I've got both and OM-PC, a OM-4, and an OM-4t, and the pictures are usually
indistinguishable from each other, maybe even better where the ESP metering
can shine.
My major plus/minuses comparing the two cameras:
OM-PC
+ Slightly better general handling with its rubberized coating on the front.
+ Amazingly accurate ESP metering. This and program are the major advances
that I wish made it into the 4/4t
+ Program mode. This is very nice when you're out taking snapshots, it
just means one less thing to worry about.
+ 2-series focusing screen included
+ Full manual mode, vs the OM-10 manual adapter (yuk!)
+ Cost
- Slow motor drive speed vs 4/4t
- Inability to attach T series flashes off-camera except with the quirky
shoe cord
- Somewhat Inferior build quality to the 4/4t.
OM-4/4t
+ Superior build quality and durability, exp with titanium top
+ Easier T-series flash attachment and versatility
+ 5fps Motor
+ Spot and average metering
+ Interchangable focusing screens
+ Longer exposure times (not used much
+ Super FP flash with the F280 for daylight fill
- Price
As a conclusion, I'm thinking of selling my OM2n since I got the OM-PC. I
REALLY like the PC as an extra body. I think it is THE extra body to have,
and at US$100-130, you can't beat it for price, especially vs. the 4/4t.
Skip
On Mon, 4 Oct 1999, Alan Green wrote:
> I have an OM40 Program (PC) and just recently an OM4Ti. I was excited
to get
> the camera and shot around 8 rolls of film playing with the spot,
highlight
> and shadow. I also took some of the same shots with the OM40 with ESP
on. To
> be honest, I compared the shots and couldn't see much of a difference.
> I
> don't know whether this reflects on my amateur efforts, or Olympus's
clever
> electronics on the OM40. I deliberately shot all close ups of flowers with
> strong areas of light and shade and found the OM40 coped really well.
> I don't know whether to be sad about the OM4Ti or really pleased with the
> OM40!!!! Anyone else had experience of having both these bodies?
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Skip Williams
Westfield, NJ
skipwilliams@xxxxxxxxx
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