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Re: [OM] the woes of electronics

Subject: Re: [OM] the woes of electronics
From: "W.Xato" <xato0@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 11:02:23 -0800 (PST)
Bob, this OM-4T went for $168 and was missing the
self-timer knob but it supposedly worked. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1338661060
I really don't feel comfortable with a mint body and
prefer one bashed up but in good working condition.
The Olympus system is both a hammer and a jewel to me.
It is like a hammer because it is one of the best
tools around for photography. And a jewel, well . . .
you know.

Warren


--- "Robert R. Gries" <rgg@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well, the circuit board in my -4Ti has failed. 
> Sadly, I only purchased
> this used less than a year ago, and now I have to
> make the tough
> decision.
> 
> Some have suggested that the circuit board
> replacement is costly, and it
> is cheaper to buy another used body, but won't I be
> running the same
> risk again?  Should I just have the new circuit
> board replaced so that
> it will be "good as new"?
> 
> I have two OM-1 bodies that I have been using more
> often, and am
> wondering what a life would be like if I never had
> the -4Ti to begin
> with....  For me the -4 replaced the -2n as my
> "AUTO" and easier-to-use
> flash body.  I have enjoyed the spot metering, and
> the super FP flash,
> but could I live w/o it?  Should I take the plunge
> and get a -3Ti for
> spot and super FP, and not worry about auto
> exposure?
> 
> So many decisions, so little experience....  If
> anyone has suggestions,
> I would be glad to hear them.
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Bob


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