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Re: [OM] Backpacking cameras

Subject: Re: [OM] Backpacking cameras
From: John M Gaasland <gaasland@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:39:15 -0800
Thanks Charles. I have a Stylus Epic and I'm not very happy with it,
seems like it's not as sharp as I had hoped it to be. Thanks everone for
your advice and comments too. John.

On Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:45:41 -0600 Charles Packard <packardc@xxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> 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.
> 
> Hans Veluwen's OM SIF site:
> http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/veluwen/om-sif.htm
> 
> -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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