Joel;
Congrats! Welcome to the 4T club. It is a fantastic camera, uses
batteries much slower than a 2S, and the metering system is superb.
Spend a bit of time learning what it can do for you. If you're a B&W
zone system shooter, the 4T multispot and hilite and shadow buttons are
perfect. Great for slides too because you can quickly determine the EV
range of the scene and decide how to bias it if necessary.
Have fun.
George
Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> Oly Shooters,
>
> I gotta share. Over the two years or so that I've been on list, I've
> always read with interest posts about the features of the OM-4T. As many of
> you may know, I really love the OM-2S and my growth in photography over the
> last two years has been built around this camera. The one problem I've had
> (and it's not a drawback or liability, just a threshold) is that I've
> wanted to be able to take a spot reading and base a long, auto exposure on
> that reading. So after mulling it over for about six months I picked up a
> very nice champaign OM-4T.
>
> I'm sure I'll have some questions and observations to share. On first
> blush, I was surprised at how beautiful the champaign finish is. I'd never
> seen a picture that was terribly flattering, but I've always liked the
> chrome bods, so I figured why not go with champaign, especially as they
> seem to be cheaper than their black counterparts? Very nice in its retro
> splendor.
>
> Secondly, I am very pleased with the display. I wasn't convinced that the
> display on the bottom instead of the side would suit me, but I like the way
> I can raise my eye position up and look down on the display as I do my
> meter business, then center my eye and see the entire frame without viewing
> the display as a distraction on the bottom. Sort of the bifocal philosophy
> of viewfinder design. Works for me.
>
> Thirdly, I hadn't realized that spot metering was available in manual mode.
> Silly me, what was I thinking? I knew it was available in auto, so I
> guess I just assumed from my OM-2S experience that spot metering is only
> really necessary in one mode. It works great both ways. I think I'm even
> more excited about how it works in manual mode. This will be fun.
>
> I knew I would be pleased and impressed, and I am, but there's still a
> great feeling of discovery in it. I know you've all been there at one time
> or another. I haven't mentioned in a while (or maybe ever) how significant
> and stimulating this cyber-fellowship has been. My bank account has taken
> a beating as a result of it, and I couldn't be happier about it. (OK, I
> could be a *little* happier about it ...)
>
> Enjoying the feeling.
>
> Joel Wilcox
> Iowa City, Iowa USA
>
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