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Re: [OM] where is the on off switch on the OM4T?

Subject: Re: [OM] where is the on off switch on the OM4T?
From: Chris Crawford <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:39:33 -0500
That's a shame. If I had a 3Ti, I'd use it, and carry it, like I do my 4T
bodies. You saw my older 4T a couple years ago when I sent it for a CLA. It
shows wear and missing paint, though it isn't beat up looking. I take care
of my equipment but I do use it, and that shows.


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On 12/22/08 3:31 PM, "John Hermanson" <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 4T/Ti consistency will vary with how clean the magnet is.  I've seen few
> 3Ti's and as expected they were all pampered and appeared to be only
> taken out for the occasional stroll. I wish I had tested them more.
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> WayneS wrote:
>> Actually, I did test an OM-3t and my recollection was that it
>> performed better than the 4t since they do not have the electronic
>> release that has a tendency to get sticky over time. The  tested
>> OM-3t was sold through eBay several years ago. My best 3t I kept
>> for some time, was never tested, and was the last one I let go.
>> John H would probably know best on the actual performance
>> of a 3t versus a 4t. 4t's probably see more use and abuse also.
>> 
>> The 3t I tested was better than 10% accurate, which exceeds the
>> performance spec. As I said, the 4t is good if 25% accurate,
>> but it varies more from shot to shot.
>> 
>> Wayne
>> 
>> At 09:19 AM 12/21/2008, you wrote:
>>> WayneS wrote:
>>>> But as you say, 1/2000 is rarely used so the margin of error on
>>>> lower speeds is rarely affected. If 1/2000 is way off, maybe 1/500 will
>>>> be affected. I never tested any of the OM-3t's because at the time,
>>>> I did not own one.
>>>> 
>>> Which answered my next question. :)
>>> 
>>> I am going to assume my OMs are pretty close.  Not that I'd really know or
>>> care because nearly all of my exposures are 1/500 and slower.  I suppose I
>>> use 1/2000 on the E-1 once in a while, but that's probably variable too.
>>> 
>>> AG
>> 


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