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Re: [OM] OM-3T vs OM 4TI

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-3T vs OM 4TI
From: GMcGrath@xxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 11:35:50 EDT
Ron,

The later model bodies offer several "advancements" over the 1 series.

The 2s, 3, and 4 series cameras will give you spot metering, which can let 
you make exposure determinations more accurately and precisely. The 2s and 4 
series have aperture-prefered auto exposure, which can make shooting a little 
faster and easier in some situations. The 2s also has program mode, which 
might be useful if you have to lend your camera to a novice for snapshots. 
These newer bodies also feature OTF flash (except the original 3), which is a 
big improvement over manual or flash unit-regulated automatic flash in most 
situations.

The prices on the 3 and 3T(i) are high because of their relative scarcity. 
Unless you absolutely must have battery-independent operation, it's much more 
economical to buy one of the others, with the added automatic operation 
benefits. Used 4 series and 2s bodies are pretty reasonable, so you might 
want to start there. Of course a nice shiny new 4Ti or 3Ti would be nice, 
too! :-)

Of course, your glass puts the image on the film, the bodies just help.

HTH,
Greg

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