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Re: [OM] Which Camera?

Subject: Re: [OM] Which Camera?
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 17:25:02 +1000

>Would anyone happen to know which Olympus camera is best suited for
>astrophotography?  I understand that this is a very generalized question,
but
>any suggestions would be appreciated.  Also, if available, a list of
certain
>Olympus models not suited for astrophotography would also be welcome.
>Although I am extremely unknowledgeable about cameras, the main features I
>think are needed for astrophotography are:
>
>1.  Manual shutter release for long exposure.
>2.  SLR (obviously).
>3.  Manual focus.


OM-1. No battery problems, and has a mirror lockup. I understand that astro
photographers love them. Most catalogues for telescopes have a OM-1n
attached to their wares.

And you can buy one with a dud meter. You wont need it.

Foxy


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