On 31 Dec 2000, at 12:58, Chris Stinson wrote:
> I've *really* wanted an SLR camera for months, but they are so hard to
> find (cheap, in good condition, in Edmonton) ... or maybe I just can't
> look?
You're in Edmonton, too?!?!? Cool! That makes three of us... you,
Garth Woods, and myself!
> I was wondering if anyone knew of any reputable places anywhere on the
> net, or near Edmonton that sell new/used OM cameras...
In Edmonton, there's three choices:
McBain's Photo (go to the store on 7th Ave. and ask for Jeff):
Reputable and they often have a good selection, but their prices aren't
always the greatest. Dickering is allowed.
Classic Camera (118th Ave. & 125th Street... ask for Mike): They had
a good selection of lenses and accessories, until I cleaned them out.
(Grin!) They still have a few lenses, and several bodies. Ignore the
"sticker" price... Mike told me, "They're for the crazy rich people who
wander through the door." If you dicker alot (and bring cash), you can
expect to get it for about 50-600f sticker.
Oshry's Camera (109th St. and 106th Ave.): Not much there last time I
looked (months ago). Prices aren't that great, and they seem reluctant
to dicker (or at least that's my experience). But, you haven't "hit them
all" until you've stopped by Oshry's.
> ...and also, which ones would be the best for taking photos...I know
> that's a dumb question...i know it entirely depends on what you want in
> a camera.
True 'nuff! If your budget is limited, go for one of the double-diget OM's,
the OM-10 for instance. They'll take all the OM lenses, but will be
limited in other accessories (e.g. non-replaceable focusing screens).
They can be had for very little (an OM-10 goes for around CDN$100 to
CDN$150 depending on condition). McBain's had an OM-10 awhile
back (not sure if it's been sold), and I know Classic has one on the
shelf.
If you've got a bit more money to spend, an OM-1 (totally manual) or
OM-2 is a good choice. They're cheaper than the "N" series (i.e. OM-
1N and OM-2N), and the only difference is that "non-N" bodies don't
have the "flash ready" light in the viewfinder.
If you feel you "must" have spot metering, the OM-2SP is the
"economy" choice, and the OM-4 (or OM-4T) is the "luxury" choice. Or,
if you've got money to burn, there's always the OM-3(T).
> Of course, a lot depends on the film and the photographer...but in each
> person's experience, which camera do you like, and why?
I own three bodies... OM-10 (my original foray into the world of
Olympus), and OM-2 and most recently an OM-1. My "favorite" is the
OM-10, for sentimental reasons, but the one I use the most is the OM-
2. I have only put one roll through the OM-1, but it's a marvelous
camera. However, I'm "lazy" and enjoy using "Auto" mode, so it'll
probably never get alot of use. I might even sell it, someday, after I've
played with it 'nuff.
> This would help me greatly in my search for a *real* camera...digital is
> great, but there are limitations.
I've enjoyed using a friend's Sony Mavica, and I drooled all over the
Olympus E-10 display camera at McBain's. But, for now anyway, I'm
hanging my hat on good ol' film cameras. There's just something about
the OM line that "feels right" to me.
Hope that's helpful!
Regards,
Chris
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Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
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