From a near 10 year-old post from Gary Edwards
------------------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:42:43 -0600
From: Gary Edwards <edwardsg@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Adaptall for OM4t
Yes, there ARE versions of the Adaptall 2 mount that will shear off the
reset button on your OM-4(T, Ti) lens mount. But, you don't really have
to chase down the version that does not - look at the Adaptall as you
simulate mounting it. If one of the screw heads will pass across the
reset button as the mount is rotated, just fill that screw recess with
5-minute epoxy. Mine has been working fine like that for eight or nine
months now. Inspect it periodically to be sure that the epoxy hasn't
fallen out. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to disassemble
that mount for service (anyone heard of having to service an Adaptall
mount?) just apply heat to the epoxy with a soldering iron. It will
soften and you can dig it out enough to remove the screw.
Gary Edwards
-------------------------------------------
Chuck Norcutt
usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Has anyone tried and fill the offending screw slot with an appropriate
> substance (?epoxy) and then use this adapter?
>
> Wonder what would be the best stuff to use and how to be sure it
> remains able to flush mount.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
|