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Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-13-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By John Hermanson
Front group cannot be opened on tyoe 4 and 5 50...

Front group cannot be opened on tyoe 4 and 5 50 1.8 or type 5 1.4, they are stamped shut/glued at the factory. of course, people have their own mind. Force open, grind with dreml, then throw in...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-06-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By John Hermanson
[quote=sparrow6224;2108399] how much better is...

[quote=sparrow6224;2108399] how much better is the post 1.1 million Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 compared to other late versions of the lens, say over 1 million, or over 900K? .....

Any similar info with the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-30-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By John Hermanson
I sell them. http://www.zuiko.com/index_016.htm

I sell them.
http://www.zuiko.com/index_016.htm
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-30-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By John Hermanson
I don't have any md caps for sale for the OM-1...

I don't have any md caps for sale for the OM-1 through 2N. The ONLY repair I require cap replacement is when an original OM-4 has the black battery cap. Old caps have tiny dots of paint on the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-24-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
The MD badge on the top cover indicates it is one...

The MD badge on the top cover indicates it is one of the oldest OM-1 when they started marking the fact that it took motor drive. Later badge moved to a cutout in the leather. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-12-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
If people still shot a lot of slide film, they'd...

If people still shot a lot of slide film, they'd abandon the 10 quickly. Overexposure makes slides unusable while overexposed negatives can be salvaged and compensated for in printing.
LR44 batter...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-09-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By John Hermanson
Also, rub fungus'd area with face oil (rub finger...

Also, rub fungus'd area with face oil (rub finger on cheek, rub into lens) then clean with denatured alcohol. Yes, this is a Nikon/Olympus technique and it works removing fungus (if it hasn't eaten...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-09-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
OM-1N is "newer" and less likely to have prism...

OM-1N is "newer" and less likely to have prism damage from rotting foam. High serial number plain OM-1 (above 1,110,000 serial number) were made without prism foam. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-09-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
OM-1 through 2N are still very serviceable. I...

OM-1 through 2N are still very serviceable. I have meters and circuits, even shutter curtains. OM-2S and up not so, especially if there's a circuit failure. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-04-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
yeah, not a myth. the high drain original board...

yeah, not a myth. the high drain original board was used in thousands of bodies. The circuit was made for Olympus by Sharp. At the Olympus Woodbury office, I personally exchanged hundreds of...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-04-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
Speaking of silicone lube, the use of plastic...

Speaking of silicone lube, the use of plastic gears in the OM-10 shutter meant higher friction, so they had to use silicone lube to make things more slippery. In a very short time, this lube went...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-01-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
Also, there is no need for a "corrected" circuit...

Also, there is no need for a "corrected" circuit for the 4T/Ti, that's as good as it gets and drain is about 1/6th that of the original 4. I would recommend the 3Ti but a clean body will easily...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-01-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
Do both the early 3 and/or 4 (pre T) suffer from...

Do both the early 3 and/or 4 (pre T) suffer from the battery drain issue? Is this only caused by the battery check not canceling after 30 seconds? Is there a serial number cutoff to watch for? Is...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-01-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,811
Posted By John Hermanson
[quote=Sejanus.Aelianus;2081312]Any 2-digit model...

[quote=Sejanus.Aelianus;2081312]Any 2-digit model is a much cheaper variant. Personally, I'd stick with the 1, 2, 3 or 4 (the last goes for very high prices, in the UK at least).

Double digit models...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-17-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By John Hermanson
OMG NEVER contact cement. NO epoxy, no crazy...

OMG NEVER contact cement. NO epoxy, no crazy glue, no cyanoacrylate, no elmers. If you want to keep it reasonably close to "factory" use brown rubber cement like Pliobond or "Goo" (NOT Goop). ...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-17-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By John Hermanson
I don't have any for sale. Google "metric nylon...

I don't have any for sale. Google "metric nylon screws" or something like that and buy online. John
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-08-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By John Hermanson
Yes, that is hard to find. You need 2.5mm thread...

Yes, that is hard to find. You need 2.5mm thread diameter, nylon or some proper type of plastic with small head to clear battery housing, about 6mm long. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-08-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By John Hermanson
There are 2 - cds cells on either side of the...

There are 2 - cds cells on either side of the eyepiece lens that read light off the focus screen. This is the reading for the meter needle only. The 2 cells in the mirror box (pointing back at the...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-05-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By John Hermanson
Part numbers for Olympus chrome bottom cover...

Part numbers for Olympus chrome bottom cover screws for OM-1, 2 are PSK2x4SE. Basically that means 2mm diameter by 4mm long, chrome finish. Black screws end in SH. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-05-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By John Hermanson
If calibrated properly, the needle indication...

If calibrated properly, the needle indication will be as accurate as and hand held meter. Meter will not be accurate with alkaline (LR44, A76) or lithium (CR1/3N) batteries. The OM-2 was designed...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-05-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By John Hermanson
If the OM-2 is fired on auto with the lens cap...

If the OM-2 is fired on auto with the lens cap on, the shutter will stay open and you can keep winding the film. Annoying, but not a defect. Just remove cap, open to large f stop or load with the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-05-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 836
Posted By John Hermanson
You don't have to use ANY spot readings. Pick an...

You don't have to use ANY spot readings. Pick an f stop, focus and shoot. Seriously, if you don't understand zones, people take a single spot off a very light area, or very dark area and end up...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-15-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By John Hermanson
If the lens is causing the jam, it is because the...

If the lens is causing the jam, it is because the lens diaphragm blades are (likely) fouled with oil. This causes the whole mechanism to move in slow motion. It may cause a jam as you Have posted....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-15-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By John Hermanson
The camera needs service. The wind mechanism is...

The camera needs service. The wind mechanism is not latching after a full wind and will eventually jam completely. John
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 09-29-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 3,327
Posted By John Hermanson
I used "goo Gone" once and would never use it...

I used "goo Gone" once and would never use it again. It runs everywhere like an OIL. Once a camera body is contaminated with it, you will never get it all out. Stay away. If removing old foam,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-29-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,713
Posted By John Hermanson
You would have to replace the prism. It's outer...

You would have to replace the prism. It's outer coating has been damaged by rotting foam under the top cover. LC4086 is the part number, long discontinued. Look for good prisms also in OM-10,...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-01-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 3,091
Posted By John Hermanson
SP does not have a moving mirror so, there is no...

SP does not have a moving mirror so, there is no mirror damper. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-11-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,118
Posted By John Hermanson
There is no missing screw on the bottom cover. ...

There is no missing screw on the bottom cover. The really large opening between the 2 screws is for attaching to a tripod. Nothing goes there in the meantime. The small open hole on the left in...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-27-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,765
Posted By John Hermanson
OM-1 and 2 have same viewfinder and they are...

OM-1 and 2 have same viewfinder and they are bigger and brighter than Nikon FM2n. . John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-25-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By John Hermanson
Turning the panel over to "full ttl" side and...

Turning the panel over to "full ttl" side and sliding it back in does nothing more then set the flash to full manual mode. Full manual is ttl (otf ((off-the-film)) mode. John
Forum: Olympus RF 04-12-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By John Hermanson
SP has always worked that way. You can set...

SP has always worked that way. You can set either ring to A, camera does the rest. You can set the shutter speed ring to A and choose your f stop. Then the shutter speed "should" be automatic. You...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-10-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Hermanson
Start with OM-1, 1N, 2 or 2N. Avoid cheaper...

Start with OM-1, 1N, 2 or 2N. Avoid cheaper models (designed without input of Maitani) like OM-10, G, 20. OM-10 especially has huge exposure issues, not worth the trouble. Plastic top and...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-24-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By John Hermanson
Mirror was a separate part but, like, 30 years...

Mirror was a separate part but, like, 30 years ago. It is held in with 2 corner clamps AND (when I worked for Nikon) was epoxied to the mirror frame. Quite difficult to get a used mirror separated...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-12-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By John Hermanson
Try taking a roll without the winder. Eliminate...

Try taking a roll without the winder. Eliminate as many variables as possible. Also, shoot in either manual or plain auto. If film was not winding properly, the end of the film would be blank, not...
Forum: Olympus RF 03-05-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By John Hermanson
You may have crushed one of the meter wires when...

You may have crushed one of the meter wires when you pressed the top back down. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-27-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By John Hermanson
Be careful as the retina reflex bodies are...

Be careful as the retina reflex bodies are incredibly complicated. That alone may be why the stop down lever is missing. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-13-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By John Hermanson
A cap marked as "required" on one of my estimates...

A cap marked as "required" on one of my estimates refers to supplying a CHROME battery cap for an original OM-4. Black battery caps from the original 4 are notorious for causing electrical problems....
Forum: Olympus RF 02-08-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By John Hermanson
If you make a $10 payment to paypal...

If you make a $10 payment to paypal (omtech1@verizon.net) I will send you a new one by First Class Mail. John
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-25-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 1,742
Posted By John Hermanson
I knew a man who did cla/overhauls on Minolta...

I knew a man who did cla/overhauls on Minolta SRTs for a little over $100. He also offered "rebuild" overhauls. Removing all gears, cleaning out all grease etc. THAT cost over $400. John
Forum: Olympus RF 01-24-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By John Hermanson
You're right, if you can guestimate light, f...

You're right, if you can guestimate light, f stop, and asa, you don't need a needle to shoot. I do have new meters in stock if necessary. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-19-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By John Hermanson
You probably foamed over the counter resetting...

You probably foamed over the counter resetting tab , about an inch in from the right in the top slot. John
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-16-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By John Hermanson
BTW, the meter cell shouldn't be "white". ...

BTW, the meter cell shouldn't be "white". John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-16-2011
Replies: 37
Views: 3,023
Posted By John Hermanson
The 2S and 3 have the same battery drain...

The 2S and 3 have the same battery drain problems, both bodies are unserviceable electronically. I suggest OM-1N, completely mechanical, with an easily solved battery problem. OM-2N used with...
Forum: Olympus RF 11-14-2011
Replies: 65
Views: 4,446
Posted By John Hermanson
The SP has a more reliable shutter, though there...

The SP has a more reliable shutter, though there are SPs where the blades don't move when fired. Turns out it's caused by oil on the blades. There is no quick fix for an RD with oily blades. Just...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-26-2011
Replies: 69
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hermanson
I'm with Rick. OM-1/2N. Brighter viewfinder...

I'm with Rick. OM-1/2N. Brighter viewfinder than OM-2s, 3, 3Ti, 4, 4T, 4Ti. Still serviceable (which is important to me). John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-24-2011
Replies: 69
Views: 3,596
Posted By John Hermanson
[quote=helenhill;1736772]I only had One and loved...

[quote=helenhill;1736772]I only had One and loved it
Till it died ....the OM 1

Unless it was run over by a truck, filled with sand or completely submerged, it probably could have been resurrected. ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-20-2011
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By John Hermanson
Is it hard to turn while on a camera or...

Is it hard to turn while on a camera or separately? If on an old OM-1, going from 1.2 to 16 would be harder because you are pushing against the coupling ring inside the body. John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-10-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By John Hermanson
I still have my S2a which I bought around 1977...

I still have my S2a which I bought around 1977 when I worked for Nikon (the importer of both being EPOI). John
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-10-2011
Replies: 43
Views: 2,019
Posted By John Hermanson
Oh well...personally, I'd go with a 2N. I still...

Oh well...personally, I'd go with a 2N. I still have parts (separate meters, cds cells, circuit boards) whereas with the 2S, 4, 4T ALL features are built onto one flex that winds throughout he...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-03-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 1,012
Posted By John Hermanson
A mechanical shutter jam won't be cleared by...

A mechanical shutter jam won't be cleared by replacing the batteries. Firing on auto with the lens cap on might make the shutter stay open, but would not make the batteries go dead. Simply removing...
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