My quest with the Olympus SP

[agoglanian]

I got my test rolls back today for both cameras, and it seems Sp #1 is still off at infinity, even after the adjustment, close focus is better now, but infinity is still off i think.

and on SP #2 its like.. just on the edge of being in focus at infinity. which is odd because the RF patch aligns perfectly. ill see if i can scan a couple of the frames and show you guys.

 

[Trius]

Just caught this thread, and I'm really bummed for you. Just for the record, did you use a tripod and/or otherwise control the test? And you probably mentioned this in another thread, but have you done any adjustments yourself or sent either of them out for service? I don't think you've had them long enough to send out.

If you can't get things sorted, can I buy the slim UV filter? :angel: Just kidding!

 

[agoglanian]

lol earl, tryin to get the jump on my toys!

no i hadnt sent them out yet, gman gave me some tips on how to adjust the RF patch, i tried, but i dont think i did it right, when the weather turns to spring time, im gonna send them both to gman for a good CLA, and maybe a black repaint on one of em 😉 until then, ill keep tinkering with it and try to become an expert camera repairman overnight! haha.

 

[Trius]

In the meantime, I'd like to test the slim UV filter under every shooting condition I can imagine.

 

[agoglanian]

*sigh* it looks like they both will need the expert touch of gman... i just cant seem to get it aligned.. on either! .. i feel like a failure 🙁

 

[agoglanian]

bump for Gman's attention - i need to send these to you if you are ready. ok?

 

[europanorama]

another problem regarding new-used 35 sp: i was so stupid to clean the battery-compartment very precisely, taking away the bolt for the contact. even before testing if lightmeter is working... now i cannot fix that contact anymore since the nut must be mounted from inside. i big story for a specialist.
if i have read precise metering is not that easy. maybe its better to use a handmeter. any suggestions.

 

[Trius]

europanorama: Actually, precise metering is very easy with the meter in the SP. If I were you I would have your SP repaired. I have never opened one up, leaving that to a qualified repairman.