u/kremedved

Hi everyone,

I’m fixing an Olympus mju-ii and it’s completely missing the film pressure plate (part CG181400). Getting a donor camera is not an option for me right now.

I came up with a DIY solution and wanted to get your advice to see if this makes sense:

• Base: 0.33mm zinc plate (to maintain perfect flatness without bending over time).
• Surface: 0.13mm matte black PTFE (Teflon) tape applied to the film-facing side. This should provide extremely low friction for the weak mju-ii motor, prevent film scratches, and avoid light reflections.
• Total thickness: ~0.46mm, sitting directly on the original leaf springs.

Does this sound like a viable fix? Has anyone tried something similar? My main concern is cutting the tiny side tabs precisely using a utility knife (score and snap method) so they fit the plastic rails perfectly without jamming.

Any tips or critiques are highly appreciated!