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Re: [OM] and then some say dont use filters....

Subject: Re: [OM] and then some say dont use filters....
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 12:59:53 -0500
The main body of the 4T/Ti is the same as a regular 4, like cast/milled
aluminum or some blend of metals.  Only the top, bottom and trim behind
the shutter speed dial are titanium.

John 

Craig Henrikson wrote:
> 
> John -- Raises a question (in my mind at least)  Prolly we.ve been thru this 
> but I don't recall.  The
> top and bottom plates of the 4T are titanium, as compared to the brass of the 
> OM4.  What about the
> body?  I've seen a couple of posts indicating that the body is also Ti, but I 
> suspect that this may be
> in error, and that the only Ti is in the covers.
> 
> Also, while I'm on my soapbox (?) -- why can't the improved flash function of 
> the 4T be incorporated
> into a 4 if one upgrades the pc board.  Obviously, the flash shoe would also 
> need to be changed, but
> are there other electronic/mechnical problems as well??
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Craig
> 
> John Hermanson wrote:
> 
> > If you drop a camera just right, (eveen a mighty 4T with a Titanium top)
> > the force has to be absorbed somewhere.
> > Often, the space from the lens mount to the film plane (supposed to be
> > 46.?? mm) gets smaller.  Then, though everything seems to work, you
> > wonder your pictures are out of focus.  A 4T can become "beyond
> > economical repair" just as easy as most any other camera in its class.
> >
> > John
> >
> > Alexander wrote:
> 
>

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