OM1(N) -> OM3(Ti)
OM2(N/SP) -> OM4(Ti)
OM1 was cheaper than the OM2. Presumably at the time electronics were expensive.
OM3 was dearer than the OM4. Presumably by that time, electronics were cheaper.
Current-day prices follow exactly that trend, in spite of the fact that the
mechanical OM1 would cost much more to make nowadays than the OM2. I assume
part of the reason for the price difference is that the OM2 is rarer (as is the
OM3) -- again probably due to the fact that it cost so much more than the
alternative so few bought it.
But in spite of their lack of rarity, logic has it that OM1's are currently
extremely good value for money. A mechanical camera for £50 -- surely that is
crazy?
Out of interest, does anyone on this list NOT have an OM1? If not, why not?
Simon
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