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[OM] Re: camera recommendations please

Subject: [OM] Re: camera recommendations please
From: Jim Brokaw <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:58:21 -0800
on 2/17/04 9:42 PM, carlos martinez at pottyman@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I have a question about cameras.
> I am being sub-contracted by a video guy this summer to do
> some weddings. Currently I only own an OM 10, Not exactly a professional
> 
> camera (asthetically) although I can get some excellent pictures from
> it.
> I will be in the market for a more professional unit to use for the
> weddings.
> what camera would you recommend, and why, and about how much should I
> expect
> to spend on a good working unit?? I do not know much about the
> om 2's or 3's or 4's. I would prefer to be able to use my current
> accessories,
> winder 2, etc. as I will not have a huge pile of money to spend. I think
> I have all the
> lenses I will need although I will probably need a new flash. I have a
> T20.
> Thanks for the information.
> Carlos

Carlos - a key thing for this is -reliability-. If you're in the position
for absolutely 'must get' the pictures, I think your OM-10 is good for a
backup body. I'd look for a good condition recently CLA'd OM-1 or get an
OM-4 if you think TTL flash is important... but that's likely more
expensive. Also, get a higher-power flash unit, maybe a T-32 with Bounce
Grip 2 if you want TTL flash, or a Vivitar 285H or similar unit from Metz or
Sunpak. If you're supposed to be shooting the 'posed group' shots you might
want to get a more versatile flash setup. You could use the T-20 with a
slave adapter for additional light, perhaps with a reflector setup. I think
there is some very good information on lister (former lister...?) John
Lind's website, but I'm not sure of the .url... somebody here should know
it. You should make sure you have backups for everything... I was the
'informal' photographer for a friend's wedding years ago and my flash died
about two pictures into the event... I've never felt so bad about not
getting the pictures as I did in letting my friend down.
-- 

Jim Brokaw
OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...




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