Exactly, look closely at the 4T parts that can't be replaced, compare
that to the new top and you know it's an old body. You won't see too
many conversions from champagne to black as you'd also have to replace
the trim plate behind the shutter speed dial AND that little plate just
below "OLYMPUS" moniker on the cover.
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On 2/18/2011 12:25 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
>> If you sold to someone you know is using them to commit fraud...
>
> If the guy is selling the cameras as NOS (New Old Stock) then it would
> be fraud. But if he is selling them as LNIB, that doesn't matter. The
> camera is "like new" if it's been sufficiently refurbished. New skins
> are a legitimate method of doing so. But that doesn't address the wear
> and tear on the internals that can wear out.
>
> At this point, as it has been at least a dozen years since the last
> OM-4Ti has been assembled, I would suggest that it may be not be
> unreasonable to question the provenance of any camera that is above
> average in condition.
>
> As there are very very few people buying these ultra-clean cameras to
> actually use anymore, but are more interested in collecting and
> displaying them, having a shiny exterior and worn out interior
> probably doesn't matter.
>
> Even at that, though, I can confirm through personal experience that
> it takes a LOT to wear out an OM.
>
> AG
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