hoj909@hou2f.UUCP (C.BOHRINGER) (04/27/84)
I am considering to buy an Olympus OM-4 and would appreciate any comments on that camera. Since I don't know much about Olympus cameras in general, I'm also interested to hear about any experiences with other Olympus models. Thanks, Christian Bohringer
rob@asgb.UUCP (04/30/84)
(The line eater must have been full when this went by!) I spent a lot of time evaluating cameras, and talked to a couple pros, before buying my OM-2. I've been using it for a couple of years, and would not trade it for anything....except an OM-4. I tried out an OM-4 at a local camera store and was impressed. It provides you with the tools to be creative yourself, rather than a 'programmed' mode to make the decisions for you. The shadow, highlight, and spot averaging modes are much more valuable to me than a do-it-for-you mode. I haven't put any shots on film, but from my OM-2 experience, I'm not worried. The 4 min. plus automatic exposure (in standard auto. mode) is a nice thought also, although I know nothing about it's accuracy. My only reason for not rushing out and buying one right now is $$. As soon as the price comes down a little (which it may or may not) or my photography starts bringing in more income, my OM-2 will become my backup. By the way, when I order I like to use BH photo in NY. They never try to hide costs any almost always will be as economical as any other mail order. They have monthly ads in all the photo magazines. Rob Greenbank Burroughs ASG
ed@unisoft.UUCP (Ed Gould) (05/02/84)
No info on the OM-4, but I've been happy with my OM-2, and I know several ppeople with OM-1's who like them, too. I have found, however, that the OM2 tends to overexpose when used with its fance fully-automatic flash. -- Ed Gould ucbvax!mtxinu!ed
ach@pucc-i (poi) (05/03/84)
This month's (May) issue of Modern Photography magazine has a test of
the new OM-4 that you may find helpful. I have an 0M-1n with the zuiko
85mm f/2 and the 35-70mm f/4 lenses. I have never had any problem with
any of my equipment.
Kevin DeLong (Purdue University)dsg@mhuxi.UUCP (GREEN) (05/03/84)
[] As long as the major source of revenue for "fan" magazines is advertising; I would read equipment reviews "with a grain of salt" and "between the lines". Has anyone out there ever read a *bad* equipment review of a product from a major manufacturer/distributer/advertisor? David S. Green Bell Labs ..mhuxi!dsg P. S. I could be more specific but I don't want to be sued for libel by my former employer ( Berkey Marketing Companies ) or a family friend, Sid Holz, Publisher of one of the major mags.
talley@ittvax.UUCP (William Talley) (05/08/84)
Has anybody out there compared the OM-4 with the Nikon FA? I owned a Canon A1 last year for a short time (had it ripped off out of my car), and I am currently close to replacing it with a new camera, but unsure of what to buy. I am a novice to photography and enjoyed the A1 for what little time I it, but since I am going to lay out $$ again, I want the most value I can get. (Plus all the gizmos that I may/may-not ever use and a camera that will not be considered obselete in the near future). The costs are relativley close. OM-4 w/1.4 = $480.00 +/- FA w/1.4 = $560.00 +/-. (N.Y. prices, but could be bargained down in person). Considering my expertise, does anyone advise one over the other, planning to shoot some nature studies in rugged country (will one take abuse better) or is there anything I should be aware of???? Would appreciate any info to help decide on what kind of camera to lose next. Bill Talley Thanks in advance. ittvax!talley