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Re: [OM] What's wrong with an OM-10?

Subject: Re: [OM] What's wrong with an OM-10?
From: Ingemar Uvhagen <ingemar.uvhagen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 22:09:06 +0200

Joel Wilcox wrote:

> The OM-1 is of course an entirely mechanical camera, which puts it in a
> league by itself among OMs. (Is someone going to correct me and ask What
> about the OM-2000? Please, don't go there!). It has mirror lockup, which I
> find useful and which can only be approximated in my OM-2S (and my N*k*ns)
> by using the timer. The varimagnifier only works with the OM-1 (I don't
> know anything about that piece of equipment however!).
>
> There's an interesting comparison of features at
>
>         http://www.teamti.com/Ziv/OM/OM-Index.htm
>

Yes I know. I have already been poking around all these sites, and they are
interesting indeed.

> See also John Hermanson's pages at
>
>         http://www.zuiko.com

Yep, been there too. A great site!

> And the FAQ:
>
>         http://www.astro.wellesley.edu/lhawkins/photo/olympus.faq

I have been visiting this FAQ a couple of times, but I now have saved it for
"whatever question I may have the answer is there" type of file. In other words,
it is a good FAQ indeed.

> As for the cost of a good OM-1 body:  My local store has a couple
> mint-looking bodies for $179US. I would guess this is the "going rate" for
> a used camera store and I would expect everything to work perfectly for
> that price.

Obviously much cheaper than here in Sweden. I thought the cost of buying an OM
would be lower as for some reason Olympus is not that popular (except perhaps 
for
digital and compacts). Lars and Ulf; correct me if you think I am wrong!

> John Hermanson's got some OMs for sale. Check his site above.
> His are completely overhauled before being sold.  I would think you could
> find no surer buy if his prices suit you (and if he ships to Sweden).

Well John, if you are interested to sell to a Swede and ship it here you know I 
am
interested in buying a Zuiko 300/4.5 if you get one available. I might be
interested in other things as well, like T-32 Flash and some lenses. I have
checked your prices and they are incredible good (compared to Sweden that is).
Don't hesitate to call me on my email address if you want to sell the things I
just mentioned.

> The OM-1 is the flag ship of the OM line. I think it is probably the most
> distinctive 35mm camera ever released, certainly unique in the context of
> the times.  And it continues to be a delight to use.  A classic of simple
> elegance.

Good words buddy! You should be a salesman. :) Too few are actually pushing for 
OM
cameras and Zuiko lenses.

--
Regards/
  Ingemar Uvhagen
  Gislaved, Sweden





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