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Re: [OM] OM 2000

Subject: Re: [OM] OM 2000
From: Paul Van Tuyl <olympusguy@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 14:34:12 -0500
As reported here by others, I assume they share common mechanical/optical
parts.

Gary Schloss wrote:

> PvT wrote:
>
> >Evidently the Canon T60 version had many problems, too. Perhaps the
> >bugs are out of it now that OLY has gotten into the picture?
> >We have three 2000s on back order now. Paul.
>
> At the risk of repeating myself, let me say again: the Canon T60 and
> the OM2000 are two completely DIFFERENT cameras.
>
> The OM2000 is sold as an entry level camera -- mostly to students and
> other first-time SLR owners (and so is the Ricoh KR-5 Super II, for
> that matter). As simple and foolproof as these cameras are, never
> underestimate the ability of a photographic rookie to mishandle
> his/her photogear.
>
> AFAIK, all Cosina bodies are made in Japan. Being a great admirer of
> the japanese manufacturing prowess and quality control, I'm inclined
> to attribute 98 percent of the OM2000/Ricoh KR-5 returns to human
> factors (read: ignorant users). I am convinced that serious amateurs
> and pros should experience very few problems. Long term reliability
> however remains to be seen, so when in doubt -- buy a clean OM-1.
>
> Cheers,
>
> /Gary Schloss.
> Studio City, CA
> schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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