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Re: [OM] Weird question---and a little more

Subject: Re: [OM] Weird question---and a little more
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 21:21:01 -0500
Yes, that's what I suspected. It will be interesting to see what the seller
says. I suppose I should be concerned, as it implies other problems, but
first things first, I'll shoot with it.



> The base plate has been switched. Champagne bodies have ditto bottoms.
>
> John  Hermanson
>
>
> > I have a question.
> >
> > I got a package in today that I bought, quite a nice setup:
> >
> > OM-4T - mint
> > OM-G - EX+
> > 70-150 in hard case - Mint (case is beat up)
> > 35-70/3.6 in soft case - EX+
> > 50/1.8 SC - EX+
> > 24/2.8 SC - VG-EX
> > Winder 2 - EX+
> > Bounce Grip 2 - Mint
> > T20 - Mint
> > T32 - Mint
> >
> > All in much better shape than I expected, particularly the 4T. In fact,
if
> I
> > didn't know better, I'd think it was new.
> >
> > Here's my observations and questions.
> >
> > The 35-70/3.6 has exactly the same feel as my other one.  The focus ring
> has
> > an unusual feel to it, essentially the 'smoothness' varies as you focus.
> At
> > one end, it is easy to turn, at the other there is some friction.  Not
> > really a problem, just noticeable if it's pointed out to you (as it was
on
> > my other one).  Since they feel the same, and I've heard the 3.6 has an
> > unusual feel, I think this is normal, but I'd like opinions.
> >
> > That's not even the weird question.  The 4T is the question.  It's a
> > champagne body, but has a black base plate.  The base plate looks brand
> new
> > (but then, so does the body).  Also, it has a back that is similar to my
> 3T
> > (and my other 4T) where the film holder isn't painted black, it's more
of
> a
> > brushed grey.
> >
> > So, my question is:  Does this mean the camera has been repaired or were
> > there versions of the 4T that came with black base plates.  If the base
> > plate looked new and the rest was torn up or user, then it would be
> obvious,
> > but it's not.
> >
> > I'll shoot with it and test it, but I think this is all wonderful stuff.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Tom
> >



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