Ken;
Ken Norton wrote:
>
SNIP
>
> An idea that I'm beating around in my skull is getting a NEW OM-4Ti so I
> can get the warrenty, know that it is probably perfectly operational and
> attempt to support Olympus with a NEW purchase, thereby attempting to keep
> the product line alive.
Yup, I think that's the way to go.
> (used market doesn't help their sales figures too
> well). Given the price difference between used and new cameras I see
> little reason to buy used in this case. However, I can see myself swapping
> the OM-1 and OM-2S for a second used 4Ti or 3Ti.
A 3Ti would be a fantastic backup, or main camera. No battery problems
to worry about. Don't know how close to the cost of a new 3Ti a used
OM-1 and -2S will get cha, though! :>)
>
> As far as the 350/2.8 is concerned: I can find several reasons why I
> "need" that lens, but I'd also like to get the 300/4.5, 1.4x TC, 21/2,
> 100/2 (or 90/2) and a slew of macro gear. By the time I'm done (ya right),
> I'll be at the $10,000 level, I'm sure, but I'll have one KILLER outfit.
> Oh, did I mention an MD-2?
I'm almost ashamed to admit how much gear I've got. And my wife has
been quite supportive too.
>
> I've already been talking to my insurance agent.
Before I left for Hawaii, I realized how bad it would be if the gear I
was carrying got stolen and I already know my homeowners would cover
only $250 *yikes*, cause they consider me a 'professional'. Shows what
they know. Anyway, I called the agent and on the way to the airport, we
stopped at the office and I laid out my stuff and they took some
Polaroids of it. I gave them a check for $182.00 for a years worth of
$10,000 replacement cost insurance and left with some piece of mind. Of
course if the pack with the 350/2.8 in it got ripped off, that lens
alone would eat up 1/2 my coverage! Maybe I need $20,000 ..... ?
George
>
> Ken Norton
>
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