Olympus OM-1 Top Cover Disassembly Viewfinder Clean & Prism Restoration Using Toothpaste

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I show you how easy it is to remove and service the foam damaged prism on OM1, OM1n, OM2 and OM2n. Tools needed for this job (or to service most Japanese film cameras):
Lens Spanner Wrench (this is the best one I can find): https://amzn.to/3fWpoUO
Crosspoint Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/32fRFT3
Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3piB0XL
Compass: https://amzn.to/3qeIdap

Use Chapters To Navigate This Long Video!
00:00 Introduction of the problem
01:33 Tools Needed
03:36 Top Cover Removal Orders
03:55 Advance Lever Top Cap Removal
04:30 Don't use improper tools!
06:42 Last bits to remove before top comes off
08:10 Top Cover Removed!
09:57 Important tips during top cover removal
10:16 Don't lose the spring!
10:51 Hotshoe Sync Bracket Removal
11:43 Prism Bracket Removal
13:25 Prism Damage Inspection
15:13 Inspect other parts of the viewfinder
15:23 Viewfinder Cleaning
17:39 Prism Cleaning
19:35 Restored Prism Inspection
21:31 Prism bracket reinstallation
24:52 Put everything back now
24:54 Hotshoe Terminal Reinstallation
26:20 Don't forget the washer!
26:35 Reinstallation of the top cover
28:15 Film Advancing Knob Reinstallation
29:12 Rewind Knob Re-Installation Tips
30:09 Final Conclusion