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[OM] Re: 65-116 auto tube coupling problem

Subject: [OM] Re: 65-116 auto tube coupling problem
From: priit@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:28:57 +0200 (EET)

On Sun, 31 Dec 2006, John Hermanson wrote:

> Sounds like maybe coupling ring edge has worn down from extensive use
> (it's plastic).  If all lens tabs are sitting on this damaged area, ring
> could need replacing (which requires the crazy-gluing of a
> spring-loaded-string into the slot of the new ring.)  If other lens tabs
> sit outside this damaged area, then a mild rebend of the 65-116 tab may
> take care of everything. As mentioned before, tabs can be very brittle
> and may not react well to bending.

Thanks John, your explanation gives some additional insight. Since other 
lenses' tabs don't slip like that, it should be OK, for now. I hope the 
wear does not increase much through normal use.

priit.

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