Welcome to the list Kyle. I was about your age when I first started
shooting for our shcool annual using OMs . I didn't have a father using
the gear though. (I won't say how long ago that was!) My 16 year old
daughter is studying photography at school both this year and last year,
and using my old OM-2. Hope you enjoy your class!
Jim Couch
Magma53@xxxxxxx wrote:
Hello all,
Most of you do not know me, so I'll introduce myself. I am 16 years old, I
live in San Diego, and I have been a Zuikoholic since I was 14 when I got my
OM-2. Up to that time, I had been using my father's OM-1 and lenses. I have
subscribed to this list for nearly 2 years, but I have only posted about 4 times.
I have learned much from this list, and my photography has improved
significantly. I currently use an OM-2 with 24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.4, and
85-250/5 lenses, a Vivitar macro focusing teleconverter and an array of accessories
that I keep in my Lowepro mini trekker backpack. Anyway...
This year I am finally taking a photo class at my high school. Today we
brought in our personal cameras for teacher approval. There were about 3 C*non
AE-1s, a few plastic bargain SLRs, and to my amazement, the two students nearest
me had an OM-1n and an OM-2n. I don't know the respective owners well, but I
told them that I could help if they needed any advice or instruction with
their cameras or buying accessories. The students at my table were impressed
with my OM-2, and each liked its small size compared to the bulkier AE-1s that
the teacher had suggested for a first camera. Hopefully I have started a few
more young adults on their way to Zuikoholism.
Returning to lurking...
Kyle Jeffery
PS: My birthday is in two weeks and I am looking for a decent OM-4 or worn 4T
in the range of $200-260 to tell my parents about. It should function
properly and have all caps, but a bit of brassing won't bother me. Thanks.
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