Me thinks the OM-88 was even more of a corporate misfortune. We got lenses
for both! Paul.
VELUWEH@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Warren Kato wrote:
>
> >The bad features are
> >that (1) you can use MF lenses but there is no finder indication, (2)
> >there is no ability to vary the ISO speed or dial in exposure
> >compensation, (3) it is not an OM system camera and cannot take
> >screens, and other accessories, (4) the camera won't fire unless it is
> >in focus, (5) there is no ability to manually focus the system
> >(although there is a difficult-to-use power focus feature).
>
> I would add to that:
>
> (6) camera has no manual exposure mode, and no serious aperturte
> priority auto mode (only with manual lenses, but these will not show
> shutter speed info - ergo unusable)
> (7) will ALLWAYS use aperture F4 when using flash with AF lenses; very
> bad indeed
> (8) has only one AF spot (centre); nasty when taking pictures of moving
> subjects that are off-centre
> (9) AF is not as fast as modern designs
> (10) camera is not as reliable as real OM's
> (11) not a big choice in AF lenses
> (12) bulky, brick-shaped body, very un-OMish
> (13) very low refund value in case you're disappointed (and you will
> be) and want to sell it
>
> In other words, Kris, DON'T buy this camera just because it has the
> name Olympus printed on it or because of its supposed compatibility
> with manual focus Zuikos. If you want an AF camera, get a modern
> design. If you per se want an Olympus, get an IS-3000. The OM-707 was
> the biggest mistake Olympus ever made.
>
> Hans
>
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