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Re: [OM] I think I "Fanged" one!

Subject: Re: [OM] I think I "Fanged" one!
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:14:28 -0500
Craig,

That is the mythical lens <g>.  One of the few that seem to be increasing in
price, probably $125-150 these days.  I do believe it is MC.  One of my
favorites and always on a body.

Even if you throw the OM40 in the trash, you got a steal!

Tom

> Ah those garage sales!!  Saw a OLY ER case on the ground -- it contained
an
> OM 40 with a Zuiko 35-70 3.5-4.5 zoom.  Guy said it stopped working a
couple
> of years ago -- was just a toy for the kids.  How much for the toy? says
I.
> $1 was the reply.  Shutter was locked up, but I sprung for it anyway.
:-)))
> Batteries got the shutter to release, and the camera seems to work pretty
> well at fast shutter speeds, but hangs up at the slower speeds -- do these
> have the sticky magnet problem?  How to fix ? (I know, send to John or
> Clint).  The lens is an S Zuiko, but sure looks MC to these old eyes --
and
> is in very nice condition.
>
> I think I did good!!
>
> CRaig



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