Today I am the happiest little zuikoholic ever!!!!
Finally, the odessey is over.
About 5 months ago, I sent my favorite OM-1 (Chrome non-MD original batch
OM-1... a beautiful camera in mint- condition now) to the Canadian Olympus
service center (yes... they still do SOME OM-1 work in Canada *smile*) for a
CLA and prism replacement. The foam had been neglected & ruined the
viewfinder. A common problem I should have been on top of, I know... but
c'est la vie.
They completed the operation, but forgot to replace the mirror damping foam,
so I sent it back again. After this time, they got dirt in the viewfinder
lens, so back a third time. Next, they misaligned the ASA dial so 32 acted
like 1600 ASA & on down the line. So back a fourth time. FIVE MONTHS for a
repair that woulda taken 2 weeks with JH. I can say I've thoroghly learned
my lesson. But they did do a beatiful job in the end with a new original
prism, new original OM-1 body leather, new viewfinder lens, & complete CLA.
Had the body out this weekend for a full test, shot about 10 rolls. Works
beatifully. And I must say, this camera was made to go with the BG1 &
QA310. Such a pleasure to get back to my Oly retro roots. It'll be a while
before I go back to my 2n. I guess I'm a purist, but I love the manual
OM's. My favorite has got to be the 1. I've also got a 1MD, a 2n, and a
101PF. I only wish I had a 3Ti... then I'd be in heaven, but the
significant other would kill be if I bought another body. (she uses the
101).
So now I can get back to using my favorite camera at last. C'mon all you
Zuik's out there who love the OM-1 like no other OM... It's time to come out
of the closet & show all those 4Ti people that happiness doesn't
necessaritly mean spot metering and eaten batteries.... :)
Regards,
Mike
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