On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 Doggre@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 6/11/01 8:09:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > I sent my OM-1N (chrome) body out for an incredibly overdue CLA. The CLA was
> > done by Ken Strauss, at K&S Camera in Fresno, thanks to a reference from
> > this list. Had the usual: CLA, new foams, convert battery. I also asked him
> > to install a set of Morgan's leathers, which I sent along. (Very
> > quick-and-dirty digital) Pics are here, of what I daresay is now one of the
> > more distinctive OM-1Ns in existence, if anyone wants a look:
> >
> > http://petroglyph.crestline.ca.us/Photography/OMLeathers.htm
>
> Something about that cobra, Scott. Distinctive is just too mild and refined
> a word for THAT look. Please post some better pics of this camera when you
> have time, O.K.? You're going to have fun in public with that one,
> especially around other photographers!
>
I have been considering a custom skin for one of my bodies too. One thing,
however, has kept me back from ordering: durability. Anyone with enough
experience to comment on how durable such a snake-skin would be? Will it
become worn/scratched/ugly quicker/easier than the native "skin" on an
OM? How 'bout the grip of the camera, will it be more or less
"slippery"? How 'bout when having wet or humid hands (etc)?
I'm all for beautifully looking cameras - but I am more for using working
cameras. So any comments on the above?
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Mange hilsner / Sincerely
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Thomas Heide Clausen
Civilingeniør i Datateknik (cand.polyt)
M.Sc in Computer Engineering
E-Mail: T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.cs.auc.dk/~voop
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