MD2s have a lot of electronics inside. When something goes wrong, it
usually means a fried surface mount transistor which then means a whole new
board. MD2s can be very cranky compared to a 1.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Couch" <JamesBCouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Motor Drive 1 (and 2) Pros & Cons
| I don't think the difference is all that great. To be honest the MD-2 does
not
| feel apprecialby stabler, but it DOES feel heavier. And the weight does
make a
| difference, it adds up fast! You can't hand hold a OM-4 w/300 w/MD very
still
| when your neck and arms are tired!
|
| The MD1s have a reputation for being exceptionally reliable. MD2s have a
| reputation for being a bit more cranky. Perhaps John H can give a more
reliable
| answer.
|
| One other thing is that MD1s can be had for much less than the MD2.
|
| In a word I don't feel that the MD2 is worth the added weight and cost,
whcih is
| why I sold mine a few years back.
|
| Jim Couch
|
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