You should know, if you own an OM-1, that you could probably drive a nail
with it if you lose your hammer. I think the underlying reason the old pros
wanted to come up with a reason for complaining about the OM system was the
short-lived pro support that Olympus provided. Nikon and Canon did, and still
do AFAIK, provide terrific support, like in supplying a lot of pros with free
systems to use and many working pros could just hand over their
non-functioning bodies and lenses at several repair centers and and
immediately receive another body or lens, no waiting for repairs.
I think a lot of them wanted to keep it quiet about receiving so much free
gear.
It's sorta like if Jaguar gave you a free car to use for as long as you
wanted it, and you didn't want to let your friends know, and someone asked
you why you don't drive a Lincoln, and you have to come up with a "good"
reason to tell them!
I think Olympus stopped most of their pro support in the late 80s
George S.
padmike@xxxxxxx writes:
> Hey guys,
>
> I have read that many previous users of Olympus, including National
> Geographic shooter Sam Abell, state that Olympus gear is great but
> delicate! I have owned and used much N*k*n gear including their pro stuff
> and my OM-1's don't seem any less fragile? is it a designer name thing, do
> so called pros have to be seen with the "in" equipment?
>
> Mike
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