I mostly concur John, save that you didn't mention single malt, despite
three clear and relevant opportunities. An oversight, I am sure.
Since I have yet to imbibe this evening, and have not seen the OM-2000 at
all, I feel equally qualified...
OM-PC is a very nice piece of kit, with advanced features such as OTF flash
metering from the -3 and -4, together with the ESP metering (which I believe
is used on current Oly digitals), combined with relatively low prices - you
could regard them as expendable alongside your 4T (or M-1).
BUT take care you don't get a lemon at other than a suitable price, such as
the PC I bought from the online auction for $200. With various lenses
thrown in. Which I sold for $240. Which helped to pay the $140 to replace
the circuits. Net $100 I can live with for a refurbed PC - $200 for an
unrefurbed is a different matter.
I have seen a cousin of the OM-2000, marketed hereabouts under the Vivitar
brand. You would not be impressed by the finish, nor cosmetics, nor the
specification alongside any OM, I would say.
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of John A. Lind
Sent: 04 July 2003 18:31
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] RE: Make up your mind was OM 2000
At 11:31 AM 7/4/03, Boris wrote:
>OK People,
>Make up your mind what you think about the camera. It seems like
>whatever
>your mood is when you wake up in the morning, that's how you approach this
>subject...
Yes . . . it's entirely dependent on the phase of the moon and how much
java has been sucked into the intake within the half hour prior to posting
a reply.
You asked a very diverse list that spans all continents, with members of
both genders, from all professions, age groups, economic status, education
level, religions (or lack thereof), political persuasions (or lack thereof
also) . . . and a history that contains a few vociferous, acrimonious,
vitriolic flame wars (search the archives for "SUV") . . . for an opinion.
You expect a consensus??????!!!!
I've only seen *one* in a camera dealer showcase and that was about five
years ago. Never owned one, or even handled one, but since I've at least
seen one within the past decade and had a cup of steaming java in the past
half-hour, I'm more than qualified to give an opine. Here's my take on the
OM-2000:
I believe you'll pretty much get what you pay for if it's a reasonable
price. I don't believe you'll find it as hardy or as durable as the other
double-digit (exceptimg the OM-77 and OM-88 which I've never even seen) and
especially the single-digit OM's. Me? For a consumer class OM mount
camera body, I'd spend the $$ on an OM-PC in "KEH EX" condition.
Opinion offered expires at midnight tonight and is subject to change
without notice.
;-)
-- John
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