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Subject: [OM] Re: OM-4 Purchase (new to list)
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:44:11 -0500
Sorry, I should have added "if you could get it" regarding circuits.
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John Hermanson  www.zuiko.com
mail:  omtech@xxxxxxxxx
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121  Turnaround 5-7 weeks
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:53 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: OM-4 Purchase (new to list)


>
> About 6 months ago Olympus raised repair parts prices 100-500%.  Oddly
> enough, circuit board prices weren't affected because they were already
> priced astronomically.  A 4Ti circuit could be used in a 4, but the "part"
> (just the circuit) would cost you maybe $250.  Then add labor and price
> would approach that of a good used 4T.
> ----------------------------------------------------
> John Hermanson  www.zuiko.com
> mail:  omtech@xxxxxxxxx
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
> 631-424-2121  Turnaround 5-7 weeks
> ----------------------------------------------------
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ali Al-Abbasi" <alabbasi@xxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:06 PM
> Subject: [OM] Re: OM-4 Purchase (new to list)
>
>
> >
> > George,
> >
> > Thanks for your response, is the main circuit astronomically priced ?
The
> full details are as follows:
> >
> > " OM-4 Camera Body. Recordata Back 4 (some wear on edges) and original
> back (near mint condition) included. OM leather case included. Original
> owner's manuals. Recently serviced, overhauled and light baffles renewed.
> Camera functions in "Manual" and "Auto" mode, but hangs intermittently at
> shutter release. Shop unable to repair shutter issue and Olympus factory
> service has stopped repairing OM's. For this issue the camera is sold "As
> Is." Body in near mint condition, no scratches or dings on body.  Some
wear
> at bottom of battery cover and winder/motor drive cover."
> > He seemed pretty honest in his description. Any thoughts would be
> appreciated.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Al
> >
>
>



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