Yes, OM-2 meter job is always "fun".
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John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
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Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: <clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Batteries for OM-2
> 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
> >
> > --
> > You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are even
worse!
> > -- Calvin
> >
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