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Vintage Olympus FTL 35mm SL body for repairs / restoration

$ 31.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: Olympus FTL
  • Type: SLR
  • Condition: Vintage Olympus FTL 35mm SL body for repairs / restoration. Fast shutter speeds seem to work ok, slower than 500 the mirror does not drop back down, and slower than 30 the curtains do not close back completely, leaving a very small slit of opening until the lever is advanced again. Meter is untested as I do not have a battery. The biggest issue with this body is the film door; it simply doesn't want to open. The only way I've gotten it open is to hold the release while simultaneously depressing the shutter in B and pushing on the the film door through the lens hole from the front; it does open then. Obviously the latch mechanism needs to be adjusted, beyond my expertise. Cosmetically, it's pretty clean as you can see.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Format: 50 mm
  • Brand: Olympus

    Description

    Vintage Olympus FTL 35mm SL body for repairs / restoration. Fast shutter speeds seem to work ok, slower than 500 the mirror does not drop back down, and slower than 30 the curtains do not close back completely, leaving a very small slit of opening until the lever is advanced again. Meter is untested as I do not have a battery. The biggest issue with this body is the film door; it simply doesn't want to open. The only way I've gotten it open is to hold the release while simultaneously depressing the shutter in B and pushing on the the film door through the lens hole from the front; it does open then. Obviously the latch mechanism needs to be adjusted, beyond my expertise. Cosmetically, it's pretty clean as you can see.