Thanks for the responce Brian!
Yours was probably the best, most accurate one I have received. After
thinking about it for a bit, it appears that I will probably get my 2n CLA'd
and look around for a 2n or 2s. Now that is my dillema..I havent ever seen
a 2s. I've read it has all that fancy spot metering, etc. Is it worth
searching a round for this feature? If I get one, should it become my "main
camera?" Also, ive recently discovered this auto mode on my 2n. I never
really bothered to check out what it does. It apppears to work very well
though right? I havent taken any shots with it yet (currently have some of
that kodak B&W that develop as color in there) so I can't test some of my
results. My trip is rapidly approaching and I'm trying to figure out what
Im going to do. I know my dad would be crushed if his camera got broken,
busted, stolen, etc. So thats why im looking to get another body..there are
some available on ebay but who knows how nice they really are. Anyhow,
thanks again for your previous responce, maybe you can help me a little on
this followup?
-Jeff
P.S. Mind commenting on this bracketing method? I understand you take a
shot a few times will moving the E button up or down a few 1/3 stops. Does
this accomplish the "best" shot? What is being adjusted? The aperteure or
the film speed??
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian P. Huber <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 8:39 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] Have a 2n, worth om 2000 backup?
> Jeff,
> Welcome to "the group". You'll probably get a gazillion responses other
> than mine. Here's my 2 cents worth.
> If you can afford it, buy the OM2000. If the trip is important to you and
> you have the $, go ahead and get it.
>
> I have had an OM-2 for 20+ years and bought a used 2-S three years ago.
> Neither of the cameras have ever been serviced. My wife and I were able to
> take a trip to the Holy Land this year and I took those cameras because
they
> had always worked. They worked flawlessly.
> So why would I suggest you get an OM2000? Because it's "new and so are
> you". Just look at one and handle it before buying, then think about my
> next paragraph...
> You also might seriously consider sending in the OM2n for a CLA (clean,
> lube, adjustment). It would make the camera last longer and get it some
> attention it surely needs by now. When was the last time you serviced
your
> car?
> Either way, you'll spend about the same money.
>
> As for me, I'd buy a used OM-4 or similar because of the high quality the
OM
> cameras have. By the way, the OM2000 is made for Olympus by Cosina. Not
> necessarily a big deal, just different. An OM2000 is not a "system
camera",
> the OM-2 through 4's are (winders, motors, interchangeable focus screens,
> etc).
> Almost all the OM's I own are older than you and I trust them for all my
> photos. I also know them. If you don't know or trust your dad's OM-2n
too
> well, either get it serviced or buy an OM2000.
> Hope this gives you some food for thought.
> Brian Huber
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Jeff Borenstein
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 7:01 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Have a 2n, worth om 2000 backup?
>
> Hello All,
> I just posted a very question to rec.photo...35m and rec.photo.misc
but
> i just recently signed up for this list. Anyways, here goes,
>
>
> Hello,
> I am 16 year old aspiring photographer. My dad has an old Olympus Om
> 2n, a 50mm 1.8 lens, 28 f3.5 lens, 135 3.5 lens, 80 - 200 lens (sigma),
35 -
> 70 (sigma), flash, etc. I will be taking photo 1 next year in high
school,
> and I am going to Costa Rica this summer and am really looking forward to
> some great picture opportunities. My question is, the om 2000,
reasonably
> priced around 150 dollars worth getting to backup my 2n? Or even become
the
> main body??? The 2n is a great little camera, but it's old and I really
> wouldn't want it to bail on me this summer or next year for school. Even
> though it appears to be in excellent condition, would I gain anything
(spot
> / avg metering) to make it a worth while body addition? Am I better off
not
> even bothering with anyother body? Any thoughts as to if it's worth
> investing in one with all those lenses and accessories I already have?
> Thanks a lot for your input,
>
> -
>
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