Thanks for the info, Wayne, I'll assume my OM1 does take the winder, and
keep looking for one.
As to the question of whether MD and non-MD bodies were produced
concurrently - I doubt it. I think I read somewhere (possibly the Pangerl
book) that Oly would convert non-MD to MD upon request (and possibly
payment) in the early or mid-70s, once the switch was made. I find it
interesting that that non-badged MD OM1s were being sold as late as '76, and
you got yours badged in '74. Ah well.
Cheers
Andy
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Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 14:12:09 +1000
From: Wayne Harridge <Wayne.Harridge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [OM] Winder for OM1
Andy,
I have an OM-1 (no MD badge) which works OK with my Winder 2.
I also have an OM-1MD which I purchased new in 1974 which obviously takes
the winder.
I would expect that if the body has the cap on the bottom plate which
exposes the drive coupling, then it should work with a winder at least.
I am also interested in the history of these bodies, did the OM-1 MD replace
the OM-1, or were they produced concurrently. If you like I will take a
look at the bodies when I get home and let you know the serial no.s for
mine.
...Wayne
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