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04-02-2009, 06:20 PM   #1
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Program Plus focusing screen

Hi guys,

I just won a Program Plus and a ME Super in a combined eBay lot. The seller noted that while both cameras are functioning perfectly, the focusing screen on the Program Plus is messed up from a cleaning attempt gone wrong.

So what I'm wondering is if there's a way to buy just the focusing screen for a Program Plus, or if I'm better off buying a broken one (or a broken Super Program) and swapping it out. Does the famous Eric sell them?

Thanks!

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Nobody knows, eh?
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Messed up screen?

You might check with your friendly local camera repair. They have ways of cleaning gunky/gungy screens. My local guy has worked miracles on a couple of my cameras in the past.

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04-03-2009, 05:35 PM   #4
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His exact quote was: "the focusing screen is nasty, all streaked up and cloudy from an improper cleaning attempt?.....needs a new screen"

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Just got word back from Eric that he can sell me a new screen for the Program Plus for $20 shipped. Not bad!
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QuoteOriginally posted by deadwolfbones Quote
Just got word back from Eric that he can sell me a new screen for the Program Plus for $20 shipped. Not bad!
You could send it to him for a complete CLA and have him install the screen.
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