Thanks, Winsor,
I bought at such an absurdly low price that the cost of an 'oil change and
grease' may be as high as a factor of X30! But it's still a worthy
consideration especially as the transport motion feels decidedly harsh.
Dropping the bottom plates reveals nothing untoward so the mechanism up top
probably needs some TLC. And I take your advice about the diaphragm, too
because the rest of the lens certainly seems OK.
Regards,
John.
-----Original Message-----
From: Winsor Crosby [SMTP:wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 1:54 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] New Bloke
>A test film produced excellent results so the new toy looks in danger of
>becoming the newest obsession.
>
>The only problem seems to be that the diaphram gets sticky on the smaller
>apertures and fails to return to wide-open position. I've removed the back
>plate from the lens and had a little play to see if it could be freed but
>not wanting to upset focus etc didn't wish to proceed further.
>
>Is this a common problem? Is there anything I can do to fix it?
>
>Regards,
>John Wheeler
>Collaroy Plateau NSW
>Australia
>
Welcome, John.
I really think it is worth it to take an old camera to a reputable
service facility to have it cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. The
camera may function without it, but you can be assured that it will
then operate up to the specs established for it by Olympus. I think
goes for the lens too. You may be able to pick up an inexpensive
replacement for the lens, but it is likely that you will also get a
lens that also may need service.
Congratulations and have fun.
Winsor
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Long Beach, California
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