Hekko! I have been reading the posts from the past two days (I am a newbie to
the site) and have noticved some interest in the camera grip(s). I went to much
trouble several years ago to locate one and then discovered the Winder. I love
the winder, leave it on all the time as it make a great grip and I never have to
use the manual winder. I don't really use it as a motor drive, although 2.5
frames per second is respectable, because I shoot mostly stills. This is the
best accessory item Olympus ever offered and they are relatively inexpensive
through the internet. I have outfitted all four of my bodies with the winder
and even found the soft case for the camera+winder+lens.
Enjoyed your discussion,
Joe
Olaf Greve wrote:
> Hi,
>
> For a great many years (1986-1999) I've used my OM-40, which is my first OM
> camera. In 1999 it started to develop a light leak, and at that time I was
> already looking with great interest at an OM-4Ti.
>
> I managed to find an inexpensive 4Ti, so I made the upgrade, and I fixed the
> OM-40 in a very easy manner: by putting some black isolation tape over the
> film information window.
>
> The OM-40 is a very nice camera, and the ESP and Program options are very
> ineteresting when passing the camera to someone who doesn't want to mess
> around in Auto/Manual mode. The ESP mode is especially useful for
> counterlight situations, but it also helps in other situations where there
> are big differences in the light levels measured in the centre and around
> the edges.
>
> Also, I personally like the grip of the OM-40 better than the grip of the
> other OM bodies. The TTL flash metering is also a nice feature on this
> consumer (semi-pro) camera, as is the slightly brighter version of the
> focusing screen.
>
> Downsides: high battery consumption (even when the camera is not in use),
> not as solid as the single digit bodies, no spot metering :(, the focusing
> screen cannot be changed without modification.
>
> All in all, a very nice camera that is well worth the few bucks that are
> typically asked for it.
>
> Cheers!
> Olafo
>
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