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Subject: [OM] Re: OM1n/ 2n/ spot
From: Parzival Herzog <parzp@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:19:32 -0600
On February 27, 2004 23:38, AG Schnozz wrote:
> >So, why [the OM-2S] your favourite, over say the OM4? Is there
> >a reason, or is it just sentiment?
>
> Handling.  Sound.  Viewfinder.  Minimalistic controls that
> provide near perfect interaction with the camera.
>
> Last, but definitely not least:  Constant metering in spot mode.
> For handheld use, this is the killer feature.
>
> Compared to the OM-2N, I like the OM-2S because:
> 1. Spot Metering
> 2. Mirror box metering (accurate readings with 2-x series
> screen)
> 3. Fixed (as compared to FIX) hot shoe
> 4. Better OTF flash when balancing with ambient light.
> 5. Program mode.  Don't use it much, but once in a while.
> 6. Auto on/off

<<snip>>

Well stated! Certainly not just sentiment. So now I wonder, why so many others 
seem NOT to like the OM2s, compared to OM2/OM4. Does anyone with experience 
care to volunteer a justification for the OM2s "nay"? Is it reliability or 
serviceability?

I have a question w.r.t. reason (2). If the 2s mirror is half-silvered, does 
it not reduce the V.F. brightness by 1 stop, which would then be compensated 
for by the 2/3 stop brighter screen, leading to a net "no difference" in 
viewfinder brightness from the OM1/2?


-- 
Parzival Herzog


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