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Re: [OM] Olympus FTL (long!)

Subject: Re: [OM] Olympus FTL (long!)
From: Gary Schloss <schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 10:02:50 -0800
Wolfgang Theissen wrote:

>For collectors: What would be a reasonable price for a FTL with a 50/1.8
>lens? The one I saw costs 150 EUR.

As usual with collectors, the price of any collectible depends on the
following three factors: condition, condition, and condition! :-) :-)

A near-mint FTL body with the original ERC case and I/B could easily
fetch US$200-250. A clean 50/f1.8 may add $25-40. Other FTL Zuikos
in minty condition, with original front/back FTL lens caps (different
from OM caps!) and in original hardcases, will fetch approx. as much
as their OM counterparts, plus a "scarcity premium" on the harder to
find 28/f3.5 and 200/f4.  Of course, all IMHO and experience.

150 EUR seems to be a pretty good deal if the camera is in good shape.
Two important functions to check when buying: (a) meter accuracy; and
(b) aperture coupling lever on the bottom of the lens mount. The former
may be off as much as 2-3 stops, whereas the latter often sticks due
to dirt/dry lubricant/weakened recoil spring.

Good luck,


/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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