olympus Epic Stylus viewfinder issue

[Dynamist]

I've got two Olympus Stylus Epics recently from eBay (both "as is"), and both have weird discoloration / smudge / glue spot in the viewfinder.

It looks like this:

can't find any mentions or repair ideas online
Anyone know how to fix it?

 

[btgc]

Water damage? To me it looks cheaper to fetch another one than to repair. If both come from one owner it would be interesting to know his habits.

 

[sevo]

Either water damage, or de-cementing in some finder group or prism. Given the price, not worth a professional repair. But if you want to try a DIY repair, many forum members should be able to donate a dead one with good finder optics...

 

[David Hughes]

Welcome aboard.

I'd put it down to experience and go after a good one. You've no get out when buying 'as is' stuff. But you could sell it for parts or repair...

It's a pity as they are nice cameras but there are plenty of them about at all prices and in all sorts of condition.

Regards, David

 

[mrjr]

Mine is like that. Are yours the ones with panorama function? I'm pretty sure it's lcd leakage from the panorama lcd masks. Of course, a fix is doubtful.

 

[Hari]

I've had two of these both with the 35mm/2.8, very sharp.
Great no brainer camera with flash on/off option, spot meter/focus hold control.
Sold the first, bought it again!
Hari

 

[SaveKodak]

It's a Stylus Epic. Shoot it until it dies and get a new one. In my experience the VF is not very accurate anyways.

 

[WJJ3]

It's a Stylus Epic. Shoot it until it dies and get a new one. In my experience the VF is not very accurate anyways.

What he said

 

[brbo]

A lot of folks here talk like Stylus Epic (Mju II) costs between 0 and $10...

Where do you get them?

 

[Sid836]

The gelatin piece of filter in the viewfinder is coming off. There is nothing you can do about this and it does not affect the taking of photos.

I have bought mine at a local flea market along with the zoom II 80 for 25 euros. The zoom was dead though.

 

[skucera]

A lot of folks here talk like Stylus Epic (Mju II) costs between 0 and $10...

Where do you get them?

Well, I got my Stylus Epic at a local thrift shop for $4.99. I got a Stylus Epic Zoom for $9.99. Both were in "like new" condition, and only needed a battery. Look around and be patient. If you keep your eyes open and show up at the right moment, you'll find yours too.

Scott

 

[David Hughes]

I'll second that, you just have to be patient and keep your eyes open...

Regards, David

 

[Coopersounds]

bought 5 of them in the last 5 year for all less than $10.
Sold them all for over $50 each to people keen to buy.
none had issues.