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Re: [OM] OM vs Leica vs Zeiss--system versus system???

Subject: Re: [OM] OM vs Leica vs Zeiss--system versus system???
From: Denton Taylor <denton@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 12:35:00 -0400
>
>Despite that the R8 and RTSIII has 1/250sec flash sync speed and
>spotmetering of flash emission, the multi spot metering of the OM-4Ti is
>still the best metering system available.
>For most of the time, I don´t use the flash, so an superior metering
>system for the natural available light is crucial. 
>It´s not just that the camera has spot metering, it has to be useable ->
>Ergonomics
>
>The OM-4Ti is much smaller and has less weight than the big and bulky
>R8, RTSIII. I´m able to use and carry this camera for an extended period
>-> Ergonomics
>

I owned an RTSIII for a while. The RTS has some modern advantages, like DX,
built-in winder, autobracketing, etc, but it's biggest problem is that the
LCD fades, making it unuseable in bright sunlight. The 4t definitely has it
over the Contax in this area.



Regards,
Denton Taylor
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