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Re: [OM] OM-40 / OM-PC problem

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-40 / OM-PC problem
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 06:47:29 -0400
PC/40 does fit OM-1 through 2N.  That's the only reason I inquired.

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On 5/21/2013 3:29 AM, Bart Wientjes wrote:
> Regards to being a parts donor: if I remember correctly the OM-40's prism
> unfortunately does not fit as a replacement in an OM-1, like the OM-10
> prism does. O.t.o.h. if the rubber body cover is still looking good,
> someone might have an interest. My OM-40 shows its age by having its black
> cover turn grey over time.
>
> Cheers,
> Bart
>
>
> On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:40 PM, Frank Wijsmuller 
> <wijsmuller@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> I've got two OM40 (=OM-PC) bodies here with problems, and I wonder what to
>> do with them.
>>
>> Body 1 works OK in manual, but in Auto and P, the shutter opens, the mirror
>> flips up and then... nothing. Unless I remove the batteries and insert them
>> back in, then the mirrors flips back and the shutter closes.
>>
>> Body 2 works OK, but the times in Auto and P seem way longer then in
>> manual. Around 1/60 and longer.
>>
>> So, is there something I can do? I don't want to spend money on them. Or
>> should I discard these bodies, only getting some parts of them, like the
>> battery cover and maybe the focussing screens (weren't they 2-13 like?). Or
>> is another list member interested?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your replies.
>>
>> Best, Frank.
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