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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 08:56:47 -0500
Foxy,
  I have a total of four of these mounts and the screw spacing is the
same on all four although they are definitely NOT evenly spaced.  The
only difference is that the offending hole on one of them has been
filled with a material to cure the problem.
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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