Gary Edwards graciously offered:
Acer,
I've got a G-IIIQL in fair shape, if you'd like to borrow it for a while
before making such a big step.
<snip>
Siddiq,
I have to agree with most of what everyone has said already. I was at a
local camera show a while ago and was fortunate to be standing with Jim
Brokaw when I mentioned I would like an Olympus RD but the cost had me
concerned. Jim pointed out that the C@non and Min0lt@s were as good but
much more plentiful. Eventually we came across one the seller was
willing to let go for $40. It needed foam and a battery compartment
cleaning and now it works like a dream. The foam replacement went very
smoothly and was easier then the OM-1. I have since cleaned the view
finder and added the dedicated flash and I am still into it for less
than Half what a clean OM-1n goes for. Other than the mercury battery,
the only concern I would have, if it weren't a common issue with Leaf
Shutters, is the 1/500 speed is a little slow more like 1/350.
I would go to the local camera swap and find one of the cameras Jim
listed that needs a little help. There are many that know how to bring
them to "Parade Rest" and back again but I think you could bring a
mercury battery ( or equivalent) with you and just insure the meter
still works. Jim has become a real authority on some of these old Range
Finders. But they need not cost a arm and a leg.
The list has again shown the generosity of the close knit neighborhood
it is. You should seriously consider Gary's offer, RF's are a
different breed than the Basic SLR. But the 40mm F 1.7 on most of these
cameras are as good or better than the XA and nearly a full stop
faster. I have found a spot in my bag both of them.
Mike Butler
Dublin, California
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