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Re: Re:Chris , Chris [OM] om-4 disaster continues!

Subject: Re: Re:Chris , Chris [OM] om-4 disaster continues!
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:58:50 -0400
The 4T circuit is commonly used in the 4.  You don't get Super FP flash but
battery drain is improved.  Expect cost to be around $300.  I don't replace
the circuit unless it has caused the camera not to work.

John

-----Original Message-----
From: Samuel Morales <dolphans1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 12:42 AM
Subject: Re:Chris , Chris [OM] om-4 disaster continues!


>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris C <yj.canavos@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Date: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 10:12 PM
>Subject: [OM] om-4 disaster continues!
>
>
>Is there anyone local repair center that can inspect the camera in your
area
>, that is knowledgeable in Olympus.  Run it by there.
>
> Sometimes is you call the promoter of the show and you remember the
>location of the table.  They can trace to see who the dealer is. I would
try
>this first above anything else.  The cost of a broken camera is
>substantially less than a good working camera and perhaps he could refund
>the total or repair cost.
>
>Olympus no longer repairs the OM-4 and  I believe the circuit board is no
>longer available.  I would try and locate the dealer.  A  dealer should
know
>his equipment , unless he purchased the camera on that day.
>
>If you can get a hold of him perhaps he can cover the repair.  Did you ask
>for any warranty or guarantee?
>
>Other route is to send it in for a free estimate in the United States.
Send
>it to a repair facility with a good reputation.  John Hermansen in NY and
>there is a facility in TX by the name of Photosphere.  Perhaps there
opinion
>will elevate some stress and it maybe a simple problem.
>
>Sam ...
>
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>
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