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[OM] Re: OM2n and MD1

Subject: [OM] Re: OM2n and MD1
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0400
That O ring is a real weak link, they shoulda found a better way.

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Tim Hughes wrote:
> All the MD's and winders have a slipping "clutch" which is a very small 
> o-ring. 
> This was still available from Oly not too long ago, but it is otherwise not a 
> standard easy to get
> size. 
> These o-rings eventually turn to mush and the winders/MD's then start to slip 
> when winding. So
> check carefully to make sure it is not slipping with film in camera, or 
> factor a repair into the
> price. Even the MD1's which are basically very simple are a bit of a pain to 
> disassemble, because
> of fragile wiring which is glued in place. The winders are actually a little 
> easier to dissemble,
> but still some work to do.
> 
> Tim Hughes
> 
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