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Bottom plate screws for E-M1 Mk2, anywhere?
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Harvey Mandell
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I bought a collection of small metric screws on Amazon. The collection included some very small, black, metric screws that might be the size you needed. Price was not too much.
Box Brownie
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AFAIK all such screws are JIS 'type' screws and differ in regard to Phillips head screws and their threads are IIRC unique to JIS standards. i.e. beware of using the wrong type of screw and damaging the threads in the receiving hole.
Without knowing the actual sizes......I suggest you find a local or EU source of mixed sizes box of JIS (mainly electronics sizes) and make sure to buy a set of JIS screwdrivers. NB I bought such a set with the Vessel brand from Amazon.
I looked at Amazon for the screws and they list 'screw sets' for electronics but as far as I could none referenced being JIS grade!
Alternatively, find a wrecked one on eBay being sold for parts???
PS the screwdriver set alone is worth having in the toolbox to occasionally check the screw tightness .........and avoid such random losses of the screws!
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It may be worth contacting this UK based company to discuss your needs?
https://www.japanesescrews.com/sections/jcis-micro-screws.html
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Allan Brown
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cba_melbourne
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Hard to find. But this US seller has a reasonably large selection of JCIS camera screws, both in stainless steel and zinc plated. Minimum quantity is 100 pieces though (which is about half a teaspoon full of screws), and minimum order is $25. They ship worldwide:
https://www.newcoproducts.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=915_971
I took my old bashed up cameras apart to salvage screws, so have my own little assortment.
Another way is to buy old cameras sold "for parts only" to harvest screws.
https://www.newcoproducts.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=915_971
I took my old bashed up cameras apart to salvage screws, so have my own little assortment.
Another way is to buy old cameras sold "for parts only" to harvest screws.
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Woody Meristem
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Having hacked numerous old point-and-shoot cameras (Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji) to make homebrewed trail cameras I've found that any #0 or 00 Philips head screwdriver is adequate to remove the screws from the bodies. The only exception was some of the Fuji cameras needed a tri-wing screwdriver, but only for two screws, the rest were Phillips. I've replaced the ribbon cable connecting the tilt screen to the camera body on an E-M 10 ii using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.
In any case, finding the correct size screws should be the OP's only problem, but it shouldn't be insurmountable.
In any case, finding the correct size screws should be the OP's only problem, but it shouldn't be insurmountable.
Bassam Guy
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Try a jewelry or eyeglass store. Should have something that fits.
cba_melbourne
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Let's hope the EM1.2 does not use any left handed screws.
Like the E-PM1, it had some LH screws intermixed at strategic locations, which served the sole purpose to frustrate DIY repairers (and independent repair shops) :-D
https://www.richardmudhar.com/blog/...-left-hand-thread-screws-to-catch-fixers-out/
The EM1.2 came out 5 years after the E-PM1. Hopefully by then Olympus stopped their unfair LH thread screw practice to protect their service center profits.
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Allan Brown
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Just be aware of Pozidriv screws.
These look like a Philips but there are differences.
This site gives an overview
www.albanycountyfasteners.com
Allan
These look like a Philips but there are differences.
This site gives an overview
What Is Pozidriv? How Does It Differ From A Phillips Drive?
What is Pozidriv? There are an seemingly overwhelming amount of drive styles in the industry. Here's what you need to know about the Pozidriv.
www.albanycountyfasteners.com
Allan
Art_P
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In London. They carry parts for Olympus camera
you might have to send you a photo of the part location on the camera. Last time I contacted them they were not allowed to send a parts list to order from.
you might have to send you a photo of the part location on the camera. Last time I contacted them they were not allowed to send a parts list to order from.
John Bean (UK)
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They're very good at what they do as well, so if you ever need a reliable repairer that doesn't need a second mortgage to pay them they're a good place to try.
Incorrect. All JIS screws use perfectly standard metric threads. It's only the head that differs from metric-threaded Phillips-head screws. Any metric machine screws with any type of head whatsoever will work just fine if they are the correct size.
Box Brownie
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I stand corrected, I thought I had read that the screw pitch was slightly different.
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I have found all screws on my E-M1 Mk2 are same direction, rotation wise.
But they have different dimensions: smaller around the tripod mount, a bit larger elsewhere around the bottom plate.
I use a standard screwdriver for the screws on the lenses, the lens mount on camera, as well as for those at the bottom.
Sorrily a few of them got lost as I happened to take a look to late in order to tighten them up..
:-(
Aim & Frame ;-)
Thanks to all that have given your thoughts about this issue!!
As for Luton Camera, I think it was from them I got a spare battery door for my E-M5 Mk1 a couple of years ago.
I also think I asked about the scews then, but not sure.
Will ask, or possibly, "ask again"! ;-)
As for Luton Camera, I think it was from them I got a spare battery door for my E-M5 Mk1 a couple of years ago.
I also think I asked about the scews then, but not sure.
Will ask, or possibly, "ask again"! ;-)
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