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09-13-2012
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I now live in Des Moines
DanOnRoute66 is offline
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Originally Posted by paulfish4570
i gave my om-1n and zuiko 50/1.8 to a high school student for use in her film class at high school. i am hopeful she will become a film-holic ...
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Generosity is a wonderful thing, Paul. Bless you. |
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09-13-2012
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MoDeRaToR-To Love & Light
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Soon to be BACK being a 'zuikoholic with an OM1n and a 50mm 1.8...Thanks to Jack Conrad
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09-13-2012
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thank you, dan. generosity is rife around here; i have had good teachers ...
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i seek to photograph the things not seen.
" ... faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Hebrews 11-1
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"... For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." - apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians, 4:18
"Film will only become art when it's materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper." - Jean Cocteau
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09-13-2012
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Wow Helen, it's an honor to have you back.
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09-13-2012
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Recently, I decided that I would like to pick up a telephoto zoom to go with my current OM-1 and OM-2 kit, which consists of a 50mm f1.8 and a Vivitar Series 1 28mm f1.9 lenses. Well, I found an ad on craigslist for a 24-48mm f4, 50mm f1.4, 75-150mm, and an OM-1 body for $100. The camera and lenses sat idle for many years as the seller had switched to a digital P&S.
I met up for the seller and it turns out the lenses started to show signs of mold and the shutter is sticky at slower speeds. I was about to back out until the seller offered the entire kit for $20 as we wanted it to go off to someone who would appreciate and use the camera.
Besides the fungus, everything is in very good condition since the seller is the original owner.
So, who would you Zuikoholics recommend for camera CLA and cleaning moldy lenses?
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09-13-2012
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Unregistered consumer
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Originally Posted by agi
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agi, excellent very nice view !! |
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09-14-2012
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Keith is offline
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OM-1 and 35mm f2
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09-14-2012
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Unregistered consumer
Liquid-Sky is offline
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ahhh Keith, all these beautiful shots with the 35/2 are tempting! i can't justify one as i have a 40/2, lenght is too close.
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09-14-2012
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Keith is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Liquid-Sky
ahhh Keith, all these beautiful shots with the 35/2 are tempting! i can't justify one as i have a 40/2, lenght is too close.
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Focal length is a funny thing ... up until a year or so ago I just wasn't comfortable with 35mm. I usually left the house with a 50mm if I was going somewhere where I only wanted to carry a body and one lens. Then I realised I was moving backwards a lot with the 50mm!
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09-14-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith
Focal length is a funny thing ... up until a year or so ago I just wasn't comfortable with 35mm. I usually left the house with a 50mm if I was going somewhere where I only wanted to carry a body and one lens. Then I realised I was moving backwards a lot with the 50mm!
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Same here.
Also I had read so much from 35/2 beeing poor, but my experience isnt so, I find this lens very usable. |
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09-14-2012
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#2761
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Refuses to suffer fools
Ken Ford is offline
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Originally Posted by mcwc
So, who would you Zuikoholics recommend for camera CLA and cleaning moldy lenses?
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John Hermanson is the best OM tech IMO. He's done magic for me.
http://www.zuiko.com/
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09-14-2012
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I am an idiot. I always read that the Zuiko 35/2.0 was not good so I never sought one out. Their prices were always low - I think due to that reputation.
Now that I see they are fine lenses it is too late as the prices have gone sky high.
It is even hard to find a 35/2.8 for a good price anymore.
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09-14-2012
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MoDeRaToR-To Love & Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wblynch
Wow Helen, it's an honor to have you back.
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hehehe...SWEET ,,,Very Kind of You, Thanks !!
its Fun to be Holding & Shooting an OM again  |
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09-14-2012
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Keith is offline
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Originally Posted by helenhill
hehehe...SWEET ,,,Very Kind of You, Thanks !!
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Glad to see you back with a OM-1 Helen ... they are a very 'grounding' camera IMO.
I consider mine as my 'photographic baseline' and it always reminds me of what a good camera needs to be ... simple and effective!
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09-14-2012
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Olympus OM2N | Tokina 28-85 f4 | Fuji C200 | Epson V700
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09-15-2012
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^that second shot is great!
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09-16-2012
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Drago is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wblynch
I am an idiot. I always read that the Zuiko 35/2.0 was not good so I never sought one out. Their prices were always low - I think due to that reputation.
Now that I see they are fine lenses it is too late as the prices have gone sky high.
It is even hard to find a 35/2.8 for a good price anymore.
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it's still affordable, so hurry up. i too came up all the b**** written about this lens, but bought it cheap anyway and didn't regret it for a second |
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09-25-2012
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I've succumb to the OM addiction. I couldn't help myself, last friday I ordered an EX condition OM-2n and 50mm f/1.4 from KEH and I couldn't be happier. This camera feels much better built than my A-1 and AE-1, and the thing that really sold me was the brass construction and black paint. My A-1 is a black model, but unfortunately when it rubs through the brass the plastic begins to show, which just looks ugly. I'm so happy this is solid construction. Here's a shot of it taken on my other new camera, the iPhone 5 I'm so happy with that camera as well, and soon it may be the only digital body I own!
OM-2n by McClammaIV, on Flickr |
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09-25-2012
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wblynch is offline
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It's a beauty! welcome to the asylum.
I shot a roll of Elitechrome slides in Las Vegas just last weekend with that exact same setup. I pick them up today.
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09-27-2012
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09-27-2012
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Waiting on Maitani
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I don't think OM2(n) bodies had a problem with prism foam.
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09-27-2012
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Street Shooter
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A client of our small family printing company knew I liked cameras so she brought it with her.
Bought it as soon as I realised it was full mechanical and there was a spot meter button. Man, can't wait to try it.
Look at what I just received par ChatSylvestre, sur Flickr
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09-27-2012
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SaxonIV is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSU
Ooooh, aaaah, nice 1.1+ million 50/1.4, nice body too.
Has the foam been removed from the prism? Light seals on back door replaced?
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I believe the foam has been replaced everywhere. I wasn't aware of any in the prism though.
What does 1.1+ million 50/1.4 mean? Is this a particularly good lens? |
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09-27-2012
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heed is offline
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Does anyone remember where I can find that old article where they put an OM through hell and back to test its reliability with dust/water?
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09-27-2012
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wblynch is offline
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There are people that think the 1.1 million and above 50/1.4's are made from magic minerals and are 1.1 million times better than the lesser 50/1.4's
You are in the lucky club.
(but then there are also people that will pay double for an OM-4TI than an OM-4T  ) |
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