New member with arriving OM-1n, viewfinder and cla advice?

Canuck Bob

I opened a detailed thread on the 35mm forum then found this thread.

I have questions aimed at the truly faithful.

I came back to film for the viewfinders. My E-410 has an optical viewfinder suitable for AF only. In fact it is a perfect little p&s digital for snaps, indoor family shots, and flash. The OM-1n is for hobby and personal artistic expression images. Also for chronicalling my experiences in the Canadian oilpatch.

Planning faster primes like a 28mm, 50mm, 90-100 range. What screen do you guys recommend for getting sharp bright focusing images for hand held shooting? My previous film SLR was a Spotmatic F and fighting a blacked out screen image was common. I have very good laser repaired vision.

Finally what do you guys advise for cla and overhauls. Automatically arrange it? I'm not the type to throw a repairable camera away and buy another one for cost reasons alone. I'm aware of the foam issue and the camera comes with the little battery adaptor.
 
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Canuck Bob

Just found out the camera had a CLA in 2003. Defineatly a bonus.
 

mopar_guy

For service of OM cameras in North America, I would recommend Camtech (www.zuiko.com). Owner John Hermanson does complete overhauls.

My favorite focusing screen for the OM-1 is the 1-4. This screen is all matte. For cameras with spot metering, the 1-4N screen matches the "spot metering" area.

By the way, welcome to the OM Cult.

Dave
 
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