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RE: [OM] OM-1 vs OM-1n?

Subject: RE: [OM] OM-1 vs OM-1n?
From: "Greg Heier" <greg@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 14:09:30 -0600
Well the lack of TTL flash on the OM-1 and the mercury battery requirement
might make the OM-1n worth the extra $80. Also some of the OM-1s don't take
motor drives (mine doesn't), dont know if you checked for that. Personally
I've always liked the 2's better anyway (probably because I started on an
OM-2), anyway that's just me :).

Greg

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Shawn Wright
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 1998 12:42 PM
> To: Olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] OM-1 vs OM-1n?
>
>
> Yesterday I found an OM-1 and OM-1n in a local store. I went in to have a
> look at the Stylus Epic for my wife's birthday (to replace her
> stolen Trip35).
>
> The OM-1 was marked at $159, while the OM-1n was $239. I had a quick
> look at the OM-1, and after the clerk replaced the battery, the
> meter seemed
> to work fine. It appeared very clean, with no marks, and the
> insides and lens
> mount showed evidence of fairly light use. It had a Shoe 1
> (cracked), and a
> matte screen with centre prism, no split. Visible foam in mirror
> box looked
> good, but foam on back was starting to get sticky. Mirror lockup
> worked. Self
> timer seemed to work, but I can't recall the exact method on the
> OM-1. It did
> have the MD badge and MD cover. It also had the longer film wind
> motion - I
> don't know when this item changed.
>
> I was rushed, so I didn't take a close look at the 1n. I
> understand the only
> differences are: flash ready light with T flashes, and approx 5
> years newer
> manufacture date on the 1n. But are these things worth $80 if the
> bodies are
> in similar condition? This dealer only offers a 30 day warranty,
> but assures
> me the shutter speeds and meter have been tested.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> ps: The same shop had a 2S for $260, and 2N black for $269, and an OM-4
> black for $795.
>
>
> Shawn & Janis Wright
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