Hello all,
I guess the time has come to consider picking up the recently mentioned
body. So, after careful consideration and deliberation I've come down to 2
options.
1. Buy another OM-2 for yours truly & hand down one of my trusty OM-1's to
my girlfriend, or
2. Buy an OM-PC
So the tendering call goes out to list members who will get first crack at
making me an offer (gawd I hate the crap shoot known as e-bay):
I'm looking for off-list offers to sell me either:
1. An OM-2 (not a 2n!!!) preferably black bodied with good foam, accurate
shutter, and perfect light meter. Cosmetic wear is not too critical as
long
as it works like a dream. Preference to bodies that have had recent CLA's.
OR
2 An OM-PC in tip top working condition and decent cosmetics without all
the
circuit, shutter, etc... problems I read about on the list so often. It's
gonna be a picture taker, so please... good PC/40's only.
To make the deal even more interesting, I can offer in partial trade if
someone so desires, a black body OM1-MD and Winder 1 with the following
problems:
The body has minor prism separation in the bottom 50f the viewfinder, the
back door foam needs relacing, there is minor engraving on the back. As
far
as I know the winder is tip-top and recently purchased from another list
member, although I must admit, I've never used it much (it does fire &
advance the film... I've only put one roll through it though). The body
has
untested, yet seemingly accurate shutter speeds, an accurate and
functioning
light meter and good circuitry, the MD cover is in place, the leather is
tip-top. the mirror is good. the film counter works, but is sluggish to
return to the "s" position. Another item of note is that the top and
bottom
covers are NOT brass. They are a silver-colored metal under the paint.
(there is some paint missing over a strap lug from large strap ring use) A
list member has told me that this OM-1 is a rare find in that the covers
are
titanium, although I have no way of verifying the metal's composition.
So if someone wants this fixer-uper to send to JH or for parts, or
whatever,
let me know & we'll talk about a fair price. I'd like to send it with the
winder though, as it's collecting dust now & needs a good home on an OM
camera. (I always use my winder 2's)