jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> So I've decided that I don't spend enough money on OM stuff already and I've
> started looking at the e*ay auctions for OM-77 and OM-88, trying to learn
> what they are about. There is also an OM-101? Can anyone point to which is
> the 'right' setup to get for casual light use (and collection completeness
> <g>)?
> --
>
Jim,
Just be careful from two standpoints-
1.- the OM-77 is basically a big point and shoot. There is no control over
the aperture or shutter speed. It has one mode- Program. That's it. The
camera controls everything, and it doesn't even tell you what that aperture
or shutter speed its using is (IIRC). I had a couple of them because I was
intrigued and wanted to experience that part of Olympus history, but it VERY
soon becomes 'not fun' to lug around a large, heavy P&S that you have to also
bring along other lenses. You'll soon ask yourself "Why?" when you can carry
an OM and Zuiko lenses for more control (and better results) over the shots.
2.- I'd say about 800f all of them have a broken or missing battery door.
depending if its just cracked or broken, you may be able to tape it closed
for your present shooting event, but you'll also be replacing the tape
regularly, since the prssure stretches the tape out. If the door is in pieces
or missing altogether, I don't know how it can be used. And there are none
available from Olympus or anywhere else now. Even superglue won't help much,
since the latching mechanism of the door is very weak, that can't be glued-
it'll just break again as soon as you try to lock the door.
Regards,
George S.
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