Filter is cemented to a frame over the sensor, not cemented to the
sensor directly. Dust can get behind filter too (especially if user
opens shutter and uses compressed air for cleaning).
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John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
Olympus OM Service since 1977
Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
On 3/24/2011 9:46 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> It just occurred to me that, if the IR filter is cemented on, then it
> should also be hermetically sealed against fungi. That would mean...
> either a poor cementing job or that the fungus was on the inside of the
> filter when installed at the factory???
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 3/24/2011 8:53 AM, John Hermanson wrote:
>> Repair technician did not specify what part of OZ camera came from. It
>> may not matter.
>>
>> ___________________________________
>> John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
>> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
>> 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
>> Olympus OM Service since 1977
>> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
>>
>> On 3/23/2011 1:00 PM, Ian Manners wrote:
>>> Hi John,
>>>
>>>> Got this through SPT recently. Store your camera kits in a nice dry
>>>> place. This picture shows a Canon EOS 30D, where fungus started to
>>>> grown on the BACK of the IR filter.
>>>
>>>> http://www.cameracheckpoint.com.au/picture_library/TestView.JPG
>>>
>>> I've seen better cobwebs than that in Zuiko's, but I havent yet
>>> seen a sensor that looks like that. Queensland or NSW ?
>>>
>>> It's so hot and humid at present, 30-35C and up to 90% humidity with
>>> no rain is not unusual here at present in Perth Western Australia,
>>> and summer is suppost to have finished a while ago. I still havent
>>> unpacked my OM bodies or lens collection, sticking to just an
>>> E450 and 12-60 until the humidity eases off.
>>>
>>> I suspect there will be many fungus problems across Australia
>>> due to all the flooding, from the West through to the East coast
>>> of Australia.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Ian Manners
>>> This message transmitted from a 100% Microsoft free system.
>>
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