Ah! _Meter_ repair! Anticipate at least an overhaul charge, with possible
replacement of the movement. Most shops are out of new meters, leaving
canibalized parts the only resource. Our typical charge ranges from $120 to
$140 US without major parts.
Nils Frohberg wrote:
> * clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> [031214 03:08]:
>
> > Unless the mirror is severely damaged the camera should be usable
> > as-is -- a few scratches won't hurt the image. If the mirror has been
> > bent out of alignment, that's another story. Check finder focus with a
> > known-good lens on the body pointed at something quite far away.
> >
> > Figure a major overhaul price to replace the mirror. Good used parts
> > are common, but the body has to be disassembled.
> >
> > Nils Frohberg wrote:
> >
> > > btw, at what pricerange is a mirror repair for a OM-1? i have one
> > > laying around in ok shape, only a few scratches on the body,
> > > and was wandering if i could use it for something more than
> > > astrophotography..
> > >
>
> whoops, my bad. i meant meter repair instead of mirror repair. :) but
> thanks for the info!
>
> that's what happens when one thinks faster than one types :P
>
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