Think about the poor kids who will inherit all this stuff from us. Manual
focus? A little line on the side I have to line up in between a plus sign
and a minus sign? And why is everything like the shutter speed and f-stop
on the lens barrel? And you paid what!? to keep this stuff. Pretty sturdy
though...you say you bought this in the 70's?
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Damon Wood
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 1:47 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Advising Students
HMmmmmmmmmmm.
Yes, I wish Oly would reunite with their famous OM roots too.
I am a little concerned too with regards to their production of hardline
manual camera systems. Basically, I cant see myself going out there and
getting involved in another system, let alone get interested in another
(except if N**** or L**** if they are the last on the planet at the death of
Oly).
I mean I want to get some of the money back that I spend on OM gear from
my pictures. But someday, these systems will become to a certain degree,
near commercial extinction (especially here in OZ), and all available gear
will either be sold in very few second hand departments - not to mention
some waiting lists for OM bodies and classic Zuiko's. What about the
repairmen too. Parts are to a degree are also limited, as well as available
OM money good repairs for good equuipment - deservedly so!
I am experiencing this now as I look at the fastest and longest focal
length Zuiko available from Japan at the moment (for interest reasons I
continue to take pics for the Australian National Soccer Legue). That is the
(for memory) 350mm f2 or 2.8? Anyway, this lens sells for between AUD $17 to
18 thousand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - without shipping to OZ (which is to
sometimes risky). There is the 600 f4 or 5?, but I want a fast lens - and it
has to be Zuiko! They definitely pay off for both fast action and capable
night photography without serious blurr as well as a lifetime investment.
Waht about brand new Motor Drives, they are a big ticket item too.
And the crisis we have with regards to the w** at the moment (no offence
to anyone or stating the obvious). Like many w***, economic pressures
usually force the soft industries out , keeping hard, niche industries in
production. I hope this doesnt happen to Oly, Japan is reasonably hit by
this too, and this may well be the start of it.
Concerned 'Olyzuikoholic' who cant let go :( Hope I didnt depress anyone.
Damo
Damon Wood
Dip. Technology (Applied Science)
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre (AMTC)
Sustainable Development (BSc)
Undergraduate Student
Murdoch University
Secretary M.C.C. WASTCA
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