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Olympus OM10 focus screen dirt "behind it"

Started by Mindseye, Oct 03, 2012, 10:31 AM

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Mindseye

Oct 03, 2012, 10:31 AM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:10 AM by smf_adm
h there, I am in the proces of restoring my Om 10 bodies, and have just replaced the light seals.
my lenses , viewfinder and mirror is cleaned and the front of the focus screen looks ok.
 
but I have some black specs ( from crumbling light s

Waynemel

Oct 03, 2012, 11:14 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:10 AM by smf_adm
The specks will have no effect on the images.
I'm not sure about the OM10, but other OM bodies had interchangeable focus screens, so it may be easy to remove and carefully brush off the dust.

Brcamera

Oct 03, 2012, 03:31 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:10 AM by smf_adm
Unlike the OM1 and 2,  the focusing screen is not considered user removable on the OM10 but it is not difficult to remove for cleaning. The top front of the mirror box has a plastic cover that you can pry up (it is glued in place) which reveals a small

Mindseye

Oct 03, 2012, 06:18 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:10 AM by smf_adm
good to know it wont effect the images.. but they are really distracting.
Brcamera or anyone else can you point me to diagrams/ picture/ video  instructions on focusing screen removal and replacement?