William Sommerwerck wrote:
>
> It's hard to believe that someone thinks the OM cameras are so "perfect"
> there's no room for improvement. Shall I suggest a few?
>
> 1. Autofocus. No argument -- the lack of autofocus killed the OM line.
> 2. Integral motor and motor battery. The OM cameras lose their svelteness when
> the motor and battery pack are added.
> 3. Higher shutter speeds and faster flash sync.
> 4. SuperFP flash with continuously variable output, according to subject
> distance and/or degree of fill-in desired.
>
Autofocus? But hasn't it been shown that no autofocus can yet match the
focussing accuracy of a good human eye? And isn't it easier to control
what's in focus by eye than by machine?
I believe the OM-1 is the perfect camera. I don't even strive for other
OMs (yet).
> Anybody want to know the origin of the word "alcohol"? It's weird and strange.
>
Yes please! And if anyone's interested in knowing where the word
'dollar' comes from I can tell you that as well.
Roger
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