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Re: [OM] newly introduced

Subject: Re: [OM] newly introduced
From: Eric Jackson <ejackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 2 Mar 2001 09:24:57 -0800
does that mean what ever price speaks the nicest too me? are there any models 
that that prove more reliable and just better quality that any other? thanks

On Fri, 02 March 2001, "Robert Gannon Gries" wrote:

> 
> yeah, way back when i started i was on the hunt for an OM-1, but came across 
> an OM-2n, t-20 flash, tamron 28-70 (i think), vivitar 70-210, never-ready 
> case and some other misc. accessories for $50 at a garage sale.  at that 
> price i couldn't care about not having the OM-1 and thus started my 
> addiction...
> 
> from there i acquired the basic 50/1.8 and was happy w/ that for a few years 
> - never a problem and always reliable.  i got me through several trips to 
> europe, and i know that i had the lightest and easiest going camera in the 
> bunch.  formally i was a n*kon man (only by environmental influences - not 
> by choice) and did miss the shutter speed and f-stop read out in the 
> viewfinder, but after repeated use i became familiar w/ where i was on the 
> camera and actually saved time by not looking to see what the setting were!  
> also the shutter speed on the bayonet made it all complete - a very well 
> designed camera and a delight to use.
> 
> i was distracted from my olympus for about a year when i purchased a cenrury 
> graphic.  this served as my architectural camera for quite some time (as i 
> am an architectural student, and this is my real interest w/ photography), 
> but soon realized that trading this for a 35mm shift would be a better move. 
>   with that i slowly acquuired a 24mm shift, OM-2000 (a very under rated and 
> great beginner camera) and many other accoutrements necessary for the 
> practice.  I have been paying for all of my equipment through jobs shooting 
> friends and colleagues work.  i have most recently purchased an 18mm, 16mm, 
> and (finally) an OM-1n to help w/ some current work on public spaces and 
> tall bldg. design.
> 
> i should be committed for all the time i devote to this camera system, but 
> really there are no regrets.  my advice is to find the camera that speaks to 
> you, and i guarantee that whatever your purpose olympus will always be there 
> for you....
> 
> 
> gries
> 
> From: Eric Jackson <ejackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] newly introduced
> Date: 2 Mar 2001 07:56:55 -0800
> 
> hey to everyone,
> my name's eric and i've been recently introduced in the last year to the 
> world of OM photography and the obsession that it becomes. over christmas i 
> went to sedona, az and used my dad's OM-2 and was hooked ever since. i don't 
> have a camera of my own but before the summer comes i would really like to 
> invest in something nice. I was wondering what some good advice would be for 
> a guy that wanted possibly to have a small side career in photography about 
> a good camera to start off with? i am interested in something that will grow 
> with my level of experience and knowledge so i don't have to go buy 
> something new in 10 years. i've come to the conclusion that the OM-2 is the 
> way to go. what do you all think? thanks for any advice.
> 
> 
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