Olympus America charges $166 for basic service on the 14-54mm and $206
if they think it's been abused in any way.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
James Royall wrote:
> My 14-54 took a knock to the front which has caused a little more play
> in the front element than it used to have. I could at this point grumble
> about 'er indoors not being careful, but I have to just take it as
> learning the expensive way that I should be using a non-slip shoulder
> strap. I think this has caused some variation in focus as some tripod
> mounted shots are a very slightly softer than others. Olympus UK say
> their charge for repairing this lens is a flat rate £105, no matter what
> the problem is. Seems that the one cost fits all would lead to
> considerable over and under-charging depending on what the problem is -
> works for the repairer, but not 50% of the consumers. Has anyone else
> had to pay for repair on this lens anywhere in the world?
>
> James
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