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Re: [OM]Zukio 180 F2

Subject: Re: [OM]Zukio 180 F2
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:52:24 -0500
OK, here's the deal.  It IS focusing as I turn the ring.  I was wrong about
that.  It's just 'catching' and that make it somewhat 'jerky'.

Does that make sense?

So, what does it take to fix this?

Tom

> At 09:52 AM 3/15/2002 -0600, Clint wrote:
> >Sorry for jumping in late here, but this is a 180mm f/2.0?  Looking at
the
> >parts pages, I see that the distance ring is really a cam -- it would
really
> >be unusual for it to be able to turn without changing _something_.
>
> Yes, that was why my question to Tom. I have a 180/2 that developed the
> slipping, but it still focuses while it "feels" like its slipping. Tom,
> check again.
>
> >I've only worked on a few, but I've made some notes on disassembly -- if
> >you'd like I'll pass them on.
>
> That would be most generous. I even purchased some special grease
> for this purpose, but am reluctant to go in blind.
>
> Wayne



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