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Re: [OM] OM-AX ???

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-AX ???
From: Skip Williams <om@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 22:22:03 -0500
It certainly look like a custom-converted Contax AX with an OM mount.  That's 
the only way to get autofocus with Zuiko lenses that I've ever heard of.  

The AX wasn't much of a commercial success, as it is a very heavy and thick 
body, but it's quite a technological accomplishment.

Skip


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>Subject: [OM] OM-AX ???
>   From: Thomas Heide Clausen <omlist@xxxxxxx>
>   Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 03:53:32 +0200
>     To: olympus <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Guys,
>
>I have to say, this is the first I have seen of this:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2934348928&category=12876
>
>Apparantly, it is a Contax AX with OM bayonet....
>
>There is a lengthy text on the body, however I will leave the
>translation to someone with more German skills than I :) I think I
>understand it, but I know that I may very well get it wrong.
>
>Anyways, anyone got experience with this animal?
>
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