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Re: [OM] What do CLAs entail?

Subject: Re: [OM] What do CLAs entail?
From: Wayne Katez <wkatez@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:10:18 -0500
Question to John and /or Clint:
a) In the course of a CLA can anything be done to clean up the engraved 
lettering
that has "yellowed" from age
(or a from previous unknown owner who may have smoked)?
b) Are OM-2 MD caps (black) available?

thanks,

Wayne
Jacksonville
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Many (if not most) OM's will need seals, and that should be included in the
> charges.  Every operational function should be checked, repaired and adjusted
> to work properly -- for example, the self-timer, flash sync, MD operation,
> etc., not just the meter and speeds.
>
> The finder and eyepiece should be cleaned, though damage to the screen and/or
> is a problem on some cameras, and can be corrected only by replacement.  This
> may not be economically feasible on some cameras.  Mirrors should be cleaned,
> but only if needed, and previous damage such as scratching can be corrected
> only by replacing the mirror, which is usually uncalled for as this will not
> affect performance.
>
> Then there's the odd problems such as strap lugs that work loose, bent back
> latches, and so on -- these should all be repaired as a matter of course.
> And the camera should be thoroughly cleaned -- it may not be new, or look
> new, but it should be as clean as possible.
>
> Dean wrote:
>
> > What exactly do CLAs on OM bodies entail? What should I expect from one?
> > For example, should the viewfinder return spotless and dustfree? Will the
> > mirror be cleaned? Will all of the foam be replaced? What else should one
> > expect? I'd appreciate your input on this newbie question. thanks.
> > -dean
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