Olympus OM2n

[Pete MB&D]

Just bought 2 and a selection of lenses, nothing to fancy but includes a Olympus 50mm f 1.8.

Now where do I get new light seals as they have spent time in a loft and are knackered.

Pete

 

[JemHayward]

I've sent an email to a friend who recently re-sealed an Olympus Trip, to find out where he got his from. He did tell me, but it didn't stick to my brain cell.

 

[Pete MB&D]

Thanks Jem.

Can’t wait to run some film through them.

Pete

 

[gavreid]

Pete, this guys will still do a full service (or did when I last used them). Highly recommended if you need them. They might sell you parts I don't know

http://www.lutoncameras.co.uk/

 

[Paulicus]

Google Jon Goodman. He used to sell kits on eBay under the pseudonym interslice, but got fed up of people buying them, then reselling at a higher price.

I've purchased from him in the past and his kits are top quality and perfect for the job.

There's a link on this site to contact him http://herron.50megs.com/seals.htm

 

[JemHayward]

Apparently, according to my contact, these people are the canines assets:

http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/OM/light-seal/index.php

 

[Pete MB&D]

Thanks Chaps.

Seals ordered cameras cleaned and they both seem to be working.

I will have to pick up some film, I am thinking B&W.

Pete

 

[Pete MB&D]

Light seals ordered from Jon Goodman and fitted, it’s a easy job a bit messy because of the crumbly old foam.

I did have a problem with the shutter speeds with one but it turned out to be sticky mirror damper foam which is part it the kit.

The 28mm has a sticky iris so that’s next thing to look at.

Finished to late to take a photo of them.

Pete

 

[gavreid]

The 28mm has a sticky iris so that’s next thing to look at.

You may need a JIS standard cross head screwdriver as opposed to Philips or Pozi to get in there successfully. They're quite hard to get hold of...

 

[Pete MB&D]

I haven’t had to use one in the past on the lenses I have striped down, it’s a Vivitar so hopefully I won’t need one.

Pete

 

[Pete MB&D]

Found some JIS screwdrivers on Amazon, next day delivery as well.


Pete

 

[gavreid]

Found some JIS screwdrivers on Amazon, next day delivery as well.

Nice one, saves stripping the heads off the stiff ones.

 

[Pete MB&D]

Linky for Tony for money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BI4IC4/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

Pete

 

[Pete MB&D]

Went for a look round the local charity shops and came back with an OM10 T20 flash and 50mm f1.8 all for £30.

Pete

 

[gavreid]

That's a bit of a steal. The OM10 (if it fails) is potentially a good source of a spare prism if you end with black foam gunk marks on the 2n

 

[Pete MB&D]

That’s good to know thanks.

The light seals are toast so I might have to sort them out, bought some sticky back foam so I should be able to do it.
I might look for a manual adapter for it as well.

Pete

 

[gavreid]

The manual adapter is essential really

 

[AudioAl]

That’s good to know thanks.

The light seals are toast so I might have to sort them out, bought some sticky back foam so I should be able to do it.
I might look for a manual adapter for it as well.

Pete

Pete , I have a spare one you can have for free !!!

 

[Pete MB&D]

Pete , I have a spare one you can have for free !!!

Wow thanks I will PM you my address.

Pete

 

[AudioAl]

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