Actually, the TTL connector Type 3 turns up fairly often on ebay, and often
sells for only $10 -$15 while the Type 4 connector will usually hit about
$25.00. An OM2 usually sells for $30-$60 less than an OM2n too.
Chip Stratton
cstrat@xxxxxxxxx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tom Scales
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 5:16 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Which OM is best for Macro?
>
>
> I agree with Gary's assessment. My only concern is the
> availability of the
> TTL connector Type 3. They're kind of hard to find. I might consider
> spending the extra for an OM-4 for the versitility.
>
> Tom
>
> > In order of bang for the buck:
> >
> > OM-2
> > OM-2N
> > OM-4
> > OM-4T or Ti
> >
> > The OM-2 will do everything you ask for if you add the correct TTL Auto
> > Connector (Type 3); and is the cheapest of the lot. Just
> remember to set
> > the correct shutter speed since it doesn't do it automatically
> with flash.
> > The OM-3 won't do auto exposure that you request, although the
> 3Ti will do
> > TTL auto flash exposure with T-series flashes. You'll pay extra for spot
> > metering, which is nice, but you didn't ask for it and it isn't
> usable for
> > flash macro, so there is no reason, based on your requirements list, to
> get
> > the -2S, -4, or -4T.
> >
> > So it appears to me that the answer is an OM-2.
> >
> > Gary Edwards
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike Cormier <ronaldcormier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 12:33 PM
> > Subject: [OM] Which OM is best for Macro?
> >
> >
> > > Hello all...
> > >
> > > I'm going to be expanding my list of OM bodies soon & would like
> > everybody's
> > > opinion on which to buy.
> > > I'm planning on using the new body primarily for macro work with
> bellows,
> > > extension tubes, etc...
> > > some studio, some feild use as well.
> > > I think it'd have to be between a 2n, 2sp, 3T, 4, and 4T
> although other
> > > suggestions will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > What I need:
> > > -Very reliable TTL/OTF metering with good T-flash performance
> (may also
> > use
> > > some off-brand flashes).
> > > -Shot bracketing (something more accurate than the matched
> needle on my
> > > OM-1's).
> > > -Manual as well as automatic exposure.
> > > -cable release port.
> > > -NO DOUBLE DIGIT OM's (bad experiences with macro sharpness
> using OM-PC)
> > >
> > > What I can do without (even though it'd be nice to have them)
> > > -Self timer
> > > -2 series screens
> > > -Flash-ready LED
> > > -Titanium body
> > >
> > > Keep in mind that I'm looking for the best buy that encompasses what I
> > need.
> > > Money IS an object, as I have to justify my 4th OM body as more than a
> > > list-inspired fetish purchase & more money left over means more Zuiko
> > stuff
> > > later.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help,
> > > -Mike
> > >
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