I seem to remember a *real* test of an OM4Ti, involving a tour in a
carpet-clad tumble-tryer as well as an extended stay near the ventilation
exhaust of a sand-blazing-factory. IIRC,it also involved a trip to both the
freezer and the oven (although not at very hot), in short order.
The 4Ti was then serviced by some repair-tec, who found it to be ugly, but
in perfect functioning condition.
Perhaps this would be the way to get the sought-after patina on your body?
(OM or otherwise....)
I saw the above somewhere some years back, but haven't checked validity of
the test (could've been aprils fool?). Try at your own risk....
--thomas
"Gordon J. Ross" <gordross@xxxxxxx>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Wesson"
> > I'm also of the school of thought that says worn is good. OM cameras
are
> the mark of a seriously cool photographer, and a battered OM tells you
that
> this photographer is the coolest of the cool.>
>
> Wanting to be cool too, I realize that I have 2 sickly new looking OM 4's
a
> ridiculously new looking OM 1 and a too well cared for OM 1n. What to do?
>
> Tumbledrying the four bodies together got some wonderful results but was
far
> too loud. Camera races down the stairs was fun and exciting to see which
> camera would master the the bump and grind of the steps, a lot of speed is
> gained by using a smaller lens, the 300/4.5 was really a detriment to
> achieving a good stair run. Removing the inner liners and seperating
> cushioning in your camera bag will work over time. There are also chemical
> products like paint stripper that will efficiently remove paint but you
> will have to still add nicks, dings and dents manually. Got ideas? Send
them
> in.
>
> Gord
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