Advice on buying an OM-1

[xyz3450]

Hi Folks,

Where would be a good place to buy a good-to-great condition, serviced OM-1? (or for that matter any of the OM-2 to 4). I'm a little concerned that e-bay is hit-and-miss. Are there reputable dealers that folks can recommend? Or is there a list somewhere which I don't know of yet? I know there are some folks here with collections too. Thanks in advance for your help -- Martin

 

[Range-rover]

Most likely Camtech, he's the go to guy for repairs on all things Olympus. He might
have some used ones, I just got a black OM1n from England and I finally got one that
totally works (even the meter) but your right, it's hit or miss on e-bay. Keh is good as well
as B&H photo in New York.

Range

 

[xyz3450]

thanks Range ...

 

[Skulls Road]

Yeah I don't know where you could buy an OM that has already been worked over. I'd buy the best one KEH has and hope for the best.

 

[Keith]

I'd probably be buying the cheapest clean example I could find on eBay then sending it to Camtech for the works! Getting John to CLA my OM-1 was the best thing I ever did for the camera ... dead accurate meter and as smooth as silk!

 

[zuiko85]

I'd second KEH if you are in the US. They seem to have the best rep as far a grading goes.

I like the OM-1👎 or OM-2👎 best because the have the smoothest film advance. I have an OM-2sp and they have an odd advance that feels rougher to me.

 

[Range-rover]

Your right, I have a OM4 and that's not as smooth as the OM1n, that's works like butter.

Range

 

[computer controlled]

I got mine off of Caigslist and it was in perfect condition.

 

[xyz3450]

thanks everyone -- great advice from all. Very helpful....