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Re: [OM] OM-2000

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-2000
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 08:54:14 -0400
It looks like N*k*n is offering their FM10 as an official US import.
I have seen ads for it in the new Shutterbug with a USA warranty.

John

Joseph Albert wrote:

> Gary Schloss wrote:
>
> Agreed, though I still maintain that IN ITS CATEGORY (!), the
> OM2000 is by far the best choice.  Compare it to Nikon FM10,
> Ricoh KR-5 Super II, Yashica X-3 Super 2000 -- all siblings,
> or even the new Pentax ZX-M (a completely different product),
> and I'm sure you'll see my point.
> ==========================================
>
> Not sure I see the point.  Comparing to Nikon FM10, you get a
> Nikon lens mount with the FM10, and you get a spotmeter with
> the OM-2000.  Each has its advantages, and I don't see how
> either one is "by far the best choice" considering that everything
> else about the cameras is identical.
>
> But there is no reason to compare only to those cameras.  If
> the film wind lever of the OM-2000 isn't acceptable, then
> the fact that it might be preferable to the particular cameras
> listed is not much consolation.
>
> However, the fact that the shutter lock is easily disabled gives the
> OM-2000 a new lease on life with left-eye dominant folks.
>
> Joseph Albert
>
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