Great thread Ken! I too have been agonizing over the same decisions for
more than a year now. Only recently, have I decided that for the
forseeable future I see no reason to switch from OMs to anything else. I
started seriously learning about photography when I was about 12 years
old. (1970) I got my first OM1 when I was about 14 when they first came
out (and still have it...a super-low serial number example that still
works great). When I shoot motorsports today, I am far from the "best
equipped" out there but I am able to travel light, my results are good
in my (and more importantly my clients) opinion, and my equipment has
never let me down--ever. Each time I pick up one of these latest
greatest brick "wunder-cameras" they don't have the feeling of quality
that I expect and am used to. Only the super high-buck AF lenses feel
like they have any decent build quality at all. I have decided that I
will build on the OM system I currently have for now, and if and when I
can afford/justify big bucks for new stuff...it will go towards a medium
format system, not 35mm. For 35mm shooting I see no reason for me to
switch now. Don't change horses in the middle of the stream as they
say...
Now then, in a message dated 10/18/1999 "Charles Loeven"
<cpl49@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
<< I would like to get an OM4Ti also, but without spending all that
money
I could get another reconditioned OM1 or 2 and have all the backup I
need.
If I still feel I need a spot meter I could get an OM2000.
Now for a question, >>
Or an OM2s...I love mine. It blows my mind they fetch more used today
than I paid for it new in 1985. Shoulda, woulda, coulda...
<< What do you need a 350mm f2.8 for? >>
Because it is "the Zuik to die for..." Seriously, if I could afford one
I would jump on one right now. The lens is one of the best available for
motorsports (and wildlife) work.
Hope this helps keep some OM users on the fnece in the fray.
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
www.motorsportvisions.com
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