yeah, way back when i started i was on the hunt for an OM-1, but came across
an OM-2n, t-20 flash, tamron 28-70 (i think), vivitar 70-210, never-ready
case and some other misc. accessories for $50 at a garage sale. at that
price i couldn't care about not having the OM-1 and thus started my
addiction...
from there i acquired the basic 50/1.8 and was happy w/ that for a few years
- never a problem and always reliable. i got me through several trips to
europe, and i know that i had the lightest and easiest going camera in the
bunch. formally i was a n*kon man (only by environmental influences - not
by choice) and did miss the shutter speed and f-stop read out in the
viewfinder, but after repeated use i became familiar w/ where i was on the
camera and actually saved time by not looking to see what the setting were!
also the shutter speed on the bayonet made it all complete - a very well
designed camera and a delight to use.
i was distracted from my olympus for about a year when i purchased a cenrury
graphic. this served as my architectural camera for quite some time (as i
am an architectural student, and this is my real interest w/ photography),
but soon realized that trading this for a 35mm shift would be a better move.
with that i slowly acquuired a 24mm shift, OM-2000 (a very under rated and
great beginner camera) and many other accoutrements necessary for the
practice. I have been paying for all of my equipment through jobs shooting
friends and colleagues work. i have most recently purchased an 18mm, 16mm,
and (finally) an OM-1n to help w/ some current work on public spaces and
tall bldg. design.
i should be committed for all the time i devote to this camera system, but
really there are no regrets. my advice is to find the camera that speaks to
you, and i guarantee that whatever your purpose olympus will always be there
for you....
gries
From: Eric Jackson <ejackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] newly introduced
Date: 2 Mar 2001 07:56:55 -0800
hey to everyone,
my name's eric and i've been recently introduced in the last year to the
world of OM photography and the obsession that it becomes. over christmas i
went to sedona, az and used my dad's OM-2 and was hooked ever since. i don't
have a camera of my own but before the summer comes i would really like to
invest in something nice. I was wondering what some good advice would be for
a guy that wanted possibly to have a small side career in photography about
a good camera to start off with? i am interested in something that will grow
with my level of experience and knowledge so i don't have to go buy
something new in 10 years. i've come to the conclusion that the OM-2 is the
way to go. what do you all think? thanks for any advice.
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