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Re: [OM] What's wrong with an OM-10?

Subject: Re: [OM] What's wrong with an OM-10?
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 18:26:09 -0400
If I had the things you mentioned, I'd be happy to sell them to you.
Sorry, no 300s for T32s.

John

Ingemar Uvhagen wrote:

> Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> > The OM-1 is of course an entirely mechanical camera, which puts it in a
> > league by itself among OMs. (Is someone going to correct me and ask What
> > about the OM-2000? Please, don't go there!). It has mirror lockup, which I
> > find useful and which can only be approximated in my OM-2S (and my N*k*ns)
> > by using the timer. The varimagnifier only works with the OM-1 (I don't
> > know anything about that piece of equipment however!).
> >
> > There's an interesting comparison of features at
> >
> >         http://www.teamti.com/Ziv/OM/OM-Index.htm
> >
>
> Yes I know. I have already been poking around all these sites, and they are
> interesting indeed.
>
> > See also John Hermanson's pages at
> >
> >         http://www.zuiko.com
>
> Yep, been there too. A great site!
>
> > And the FAQ:
> >
> >         http://www.astro.wellesley.edu/lhawkins/photo/olympus.faq
>
> I have been visiting this FAQ a couple of times, but I now have saved it for
> "whatever question I may have the answer is there" type of file. In other 
> words,
> it is a good FAQ indeed.
>
> > As for the cost of a good OM-1 body:  My local store has a couple
> > mint-looking bodies for $179US. I would guess this is the "going rate" for
> > a used camera store and I would expect everything to work perfectly for
> > that price.
>
> Obviously much cheaper than here in Sweden. I thought the cost of buying an OM
> would be lower as for some reason Olympus is not that popular (except perhaps 
> for
> digital and compacts). Lars and Ulf; correct me if you think I am wrong!
>
> > John Hermanson's got some OMs for sale. Check his site above.
> > His are completely overhauled before being sold.  I would think you could
> > find no surer buy if his prices suit you (and if he ships to Sweden).
>
> Well John, if you are interested to sell to a Swede and ship it here you know 
> I am
> interested in buying a Zuiko 300/4.5 if you get one available. I might be
> interested in other things as well, like T-32 Flash and some lenses. I have
> checked your prices and they are incredible good (compared to Sweden that is).
> Don't hesitate to call me on my email address if you want to sell the things I
> just mentioned.
>
> > The OM-1 is the flag ship of the OM line. I think it is probably the most
> > distinctive 35mm camera ever released, certainly unique in the context of
> > the times.  And it continues to be a delight to use.  A classic of simple
> > elegance.
>
> Good words buddy! You should be a salesman. :) Too few are actually pushing 
> for OM
> cameras and Zuiko lenses.
>
> --
> Regards/
>   Ingemar Uvhagen
>   Gislaved, Sweden
>
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