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Re: [OM] HELP: Value of 24mm shift

Subject: Re: [OM] HELP: Value of 24mm shift
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:05:29 +0800
I have no experience on other shifts, but the Zuiko 35 shift is fast and
convenient. Most of my shots out of it was hand held. The friction mechanism
works much faster than turning buttons, the TTL OTF metering also give me
worry free exposure.

C.H.Ling

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Leyssens" <leyssens@xxxxxxxxx>

>
> One thing that I don't understand is why Olympus
> decided to go for a friction-only shift
> mechanism.  I may be a candidate for zuikoholism,
> but Nikon's system with turning buttons seems 1)
> far more accurate and 2) less prone to wearing
> out because of heavy use.
>
>
> Peter.
>



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