Yes, it can be fixed for sure.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: <clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] (Fwd) OM1 - does it have a future?
| T -
|
| There must be 100+ reasons why an OM-1 would jam - you'll need to
| find a good OM tech to check it out. But it _should_ be repairable.
| And gooey foam is common with every camera of this era - replacement
| is routine.
|
| C
|
| Giles wrote:
| >
| > ------- Forwarded Message Follows -------
| > From: "Tony Winkless" <xbw58@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
| > To: <owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
| > Subject: OM1 - does it have a future?
| > Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:57:15 +0100
| >
| > I have acquired an OM1 (for little outlay). The condition is ex+ or
| > thereabouts. The meter appears to be doing its job. Mirror looks fine
and
| > locks up smoothly. Delayed action appears OK. Two problems, however.
One,
| > the winder, and drive sprocket, will not advance (the drive sprocket
idles
| > on 'R'). Two, the rear gasket is gooey.
| >
| > Is this an easy 'fix' or is it destined for an honourable retirement?
| >
| > Any thoughts please?
| >
| > Tony
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