L.J. Clark wrote:
snip some funy remarks..
>
> Olympus OM cameras are victims of their own design philosophy.
> What most of us like about the cameras (compact size, simple and
> straightforward operation) is exactly what dialed them out of the
> do-everything camera market.
Sad, but true, compare for example the OM-1 with the contemporary Nikon
F2:
Size: You can carve two OM-1 out of one F2. - not very impressiv
Motor Drive: The OM keeps smaller then a bare F2, when you attach the
motor drive. - what´s the purpose of a motor drive if you can´t see
them?
Handling: Despit the fact that the OM-1 is a small camera, everyone can
handle the switches and dials of the OM-1 without a problem. - that´s
neither good for the amateur, they prefer microscopic buttons operated
with the tip of a pencil, nor for the pro´s, who like unusual and
unconvenient situated dials, buttons and connectors.
Weigth: You are able to carry a complete OM equipment without the aid of
a asistant - what distinguish yourself from the P&S masses?
And what about nwe technology? Does the OM-4 have a 1000 cell ligth
meter? No!
Does it transport the film with 10 fps? No!
BTW. A friend of mine has a 40 year old Bolex camera who makes 80 fps.
Does Olympus introduce every 5 year a new lens mount( AI non AI, with
and without D, AF AF-I AF-S)? Sadly no!
Disapointed ;-)
Richard
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