Hi Shawn,
These are Canadian bucks, right? If the two OM-1(x)s are in equal
condition, the OM-1n is not worth that much more $$$ than the OM-1 IMHO in
terms of what you are getting and taking out into the field. Having said
that, that seems like a very good price on the OM-1n, and exceptionally
good on the OM-1, particularly with in-store pricing.
Joel
At 10:41 AM 10/31/1998 -0800, you wrote:
>Yesterday I found an OM-1 and OM-1n in a local store. I went in to have a
>look at the Stylus Epic for my wife's birthday (to replace her stolen
Trip35).
>
>The OM-1 was marked at $159, while the OM-1n was $239. I had a quick
>look at the OM-1, and after the clerk replaced the battery, the meter seemed
>to work fine. It appeared very clean, with no marks, and the insides and
lens
>mount showed evidence of fairly light use. It had a Shoe 1 (cracked), and a
>matte screen with centre prism, no split. Visible foam in mirror box looked
>good, but foam on back was starting to get sticky. Mirror lockup worked.
Self
>timer seemed to work, but I can't recall the exact method on the OM-1. It
did
>have the MD badge and MD cover. It also had the longer film wind motion - I
>don't know when this item changed.
>
>I was rushed, so I didn't take a close look at the 1n. I understand the only
>differences are: flash ready light with T flashes, and approx 5 years newer
>manufacture date on the 1n. But are these things worth $80 if the bodies are
>in similar condition? This dealer only offers a 30 day warranty, but assures
>me the shutter speeds and meter have been tested.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>ps: The same shop had a 2S for $260, and 2N black for $269, and an OM-4
>black for $795.
>
>
>Shawn & Janis Wright
>swright@xxxxxxxxx
>http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
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