Re: [OM] OM camera lack of many parts, out of productioni

[Joel Wilcox]

While it is true that Olympus no longer supports the OM-1, there is pretty good third-party support, not to mention strength of numbers on this list.  John Hermanson of Camtech, who is active on the list, has fixed these things on my OM-1:  self-timer, low-speed action on shutter, meter, and in addition has converted the circuit to use the more common SR-44 (357) silver oxide batteries.  When I joined the list, I assumed like you that I was trailing along with a dead system.  Now I suspect I'll be dead first, which really has me depressed.

Every one of us has had these jitters. Stick around.  They go away. :)

Joel Wilcox
Iowa City, Iowa USA

At 09:08 PM 5/2/2000 -0500, you wrote: 
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> I LOVE my OM-1 and at one time was thinking of getting another camera body such as maybe an OM-2s or so, but I am beginning to wonder if I should change systems.  I dont have a HUGE amount of money invested in my system, but I DO have a bit of money in it.  I really like manual, mirror lock up, and all manual as well as the fact that the camera only uses the batteries for the meter and the lenses are GREAT, but I am worried that I will end up with a dead camera or a system I can not get fixed or something.  I was wondering what you all think about this?  I like to do outdoor photography, landscapes and astrophotography as well as a few others.  I know I may be over reacting, but I just hate to end up with nothing for what I have invested.  I do love the system though.  I just wish someone made parts and supported the camera.  How wonderful it would be if someone would pick up one of the best camera systems made and produce parts and such for it...  I love the system, but dont want to be caught without.  Thanks again for all your advice and opinions.
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