I was told a [possible urban legend] story about the owner of a new auto focus
wiz bang plastic fantastic.
He had just paid his money was admiring his purchase and dropped it about 2 feet
to the shop counter it hit the glass on the base corner of the camera.
Bong?!!!!!? One box of bits. I realise I'm possibly a crustacean or a dino but
why
would anyone give up all their beautiful Zuiko lenses for modern technology. I
don't shoot birdlife, but I do shoot motorbikes and the fixed focal length
lenses
have suited me fine. I have changed my medium format gear 5 times over 30 years
and in that time I have had only 2 Brands of 35mm A Praktica L and my OM's [OM1
OM2 OM10] I'm going in for an operation to get a third eye.
My Hasselblad glass was made in the '60s and the Zuk's I have began life in the
Early 70s. Modern doesn't always mean better glass.
'
George M. Anderson wrote:
> Ron Crabtree wrote:
> >
> > > I have been thinking of getting a New OM 4Ti. I have an OM 2n and OM 10,
> > > but reading the propaganda on the 4Ti's metering, really makes me want
> > one.
> > > Although expense is an issue, I would seriously consider it if it were
> > worth
> > > it. I guess what I want, is someone to talk me IN to it! <smile>
> >
> > Why buy a NEW OM4t? I have been very happy with used models, and they can
> > be obtained for less than half of a new OM4ti. Be prepared to pay more for
> > a black model, though. As for talking you into it, I have used the Om4T for
> > over ten years and would never part with mine. I challenge anyone to find a
> > body more durable and versatle but so very small and lightweight. The
> > lightweight issue dissapears when you add a winder or drive, but try and
> > find a meter anywhere else that allows multispot metering and metered
> > exposures of 4 minutes!!! You will not be dissapointed with an Om4t,
>
> I agree with you up to here, wholeheartedly. The 4Ti is a fantastic
> camera.
>
> > but if
> > I were going to spend OVER $1000 for a new body, I would buy a Canon EOS-3
> > and sell all of my manual focus lenses.
>
> No, no , no. A new 4Ti would be a great camera, even at $1000 (assuming
> you can reasonably afford that price.) A new one will statistically last
> much longer than a used one, whose history you've no way of knowing.
> Yes, a new 4Ti would be a joy to have.
>
> Buy an EOS-3 and sell all your Zuiks? Only if your main type of
> photography lends itself to autofocus speed shots rather than
> contemplative photography. And only if you can afford to spend a whole
> lot more money on Canon lenses to try to replace the Zuiks. No, I
> certainly wouldn't do that.
>
> Buy a used Om4t from the list or
> > ebay and be a happy camper.
> >
> > Ron Crabtree
> > Santa Fe, NM
> >
>
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