Hi Gary,
Perhaps you could share a little more of your profound wisdom: What is
a very well worn OM-4T (Titanium Color) worth if it seems to be
functioning OK? What should it cost to have just such a camera "tuned
Up" , new faom, calibrated, ???, etc.?
Regards,
-Bob-
PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> John writes:
>
> > I agree with Gary that the OM-4 is at it's best price ever, and you get most
> > of the features of the 4T for almost half the price. Another body to
> > consider is the OM2-SP.
>
> Both items in Exc. or less condition have significantly depreciated in value
> over the last decade. These are rare cases of OM System items depreciating
> (the 28 mm f/3.5 and 50 mm f/1.8 are two others). But, for a bargain, one
> needs to avoid the Mint condition offerings, which command higher asking
> prices than a decade ago (adjusted for inflation).
>
> FWIW, a parallel situation in the Canon A series/FD lens line is the Canon
> A-1. It is only slightly move expensive than a AE-1 or AE-1 Program. There
> must be lots of nostalgic value to the hot sellers of old (OM-1/2 and AE-1/1
> Program) to make them so close in value to their more feature laden
> decendents. Also note that in both cases the last of the breed (OM-3Ti/4Ti
> and F-1new/T-90 command much higher relative prices).
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
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