OM-10s have the OM-G magnet setup over serial number 2,000,000.
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From: "dreammoose" <dreammoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 2:42 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Build quality differences between OM10/OM20/OM30/OM40
> The 30 is too weird and takes extra batteries. Extra circuitry and
> function that isn't to be used is just more stuff to go wrong.
>
> The 10 with SN >1,000,000 has the same magnet setup as the 20 and 40,
> much less prone to sticky magnet syndrome than the earlier 10s, but not
> entirely immune. The placement of the magnets makes cleaning it much
> easier too. There are also other reliability/performance enhancements on
> the >1,000,000 OM-10s.
>
> The 20/G is still a nicer camera, as it doesn't need an add on part to
> do manual. It's often cheaper than a 10 plus manual adapter anyway. The
> OMPC is my favorite. they brought over TTL flash, aperture and mirror
> pre-fire from the OM-4, program mode from the 2sp, and added ESP
> metering, which is really good for backlit and frontlit situations.
>
> None of these cameras is likely to be as reliable as a single digit OM.
>
> Moose
>
> Dan Lau wrote:
>
> >I know what the feature differences are between these
> >"consumer" grade models, but if I want to get a camera for
> >someone who is just starting out on learning photography (i.e.,
> >strictly manual mode metering, with some auto exposure once in
> >a while), is there any real differences between these models?
> >
> >I will probably avoid the OM10 because of the oily magnet
> >problem and the need for a separate manual module. I gave my
> >OM40 (OM/PC) to my son to use and I've been very pleased with
> >that body -- except for a minor light leak problem. And now I
> >am looking to acquire another inexpensive "consumer" grade body
> >to help someone else learn photography. If I don't care for
> >the "focus assist" of the OM30 (OM/F), is there any difference
> >between it and the OM20 (OM/G) or OM40? In other words, should
> >my buying decision between the OM20/OM30/OM40 be purely based
> >on the price (all things being equal)?
> >
> >I know these consumer models also share many components, so
> >between the OM20 (OM/G), the OM30 (OM/F) and OM40 (OM/PC), is
> >one more robust than another? I've noticed there are more OM20
> >and OM40 for sale than OM30, so maybe I can get lucky with a
> >bargain if I aim for an OM30. Thanks.
> > -Dan
> >
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