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Re: [OM] IS-10 ruggedness

Subject: Re: [OM] IS-10 ruggedness
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 10:48:54 -0400
The IS cameras have their center of gravity in the zoom lens, so when you drop
it, it will often land squarely on the front of the zoom causing tons of
damage.  The IS-1 & 2 zoom  tubes are mostly metal, IS-3, 10, 20 mostly plastic.

John
Camtech
http://www.zuiko.com

gma wrote:

> William Sommerwerck wrote:
>
> > I've heard horror stories about the IS-10 (and plastic-bodied autofocus
> > cameras from other companies) being severely damaged when dropped.
> > (Something gets bent out of shape that can't be easily fixed.) I've
> > dropped mine several times, with only minor cosmetic damage.
>
> I've got a feeling if I dropped my IS-3, it would probably have to go in for
> service.
>
> >
> >
> > The plastics used in most P&S cameras are quite sturdy, and can stand a
> > lot of abuse. (There's a question on this subject in the October Pop
> > Photo's "50 Questions" article, which I <ahem> wrote.)
>
> Whoaa! Hey, a celebrity on the list!  Cool, I'm gonna go read that article
> tonite!
>
> >
> >
> > I bought the IS-10 because I was afraid of taking my OM-4Ti out of the
> > house on all but special occasions. If the IS-10 is lost or damaged, I'm
> > out "only" $300 or so. (Have you priced an OM-4Ti body lately? Ouch! Not
> > to mention the flash, motor drive, battery pack, and whatever lens
> > you're using.)
> >
> > As to the IS-10's image quality... I've gotten some nice 8x12s from it.
> > But the lens seems to be "very good" rather than "exceptional." Later
> > this year I plan to shoot a series of test shots at the same apertures
> > and have them printed at the same time, just to see if there's a
> > meaningful difference. (The 1-hour lab at the Kirkland, WA Costco does a
> > fine job. And their reprints are nothing short of superb. They really
> > care about quality, and one of the guys has exactly the same taste in
> > density and color balance as I do.)
> >
> >
>
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