OM-3 shutter is simple design. Repair is very straightforward and the
shutter has proven itself to be quite reliable, as reliable as any OM-4
shutter. I heard from one customer recently who said a repair shop in his
country wanted $500+ to tune-up his 4T because (hidden meaning) it was a
rare and expensive camera.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY, 11743-4714,
631-424-2121, www.zuiko.com
Olympus OM Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: <jking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 12:19 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: OM-1 to OM-4T - worth an upgrade?
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>
>>> I love my om3 and if I could get it working again for sensible
>>> money I would be very happy...
>>
>> I think you've been unlucky with it. How much have you been quoted to
>> fix it?
>>
> "its a well known weakness of the om3 when the speed controller fails it
> requires a complete disassembly and there are no spares so its another
> controller from a second hand body".... basically around 400-500 pounds
> hense getting a mint condition om4ti with 3 year guarantee from jessops
> for 400 instead... however this was before I knew about luton or
> colchester cameras. On the otherhand would I realy use it in preference to
> a 4ti...
>
> on the third hand a hand held light meter sounds interesting....
>
>
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