There are still lots of parts available (probably only at independent shops)
including meter movements, shutters, curtains and (some) new black top
covers.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: <bhinderks@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 1:55 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM1 body - advice requested
> At 08:45 PM 1/29/00 -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?
> >
> Hi John,
>
> Been using my OM-1md since 1976 - think that's fairly reliable since it
has
> never been serviced. Chatted with the service tech here on Vanc Island and
> he evidently has managed to acquire spare parts enough to keep them
> running. His advice has been if it ain't broke don't mess with it. He is
> also very impressed with the build quality on the Oly.
>
> Good luck
> Barry H
>
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