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Dennis

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Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 01:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I want to clean the eyepiece of my Minolta XD-s by myself so I try removing the top cover of the camera.
I have searched the step to do this. However, I still cannot remove the top cover even I have removed (1)the logo plate, (2)the whole ASA/ exposure compensation dial, (3)the wind lever, (4)the shutter speed ring, and (5)the screw of the diopter dial.
I think the problem may due to the big brass ring just under the shutter speed ring (with a tiny bearing on it) or the hot shoe.
Should I remove the brass ring and how to lift it up? What will happen if I remove the four screws of the hot shoe and is it necessary?
Thank you for your kindly help.
Dennis

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