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Re: [OM] Which camera?

Subject: Re: [OM] Which camera?
From: Marc <marclaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:38:18 +1000
Richard Schaetzl wrote:
> 
> One suggestion from Olympus (OM Magazin) to have spotmetering with the
> OM-40/PC:
> Don´t forget, the OM-40/PC has TTL flash metering , the OM2000 not.

Recently I 'inherited' an Olympus OM40(PC). While I was somewhat happy
to receive it, I was partly disappointed as I was hoping to be able
to purchase a new camera (nothing more fun than getting a new toy to
play with). Selfish I know.

Anyway, my question is, should I be happy with this camera, or be
looking at new. The OM40 seems to be fairly good (with the ESP
metering and all), but otherwise it is a fairly basic camera (?)
If I was to look at buying a new camera, what should I be looking for
at about the $1,000 (Australia) mark. To give everyone an idea of
comparison, a Canon EOS 50 & 50E are about the price range I am looking
at (oh, and BTW these are cameras I
am considering, if I can offer such blasphemy on the OM list :) )
Basically, while my skill levels don't justify a camera of such
a standard now, I'd prefer to buy a camera now that I don't reach
the limits of, and so have to buy another. This from buying stupid
cameras in the past. That is, Im looking for
a 20year ownership camera. My preference is for new rather than second
hand.

Any opinions on the matter would be appreciated.

>From lurking on this list for a while, it is obvious that everyone
has far more experience/skill than myself. If I have offended anyone
by offering such a 'newbie' question, please accept my apologies. I ask
here as there are many places to go on the web where you can be told how
wonderful the EOS (and Nikon) system is, but not as many for the
Olympus.

Cheers
Marc (Sydney Australia)
marclaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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