
don't want to tread where I shouldn't.
Given that it latches okay (but not great) on my (two) OM-2S and (one) OM-1
bodies, along with my 2XA extender, should I also be replacing the mounts on
my OM-4T and 1.4XA at the same time?
<< The stripped tripod frame is a different story. >>
This part should be easily fixed with a HeliCoil so I'm not too concerned.
There are 3 other tripod holes to select from and the damaged one is still
serviceable--just not for much longer.
<< Or send it to Oly for their flat rate repair of $300-$2100! >>
Ouch...the $300.00 end of things sounds okay. The $2100.00 end of the
spectrum is kinda scary.
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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