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**c.a.m** · 12-30-2016, 02:20 PM - **4 Likes**

A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated.

- Craig

Last edited by c.a.m; 12-30-2016 at 02:36 PM.

**WPRESTO** · 12-30-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated.

- Craig

Agreed. Olympus made a series of nice looking, clean, incluttered very compact cameras.

stevebrot · 12-30-2016, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated.

- Craig

Ohhhhh...I like!!!!

Steve

**arnold** · 01-05-2017, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated.

- Craig

Congratulations on your courage in working on these. One really needs to know what one is doing to avoid damaging them. My SP, fortunately, is in excellent condition.

**c.a.m** · 01-05-2017, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Agreed. Olympus made a series of nice looking, clean, incluttered very compact cameras.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Ohhhhh...I like!!!!

Originally posted by dcshooter

Just sold a 35ES I did a similar restoration on. Both the 35s and the Half frame Pens are great little cameras.

Originally posted by arnold

Congratulations on your courage in working on these. One really needs to know what one is doing to avoid damaging them. My SP, fortunately, is in excellent condition.

Thanks for your comments.

I was pleased with the result of the restoration. I'd say I'm fairly handy with mechanics and electronics, but I was learning as I went along. Fortunately there are good descriptions of similar projects online. Delving into the shutter mechanism was the most challenging -- I was constantly asking myself, "Ok, how far in can I go without doing harm?" Taking plenty of pictures at each step is critical. And, I was able to recover from some *dumb* mistakes (like holding the camera upside down but NOT over my workmat - did you know it's really hard to find a small spring on the workshop floor?)

- Craig

**WPRESTO** · 01-05-2017, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Thanks for your comments.

I was pleased with the result of the restoration. I'd say I'm fairly handy with mechanics and electronics, but I was learning as I went along. Fortunately there are good descriptions of similar projects online. Delving into the shutter mechanism was the most challenging -- I was constantly asking myself, "Ok, how far in can I go without doing harm?" Taking plenty of pictures at each step is critical. And, I was able to recover from some *dumb* mistakes (like holding the camera upside down but NOT over my workmat - did you know it's really hard to find a small spring on the workshop floor?)

- Craig

Classic example of the Peter Principle: "The smallest and most valuable part will fall and roll to the most inaccessible point on the workshop floor."

unixrevolution · 01-06-2017, 07:01 AM

Great looking Olympus.

Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all

Jonathan Mac · 01-06-2017, 09:16 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Great looking Olympus.

Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all

I like my B&W developing kit more

Film developing kit by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

unixrevolution · 01-06-2017, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I like my B&W developing kit more

Film developing kit by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

It's very nice, and I see you prefer Ilford chemistry. I tend to use either D-76, Xtol or Rodinal for all of my development work. I may give Ilford stuff a try, but the economy of the Kodak stuff and the Rodinal's shelf life, combined with good results, mean that I'm pretty happy where I am.

As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me.

Originally posted by dcshooter

I see you included the most critical ingredient on the right...

---------- Post added 01-06-17 at 12:53 PM ----------

I have a Plaubel Makina W67 that I also did a similar shutter overhaul on which is basically a giant-sized version of this same project. It's still in pieces since I just moved and had to pack everything up before I had time to fabricate a new plastic viewfinder insert. I'll be sure to post it here when done.

Good luck with that Makina!

edmundrt · 01-06-2017, 06:48 PM - **1 Like**

My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much.

**arnold** · 01-06-2017, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by edmundrt

My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much.

Lovely find of a great camera.

g026r · 01-06-2017, 07:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Very nice find!

My latest acquisition on the right. Was playing with flash and not a huge fan of how this shot turned out.

Jonathan Mac · 01-07-2017, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

It's very nice, and I see you prefer Ilford chemistry. I tend to use either D-76, Xtol or Rodinal for all of my development work. I may give Ilford stuff a try, but the economy of the Kodak stuff and the Rodinal's shelf life, combined with good results, mean that I'm pretty happy where I am.

As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me.

I use Ilford chemistry because (a) it's easy to get hold of here and (b) I have always used Ilford's helpful development instructions from their website, since I first started. I have a small bottle of some other developer which has been waiting to be used for around two years, but I have all the times and temperatures worked out for Ilfosol and it's extra work to try something new. I certainly should though, especially given the backlog of developing I have.

---------- Post added 07-01-17 at 09:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by g026r

Very nice find!

My latest acquisition on the right. Was playing with flash and not a huge fan of how this shot turned out.

Originally posted by edmundrt

My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much.

Beautiful cameras

Racer X 69 · 01-07-2017, 01:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by unixrevolution

As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me.

That's OK.

I'll drink your share.

deus ursus · 01-07-2017, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Great looking Olympus.

Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all

Looks like you're mixing drinks on the side there. :-)

12-30-2016, 02:20 PM - 4 Likes	#4666
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Olympus 35SP A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 12-30-2016 at 02:36 PM.

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12-30-2016, 04:07 PM	#4667
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by c.a.m A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated. - Craig Agreed. Olympus made a series of nice looking, clean, incluttered very compact cameras.

12-30-2016, 04:14 PM	#4668
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by c.a.m A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated. - Craig Ohhhhh...I like!!!! Steve

01-05-2017, 05:52 PM	#4669
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by c.a.m A rather handsome camera, IMO. I restored it fully, including a partial tear-down of the shutter mechanism to fix the 'bulb' function; a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment; and test. It was an enjoyable project, although the shutter repair took me much longer than anticipated. - Craig Congratulations on your courage in working on these. One really needs to know what one is doing to avoid damaging them. My SP, fortunately, is in excellent condition.

01-05-2017, 06:26 PM	#4670
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by WPRESTO Agreed. Olympus made a series of nice looking, clean, incluttered very compact cameras. Originally posted by stevebrot Ohhhhh...I like!!!! Originally posted by dcshooter Just sold a 35ES I did a similar restoration on. Both the 35s and the Half frame Pens are great little cameras. Originally posted by arnold Congratulations on your courage in working on these. One really needs to know what one is doing to avoid damaging them. My SP, fortunately, is in excellent condition. Thanks for your comments. I was pleased with the result of the restoration. I'd say I'm fairly handy with mechanics and electronics, but I was learning as I went along. Fortunately there are good descriptions of similar projects online. Delving into the shutter mechanism was the most challenging -- I was constantly asking myself, "Ok, how far in can I go without doing harm?" Taking plenty of pictures at each step is critical. And, I was able to recover from some dumb mistakes (like holding the camera upside down but NOT over my workmat - did you know it's really hard to find a small spring on the workshop floor?) - Craig

01-05-2017, 07:27 PM - 1 Like	#4671
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by c.a.m Thanks for your comments. I was pleased with the result of the restoration. I'd say I'm fairly handy with mechanics and electronics, but I was learning as I went along. Fortunately there are good descriptions of similar projects online. Delving into the shutter mechanism was the most challenging -- I was constantly asking myself, "Ok, how far in can I go without doing harm?" Taking plenty of pictures at each step is critical. And, I was able to recover from some dumb mistakes (like holding the camera upside down but NOT over my workmat - did you know it's really hard to find a small spring on the workshop floor?) - Craig Classic example of the Peter Principle: "The smallest and most valuable part will fall and roll to the most inaccessible point on the workshop floor."

01-06-2017, 07:01 AM	#4672
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Great looking Olympus. Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all

01-06-2017, 09:16 AM - 5 Likes	#4673
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by unixrevolution Great looking Olympus. Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all I like my B&W developing kit more Film developing kit by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

01-06-2017, 02:24 PM	#4674
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I like my B&W developing kit more Film developing kit by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr It's very nice, and I see you prefer Ilford chemistry. I tend to use either D-76, Xtol or Rodinal for all of my development work. I may give Ilford stuff a try, but the economy of the Kodak stuff and the Rodinal's shelf life, combined with good results, mean that I'm pretty happy where I am. As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me. Originally posted by dcshooter I see you included the most critical ingredient on the right... ---------- Post added 01-06-17 at 12:53 PM ---------- I have a Plaubel Makina W67 that I also did a similar shutter overhaul on which is basically a giant-sized version of this same project. It's still in pieces since I just moved and had to pack everything up before I had time to fabricate a new plastic viewfinder insert. I'll be sure to post it here when done. Good luck with that Makina!

01-06-2017, 06:48 PM - 1 Like	#4675
edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much.

01-06-2017, 06:55 PM	#4676
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by edmundrt My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much. Lovely find of a great camera.

01-06-2017, 07:37 PM - 2 Likes	#4677
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Very nice find! My latest acquisition on the right. Was playing with flash and not a huge fan of how this shot turned out.

01-07-2017, 01:00 AM	#4678
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by unixrevolution It's very nice, and I see you prefer Ilford chemistry. I tend to use either D-76, Xtol or Rodinal for all of my development work. I may give Ilford stuff a try, but the economy of the Kodak stuff and the Rodinal's shelf life, combined with good results, mean that I'm pretty happy where I am. As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me. I use Ilford chemistry because (a) it's easy to get hold of here and (b) I have always used Ilford's helpful development instructions from their website, since I first started. I have a small bottle of some other developer which has been waiting to be used for around two years, but I have all the times and temperatures worked out for Ilfosol and it's extra work to try something new. I certainly should though, especially given the backlog of developing I have. ---------- Post added 07-01-17 at 09:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by g026r Very nice find! My latest acquisition on the right. Was playing with flash and not a huge fan of how this shot turned out. Originally posted by edmundrt My $30 K2 which Kitamura had shoved in their junk case because it was missing its mirror bumper foam. Apart from that it's perfect - even the ASA ring is buttery - and I got the lens cheaply too because it had a little dust in! Very happy camper. I understand why people like these bodies so much. Beautiful cameras

01-07-2017, 01:44 AM - 1 Like	#4679
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by unixrevolution As for the last part of your kit, I'm sorry to say that though I'm not a teetotaler or anti-alcohol, I just don't like beer. I want to, but I can't. That may be slowly changing as Milk stout is something I do enjoy on occasion, but it's just not me. That's OK. I'll drink your share.

01-07-2017, 07:59 AM	#4680
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by unixrevolution Great looking Olympus. Here's one from me. Not all gear is cameras after all Looks like you're mixing drinks on the side there. :-)