That was certainly my reaction. In 1976.
It motivated me to no end and I, through hard work, was able to acquire an
OM-1 and OM-2 with various bits and pieces.
That kit lasted me until 1999, quite happily.
Then I found this list. Enablers all. Do you now that I had never seen an
OM-4 before I joined this list? A 90/2 Macro? A 35-80/2.8?
A 35/2.8. An 85/2. A 100/2.8.
Pretty much nothing. I discovered this list and ebay at the same time.
Powerful, but dangerous combination.
There's no 12 step program for Zuikoholics. You email your sponsor here and
they encourage you to buy two!
Still the most amazing piece of engineering I've ever seen: OM-1.
Tom
>
> > The future, some would argue the present also, is obviously
> > digital but I just wont be part of it. Anything in particular
> > I like more about the OM system? It's not a quality thing,
> > it's not a versatility thing. It's not even a rational thing.
> > The reason, which probably wouldn't make sense anywhere else
> > but on this list, is that OM's are objects of great beauty. I
> > love them. Ever since I saw the first OM1's in a store window
> > and thought "I've got to get one of those little gems".
> >
> > --Graham
> >
> >
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