louis_emelina

<p>Hi guys :)<br /> I think I might need your advice<br /> I have the opportunity to get myself a Summicron 50mm f/2. For a very good price. The catch is it's very, very beat up. The infinity focus doesn't lock, there is some heavy scratching on the outside, the front elements have cleaning marks and the rear elements have some light coating damage.<br /> I'm torn: on the one hand I feel like buying it and giving it to a reputable technician to get it in working condition (I don't care that much about the aesthetic aspect of the lens, not when it's a Summicron 50, and not certainly not at that price - roughly $350-400 ish), on the other I feel like I could spend as much on an Elmar 50mm f2.8, a Summarti 50mm f1.5 or even a collapsible Summicron 50mm f/2 in very good condition.<br /> I fear an extensive repait of the Summicron might be ruinously expensive... As seasoned veterans of the photography world (by which I mean, young looking, fit and incredibly experienced, of course) what would be your opinion on the matter? Is it a gamble worth taking? Should I get one of the other two lenses I mentioned above instead? Should I save for a few more months and get a working Summicron?</p> <p>Your input is greatly appreciated, and will be rewarded with copious amounts of internet brownie points (exchangeable for cookie, cupcake, donut and now churros points as well at your nearest virtual change bureau).</p>

<p>OK. I managed to find a site that sells the plate (I'm internally exploding with excitement!!!!!)<br> The only problem I have now, it matching the numbers to the setting.<br> And also, I assumed the dial had locks at the ends of the cycle. So all the pictures I've taken so far won't be as good as I expected ....<br> Now, this is where I need your help, internet people. I noticed a small screw hole on the side of the dial (photo attached). If someone who has an OM-1 were able to tell me with which number this screw hole aligns, I'd be able to match it to mu camera, and have a functioning camera.</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks! I'll look into that :)</p>

<p>No no no... The photo I posted is only here to illustrate the missing plate and the dial underneath. I have the same problem with my OM-1, but this photograph isn't of my <strong>actual</strong> camera.</p>

<p>Hi all!<br> This is my first post here ... please be gentle :3</p> <p>I just bought an Olympus OM-1, and I'm chuffed! But it's missing the ISO/ASA sticker or plate for the dial. Do any of you experienced people know where I might find a replacement sticker? I'd be happy to find and fit a whole replacement dial/knob if the sticker is just nowhere to be found...</p> <p>For information, the camera is an early model: the dial has 6 round holes around the edges of the face, no rectangular notches. I have a photo of a proper dial, so I can use the camera if I count the clicks and align with the reference picture. But having an actual plate on would just be better. This camera has gorgeous looks and it would be a shame to leave it about with missing parts. An properly ASA dial would tie the whole thing together and allow me to use the camera without fear of changing for the wrong sensitivity ... I'm sure you can understand :)</p> <p>Other than that, if any of you has suggestions as to where I could find replacement parts for an OM-1, I'd be eternally grateful. Well ... maybe not eternally, but for a long time :)</p> <p>I've looked for hours and found loads of sites for Olympus cameras, but none of them cover the OM-1, or any camera of the OM range for that matter.</p> <p>Thanks in advance,<br> Louis</p><div></div>