The main body of the 4T/Ti is the same as a regular 4, like cast/milled
aluminum or some blend of metals. Only the top, bottom and trim behind
the shutter speed dial are titanium.
John
Craig Henrikson wrote:
>
> John -- Raises a question (in my mind at least) Prolly we.ve been thru this
> but I don't recall. The
> top and bottom plates of the 4T are titanium, as compared to the brass of the
> OM4. What about the
> body? I've seen a couple of posts indicating that the body is also Ti, but I
> suspect that this may be
> in error, and that the only Ti is in the covers.
>
> Also, while I'm on my soapbox (?) -- why can't the improved flash function of
> the 4T be incorporated
> into a 4 if one upgrades the pc board. Obviously, the flash shoe would also
> need to be changed, but
> are there other electronic/mechnical problems as well??
>
> Thanks
>
> Craig
>
> John Hermanson wrote:
>
> > If you drop a camera just right, (eveen a mighty 4T with a Titanium top)
> > the force has to be absorbed somewhere.
> > Often, the space from the lens mount to the film plane (supposed to be
> > 46.?? mm) gets smaller. Then, though everything seems to work, you
> > wonder your pictures are out of focus. A 4T can become "beyond
> > economical repair" just as easy as most any other camera in its class.
> >
> > John
> >
> > Alexander wrote:
>
>
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