Jim,
Can't comment on the lens, but the big difference between the two OM-4
circuits is that the new 4T circuit doesn't have the battery drain problem.
Tom
> My latest eBay purchase showed up today, a black OM-4.
>
> It seems to be exactly as was described by the seller, and came with a
> "Made in Japan" f/1.8, the original box, manuals, etc. all for what I
> could afford to pay. So far, I'm happy.
>
> I realized after playing with it a bit, that I know very little about
> OM-4's. I suppose I am a zuikoholic - I had to have one but didn't know
> why...
>
> Anyway, I have a couple of questions I'm sure someone can answer.
>
> I did the battery check, and it stopped after 30 seconds. I've read on
> the list this means it has a later model circuit board. Other than the
> auto shutoff, how is this different than the earlier circuits?
>
> Second, the guy threw in a zoom lens that he had put on eBay but no one
> had bid on. The lens is marked "Tokina SD 70-210mm 1:4-5.6" It appears
> to have a macro mode to 1:4. It a nice sized lens, but its a one touch
> which I don't care for.
>
> Can anyone tell me anything about it? Just curious, since it was free...
>
> --
> Jim
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