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Subject: [OM] Re: OM-2000 commentary, was: Re: Newby Intro + Zuiko prime lens question
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:11:01 -0400


> I'm correcting my own post here.  You don't need an OM-2000 for
> self-timer aperture pre-fire.  An OM-2s or later will suffice.  I don't
> see it mentioned in the manual but the reason I mentioned the OM-2000 is
> that I thought it was possible to set the OM-2000 self-timer for 2
> seconds so you didn't have to wait the full 10 seconds when you only
> want to activate mirror and aperture pre-fire.  Would an OM-2000 owner
> like to comment on this?  It's in my memory for some reason and I should
> remove it if wrong.
>
> I was just reviewing the specs of the OM-2000 again.  I've never owned
> one and I know the quality isn't up to single digit OM models but it
> certainly has some attractive features.  Dr. Flash would find the 1/125
> flash sync speed especially attractive for daylight fill flash and shade
> with sunlit background.
>
> Chuck Norcutt

Yes, the timer is mechanical, and can be set for less time than the maximum.

Wayne 


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