I'd go OM-G / OM-20. It has built in manual speeds and has far fewer
problems compared to a 10. For phot class use, an OM-1 / 1N is still best.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Lau" <dlau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 9:44 PM
Subject: [OM] Build quality differences between OM10/OM20/OM30/OM40
> I know what the feature differences are between these
> "consumer" grade models, but if I want to get a camera for
> someone who is just starting out on learning photography (i.e.,
> strictly manual mode metering, with some auto exposure once in
> a while), is there any real differences between these models?
>
> I will probably avoid the OM10 because of the oily magnet
> problem and the need for a separate manual module. I gave my
> OM40 (OM/PC) to my son to use and I've been very pleased with
> that body -- except for a minor light leak problem. And now I
> am looking to acquire another inexpensive "consumer" grade body
> to help someone else learn photography. If I don't care for
> the "focus assist" of the OM30 (OM/F), is there any difference
> between it and the OM20 (OM/G) or OM40? In other words, should
> my buying decision between the OM20/OM30/OM40 be purely based
> on the price (all things being equal)?
>
> I know these consumer models also share many components, so
> between the OM20 (OM/G), the OM30 (OM/F) and OM40 (OM/PC), is
> one more robust than another? I've noticed there are more OM20
> and OM40 for sale than OM30, so maybe I can get lucky with a
> bargain if I aim for an OM30. Thanks.
> -Dan
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