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Re: [OM] Which Camera?

Subject: Re: [OM] Which Camera?
From: Paul Van Tuyl <olympusguy@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 17:54:15 -0500
We even have an OM-1 w/o a motor drive capability! Talk about inexpensive!
Paul.

Terry and Tracey wrote:

> >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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