It is possble the haze is on the element next to the blades. This would
require possibly taking the focus mechanism apart, and turning the lens
assembly out of the focus helicoid. If doing so, you could lose your
infinity focus position. Be sure to mark ring positions before taking
apart. Be prepared for the possibilty that the haze or film has
permanently ruined the glass surface.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
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Walters, Martin wrote:
> Chuck: Thanks. Took another look last night. Got the name plate off,
> but I lack anything to (safely) unscrew the locking ring for the lens
> element. It's difficult to determine where the film is in the lens.
>
>
> Also checked the shutter speeds. They all work, but appear to be slow
> (unscientific testing by firing an OM shutter at the same time). I'm
> pretty sure the focus is stiffer than it should be - your diagnosis
> is likely correct.
>
> If I want to use it, I am going to have to get a CLA. Something else
> to think about... I admit to being a little naïve, thinking that I
> could just pick up a 50 year old camera and start shooting.
>
> Best wishes, Martin
>
> -----Original Message----- From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chuck Norcutt Sent:
> January 3, 2007 10:55 To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: [OM] Re: Newly
> acquired Olympus rangefinder/P&S
>
> Possibly an evaporated oil film, especially if the camera was stored
> in a very hot environment such as an attic. I don't think it will be
> too hard to clean. I have no specific knowledge of the 35S but I've
> disassembled a couple of rangefinder lenses and found it fairly easy
> to remove the front and/or rear elements by simply unscrewing them.
> Doing something with the shutter or diaphragm is a different story.
>
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