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From: rob@asgb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Info request on Olympus OM-4
Message-ID: <466@asgb.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 30-Apr-84 09:01:14 EDT
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Posted: Mon Apr 30 09:01:14 1984
Date-Received: Tue, 1-May-84 08:07:43 EDT
Organization: Burroughs Corporation, San Diego
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(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