> I wanted to pass along some interesting numbers from a bunch of 1973 Modern
> Photography issues I found.
> OM 1 w 50mm f1.4 $389.98
> OM-1 w 55mm f1.2 $498.98
> Zuiko 75-150mm f4 $299.98
> Zuiko 28mm f3.5 $189.98
> Geez-things aren't so bad afterall. Take into consideration inflation and
> those prices are whopping!
> John R
In 1972, 1 USD = 308 Japanese Yen. The M-1 body was 39,500 Yen =
128 USD. In those days in Japan, you could send 3,950 post cards
for that money. (postage for 1 card was 10 Yen)
Today, 1 USD = 116 Yen. The OM-3Ti body is 200,000 Yen = 1,724 USD.
Most people complain that this price is crazy, but you can send
4,000 post cards. Maybe still reasonable, at least in Japan ...
kazuya matsumoto
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