Worth it, yes for the spot & multi spot metering capability. Plus it is part
of a natural progression of Zuikoholism so...............BUY ;>))
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Wilburn" <cdnphoto@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 12:27 PM
Subject: [OM] OM-1 to OM-4T - worth an upgrade?
> Although I've owned a pair of OM-1's since 1972 (and still have them),
> consider me a newbie. I simply bought a few primes and used the cams
> and have never learned much OM lore.
>
> My OM-1's have sat a bit idle in recent years as I've been 'shooting
> around' -- being equipment promiscuous with a number of different
> types of cameras. It's been fun actually and I've learned a lot about
> my likes and dislikes.
>
> Now I've come full circle. I've rediscovered my OM-1's and have been
> thoroughly enjoying them once again -- thanks Piers for that excellent
> 50mm/1.4 lens! Both OM-1 bodies are in great condition. But an
> opportunity has arisen to purchase a used OM-4T from a friend. The
> question for me is, is it worth it?
>
> I shoot primarily B&W -- slow film in one cam, fast film in the other.
> I rarely shoot slides (sorry, I use digital for most of my colour
> work). I occasionally shoot col negative film. I usually shoot
> handheld though I use a tripod for long lenses, macros and portraits.
> The tripod work makes up a smallish percentage of my overall shooting.
> I prefer handheld metering over in-camera metering for most of my work
> unless I'm travelling and want to carry minimal gear.
>
> WIth this background, would a 4T be a significant step up for me? I'm
> a bit puzzled as to why the resolution marks in Gary's charts always
> favour the 4T over the 1. Is this related only to very careful tripod
> work and inherent OM-1 internal vibration? Would I see this difference
> in the 'real' (i.e. handheld) world?
>
> Gene
>
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