It's strange that the manual says I should replace the "gaskets" (plural) every
3 years but Oly America doesn't have anything like a
"GASKET SET". It's literally not possible to follow the maintenance schedule
unless you count replacing the door assembly.
I guess I have to read these posts aloud after I edit as a proof-reading
measure. What I meant earlier was:
From: "Lama-Jim L'Hommedieu"
> Hi Clint,
> I bought my Epic from an ebay seller who said it had a light leak. That's
> what lead me to the manual. The manual refers to
"gaskets" (plural) three times. I'm hearing
> that the film cartridge GASKET is the only one that's available for purchase.
> If I had it to do again I'd just make a home-brew
seal for
> the cart. (Are you reading this, Brian?)
>The picture is labeled "X" and the text ambiguously says,
>
> "Rubber gaskets are located inside the rear of the camera. Check the gaskets
> for wear and carefully remove any sand and dust to
maintain a weatherproof seal... <edited out the 1st 3 bullet points. The 4th
bullet continues> The gaskets should be replaced after
approximately three years, although they may require replacement earlier than
that depending on
> use and wear."
> Lama
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