Frozen self timer? Maybe they just couldn't move the switch. Could mean
that it's now got hidden rust damage. Impact
damage, rewind shaft bent. So much can be wrong with an OM-4, but at
$31, who cares? Might be okay.
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Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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R S wrote:
> Hmm...ended up winning an auction with a bid I didn't think was going
> to make it.
>
> For 31 dollars I won an excellent looking black OM4.
>
> Photo of it here:
> http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/71290667.jpg
>
> However...this is a camera with...challenges, the seller states:
>
> "I'm told this body was taken skiing and when they tried to use the
> self timer for a group picture it was broken because it was frozen.
> The motor drive film advance claw access cover is missing. It was
> being used with a winder. The meter works as does the meter check
> lite. But part of the shutter curtain is off the track. And it was
> reported to me the B and 1/60th shutter speed do not work. The rewind
> knob does not set square on its seat. With these visual problems
> showing one suspects there may be others. Bidders be aware this is
> not a tested fully working camera - *IT IS OFFERED AS IS - NO
> RETURNS.* Come with original body plug."
>
> Did I buy something unreparable..and if not...; a) How much is
> anyones guess it would take to fix the above, and b) Who should I
> send it off to?
>
> /Rich
>
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