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Re: [OM] OM-1 vs OM-1n?

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-1 vs OM-1n?
From: Gary Schloss <schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 01:05:23 -0800
Shawn Wright wrote:

>Yesterday I found an OM-1 and OM-1n in a local store.
>The OM-1 was marked at $159, while the OM-1n was $239. I had a quick
>look at the OM-1. It appeared very clean, did have the MD badge.
>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.

My bungled up reply to the "OM-10 vs OM-G" question probably doesn't
add much to my credibility (my sincere apologies for the incorrect
info. on the beeper ON/OFF).  Anyway, I'll try to help with the above.

First, much like with used cars, what's really important is not the
camera's chronological age, but its "mileage".  If an OM-1 body looks
barely used, than it is likely to outlast a more recent, but more
heavily used OM-1n.

Second, here are a few more differences not yet mentioned by others:

- OM-1n has a reshaped wind lever;
- OM-1n has a special contact which allows it to work with the Oly
  recordata backs;
- OM-1 can only accept hot shoe 1, i.e. you cannot use any of the two
  Oly TTL Auto Connectors/TTL Cords with it for off-camera flash
  (of course, any ISO/aftermarket off-camera techniques, e.g. duo-sync
  cords, PC cords, etc. are perfectly ok).

Third, there are some internal differences between the OM-1 and OM-1n.
Certain parts for the former are getting scarce, and so some repair
outlets refuse to service it (e.g. CRIS in Chandler, AZ). This seems
not to be a problem at Photosphere in Dallas, TX, or with our own
esteemed John H. (aka Mr. Zuiko.com :-)).

Finally, some of the local repair-guys/friends claim that the OM-1
was better made, and in the OM-1n Oly cut corners to make the latter
cheaper to manufacture and more profitable.  FYI, in the past John H.
vehemently denied this rumor, so pls take it with a grain of salt.

Cheers,


/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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