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Re: [OM] and then some say dont use filters....

Subject: Re: [OM] and then some say dont use filters....
From: Craig Henrikson <craigh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:03:38 -0500
John -- Thanks, that was what I thought>

Craig


John Hermanson wrote:

> The main body of the 4T/Ti is the same as a regular 4, like cast/milled
> aluminum or some blend of metals.  Only the top, bottom and trim behind
> the shutter speed dial are titanium.
>
> John
>
> Craig Henrikson wrote:
> >
> > John -- Raises a question (in my mind at least)  Prolly we.ve been thru 
> > this but I don't recall.  The
> > top and bottom plates of the 4T are titanium, as compared to the brass of 
> > the OM4.  What about the
> > body?  I've seen a couple of posts indicating that the body is also Ti, but 
> > I suspect that this may be
> > in error, and that the only Ti is in the covers.
> >
> > Also, while I'm on my soapbox (?) -- why can't the improved flash function 
> > of the 4T be incorporated
> > into a 4 if one upgrades the pc board.  Obviously, the flash shoe would 
> > also need to be changed, but
> > are there other electronic/mechnical problems as well??
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > John Hermanson wrote:
> >
> > > If you drop a camera just right, (eveen a mighty 4T with a Titanium top)
> > > the force has to be absorbed somewhere.
> > > Often, the space from the lens mount to the film plane (supposed to be
> > > 46.?? mm) gets smaller.  Then, though everything seems to work, you
> > > wonder your pictures are out of focus.  A 4T can become "beyond
> > > economical repair" just as easy as most any other camera in its class.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > Alexander wrote:
> >
> >
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