Yes! One md version had no badge, then it was a sticker next to the
rewind release button (in front of shutter release). AND I think sticker
was also applied to the front of the top cover on the rewind knob side
(or am I imagineering that?)
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Moose wrote:
> Jon Mitchell wrote:
>
>>Very true, Simon. There was an "interim" model between the OM-1 and the
>>OM-1n, called the OM-1 MD. It had the "MD" badge stuck on the front of
>>the body somewhere (near the self-timer ?).
>>
>
> When the OM-1 MD was introduced - rather early on - it was sold side by
> side with the non MD version for some time for a bit more money.
>
>>An OM-1 without the "n" or the "MD" will not take a Motor Drive or
>>Winder, I believe.
>>
>
> The MD designation was a little badge mostly on the lower right as you
> look at the front of the body. Most are one of a couple of designs
> integrated into the leatherette. But it seems some early MD badges were
> simply glued on in one of a couple of places and subject to falling off.
> So the simplest, and most accurate thing is to look at the bottom. If
> there are two coin slot operated covers, it is MD.
>
> Moose
>
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