My wife and I used a Stylus 140 on a trip. Has 38-140 lens and is quite
light for all the lens it has. Very compact! Weatherproof too!
Brian P. Huber
> My first thoughts are either a OMPC or OM2000 might fit your needs.
> But after a bit of research on the SIF site you would't be saving much
> in weight.
> OM-2(n) - 520g
> OM-PC(40)- 460g
> OM2000 - 430g
> The OM-PC(40) has a metering system that rivals the OM-2n. I know I have
> both. The OM2000 has a very good spot metering system but I have strong
> doubts as to its durability, especially on the trail. I don't have much
> knowledge about P&S's but I have heard very good comments about the
> Stylus Epic 35mm f/2.8 and it is considerably lighter than any of the
> above bodies.
> -Charles Packard
>
> John M Gaasland wrote:
> >
> > I'm sure this has been covered sometime in the past, but I'm looking for
> > something lighter than my OM2n to go into the mountains with,
> weight is a
> > factor. Was wondering what light camera would be good? Perhaps
> an Olympus
> > RC? Thanks! John Gaasland, Olympia, WA
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