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Re: [OM] Zuiko rubber diamond focus ring

Subject: Re: [OM] Zuiko rubber diamond focus ring
From: fdayrit@xxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 18:47:50 -0400
hello,

iwould like to know if there are replacement parts for these sagging focusing
collars, it is so irritating when this happens, like that of the shoes for the
flash. my old 35 F2 needs a replacement now. John H, help please?

francis

Stuart Goggin wrote:

> Hello John,
>
> No it's not just you.  I just bought some older zuiko's with the dangly
> rubber problem.   Both of them have stretched and become loose.  Interesting
> because all of my other zuiko's are fine.  It appears to be only these two
> old single coated lenses that have sagged with age..
>
> But I have fixed them by using rubber contact adhesive.  I placed a small
> amount under the focus ring with a cotton bud,   working quickly I rotated
> the ring around to spread the glue evenly.   I then left it for a few
> minutes, there were a few gaps around the ring because of the strecth.   But
> this is where the contact adhesive comes in,  after it had dried somewhat, I
> pressed the loose bits against the barrel. The conctact adhesive sticks
> instantly when it has become tacky.... This ensured a nice looking fit with
> no bulges....
>
> Stuart Goggin
>
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>
> Subject: [OM] (om) zuiko rubber diamond focus ring
> Date: 07 May 98 11:40:11
> From: Fsrobison <Fsrobison@xxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: OO2UNIX.AU.ORACLE.COM:olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Is it just me, or does anyone else have a problem with the rubber focusing
> grips on Zuiko lenses stretching out?
>
> Is there a safe cement that can be used to glue the grip to the lens?
>
> John Robison (Olympia, WA)
>
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