Acer;
I pretty much agree with Keith. (But I must note that the OM-2 and 2n
also have mechanical 'B' settings) I would get a 2or a 2. Then, you've
got an OM-1 withe the addition of autoexposure. Only thing missing is
MLU, and you can get that for astro with the black hat technique.
George
k.berry@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Siddiq wrote:
>
> >...Let's put a price cap of US$250 or so. What would you do:
> >
> > 1. get another OM1n (top ones for ~200@OlyGuy)
> > 2. get OM2k
> > 3. get OM something else (say 2(n))
> >
> I used to have two OM-1n bodies until I replaced one of them with an
> OM-2n, after which I never used the other OM-1n again and it eventually
> went to my sister, so from my point of view and in your position, I'd
> buy an OM-2n - BUT you're into astrophotography (which I'm not) so the
> mechanical 'B' and MLU of the OM-1 would be important to you. The OM2000
> is a Cosina and you've already become used to the quality of a real
> Olympus so you're unlikely to feel very happy with one of those except
> as a spare body.
> I think you have to ascertain the repair status of your OM-1n before you
> can make a satisfactory decision. If it is repairable at an affordable
> cost, even if you have to wait for the actual repair, that would be a
> good time to decide whether to buy an additional body - perhaps an
> inexpensive OM-PC (I really like mine) just to get you through the
> waiting time.
>
> That's just my perspective
> Regards,
> Keith Berry
>
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