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From: knudsen@ihnss.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: More on Topcon repair & alternatives
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Date: Sun, 13-Nov-83 19:59:50 EST
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Posted: Sun Nov 13 19:59:50 1983
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Thanks to the many who have responded re my busted Topcon D-1.
Most agree that (1) the D-1 was a classic camera, 1st thru-lens metering
(yes, I was very proud when I got it), and (2) $212.50 is too damn much to
fix it, ie, someone else should be able to fix it cheaper.
Well, that repair quote is from the importer himself (Beseler?), where
the original repair depot had to send the camera.  The local shop sez anyone
else would end up sending it there too, for same ultimate charge.
Of course, some repair place just MIGHT have a D-1 shutter mechanism salted
away (in oiled wax paper, not salt...).  So I may keep trying.
	Meanwhile, I've decided to upgrade to something lighter, smaller,
with once again state-of-art metering, and able to take the new compact
wide-angle lenses (my old Angineux 35mm f2.8 is a big blue whale).
I'm considering Pentax ME super ($175), Super-Program (255),
Minolta X-700, Olympus OM-10 or OM-2N (wish wish), or Nikon FG ($210 at
one store).  "I wanted a Pentax or Oly, but could only afford a Nikon...
how about some sympathy??  Oh yes, I can get a Canon A-1 for the Oly OM-2N
price.  SOmeone recommended it; it seems to be the Apple of cameras.
I want Aperture Priority & MAnual, & do low-lite-level stuff, but also want
TTL flash.  So keep those ideas coming....
	In thanks for your help, I offer this gift:  Photography may be art,
but what is difference between painters and photographers?
Answer:  Two painters can shoot the bull without once mentioning brushes.
	--mike k