I would have to agree with the gent who speculated that there would be a
somewhat limited market for them, based on the cost. But it would certainly
have appeal for those that could afford it. And I also have to agree with
those who would contend that the "stock" factory OM-1 should, if not abused
or neglected, run for a very long time - and even if it does not, can likely
be repaired. Having a second one increases the odds even more. That is of
course some of the appeal of the OM-1, and as pointed out by Moose, the
OM-1n is about as good as it gets in this regards.
As for patents, I think they have a pretty limited life. But should it be
allowed to die, I do not think OM or anyone else will be falling over
themselves to take it up. But.. then again.. I am just reading about this
Voigtlaender Besser R2 (!)
Cheers, Lee
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From: T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] how would you design *YOUR* OM-X?
Lee,
What you really should do is to join in on the petition to get John and
Clint to start hand-building OM1's :) Of course, they should go by a
different name to avoid lawsuits, but essentially be the same. Heck, maybe
they could join up with Morgan (and IKEA) and make some
"assemble-yourself" kits with your choise of cool leather :)
Seriously, I wish I had the skills to undertake something like that
myself, or that someone else would. I'd probably be ready to pay
leica-like prices for a brand new, quality hand manufactured OM-1 camera
body.
Anyone know if there would be any legal problems if someone should decide
to do this, btw? Is the OM bayonet, for example, protected by some
legalize?
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Thomas Heide Clausen
Civilingeniør i Datateknik (cand.polyt)
M.Sc in Computer Engineering
E-Mail: T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.cs.auc.dk/~voop
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