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Re: [OM] Tamron 300/2.8 (+ T.1.4x or T.2x converter) question

Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 300/2.8 (+ T.1.4x or T.2x converter) question
From: "Rand E. Tomcala" <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 07:53:37 -0500
Great, 
  Now I need to check all my mounts (3 spares) and maybe I'll get lucky
and not req any mods.
  Thanks Foxey, now I know I at least have a chance of not having to
epoxy the mount.
Rand E.

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Terry and Tracey wrote:
> 
> I just checked an earlier Adaptall 2 mount. One screw sits perfectly on top
> of the reset button. It would appear Tamron changed their design to allow
> for this button. My new mount is OK.
> 
> Foxy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> >:marc -- just checkem mine to be sure.  You are correct that the Tamron
> >screws
> >:aren't evenly spaced.  Still looks to me as tho the screw will cross the
> >reset
> >:button (JUST!).  Epoxy in the screw hole would seem to be the answer.
> >
> >
> >Well, as I wrote, I tested this. I put some white correction fluid on the
> >side of the OM-4 mount at the position of the reset button, and mounted the
> >adapter. Although the screws are not evenly spaced, one of them still
> >travelled over the button; I could not only see it, I could also feel it.
> >Squeeeeeessshh, another nanometer plastic scratched off. So other
> >Tamron/OM-3/OM-4 owners please check. But I applied two component glue and
> >now it feels better. I must say it was an occasion adapter; new models are
> >possibly better but here they are rather expensive (Hfl 150-180 = US$
> >75-90).
> 
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