I was discussing this issue with a factory Leica repair guy severa weeks
ago. He had the circuits out the table of the latest R8 and the 1980's
vintage R4. It was obvious that the newer models were much more sturdy,
with almost all the componants surface mounted, silicon IC's. The older
boards had wires, capacitors, resistors, etc.
His assertation was that yes, the R4 circuits can be repaired, but the newer
R8 ones are farm more reliable. More resistant to moisture, more flexible
and resistant to imact damage, and consisted of fewer componants.
So does this mean that for electronically-controlled cameras, newer means
more reliable, at least for pro-caliber equipment?
Skip
From: William Clark <wclark@xxxxxxx>
Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: "'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [OM] Trouble in OM paradise:Bigger question
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:43:56 -0500
This has become a good chat. I guess the question is more for the "circuit
bodies" than for the OM1n, etc. My question is, how long can a circuit
board last? I have always wanted an OM2n (mint), but have been afraid of
how long the circuits will last. Maybe I worry too much, or am
mis-informed. List members inform me!!! There may be a sale in it for
you!!!
-Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: John Hermanson [mailto:omtech@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 3:36 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Trouble in OM paradise
Unless they have a new policy, Nikon used to support body repair for 7
years
after being discontinued.
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