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Re: [OM] "OM Adapter MA-1" for E-1, item #260209

Subject: Re: [OM] "OM Adapter MA-1" for E-1, item #260209
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:40:25 -0400
Yes, you ARE a skeptic.   
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John Hermanson  www.zuiko.com
mail:  omtech@xxxxxxxxx
Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121  Turnaround 4-5 weeks
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lama (Jim L*Hommedieu)" <jlamadoo@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 7:23 PM
Subject: [OM] "OM Adapter MA-1" for E-1, item #260209


> Shout it!  This is great.  We will have a bridge.  My
> Kiron 28/2 is going to be a workhorse with a future. 
> It's not even expensive.
> 
> It's a happy day in Covington, Kentucky.  I guess my
> $12 T-Mount to fit EOS may go unused after all.
> 
> On the other hand, the Listed use (quoted at the
> bottom) is contradictory:  
> 
> 1)The first part implies that it fits ON the E-1
> camera and allows an OM lens to mount.  That's what we
> WANT to read.
> 
> 2) But look closely at the second part.  If I took the
> second part in isolation, it may mean I can take an OM
> body, attach an MA-1, then mount an E-series
> (half-frame covering) lens.  
> 
> I'm a 47 year-old skeptic.  I type SQL all day.  The
> syntax has to be EXACT or you don't get the result you
> want.  There's a metaphor there for the cautious.  I
> don't know which of the two is the misleading
> translation.  If it said, "OM lens to 4/3 camera
> adapter" I'd be more assured.  
> 
> I guess these are the same guys who wrote the T32
> manual (which never calls "1/4 power manual mode" by a
> name other than "52").  They also translated the label
> for the OM-1 "FIX" shoe.  Cross your fingers for good
> luck!  I sent Olympus America an email and asked for
> availability and exact purpose of item #260209, "OM
> Adapter MA-1".  I don't expect to get a timely answer
> though.
> 
> Lama
> 
> Olympus dealer & 20+ year repairman, John Hermanson
> said, >As an Olympus Dealer I visited their site to 
> get suggested list prices on the E-1 system.  Well,
> halfway down the page I found item # 260209, official
> name "OM Adapter MA-1" Listed use "For use with E-1
> System Digital cameras.  OM to 4/3 lens adapter" >
> 
> then he said,
> >If dealer net doesn't change, it should have a street
> price under $125.>
> 
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