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Re: [OM] Olympus prices in 1972

Subject: Re: [OM] Olympus prices in 1972
From: "k.matsumoto" <GHA02260@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 16:43:01 +0900
> I wanted to pass along some interesting numbers from a bunch of 1973 Modern 
> Photography issues I found.
> OM 1 w 50mm f1.4  $389.98
> OM-1 w 55mm f1.2  $498.98
> Zuiko 75-150mm f4  $299.98
> Zuiko 28mm f3.5      $189.98
> Geez-things aren't so bad afterall.  Take into consideration inflation and 
> those prices are whopping!
> John R

In 1972, 1 USD = 308 Japanese Yen.  The M-1 body was 39,500 Yen = 
128 USD.  In those days in Japan, you could send 3,950 post cards 
for that money. (postage for 1 card was 10 Yen)

Today, 1 USD = 116 Yen.  The OM-3Ti body is 200,000 Yen = 1,724 USD. 
Most people complain that this price is crazy, but you can send 
4,000 post cards.  Maybe still reasonable, at least in Japan ...

kazuya matsumoto

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