The answer is not hard. Unless a trustworthy list member offers you a
fairly recently CLA'd OM-1 or OM-1n you're simply buying another body
which is 25-30 years old and will have the same or worse problems than
what you've got now. If what you have is reasonably clean cosmetically
then invest the money for the CLA and the camera will give you another
10-15 years of good service. You'll even be assured that the shutter
speeds are correct. And everything will be buttery smooth.
Chuck Norcutt
Melanie Chang wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> I admit I am a bit reluctant to send the cameras off for a CLA
> because of the cost for CLA vs. cost for replacement. Then again, I
> guess I could keep trying to buy replacement bodies and having the
> same problems over and over again, which is not only a waste of
> money, but silly. What to do.
>
> So far I have two 50/1.8 lenses (one MC, one a "silvernose" that is
> not), a 28/2.8, and a 28-210 Vivitar macro zoom. I am used to the
> 50mm length on my M3 and I think I like that length best. I am
> enjoying how much closer I can get to my subjects using the OM vs.
> the Leica. I am also enjoying the fact that it is humanly possible
> to buy OM lenses and bodies. My Leica and lens were inherited, and
> while it is my favorite camera/lens combo (both to use and for
> sentimental reasons), the cost of accessories and additional lenses
> is both discouraging and prohibitive.
>
> Thanks, Melanie
>
>
> On Nov 12, 2006, at 7:34 PM, bill pearce wrote:
>
>
>>You have a wonderful tool, that will likely last as long as there
>>is film
>>available, and I believe that will be quite some time. Do yourself
>>a favor,
>>and get it completely cla-ed, and you will enjoy it for years.
>>
>>Some of us may have lenses for sale, and I can hear the hands rubbing
>>together already!
>
>
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