PT015 - Lens retaining ring dented

[Massi65]

Dear all,
I have a problem with my PT015: few day ago my PT015 fall down and the metal lens retaining ring was dented.
I think that should be easy to change it but in Italy I cannot find this ring (I am in touch also with the Olympus Italian distributor!!!).
There is anyone that knows if it's possibile to find and buy it in some place?
Thank you very much!

Ciao
Massimo

 

[alcina]

Dunno, but my friend just dropped his a week ago (never had it in the water) too and needs to replace the same thing so I will be watching this thread!

 

[Dee]

Haven't heard of any available but if you find one, let us know.

 

[justleesa]

My only thought is Olympus....I just sent my PT-016 in (cracking where the screws are)...I am sure they will swap it out for a small fee (hopefully nothing as it is still under warranty). Maybe they could do the same for you.

 

[Dee]

I was just going to suggest the same thing. I'm sure Olympus could replace it for you. They aren't very good about selling replacements parts, you have to go through their repair process.

 

[ChrisM]

I was just going to suggest the same thing. I'm sure Olympus could replace it for you. They aren't very good about selling replacements parts, you have to go through their repair process.

I saw one on ebay for $115 (!!!!)

 

[Massi65]

Thank you!
I will try with Olympus repair process!
I hope my PT015 will come back in a few weeks!!!

Thanks
Ciao
Massimo

 

[Dee]

I saw one on ebay for $115 (!!!!)

Was Olympus selling it or an individual? Someone could be piecing out parts from a 'broken' housing.

For that price I'd buy a new housing!