Mike,
As much as I like the 2S, I like the 4T. The 'repairablility' is important
too. For one in that condition, $459 is ok, but under $400 would be great.
Work your negotiation skills. Also consider whether this is another body or
a replacement body. Your 2S would fetch between $150 and $225 (yes, I know,
a wide range).
Bottom line, it is still an emotional decision. If the 2S is working for
you, do you need to change or do you want to change.
Tom
From: "Motor Sport Visions Photography" <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> I really didn't need the temptation but last Saturday found myself
> browsing my local camera store and couldn't help but notice the gleem of
> a titanium Olympus body in the used Olympus section of the display case.
> Sure enough, an OM-4T. Checked it out and played with it some. The sales
> guy knew nothing about them and I had him tripping on the spot functions
> in no time (wouldn't be surprised if he was sold too...acted as though
> he had never seen or heard of one before and I think he was drooling
> more than I was by the time we put it away). It was CLA'ed (by their
> service dept. which kinda worries me) 12/18/2000 and looked to be
> somewhere between KEH "bargain" and "EX" condition. I say somewhere
> between since there was some minor strap lug brassing, minor brassing on
> the top of the prism (not bad) and minor (typical) paint chips on the
> film reminder holder. Overall very nice and, since it was just serviced,
> not a spec of dust in the viewfinder. (eBay "Mint+++" of course ;)
> Asking price is $459.00 but these folks tend to be as negotiable as used
> car dealers (and as aggressive..."what can I do to get you to take it
> home today?" tactics prevail). The upside is this place is a well
> established and locally owned store with a steller reputation in town
> for customer satisfaction and the body will have a trial period and
> warranty. All in all it seems like a potentially very fair deal.
>
> Now, much as I love my OM-2Ss it is no secret I have desired an OM-4 for
> quite some time. Still not convinced I would ever have time in shooting
> motorsports to really utilize the spot memory but Giles has given me
> some quite convincing information in past e-mails to the contrary. The
> features I would like above all others are the built-in diopter and the
> serviceablity aspect (if it dies it is still repairable). The downside
> is that my OM-2Ss have been rock solid reliable and I have heard of
> problems in OM-4s (but not so much in the OM-4T). Finances still suck
> but we did just refinance our house and I am in a bit better position
> than usual to contemplate actually buying one than I normally would be.
> Not sure if this is the way to go though...(what do you have available
> Tom???). I am about to either buy my wife a new (used...new to us) car
> or dump a ton of dough into hers so the time it ripe for equality. An
> extra body would take some of the pressure off me in getting my OM-2S
> bodies off to John for long overdue CLAs as well. Suffice to say I am
> tempted by the allure of that OM-4T. Zuikoholism prevails.... Comments,
> advice, and suggestions are all invited... TIA and Happy New Year!
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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