Bill,
I think people should do "that which makes them happy".
The FM3a specs out remarkably similar to an OM-2n. The OM is better in
some areas (low light metering) and the FM3a is better in others (flash
synch speed, mechanical shutter on all speeds).
Are N*kon lenses better? Maybe (probably). If image quality is a
serious concern, then dad should be using a monopod or tripod. Or,
upgrading to a MF outfit.
If I were going to the trouble of moving to a different system, I would
want more of an improvement, such as auto-focus.
My two cents.
Bill Stanke
> William Clark wrote:
>
> So my dad says he is seriously thinking of getting rid of his OM
> stuff. What a shame!!! Why you ask; he tried Nikon's FM3a on the
> weekend (anyone else out there try it). Don't know how I can convince
> him otherwise.
>
> His rational is that prices now are really high. Do you realize that
> by selling his OM2n and his 35-70 3.6 he can FULLY finance the FM3a?
> Crazy. His view is that "Olympus is getting really, really long in
> the teeth." He is especially worried that his OM2n will eventually
> break and the circuit become unrepairable. He also states that the
> lenses are 1970 designs and cannot compare to today's newer ones.
>
> What can I say to rebut this? I have thought about selling my stuff
> in the past as well, but never could bring myself to it (not sure
> why).
>
> Has anyone else had such feelings. I will be interesting to hear....
>
> Regards, and keep OMing
> -Bill
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