The obvious solution is to own both!
The 2S is more a "junior" OM-4 (with the addition of the program mode)
rather than a variation of the OM-2.
Advantages of "S" over "2":
Permanent hot shoe (no extra $ for Shoe 4)
TTL connector built-in (No extra $ for TTL Autoconnector 4)
Sexiest shutter sound in OM-dom
Provision for optional handgrip
Motor drive/battery cover is still available
Spot meter
You don't pay extra for a black body
Program mode option
Self timer will pre-fire aperture
Advantage of "2" over "S":
2 is probably more repairable
Off switch really turns things off
You can leave shoe off if you don't care about flash
Faster framing rate with motor drive (5 fps vs 3.5 fps for S)
2S flash LED will suck camera batteries dry (unless converted to "red" LED
circuit)
2S has much rougher manual film advance (use a winder!)
Chrome body is N/A for a 2S
2 has better overall build quality
It probably comes down to the condition/quality of the different specimens
available to you. KEH had an OM-2n (chrome) for $179 USD in "excellent"
condition; no S in stock.
My two cents.
Bill Stanke
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "olympus @ Zuiko . sls . bc . ca" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [OM] OM2? 2N? 2SP?
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> > Richard F. Man <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Hmm... why is that? Several people have said the 2SP is "better" with
> > the
> > exception of the longer shutter lag time.
> >
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> Ok, so you want me to *justify* why it is the best !
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> From my perspective:
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> 1. OM-2(N) has a switch to turn it off, OM-2S(P) needs to be turned to
> mechanical B or 1/60, fiddly operation.
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> 2. OM-2(N) gives much more reliable long exposures (1 min +) in auto.
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> 3. OM-2(N) is much smoother, e.g. film wind.
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> 4. OM-2N is a minor improvement on the OM-2.
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> 5. OM-2(N) is available in chrome.
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>
> Wayne Harridge
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> http://members.optusnet.com.au/~w_harridge
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