I don't see what the big deal is about olympus dropping the OM line.
They gave up on it some time ago only now they have made an "official
announcement " thats all. I don't expect it will have any impact on the
useability of the equipment for me. As a matter of fact, I would say its
easier for me to find a Zuiko lens now than it was ten years ago. Most
dealers in my area had limited stock of OM stuff and some did not carry
it at all. With the help of this list and the net I have been able to
find every thing I needed without much trouble. As far as support goes
most of this work has been done by by people like John or Clint not
Olympus. If more people bail out for digital that will just bring more
equipment out on the market. I am sure the equipment can be maintained
longer than any of us will be around.
I am more concerned about the future cost of film and processing than
I am about support for the camera. I think you are over reacting a bit
by dumping all your equipment. If it still meets your needs just get a
back-up body for your 4t and meanwhile the digital stuff will continue to
improve and go down in price.
Frank
On Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:57:55 -0500 "Reuben
Acciano" <rubydoomsday@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> Zuiks,
>
> Working my butt off, and not having web
> access for 3 months has meant that I have
> only just discovered, just now, the death of
> the OM line. I am distraught, having been
> an OM user exclusively for 10 years.
>
> Practical matters being what they are - ie.
> being someone who derives income from
> photography and therefore putting MANY
> roles of film through my bodies - I fear that
> the inevitable has happened. I will always
> have to know that I have cost-effective
> access to parts and service support, even if
> the day-to-day use of the system in
> question may not be as enjoyable or
> satisfying. Therefore, I humbly offer FS, as a
> complete, non separatable package (of
> course, if you've just GOTTA have one of
> these pieces, make me an offer ...):
>
> 1 x Olympus OM4Ti titanium, champagne
> colour, VGC++, some brassing and general
> wear, but mechanically sound. Has
> handled perfectly the whole 3 years I
> have owned it. Serviced Dec 2001.
> 1 x F280 Full synchro dedicated flash. Also
> VGC - some cosmetic wear and
> minor scratches, but fires flawlessly every
> time in every mode.
> 1 x Zuiko 85mm f2.0 w/ original Oly leather
> case. - My favourite lens ... it
> will hurt to part with this. In EXC cond. No
> cosmetic wear, flawless
> mechanically.
> 1 x Zuiko 35mm f2.0 w/ original Oly leather
> case - as per the 85mm, but
> with some minor cosmetic wear (v.light
> brassing) on aperture ring. Otherwise
> brilliant.
> 1 x Zuiko 65-200mm f4 zoom. This lens is
> almost as new. Mint -, except I
> don't have the boxes or carry case. A joy to
> use.
> 1 x Zuiko 50mm f1.4 - a standard standard.
> In great cond mechanically
> and cosmetically.
> 1 x Tokina RMC 24mm f2.8 - I am basically
> throwing this one in more or
> less free, as its optical quality is nowhere
> near in the league of its Zuiko
> cousin. That said, the lens is in near-mint
> cond, and functions flawlessly.
> 1 x Elicar 3x Zoom/Macro converter - this
> handy accessory will provide
> both 1:1 macro and 3x teleconverter
> functions depending on how you use
> it. In immaculate condition with soft leather
> case and offering amazing
> optical quality - a really useful accessory.
> Both the Carl Shipman and Mannheim Oly
> system handbooks. Between
> them, these two books represent the most
> comprehensive source of Oly
> system information anywhere (apart from
> the web-based mailing list and eSIF of
> course ...)
>
> I am asking $1,250 US (I live in Australia,
> but will happily absorb air-freight/insurance
> to the lucky purchaser) for someone to take
> the LOT off my hands at once. A collector
> will benefit more from owning this system -
> which could well appreciate in value, I don't
> know - now than I will, who needs a
> reliable, manufacturer-supported "user"
> system for daily use.
>
> On one level I am crushed, as I have
> always adored the aesthetics and handling
> of the Oly system above all others. But
> practicalities hold precedence now (I know,
> I have no place on this list!)
>
> If anyone would rather go over some details
> with me on a more personal level, I can be
> contacted at home here in Australia by
> phone (factoring in your time
> difference, of course) at:
> (international dial code) +61 08 9433 6357,
> or simply reply mail and we''ll take it from
> there.
>
> Apologies in advance to anyone who thinks
> I have my head up my proverbial with either
> my pricing or this approach, or if I am way
> off base with my interpretation of how these
> corporate developments will/have actually
> affect real world Zuik/Oly usage - I am,
> seriously, too overcome to care about
> pleasantries at the moment. Needs must
> when the devil drives.
>
> Reuben Acciano
> 23 Russell Street
> Fremantle 6160
> Western Australia
> rubydoomsday@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> PS. For those long-term list members who
> can remember when I had a more frequent,
> vocal presence on this list please attest to
> my integrity to any [relative] newbies who
> might bother to inquire as to my
> background?
>
> A new system. Who would've thought?
> Where to begin?
> --
>
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