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[OM] Re: Autofocus Systems (was: Lens sharpness)

Subject: [OM] Re: Autofocus Systems (was: Lens sharpness)
From: "Chris O'Neill" <chris@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 08:50:58 -0700
On 28 Oct 2001, at 9:17, Bruce Hamm wrote:

> I've never had much use for autofocus systems... 

Speaking of autofocus systems, allow me to put-in a good word for the 
lowly OM-77AF.

Awhile back, I snagged one of these on e-Bay at a very nice price.  At 
the time, I wasn't really all that interested in the 77-AF, but curiosity got 
the best of me.

When it arrived, I was amazed to find that it wasn't anywhere near as 
"clunky" as I had anticipated.  Although it is a bit bulkier than my other 
OM gear, it's still pretty darned easy to hold and operate.  Btw, this 
particular 77-AF doesn't suffer from the all-too-common "broken battery 
door syndrome."

I was also pretty impressed with it's focusing ability, as I'd heard the 77-
AF is "slow and unreliable" in the autofocus department.  While this 
may be true in low-light conditions, and of course it's not as fast as a 
newer autofocus system (waddaya expect?!?!), the 77-AF certainly 
does do a plenty good 'nuff job in normal situations.

And, finally, I've been very pleasantly surprised at the low cost of the 
lenses for the 77-AF.  I've now bought all of the Olympus lenses made 
for the 77-AF, some of them LNIB, and not one of them cost me 
US$100 (shipping included).  And, while we're on the subject of lens 
optics, my experience with the Olympus AF lenses is that they're pretty 
decent.  Pictures taken with my 77-AF are indistinguishable from 
pictures taken with my other OM gear, at least at 4x6.

No, the OM-77AF isn't my "primary" camera...  I'm still partial to the OM-
4 for regular use.  But, I do frequently carry my OM-77AF system with 
me, as it's a fun camera to work with.

So, if you ever have an opportunity to snag an OM-77AF for cheap, don't 
pass it up!

Regards,

Chris

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I'm *not* a Zuikoholic....  I'm a Zuikohobbyist!
Chris O'Neill (chris@xxxxxxxxx)
http://www.joinco.ca

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