It seems to me that our more automated cameras may enhance the process of
producing fine photos. Stay with me on this (g). If one is shooting a
fluid scene, sports, children, any action; the more automated AF, Program
mode cameras in the hands of a photographer who knows how to use them
would free the photographer up to compose and shoot better photos.
I wager that most of us who have OM-2 and OM-4, etc. use the auto mode
more than manual. We can control depth of field and aperture while being
cognizant of the shutter speed that results from a given aperture
setting. Thus, little if any math or detailed thought process regarding
aperture and shutter speed gets in the way of the "creative process".
In the time I have had my OM-4t I may have used the manual mode twice. I
find the auto mode to be easier and it does free me up to "get the
shot." This is especially true with children who are elusive as heck.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Dave Dougherty
Yeah, except you forgot to mention the controls of the 4T are limited, easy
to access and one-touch. No menus and sub-menus to scroll through, etc.
Also, it's recycle rate is practically zero seconds--well, as fast as any
human could possibly hand crank it, and way ahead of the MD with a fresh
power pack.
I'm also not convinced this new glass is up to the standards of the old
Zuikos. For certain the build quality is not, and I wonder a lot about the
build quality of the bodies themselves. It's been years since I held in my
hands a real camera other than an Olympus, and I believe that was an old
F-series Nikon with all its attendant baggage.
For whatever that's worth.
I, too, look forward to an inspection of this new Oly gadget, but I'm not
holding my breath.
Tris
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