In a message dated 99-11-22 21:10:57 EST, you write:
> 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), then burn up some film getting to know the -4 camera & meter
> better than I do now.
You can do everything with the OM2s as the OM4, but to see those diamonds
dancing around the 5 stop exposure latitude (or so) of Velvia is like seeming
through the great AA's eyes. If you're in very dark areas, don't run up
against the lower EV limit of the spot meter. I think it's about 0 EV (100
ISO f 1.4 lens) for both the OM4 and 2s and you might hit it in dark slot
canyons towards late afternoons and early mornings.
>
> 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_.
> 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 like the OM1 sound the best of all (it was my first OM after all!) but the
sound of the 2s sounds harsh to me. Part of the unique sound is the delay
made necessary by the program circuit, whether its used or not. As to the
degree of camera induced shake, I would agree with George that it's basically
the same mechanism and either will produce the best results.
> 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.
My OM4 is my main tool and does with me everywhere but the one you can hear
me dry firing at night is the OM1.
Warren
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