"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?

No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.

You're doing the right think. With electronics there might be a few
improvements in the 2008 version.
Do you need Consumer Reports recommendation?

On Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:03:03 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?

No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.

You're doing the right think. With electronics there might be a few
improvements in the 2008 version.
Do you need Consumer Reports recommendation?

Thanks, but no.

I've been looking at the new E-3 anyway - good excuse to get one.

I've been looking at the new E-3 anyway - good excuse to get one.

You owe it to yourself to give the new D300 a hard look. If I was shopping
today, that's where I'd go and never look back. It's that good. Camera of
the Year and deservedly so.

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:03:03 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.
You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?
No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.
You're doing the right think. With electronics there might be a few
improvements in the 2008 version.
Do you need Consumer Reports recommendation?

Thanks, but no.

I've been looking at the new E-3 anyway - good excuse to get one.

How much do you have invested in Olympus glass?

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?

No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.

My point and shoot Olympus 35 mm had a sticky switch on the lens. Was 2
weeks past warranty when I sent it back. They wanted $5 less than a new
one, and only warranteed the camera for 6 months as opposed to a year with a
new camera. Last Olympus I bought.

On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:04:46 -0800, "CalifBill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?

No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.

My point and shoot Olympus 35 mm had a sticky switch on the lens. Was 2
weeks past warranty when I sent it back. They wanted $5 less than a new
one, and only warranteed the camera for 6 months as opposed to a year with a
new camera. Last Olympus I bought.

I've never had a problem with an Oly and when I had my OM-1 cleaned,
it was very reasonable - I think less than $60.

On Jan 8, 7:31*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:04:46 -0800, "CalifBill"





wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:52:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

You think camera repair people should work for wal-mart wages?

No - I don't expect that.

I do expect a reasonable rate to replace the viewfinder glass and
upload the latest software.

It seems to me that 2/3s of the cost of the camera new (as of 2 1/2
years ago) is a bit excessive.

My point and shoot Olympus 35 mm had a sticky switch on the lens. *Was 2
weeks past warranty when I sent it back. *They wanted $5 less than a new
one, and only warranteed the camera for 6 months as opposed to a year with a
new camera. *Last Olympus I bought.

I've never had a problem with an Oly and when I had my OM-1 cleaned,
it was very reasonable - I think less than $60.- Hide quoted text -

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I have a circa early 80's MX 700 Minolta if you wanted to play with it
for a while, let me know, I will dig it up. Should be in mint or close
condition. What I really liked about that body was the button on the
side that would allow you to visually adjust your depth of field and
exposure. I liked the split screen focus rings and the ability to set
the stop to adjust +or- at the time of exposure.. It was a real neat
camera but I never really used it much except for a couple of Indy
races and such..

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:34:08 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

My daughter just told me she needs a film SLR, with wide/normal/tele
lenses, UV filter, etc, for a required college class. Has to have
manual ap/shutter/focus.
She's an ed major.
I guess I'm going to fix the shutter leather on my Minolta 102, or buy
a working body. I've got the rest.
But I am somewhat ****ed about this, because the last time I got the
sticking shutter fixed it cost $125 and only lasted maybe 100 frames.
That was at least ten years ago.
I was ready to go digital SLR, and you would think that a college
class would go that way.
They will do film processing, but you don't need an SLR for that.
It reminds me too much of when my son was required to take a
mechanical drafting class and buy all the T-square bull****, when
cad/cam was already being widely used.
Or that I had to waste time learning PL/I when it was already an
almost dead language.
I won't even begin to bitch about the cost of her schooling compared
to what I paid at the same school when I was there.

--Vic

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:10:13 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:34:08 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

My daughter just told me she needs a film SLR, with wide/normal/tele
lenses, UV filter, etc, for a required college class. Has to have
manual ap/shutter/focus.
She's an ed major.
I guess I'm going to fix the shutter leather on my Minolta 102, or buy
a working body. I've got the rest.
But I am somewhat ****ed about this, because the last time I got the
sticking shutter fixed it cost $125 and only lasted maybe 100 frames.
That was at least ten years ago.
I was ready to go digital SLR, and you would think that a college
class would go that way.
They will do film processing, but you don't need an SLR for that.
[...]

You won't find many professionals using film anymore. Just the
specialized large format stuff. But the good thing about that is you
can find *tons* of really high quality 35mm SLR film cameras being
offloaded for cheap since no one wants that stuff anymore. Ebay and
Craigslist are your friend.

I was in WalMart the other day and saw a new Canon EOS Rebel 35mm film
SLR for about what it costs you to fix your sticking shutter. If you
want new, that would be perfect for her class. It has all the modes
you mentioned.

Steve

On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:00:36 GMT, Steve wrote:

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:10:13 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:34:08 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Just got off the phone with Olympus.

The bill to repair my E-300, flat rate, is $310 plus 6% tax which
brings it to $328.60!!

Damn.

So much for that camera.

My daughter just told me she needs a film SLR, with wide/normal/tele
lenses, UV filter, etc, for a required college class. Has to have
manual ap/shutter/focus.
She's an ed major.
I guess I'm going to fix the shutter leather on my Minolta 102, or buy
a working body. I've got the rest.
But I am somewhat ****ed about this, because the last time I got the
sticking shutter fixed it cost $125 and only lasted maybe 100 frames.
That was at least ten years ago.
I was ready to go digital SLR, and you would think that a college
class would go that way.
They will do film processing, but you don't need an SLR for that.
[...]

You won't find many professionals using film anymore. Just the
specialized large format stuff. But the good thing about that is you
can find *tons* of really high quality 35mm SLR film cameras being
offloaded for cheap since no one wants that stuff anymore. Ebay and
Craigslist are your friend.

I was in WalMart the other day and saw a new Canon EOS Rebel 35mm film
SLR for about what it costs you to fix your sticking shutter. If you
want new, that would be perfect for her class. It has all the modes
you mentioned.

Good thoughts.
She'll need my lenses, which won't fit Canon. I'll go the used route.

--Vic