Re: [KOML] More History...

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren>]

At 3:50 pm -0700 27/4/98, John Mostrom wrote:

>I joined this group just prior to the flurry of activity around the history
>of the various models. I found the information very helpful and it helped
>me decide between a few alternatives at a swap meet this weekend. I was
>able to purchase a Koni-Omega Rapid w/90mm and an extra back for $150. It
>also came with a photocopy of the manual that had some information that
>might add to the history so far compiled. I apologize if this has already
>been included in the archives but here's what the manual says:
>
>============below is probably copyrighted by KO or derivatives================
snippety snip snip


John,  thank you for taking the time to post the info. from the manual.  I
will include it in the web site.  Sounds as though you had a good deal on
your new Koni-Omega Rapid - this is my preferred camera at the moment.  The
backs are not as robust as later versions, however the absence of a steel
darkslide is in my opinion an advantage.  I have lost count of the number
of times I have set up a shot only to find the cable release straining
against the dark-slide interlock on my "200".  On the downside, I do have
some really good shots of the back of the darkslide curtains from my Rapid
;-)

Hope you enjoy your Koni.


All the best,

              Clive   http://clive.bel-epa.com