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Fw: [OM] Hot Shoe Problem

Subject: Fw: [OM] Hot Shoe Problem
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 23:28:49 -0400
Hey, everybody, even though I didn't write to him directly, this guy felt
obligated to send me a personal note.

John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jeffrey Weiss <weiss@xxxxxxx>
To: <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Hot Shoe Problem


> Hello, John,
>
> I have actually received a number of emails from folks who thought your
> response to me was
> rather rude and out of line.
>
> But you do have your supporters who protect your every word in return for
camera
> advice.
>
> From recent postings I believe you to be a bit socially raw but  an
educated
> and experienced camera tech.
>
> > Thanks to all you folks for your support and understanding.
>
> Did you lose a loved one? What support does a grown man need on a
listserve?
> Are we taking sides or having discussions?
>
> I disagreed with you and you're hurt /angry enough not to explain why it's
a
> repair I
> should not undertake?
>
> Or are you angry that I did not simply accept your word without
explanation?
>
> I don't think questioning a camera technician should be cause for a call
for
> support and all this anger.
>
> Again, I do not doubt your skills; I only have issue with the way you have
> conversed with me.
>
> Others have provided me the URLs of web sites which can help me make the
> decision whether to
> attempt the hot shoe fix; I am sorry that the one repair pro on the list
was
> unable to provide any information at
> all but simply waited on the sidelines revellling in every post that
bashed my
> insolence in questioning the curt response
> you sent me.
>
> I am sorry we got off on the wrong foot.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeffrey Weiss
> >
> > John
>
>
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > Camtech / Olympus Service since 1977
> > 21 South La., Huntington NY 11743-4714
> > 516-424-2121
> > http://www.zuiko.com
> > --------------------------------------------------------------
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Giles <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 3:29 PM
> > Subject: RE: [OM] Hot Shoe Problem
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I have done an auto transmission twice, same for a manual
transmission.  I
> > have also
> > > had a go at fixing a Nikon FG.  I would say the transmissions are
simpler.
> > >
> > > I think you are going off half cocked and getting rather close to
putting
> > a hoof or
> > > two in la mouche.
> > >
> > > Before saying any more, can I respectfully suggest you do a search of
the
> > list
> > > archives for postings to the list by 'John Hermanson'.
> > >
> > > Taking shots at John on this list is a quick way to attract some heat
and
> > agro.
> > > Please take a look at the archives.
> > >
> > > Giles
> > >
> > > Jerry Stackhouse wrote:
> > >
> > > > have no interest to share this information for obvious reasons.
> > > > The reluctance to share  this type of mechanical info doesn't extend
to
> > my
> > >
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> >
> >
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>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Jeffrey Weiss N0IRR      UNIX  is the LIGHT
>



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