so i have two 500 c/m's one chrome one black and i have two backs for my chrome one but its starting to develop shutter sag and my black one has now become my shooter and ive found myself in quite the pickle should i keep both or should i sell my black one as an outfit and buy a 501 c/m leaving me with a down 500 c/m and my 501 with a 50mm f4 cfi lens and two backs is selling my black camera worth the 501? ive never played with one sadly but they are just beautiful and from what i understand they have the floating mirror that will be very nice when using my 50mm. please leave input im stuck haha
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As you know, the black 500C/M is a bit special, so I would definately keep it. The 501 is very nice, but I've been told that the 500 is better over time, being simpler, without the sliding mirror, ie, easier & cheaper to repair or maintain.
I 'm curious as to why you need 2 bodys? I would go to a good camera repair person, and ask what it cost to repair your chrome body. Then I would ask them if they wanted to buy it as is! I wouldn't sell a 500 to get a 501. You buy a 501 or 503 because you can't find a nice 500C/M !