I had heard that the 250 magazines were contracted out by the major camera
makers and were essentially interchangable. However, when I tried to get
independent verification, none came forward. In fact, several used photo
specialists claimed the magazines were *not* interchangable, specifically
nikon and Olympus. The nikon magazines have been readily available from KEH
every time I've looked. Given you can confirm interchangable functionality,
then the value of nikon 250 mags just went up <g>. A shame I don't need any
more.........
John P
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-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Reichle <dwreich@xxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] 250 Film Back
>In regards to the cassettes, I have 4 cassettes. Two have Olympus name
>plates and two have N*k*n name plates. They are identical in every way
>except the name plates. They appear to have been made at the same
>factory and all have been used in an Olympus back.
>
>So the question arises. Would N*k*n cassettes be cheaper due to the
>larger numbers made? If so could anyone stand to use them in their
>Olympus back?
>
> Don Reichle
>
>
>PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>> Hi Paul:
>>
>> The problem with this 250 exposure back is the lack of cassettes. I know
of
>> some for $30 each (needs two), if they are still available. That raises
the
>> cost to $135, plus time and materials on replacing the foam seal, which
is
>> only the channel immediately above the pressure plate and totally
different
>> than the foam seal packages available. OTOH, this could be worthwhile
for
>> someone's OM collection.
>>
>> Gary Reese
>> Las Vegas, NV
>>
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