A conundrum

[rmolson]

My last OM1 died this morning, The mirror will not return . I have had very good experiences with KEH both in equipment and repair. Problem to repair which would run in the neighborhood of $150 and wait for a month or get a OM1 chrome listed as excellent for $135.and have it in a week. I still have 2 OM-10s in working condition. If KEH overhauls the OM1 I will have in essence a new OM1 camera that in all likely hood will outlive me I’m 82 ….decisions, decisions

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

Repair and reuse. Good karma in that...

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

Repair it. As mentioned good karma. But a repaired and CLA'd one is much better than an old camera that has been "looked over" and still works even if it's "excellent". Use your OM-10s meanwhile.

 

[Bill Burk]

John Hermanson is a highly recommended, active member of this site. He can give you good advice and do the repair if you decide to get your camera repaired.

 

[CGW]

With respect, karma isn't in play here. Practicality is, though. An OM1 isn't exactly new. There's also the merc battery issue with these. Some older SLRs can be refurbed; others can't. It really depends on getting a clear idea of what KEH actually does for $150--not all CLA/repairs are the same. With 35mm manual SLR prices at rock bottom for many brands, you might shop around for a newer Oly that suits you.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Get it repaired at least you know it is in great shape.

Jeff

 

[Sirius Glass]

1) Repair the one you have
2) Buy a spare from KEH so that you will have a backup and you will never have to wait during future downtime.

Steve

 

[Pumalite]

I use 2 Zinc Air giving me 1.33 volts each. Check batteries first.

 

[Aristophanes]

I used zuiko.com for a similar repair and the cost was $40 lower than your quote. Shop around. It's worth it.

 

[wblynch]

Zuiko.com has to be better at such a repair than KEH. (unless perhaps KEH subcontracts to Zuiko.com ?)

If it were my OM1 there is only one person I would send it to, John Hermanson at Zuiko.com.

-Bill

 

[removed account4]

John Hermanson is a highly recommended, active member of this site. He can give you good advice and do the repair if you decide to get your camera repaired.

Zuiko.com has to be better at such a repair than KEH. (unless perhaps KEH subcontracts to Zuiko.com ?)

If it were my OM1 there is only one person I would send it to, John Hermanson at Zuiko.com.

-Bill

i agree with both Bills ..
john hermanson is hands down .. the best.

good luck !
john

 

[Brian Legge]

Agreed. I sent him an Olympus 35RD which came back in wonderful condition.