Hi,
Jon wrote:
OK, so lots of questions, all basically saying HELP -
I need to replace /upgrade and need advice !!
The OM10 is the only OM camera that needs a manual adapter (OK, the OM101
also needs one).
The OM2(n) and other single digit OMs are of course the stronger build
cameras. However, this does not mean the double digit cameras are bad. An
advantage of the double digit OMs is that the can be bought incredibly
cheap. I bought my OM30 for 30 guilders = $12 = 8 pounds!
The OM40 (or OM-PC as it is called in the US) is the only double digit OM
featuring TTL flash. It also features mirror-lock up with the selftimer, the
excellent ESP measurement and program-exposure. My OM40 is 13 years old now
and has survived many extreme situations. Have a look on my site and judge
for yourself.
I have also an OM1 and an OM2n and used to have an OM4. I was never a big
fan of my OM4, but I think that's a rather exotic opinion.
I use the OM1 only for negative film. For slides I use the OM2n and/or OM40
nowadays in a 60:40 ratio. I don't like the hotshoe of the OM2n. I do like
the limited battery use of the OM2n (and all its pro-features). The OM40
(and OM4) are real battery eaters. I use the OM30 for experiments with the
in-focus-trigger. It is a nice camera though. It needs 5 SR44's to operate.
Of course, have a look at the esif site for detailed information about all
the OM cameras.
A final tip: just be patient. I you want an OM40 today, you will probably
pay $175, if you look around for a while, you are probably able to buy it
for less than $50...
I hope this helps a little.
Bye,
Erwin Voogt
Utrecht, The Netherlands
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/photovoogt/index.html
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