Hi-
This happened to my OM2n. I took it to Photosphere to se if anything could be
done for it, and they installed a longer screw (to reach unbroken threads
further down in the hole) Suprisingly, they did it within about two minutes,
and did it free of charge.
Steve Goss, Dallas TX usa
Christopher Biggs wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I have an OM-2n with the top screw on the lens mount missing
> (the screw that goes in under the M in OLYMPUS).
>
> The three lens mount screws appear to thread into small plates
> under the mount ring. The plate under the missing screw is only half
> there---looks like it cracked in half and the right half fell out. Is
> this a fixable flaw, or is the missing part part of the cast bodywork?
>
> When fitting a longish lens (eg 75-150/4) to the body, the lens droops
> very slightly--obviously I can't use this body with any longer lenses.
>
> BTW, my OM-1 seems to have a crack in the same part. Luser owners
> overtightening screws perhaps, or common weak point?
>
> Grateful for any advice,
> Chris.
>
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