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Re: [OM] Loose Pen F focusing screen

Subject: Re: [OM] Loose Pen F focusing screen
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 07:55:20 +0800
I also agree it it not a DIY job, but CLA may be a better choice. A cheap
working Pen F in ebay usually need some work also... like viewfinder
cleaning. You also don't know if there are any scratches here and there
inside out.

C.H.Ling

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From: <om@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


> I think that the Pen F's focusing screen is cemented to the prism, so
> you've got a bigger problem that you thought.  Those screens aren't easily
> removed and replaced.  And I don't think that the "right repair" is a DIY
> job.  Perhaps you could jury-rig some way to keep the screen in contact
> with the prism though.
>
> My recommendation is to sell it as defective and buy a replacement on
Ebay.
> A repair will cost you $50-$100 in the U.S.  And a good replacement Pen F
> only costs $125-150
>
> Skip
>



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