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Re: [OM] OM-G, OM-4 questions + misc ramblings.

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-G, OM-4 questions + misc ramblings.
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 17:29:19 -0400
This is a very minor thing, but could you use a larger font for your
emails?  I have trouble reading yours due to the small letter size.

John

claude batmanghelidj wrote:

>  Fellow Zuiko-heads,     I just purchased an OM-G (20).  I thought it
> would do TTL flash, but apparently not.  Yet, it has the sophisticated
> OTF metering of the other OM cameras like the OM-2.  What is the point
> of this if not for TTL flash, or very long exposures?  It's a really
> nice camera except for two design cock-ups.  When on manual mode it
> tells you the shutter speed required but you must then look at the
> shutter dial to see if you have the correct one or not.  You should be
> able to see in the viewfinder if the set speed matches the required
> speed.  This design flaw is truly silly.  My only other complaint is
> the lack of TTL flash, which I wanted for macro.  I may sell the OM-G,
> to get an OM-4, which is what I would really like.     That brings me
> to my other question.  How much of a risk am I taking if I get the non
> Titanium older version.  I don't mind replacing the batteries every
> six months, if it saves me hundreds of dollars.  I'm kicking myself
> for not getting one new, when they were only 6oo odd dollars, a couple
> of years back.  Anyway, is it just a drain problem, or does it get
> progressively worse to the point where the camera is not usable?  Any
> advice on buying an OM-4 or OM-4 Ti, would be appreciated.     I
> noticed every now and then, someone posts their ideal OM-5.  I think
> it would have built in 3fps motor like N90, vertical travel shutter to
> 8000 of a second, with 250th second flash sync, matrix and spot
> metering, but still be manual focus OM mount, with the shutter dial
> around the lens mount.  It would be great if we could get Olympus to
> sub contract with Nikon to build it.  They could definitely revive the
> Olympus pro market.  Then make the same version with a digital back,
> now you're talking.  How hard could it be to have this camera made?
> They wouldn't even have to have Nikon make it.  The IS-3 is pretty
> hi-tech, Olympus could make a really small version of the N90.  Oh
> well, dream on I guess.  Contax has the right idea, they make really
> great cameras, and the lenses are great.  For zuiko-philes there is
> still the OM-4.  I guess I should stop complaing, and just dish out
> the cash for one.     Maybe a few extra hours behind the wheel of the
> taxi next weekend. Cheers, Claude.


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