Dave Bulger wrote:
>
> George,
>
> Thanks for the info! I'll keep bodies warm & batteries spare in my pocket.
>
> I've been considering the -4 as the main metering & shooting camera. This
> issue is whether I've got time to play with it enough prior to departure.
> I'm reluctant to shoot stuff with a body I haven't had in my hands (and to
> my eye) for hours & hours. Granted, the meter's better & smarter than the
> one in the -2s, but I *know* the -2s meter very well. I've got to get the
> bodies (-1 & -4) into the shop & have meters recalibrated (Beattie
> screens),
That won't be necessary for the -4, meter doesn't involve the foc
screen.
then burn up some film getting to know the -4 camera & meter
> better than I do now.
>
> Am I correct in thinking that the -4 is going to produce less bounce from
> the shutter than the -2s? I use the self timer & a tripod on _everything_.
They should be the same. Mechanism is same.
> With aperture prefire & mirror lockup on both bodies, the only thing
> (other than the operator) to blame lack of sharpness on is the shutter.
> With the -2s's shutter (schwoop-whack-CLICK-Click-click) it _can't_ be too
> stable. Sexy, yes, but not stable.
I don't think that's the shutter, that's the mirror noise.
>
> Hell, if my -1n had aperture prefire, I'd shoot with it and meter with the
> -4! I LOVE my OM-1n. This body is probably single-handedly responsible
> for my Zuikoholism. Regarding the listee trying to decide between a -1n
> and a ME Super, take THAT as an endorsement.
>
> Regarding jealousy, heck, pack your bags and join me! It'll keep me from
> having to hire Charlie's wife to carry the tripod. <g>
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: george [SMTP:geanders@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 5:08 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Cold batteries & OMs
>
> Dave;
>
> If the batteries are fresh when you start out, I wouldn't worry too much
> unless the temperature while you're shooting gets into the 30s and below.
> In that case if you're out hiking, what I do is put the camera strap around
> my neck and have the bottom of the camera body rest against my chest,
> inside
> my jacket and sweater. Body heat will keep the batteries longer. Of
> course, an extra set of batteries in a warm pocket is essential insurance.
>
> Be sure to bring the gear (at least the bodies) inside at night. A 2S will
> probably kill it's batteries if it sits in the car overnight and the temp
> is
> below freezing. Lastly, if you've got a -1 or a -3 you should bring it
> along as added insurance.
>
> Have a reat time, I'm jealous.
>
> George
>
> PS - Wait a minute, I just reread your post. A 2S to meter with and a -4
> to
> expose? Hmmm. Not sure of the efficiency of this! I'd get used to the -4
> now and leave the 2S behind. If u need to listen to something sexy, call a
> 900 number when you get back to the room! :>) Seriously, the meter in
> the -4 is 8 times more capable that that in the 2S. Aim the center circle
> at something and press spot. That's same as aiming 2S, except the -4 will
> hold the reading for you. Want another? Point and press spot again.
> That'll
> give you both spots and additionally, their average, which, if you've
> chosen
> your spots well, will be a great exposure for the scene. The dancing
> diamond provides a real time reading, just as the 2S does. I'm fond of my
> 2S in that special way too, but she tolerates the cold far less than any of
> the other Oly-gals.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Bulger <dbulger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: 'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx' <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Monday, November 22, 1999 2:47 PM
> Subject: [OM] Cold batteries & OMs
>
> >All,
> >
> >There's been lots of discussion re batteries, cold, and non-functioning
> >camera meters due the the combination. Being in Austin, TX, my concept of
> >cold is 45F, which ain't much!
> >
> >I'm tripping to Utah in a few weeks and I'm a little concerned about the
> >temps and my meter readings. I'm going to be taking (among others) a -2s
> >and a -4, using the -2s to meter with (I'm most familiar with it) and the
> >-4 to actually expose film. I may have to expose a roll through the -2s
> >just to listen to the sexy shutter, however. <g>
> >
> >Projected temps are 25F (night) to 50F+ (days) in Zion, with temps being
> >considerably colder in Bryce Canyon.
> >
> >Assuming I keep batteries in my jeans pocket until I'm ready to use 'em,
> >how long are they gonna be in the camera until they're too cold to work
> >correctly? And will they give progressively incorrect readings or will
> >they just stop working? And are the projected temps quoted above cold
> >enough to worry about?
> >
> >I'm not relishing putting the batteries in the camera every time I want to
> >take a shot...
> >
> >TIA!
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >
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