Simon
Did you mean to write 50/2?
Chris
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Chris Barker
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>From: sje@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [OM] OM4Ti magazine review
>Date: Thu 13 Jan 2000 22:31
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Just thought I'd mention a review of the OM4Ti in this week's British
> Journal of Photography. They review 3 cameras from the 1980's still in
> production - the OM4Ti, Nikon FM2 and Leica M6.
>
> Discussion of the OM4Ti unsuprisingly concentrates on the metering system,
> though mention is made of the uncommon shutter speed ring/aperture ring
> positioning. Unlike other reviewers, Jon Tarrant says those "unaccustomed to
> to the Olympus way of doing things can find this design hard going at first,
> but perseverance pays off in the long run".
>
> The 24/2, 50/2 and 100/2 Zuiko lenses are discussed briefly. A note is made
> of their compact size and relatively low weight, along with the fact the
> OM4Ti body is smaller than the Nikon, and both are lighter than the M6.
> While an image taken with the 50/2 illustrates the article, its performance
> is not tested. Shame. Closing comments:
>
> "Excepting Olympus's companion OM3Ti, no other 35mm available, be it
> long-lasting or packed with the very latest high-tech wizardry, gives the
> user this sort of control. The OM4Ti is, quite literally, a gem."
>
> Favourable words indeed. It's a pity the reviewer then gives only Olympus UK
> as a contact, since they have done nothing to promote their SLRs in recent
> years. In fact, despite a strong Pound, they saw fit to push new prices into
> orbit, thereby discouraging interest. I'm sure it makes financial sense to
> someone...
>
> Simon E.
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