If it's a plain 2, be a little wary if serial number is below 300,000 as
these are the oldest bodies, and I have found them to be a tad less reliable
than newer versions. JMO
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Roberts <croberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 1:43 PM
Subject: [OM] Fw: New Guy - Old Questions
>
>
> > Hey y'all (as we say here in Boston) -
> >
> > I'm a new list subscriber on the very verge of becoming an Olympite. It
> > could happen tonight, depending upon your advice. So, here we go:
> >
> > I have the opportunity to trade my vintage Nikkormat FT for an Olympus
> OM-2
> > or OM-2S Program. The cameras appear to be in good working order and
are
> > equipped with their respective Nikkor and Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lenses.
> >
> > 1) Are the cameras comparable in quality and ruggedness of build? (I do
> not
> > abuse equipment...in fact, I baby it...but durability is important to
me).
> >
> > 2) How do the Nikkor and Zuiko optical qualities compare? (I find
Nikkor
> > less than thrilling...but that's because I owned Leicas for years until
a
> > family illness forced the sale of my modest collection).
> >
> > 3) Given equal condition, which Olympus is preferable, the OM-2 or OM-2S
> > Program?
> >
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Craig Roberts
> >
>
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