Well, I _do_ have new filter rings for the RC....
Wayne Culberson wrote:
> > Jim Couch wrote:
> >
> > > One other thing to note, the 85/2 uses 49mm filters vs the 55mm
> > > filters used on the 100/2. My "indoor low light" kit consists of a
> > > 28/2, 50/1.8, and 85/2, a very compact set of lenses that all use 49mm
> > > filters. (Or at least did until the 28 got dropped over the holidays -
> > > now it does not use filters, the filter ring is dented!) :)
> >
> > My 28/2 has a dented filter ring too. I didn't do it, it was one of only
> > a couple of bad 'Bay transactions I've had. What is the wisdom of the
> > list about the best way to undent a filter ring??
> >
> > Moose
>
> I have just taken out a dent on an Olympus RC, that was quite severe. I used
> the method of cutting a piece of wood board to the shape of the outside of
> the lens, then using a hammer with a piece of somewhat pointed wood dowel as
> a punch, and slowly and carefully formed the rim back to meet the shape of
> the wood. To get the exact shape and curve of the lens onto the board, I
> just used a 43.5mm filter as a template, then cut it out with a jig saw.
> My repair is not perfect, as the filter threads were slightly damaged by
> someone else attempting the repair before I started. I can get a filter on,
> but with great difficulty only. Now what I need is a 43.5mm (stacking)
> filter that I can take the glass out of, and mount it more or less
> permanently on the front of the lens for a new set of filter threads.
> So I have 2 requests for WTB: 1. any 43.5mm filter with double threads that
> is cheap, even with marred glass, as I plan to throw the glass away anyways.
> 2. self-timer lever for 35RC, metal variety.
> Wayne
>
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