Olympus did not train us on any APS cameras. My chart says they fix the
Centurion S for a little over $100 -- you might want to check w/them
directly.
The model commonly considered top of the IS line was the IS-3 with it's
35-180mm lens, but Olympus no longer services them and the zoom and AF
motors are beginning to fail somewhat frequently. The IS-50 is looking
pretty good, though -- at least, we've only seen two for service so far.
>
> Picked up (cheap) an Olympus Centurion S with lens positioner drive
> problems... sounds like a broken or partially stripped gear. My IS-3 made
> similar sounds before it was repaired a year or so ago... I'm assuming
this
> is an "uneconomical to repair" condition for a Centurion, if indeed there
> was anyone who would attempt a repair. However, if anyone can point me to
> some drawings, etc. on this little gem, I might be tempted to open it up
> myself just to see what is inside, fully understanding I could wind up
with
> nothing more than a box of loose parts! Does anyone know if Olympus even
> had parts for this camera?
>
> Along the same general line, does anyone have a recommendation within the
> Olympus IS series (IS-10, -20, -30, -50, etc.) as an alternative to the
> Centurion? I've provided a nice Centurion to my son who wants nothing more
> complex to carry while walking around upstate New York, but I can see the
> end of APS film availability coming... I've tried providing him an OM-PC
> with a couple of lenses, but they tend to be left in the closet while the
> Centurion often gets carried along. I suppose I could steer him to a
> digital solution...
>
> Any thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated!
>
> Curt
>
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