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Re: [OM] OM-77 AF

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-77 AF
From: VELUWEH@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 08:50:46 -0400
Warren Kato wrote:

>The bad features are
>that (1) you can use MF lenses but there is no finder indication, (2)
>there is no ability to vary the ISO speed or dial in exposure
>compensation,  (3) it is not an OM system camera and cannot take
>screens, and other accessories, (4) the camera won't fire unless it is
>in focus, (5)  there is no ability to manually focus the system
>(although there is a difficult-to-use power focus feature).

I would add to that:

(6) camera has no manual exposure mode, and no serious aperturte
priority auto mode (only with manual lenses, but these will not show
shutter speed info - ergo unusable)
(7) will ALLWAYS use aperture F4 when using flash with AF lenses; very
bad indeed
(8) has only one AF spot (centre); nasty when taking pictures of moving
subjects that are off-centre
(9) AF is not as fast as modern designs
(10) camera is not as reliable as real OM's
(11) not a big choice in AF lenses
(12) bulky, brick-shaped body, very un-OMish
(13) very low refund value in case you're disappointed (and you will
be) and want to sell it

In other words, Kris, DON'T buy this camera just because it has the
name Olympus printed on it or because of its supposed compatibility
with manual focus Zuikos. If you want an AF camera, get a modern
design. If you per se want  an Olympus, get an IS-3000. The OM-707 was
the biggest mistake Olympus ever made.

Hans

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