At 08:45 PM 1/29/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>
>I came across a used OM1 body today in one of our many new and used photo
>outlets. The body looked to be in good shape with no obvious outward signs
>of damage or misuse. The shutter [at all speeds] sounded just as sweet as
>that of my OM4T and I could not see any signs of interior damage.
>
>Are there any list members who might be able to provide an opinion on the
>OM1 body, whether it has a good reputation for reliability and mechanical
>soundness, and whether spare parts and pieces are still available should
>it require servicing and repair work?
>
>John Hudson
>Vancouver, BC
I guess as long as Camtech and Photosphere are around, I don't worry about
service on the OM-1. As long as our European friends help us out, we can
get batteries, or the MR9 or Camtech's battery conversion works nicely.
For me the OM-1 is best for walkabout shooting, and astronomic photography
because the camera is mechanical and has mirror lockup. I certainly
appreciate it the more winter photography I try to do. I don't use it for
macro or other kinds of shooting that involve speeds in the 1/2 to 1/30
range, where the shutter/aperture stopdown give a measurable kick. It works
well with manual flash and flash-controlled auto.
I personally use an OM2000 for more precise exposure control when I want to
use a mechanical camera.
One of my favorite things to do is put the OM-1 on a winder with 85/f2 and
burn a roll of 100 or 400 ASA print film shooting the kids and the cat.
Joel Wilcox
Iowa City, Iowa USA
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