That's a long time to own a camera Jim and I envy you. All of my original
cameras were stolen in a house break-in a number of years ago. That
included my first OM-1 plus several other cameras that were much older.
That goodness Tom Scales was around to help me get back in business. :-)
Cya,
Johnny
On Feb 15, 2012 7:58 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Johnny,
>
> Yes, I have the body and the lens. Both still function, but are in need of
> CLAs. I have a IIIf RD that replaced it, along with a Bessa R2a that gives
> me a "cheapskate's" version of an M7.
>
> I was a newly-married USAF 2nd Lt., with no car, and there was camera store
> two blocks from our apartment. I drooled over everything in the store, and
> finally had enough cash to buy the used IIIa with Elmar 50, and a flash
> attachment fitted to a special baseplate by Leitz NY. It was a nice
> starter
> kit.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Johnny Johnson" <theronemmie@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Campaigning, 1952
>
>
> > On Feb 15, 2012 7:15 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for looking and commenting, Chuck. I was 22 at the time, and it
> > was
> >> my first exposure to a presidential election in which I could vote.
> >
> > I see that you started with Leicas earlier in life than most users. Do
> you
> > still have that body?
> >
> > Cya,
> > Johnny
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