It's strange, but I don't even remember seeing an OM-10 in the store in 1979
when I bought my 2n....I just remember the OM-1n and -2n.
Bryan Pilati
OM-2N
Va
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM-10 sticky shutter magnets (+ new lens)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 2:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-10 sticky shutter magnets
>
>
> > I suspect that the problem was due to Olympus' use of plastic curtain
> > shafts -- in an attempt to "smooth" out their travel and avoid excessive
> > wear, they used too much oil. The problem also occurs in OM-2n's,
> > OM-G's, and OM-PC's as well, but relatively rarely. The problem was so
> > rampant with the OM-10 that it destroyed a good camera's reputation --
> > the 10 is an excellent design otherwise. I have no figures re:
> > percentages, but there were times when we had literally hundreds of
> > OM-10's waiting for warranty repair, and were getting more every day.
> > It's so common that until proven otherwise, we assume an OM-10 we get
> > for service _has_ sticky magnet.
>
>
> Okay, I think this is the first time I've seen such encouraging comments
for
> an OM10. I've never had a problem with mine, bought new in 1978 I think.
But
> if it is an "excellent design otherwise", it makes me think it might be
> worth a CLA when it develops sticky magnet. (I also have to figure in
> nostalgic value). Never had a problem with my OMPC either.
>
> Pushed the BIN on this lens this morning to replace one of the same range
I
> gave to my son yesterday, Kiron 80-200/4.5 zoom from Gary Reese.
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1351106185&ed=1020686188&;
> ssPageName=ADME:B:EOA:US:2
> Give me a break, I can't afford all Zuikos. Any other "poor folks" use one
> of these? Is the 4.5 aperture too restrictive?
> Wayne
>
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