I'm surprised CRIS turns OM-1s away. They are more time consuming but definetly
fixable.
John
Shawn Wright wrote:
> On 3 Nov 98, at 1:05, Gary Schloss wrote:
>
> > 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;
> I did notice the longer crank angle, but it was not a big deal.
> > - OM-1n has a special contact which allows it to work with the Oly
> > recordata backs;
> No big deal here either...
> > - 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).
> Since I already have a variety of PC cords and no TTL cords, this is fine too.
>
> > 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 :-)).
>
> The real problem now is whether to go for the OM-1 or the 21 or 24mm I just
> found - all of which seem to be at excellent prices. And how to hide it all
> until
> Christmas, when I can divert her attention with a new Stylus Epic... ;-)
>
> Shawn & Janis Wright
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