Hi Mark,
On Fri, 21 Jun 2002, Mark Marr-Lyon wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got my first OM2S from the bay. I'd never played with one
> before, so when I saw one advertised as not working, and the bid at only
> $36, I couldn't resist, and won the auction for $37. It looked to be in
> pretty decent shape, but the best part was when I popped in a fresh set
> of batteries, it appeared to work fine! In fact, I couldn't find
> anything wrong with it other than when someone had put it back together
> they got the spring in the ASA knob in the wrong place. I haven't
> developed my test roll yet, but so far, I really like the camera. I like
> the OM-4T better, but the manual/spot mode on the 2S seems very nice too.
Well, I am known to prefer the OM2s/p's. I find the manual/spot mode to be
ideal for my shooting pratice. Congrattulations on what truely is a FANG.
> Does anyone find program mode to be useful? I think I'm even getting
> used to the sssscccchhhhlok when I press the shutter release :)
Well...if I go somewhere just to take snapshots, without thinking about
anything photo, then yes. Then again, if I go such places, I am likely to
bring a snapshot-camera (OM40) instead.
My OM2s/p's almost exclusively live in manual-spot mode. I guess yours
will too....
>
> Add that to the "ugly" grade silvernose 75-150 I got from KEH for $13
> (which I half expected to be either a thriving fungus community or a bag
> of parts) that was in excellent condition except for some oil on the
> element just in front of the aperture, and I had a pretty good week!
>
Wow....you really got something going there, Mark. Congrattulations for
everything. Having seen some of your photographic works, I also know that
this equipment will see good use. So have a truckload of fun with it.
When you've got a pile of pictures from the 75-150, can I then convince
you to publish your experiences/verdict of the lens. I am considering
getting one, but have not yet really formed an opinion on if it is a good
idea...
Thanks for sharing - and congrattulation your fang's :)
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Thomas Heide Clausen
Civilingeniør i Datateknik (cand.polyt)
M.Sc in Computer Engineering
E-Mail: T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.cs.auc.dk/~voop
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