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Re: [OM] Rewind Crank Knob?

Subject: Re: [OM] Rewind Crank Knob?
From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 18:44:24 -0500
Sorry -- Olympus doesn't supply either the little roller at the end of the
rewind levers or the screw.  You've got to get a new lever, or take the parts
off an old one.  Note that the screw is reverse-thread (counter-clockwise
tightens it).

Curtis P. Hedman wrote:

> I just noticed that the rewind crank on my OM-4T seems to be missing
> something - namely, the knurled knob (sorry for the alliteration!) that one
> grasps when rewinding a roll of film.... all I have is a very thin shaft
> protruding from the flat body of the crank arm. I've had the camera for
> about three months, and can't honestly say if this part has been missing
> all along.  None the less, is this an easy part to obtain/replace? The
> little thin pin often slips out of my fingers during the rewind process,
> releasing the tension in the roll and necessitating extra turns to again
> take up the slack....
>
> Also, I'm contemplating another body, for my sons to use on occasion. Any
> suggestions relative to an OM-G, OM-PC or OM-2000(!)? The OM-2000 is only a
> consideration because I can call up B&H and buy a new one with minimal
> hassle..... Any words on expected cost for the -G or -PC?
>
> Thanx!
>
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