What I should have said more clearly that there would be a chance that
Olympus would not honor the 1 year warranty. They would fix it, but it
would cost. They do not convert PAL cameras to NTSC. That price is so far
below cost maybe it is vapor or stolen. New camera boxes are not "sealed" so
while it may be in a box, it would have had to be handled nicely to stay
looking new.
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Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Motor Sport Visions Photography" <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 2:06 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] Introduction / Survey / E-20N question
> In a message dated 3/19/2002 Paul Kraig writes:
>
> << I have a lead on an E-20n for $700.00 new in sealed box with warranty
> and 3 week return policy. The seller is overseas and accepts
> Visa/Master Card. I am not sure if he is a dealer or an individual as I
> am only in the preliminary stages of communication (through an business
> associate based there). >>
>
> Welcome to the list Paul!
>
> I would tend to think a $700.00 E-20 from an overseas source is a huge
> gamble. The Camedia software is nothing to write home about so I
> wouldn't loose sleep over the CD not being there. You'll want the lens
> hood for sure, though, and I bet it isn't cheap, even though it is
> plastic.
>
> You should be aware it is highly likely that this E-20 is a PAL version
> for video output. If you never plan to playback through a TV set this
> won't be an issue (I find this feature kind of fun and even useful on my
> E-10 when out of town without a laptop though). The other worry is
> potential lack of support from Olympus USA if it ever needs service or
> upgrades, perhaps John H. can comment on this further?
>
> E-10/20 cameras are supposedly very expensive to have repaired by
> Olympus out of warranty. You'll be out of US warranty from the get go.
> If it were me, I would tend to look for a bargain on a US spec E-10
> instead. Wouldn't be that much more $ for a lot more peace of mind.
> Personally, I'll give up that extra megapixel for the faster buffer dump
> time the E-10 has for now anyway. 11x14 enlargements I'm getting from my
> lab off E-10 files rival those I get from the same lab off Provia F
> slides shot with my OM gear. Don't let the latest Marketing rage of
> "pixel wars" sway you. Canon D-30s do a fine job with less pixels than
> even an E-10. Buy the tool for the job at hand, master it, and enjoy it
> :)
>
> Still licking my wounds for not being jumping on a mint used TCON-300
> from Cameta fast enough today for only $299.00. I was the third person
> to call on it after last night's "new arrivals" e-mail from them. Oh
> well, my $159.00 TCON-14b is on the way from them now anyway... Better
> luck next time.
>
> Speaking of Cameta's "new arrivals" e-mail, I noticed a Zuiko 2XA
> converter for $109.00 in there (no affiliation, and I already have one).
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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