At 12:37 PM -0400 6/23/98, RobFilms@xxxxxxx wrote these words of wisdom:
>OM listers-
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>Considering what I'm likely to use the camera for, is a OM practical?
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>Will I be able to shoot the kids/family indoors w/a flash? Are the only
>flashes to fit a OM the T20 and T32? Can you use a non-OM flash?
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>So...which camera?
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>All opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
> -Rob
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Hi, Rob!
My personal opinion leans toward the OM-1. I like the control of a manual
camera and the clean, simple elegance of that model. Yes, you can use a
non-Oly flash... I use a small Braun. You'll need to get a hotshoe if the
camera isn't sold with one, they were a separate item back in the '70s when
I got my OM-1.
For lenses, if you're an amateur like me, you'll want the basics: the 50mm
normal lens, 1.8 or 1.4, a nice wide-angle like a 35mm, and eventually a
zoom. My zoom is the Zuiko 75-150. You might want to check the list digest
as there are numerous discussions about these lenses covering a lot of
valuable information and opinions from folks whose experience is far
greater than mine.
Have fun making your decision,
Mike Grove
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