The only changes NASA wanted to make to the 4 to get it on the shuttle, was
replacing the leatherette (outgassing) with something like aluminum foil.
Other camera brands required huge/costly modifications before NASA would accept
them.
John
Richard Dale wrote:
> Hum, I was just told by Olympus America this was one of NASA's picks as the
> best of its breed (referring to 180).
> Yes I'm just seeking reassurance that the telephoto zuiko lenses are indeed
> up to the
> standard we expect. The review on the website for the 180 rates it as quite
> poor, I can't
> find one for the 300.
>
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