That's the way M-1, OM-1, 1N, 2, 2N are made. You just weren't aware of
it. Back edge of top cover rests on posts which are part of the main
body casting. Front edge of top cover sits on a ledge machined into the
body casting. "Same as it ever was. "
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DrT (George Themelis) wrote:
>> As I said, if the plate is fully seated at the front then it can't
>> possibly go any lower in the back.
>
> But why the gap in the back? I was worried that someone had serviced the
> camera an re-assembled it inappropriately. If this is considered typical,
> then its poor craftsmanship from Olympus, as far as I am concerned. I have
> not seen this in any other camera.
>
>> I don't think it's constructive to
>> compare an OM-1 with a different model OM camera and expect that the top
>> fit should be the same all around.
>
> The seller himself told me that the gap is as wide as his wife's OM-10.
>
> George
>
>
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