Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
I have a pair of Olympus OM bodies that I picked up a few years ago just before I jumped back into Leica Ms. One is a black OM-1n, the other a black OM-2n. Both are nice users, not so clean that I'm worrying about them but not beat up, either.
The OM-1n was always a pain because of the obsolete battery; I was using zinc-air cells, but they don't last long. I've been meaning to send them both to Camtech for overhaul but never seemed to get around to doing it.
I finally boxed up the 1n tonight and am sending it off. When that's done (6-8 weeks I expect) the 2n will get the same spa treatment. John converts 1/1n bodies to current batteries as part of the overhaul.
I'd been considering my options for going 21mm or 24mm on my Leicas when I remembered how well the OM bodies work in a kit with my Ms. I already have an Zuiko 24/2.8, so... why not get some use out of it?
In my opinion OMs are honorary RFs anyway.
The OM-1n was always a pain because of the obsolete battery; I was using zinc-air cells, but they don't last long. I've been meaning to send them both to Camtech for overhaul but never seemed to get around to doing it.
I finally boxed up the 1n tonight and am sending it off. When that's done (6-8 weeks I expect) the 2n will get the same spa treatment. John converts 1/1n bodies to current batteries as part of the overhaul.
I'd been considering my options for going 21mm or 24mm on my Leicas when I remembered how well the OM bodies work in a kit with my Ms. I already have an Zuiko 24/2.8, so... why not get some use out of it?
In my opinion OMs are honorary RFs anyway.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
My favourite Oly is a black OM-1 I've had for a year or so and sadly the meter suddenly changed to being four stops out and the advance became erratic a couple of months ago. I have two other OM's but for some reason this one always felt the nicest and with just a little brassing on the body looks the best ... which means it takes better photos of course. 
I think it may be due for a trip to the doctor when I have the funds ... I miss it.
I think it may be due for a trip to the doctor when I have the funds ... I miss it.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Do you have anyone down there that specializes in OMs? I seem to recall Olympus was more popular in Oz than here.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I remember someone mentioned a place in Sydney in a thread a while back but I can't remember the name of the repairer.
ChrisN
Striving
I've not tried him with Olympus, but Ben Vang at Camera Checkpoint in Dubbo did an excellent job with my Pentax LX and Hasselblad 400 C/M. If my OM2 needed service I'd be pretty confident he could oblige.
wray
Well-known
Yep, I think when I get my tax return I'll send my OM 2 in to Dr. John then the OM 2n gets the spa treatment. It's kinda funny, I like my Nikons black but prefer my OMs silver!
gavinlg
Veteran
I like a black om2n and a silver om1n - classic for the om1 and sexy for the om2. I sold both mine, and regret it. They're bloody fantastic cameras, and I'm just about to start search for another one.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Back when I was a working PJ I always had a second camera system for "off duty" - Nikons reminded me too much of work! I did 6x6 for a few years, then a small OM system which itself was replaced by Leica Ms.
IIRC my old OM kit (gone almost 25 years now) was an OM1n and a motor with a 35/2 and a 100/2.8. I always wanted the 180/2.8 but never got one.
Now I have the two black bodies and two lenses - a 24/2.8 and a 135/3.5. They complement my Leica kit nicely! I'd still like a 180/2.8, though.
IIRC my old OM kit (gone almost 25 years now) was an OM1n and a motor with a 35/2 and a 100/2.8. I always wanted the 180/2.8 but never got one.
Now I have the two black bodies and two lenses - a 24/2.8 and a 135/3.5. They complement my Leica kit nicely! I'd still like a 180/2.8, though.
Chris101
summicronia
Camtech service is luxurious! When I got my OM1n back about a year ago, it even smelled better.