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Re: [OM] 280 Flash Meltdown &Newbie on the list

Subject: Re: [OM] 280 Flash Meltdown &Newbie on the list
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 17:38:55 -0400
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John Hermanson
Camtech

Kerry Dressler wrote:

> Hi, folks,
>
>         I just was directed to this list by a member.. and I'm thrilled.  I'm
> no-longer alone!!  I've been using Olympus cameras professionally since
> 1977 and since I was living out of the country until '85 didn't run into
> anyone but N*K*N types for years.  I have used my cameras in rough field
> conditions for over 20 years and was really upset when I heard Olympus
> Cameras weren't being manufactured anymore.??
>
>         I can't say enough good about them.  I do almost totally MACRO work
> (orchids, other plants and insects) up to 9X lifesize in the field with
> Kodachrome 64 and flash.  Only problem I ever ran into in the field was
> with the first OM2's. My flash would refuse to operate. They just couldn't
> take full tropical "aqua cerros" (horrendous rain storms) and once and
> awhile would go wonky on me.  The OM 4 T has NEVER given me a moments
> problem with humidity in camera or flash.
>
>         This last trip, however, my 280 flash acted up, was very HOT to the 
> touch
> to the point that the front panel on the flash shows warping from the heat.
>  All I can think of is that it developed a short somewhere and fused some
> stuff ??
>
>         So...  I've decided to carry two OM4Ts and 280s from now on, instead 
> of my
> assortment, OM1, OM2 or 2N and OM4.  That way I don't have to worry about
> switching film if I have a disaster, etc.  Anyhow, that means I have a lot
> of equipment that I want to sell or barter for another OM4T and 280 Flash.
> I have an assortment of stuff (over 20 years collection) but rather than
> make a long posting, if anyone is looking for Zuiko lenses or other camera
> bodies please just email me and I'll sent it along.  All my stuff has been
> well kept, and works fine, but  isn't Mint on the outside. I've toted them
> around the world several times.  I'd be happy to send them to a 3rd party
> for evaluation, or whatever.
>
>         Thanks, and I'm looking forward to participating in this forum.
>
>                                 Kerry Dressler
>
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