Pauls0627@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> In a message dated 10/7/98 1:07:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> lpencer@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << My 8th grade daughter has plans to become a professional photographer. She
> is
> interested in attending CSSSA and Brooks.
>
> She seems very serious, but kids do change their mind.
>
> I purchased her an OM-4 with a 50mm olympus lens (with one "e") and a Zuiko
> zoom (to 180 ). Was this the right SLR for her? I hate to ask, but would a
> Nikon F2 have been better? Would a more current OM be worth the money at
> this
> stage? >>
>
> IMHO, the OM-4 is a great camera for someone learning photography. It is
> reliable (as long as you don't have the dreaded circuit problem), and provides
> an excellent manual metering system. In particular I've found the spot
> metering has been a great tool for teaching light and exposure. If you trust
> her to take good care of it, I think it's a great choice.
>
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I agree. The multi-spot metering system is an excellent teaching aid.
Especially for the zone system.
george :>)
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