TTL Connector 3 is still available new.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Scales <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 6:15 PM
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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