Zuiks,
Working my butt off, and not having web
access for 3 months has meant that I have
only just discovered, just now, the death of
the OM line. I am distraught, having been
an OM user exclusively for 10 years.
I would consider this:
People on the list are using OM1s, some since 1974 when it came out.
That is 25+ years. If you really like the OM system there is no need
to replace it. You could buy a new body that would do you until 2025.
You can keep your current camera as a back up. Your lenses are not
going to break and you can add to them very cheaply if you desire.
What you have will be more reliable in the long run. Even though
repair may not be as readily available it will not be needed as
often. That may not be true either as camera makers have bought into
the computer model of marketing many new models are built to be
disposable after a few years, not to be repaired. And try to get
service from Canon on an F1, a pro camera. Not available.
I doubt that anyone can recommend a new plastic camera with
micromotors in the lenses that will be around in 10 years, much less
25, or that can be serviced then when it stops.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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