Yes, the green/black blobs you see are the result of old prism foam eating
through the prism coating. You can either clean the patches off (uncoated
glass will reflect almost as good as coated) or you can replace prism with
good. OM-10, G and 20 have the same prism.
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John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
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Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
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631-424-2121 Turnaround 4-5 weeks
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Ferguson" <mikeferguson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:42 PM
Subject: [OM] Dismantling an OM1
> Hey there, all,
>
> Have been lurking on here for a while, and now have a question I hope
you'll
> be able to help me out with. I recently picked up a bargain OM1 (not an
n),
> which has some fungus (well, some nasty green stuff of some description!)
> inside the lower edge of the viewfinder. So I want to take the top off
and
> clean this stuff off if I can.
>
> I've downloaded the OM1 service manual, but thought I'd see what hints,
tips
> and tricks you lot had before starting - in particular, how far do I have
to
> disassemble to get to the bit that needs cleaning? If there are any step
to
> step guides anywhere that would be perfect.
>
> Needless to say I don't have any of the special Olympus tools, so info on
> suitable substitutes is also welcomed.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> PS I know the sensible thing would be to take it to the camera shop - but
> where's the fun in that?
>
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