The original 4 has a lot more wires under the top, most of them though,
connect the main flex to the top cover. I saw more 4s with clipped mount
switches, accompanied by complaints of "spot system unreliable".
John Hermanson
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From: D G <dgzap@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 11:17 AM
Subject: [OM] OM4 etc.
> <<<From: "Riek, Christopher" <christopher.riek@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] OM-4T vs. OM-4 as backup body
> I'm looking to get a backup body for my OM-4t, and I'm undecided
> about going with the OM-4T or just a plain OM-4. From pouring
> through the SIF pages and the FAQ, it seems to me that the only
> differences between the OM-4t and the OM-4 are the Titanium
> top and bottom plates (obviously), support for the F280, and some
> buzzer/display things. Granted that I do have an F280, but I don't
> use the high-speed sync all that often. Given that this camera will
> be a backup (alternate film and/or lens) Is it really worth the extra
> money to get the OM-4T over the OM-4? I'd appreciate some other
> opinions. (I know there is no shortage of these on the list ;-)- -Chris
> Riek>>>
>
> I have been mostly a lurker here, mainly because of time availablity, but
I
> really enjoy the list- been on it now for several months.
> I couldn't help jumping in on this one,though.
>
> I love my OM system, but I have had 2 bad experiences with OM4s, and tell
> people to stay away from them. Granted, there are many on the list out
> there have had no problems with the 4, I am sure, and that is great, but
> from my experiences with two used ones over the years that I have bough
and
> sold (both Mint) I would not buy another. In both cases the 4 shutters
> locked up, like the battery was dead, and they would not fire again for a
> period of up to several days.
>
> I have been told the connections and wiring inside are significantly
> upgraded in the 4T and much less prone to being influenced by
environmental
> problems like moisture and heat. People like John H. have no doubt
> forgotten more about the 4 than I will ever know, so I am far from an
> expert, but I will say my experiences (once at a key moment) will keep me
> from buying another 4.
>
> The 4T's, on the other hand, that I have owned (2), have been bulletproof,
> and I have never had ANY problems with them. I think they are great
> cameras, and I would not hesitate to buy and use a good working order 4T
> anywhere, any time. Again, no expert here, but lots of field use all over
> the world as a lab, and I stick by my hard earned opinions.
>
> All this talk of flying brought back an experience I had in the Solomons
in
> 1995. I was flying back to Honiara from Munda, and the plane was full, so
> the pilot let me sit in the right seat of the DeHav. twin, which I guess
is
> not that uncommon there. Of course I had my OM bag, and I strapped in and
> looked forward to the flight, with a great view. As we approached the
> Russell Islands (beautiful from altitude- I think it was about 9,000 feet
> that day, I started to lean over to take a few pics. The pilot showed me
> how to lower the window (or slide it out of the way), and it was like a
car,
> with the window open! Then he rolled the plane quickly as we passed over
> the Russells so - YIKES- I was looking nearly straight down at the
islands,
> leaning against my straps- my 4 and 3 hanging from my neck- open window-
> wow.
>
> Anyway, the 4 had shut down that day, was not functioning, but of course
my
> beater 3- the worlds other INDESTRUCTABLE camera (with the Canon Old F-1),
> was eager to fire away with the velvia inside, and I got some lovely
> polarized SW pacific aerials through my 50f1.2 of the Russell Islands
> surrounded by blues. The pilot was a funny Aussie, and he didn't seem to
> care a whole lot about the passengers in back, but more with getting me
some
> good pix vantages. Glad my trusty warrior- OM3 was there.
>
> I have been surprised the OM3 hasn't shown up more in this list- I think
it
> is one of the best 35mm cameras ever made, bar none, a gem to hold and
use.
> I have three of them, and they are my first choice for demanding
> environments. The beater 3 I have has been soaked through in a tropical
> rainstorm once, and after it "dried out" was 100 functional again, within
> hours. Don't have anything else that would of taken that, and many other
> abuses (maybe the M4P I once owned, but that is about it- none of my EOS
> stuff would have continued functioning). Funny how the 3 never seems to
> come up much for discussion on this list. My favorite OM product, for
sure!
>
> Re: the 35-70f4S zoom, I have found it to be very sharp and contrasty-
maybe
> it is just my unit, but I once owned the 3.6, and could see not difference
> between the two up to 8x10, whic was as high as I went. I just bought a
> 35-80, and will see how it stacks up. Very lovely so far, however, in two
> rolls. 35-70f4s is a very good lense from my experience, though.
>
> Happy zuiko-ing to all!
>
> Dave G.
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