RobBurn@xxxxxxx writes:
<< Is there a simple way to increase the friction on the battery test, auto,
off, self-timer ring on an OM-10? I have one so loose it inadvertently gets
turned
on/off quite frequently. >>
Rob,
This is a flaw in the OM10 design. The little leaf spring that
provides detent/friction on the shaft either breaks off , or it's mount wears
so that the switch becomes very loose. Fixing can often be relatively simple
since the camera top does not need to be removed, only the switch and rewind
knob. I have repaired these using two part cyano-acrilate (gel style !!!! )
glue (NOT the common low viscosity runny, crazy glue). The two part is much
stronger than the single part glue and can be built up easily. Be careful of
damaging the gold fingers that go down onto the printed circuit switch when
assembling/dissembling the switch.
Don't even think of using low viscosity cyano-acrilate for this
repair as you are likely to do more harm than good.
Tim Hughes
>>Hi100@xxxxxxx<<
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