In a message dated 01/10/2000 10:20:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,
eheler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hello: I am new to this list. In fact this is my first day. I have owned
> and used OM-1 and OM-2n cameras. I currently own the OM-2n. I am thinking
> of purchasing at auction an OM-4. Is this a wise move or should I wait
> until I can find a used OM-4T or OM-4Ti. I'm not sure I know the
difference
> among them. I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you.
Welcome to the list!
For a detailed answer to your question, you should check out the FAQ at
http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/photo.shtml
The short answer is that first, the OM-4T and OM-4Ti are identical. Compared
to the OM-4 the OM-4T/Ti has:
Titanium top and bottom plates (stronger, lighter)
Synchronizes at all shutter speeds with the F280 flash
Battery check shuts off after 30 sec
Redesigned ASA/exposure compensation dial
Redesigned self timer/beeper switch
There were problems with battery drain in the OM-4. This is discussed in the
FAQ as well. Also check out the archives of this list. I suspect that most of
the bad OM-4s have been weeded out by now, but I would hesitate to buy one
that I couldn't return if there was a problem. Somewhere in the archives you
should find the procedure for checking the battery drain.
The other (and perhaps most important) difference is that Olympus still sells
and services the OM-4Ti.
If I could afford the extra $$$ for the OM-4Ti, I'd look for one of those.
Hope this helps,
Paul Schings
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