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[OM] Re: Related question - Is prism damage from foam an issue with OM-2

Subject: [OM] Re: Related question - Is prism damage from foam an issue with OM-2n?
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:14:32 -0500
Plain OM-1 (chrome & black) above serial number 1,110,000 were made
without prism foam. Numbers are very approximate.
OM-2 chrome above 500,000 no foam
OM-2 black above 380,000 no foam

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Bart Wientjes wrote:
> Hi Amin,
> 
> According to John Hermanson's website, all OM-1n and OM-2n have prism
>  foam, and most of the regular OM-1 and OM-s cameras. 
> http://www.zuiko.com/index_012.htm Whether the foam has actually
> affected the prism differs from camera to camera.
> 
> The effects of foam rot are clearly visible in the viewfinder. 
> http://www.zuiko.com/index_013.htm
> 
> Regards, Bart
> 
> 
> On 1/7/08, Amin Sabet <asabet@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Wasn't sure if this issue only affects OM1 cameras or also OM-2n.
>> I've read conflicting statements online about this.  Thanks, Amin. 
>> -- View this message in context:
>> http://www.nabble.com/Where-to-get-CLA-for-OM-2n--tp14658326p14667579.html
>>  Sent from the Olympus Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>> 

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