Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
A little less spaceous but still better than any other SLR I've ever used ... and I like the subtlety of the readout ... it's not the least bit distracting after the purity of the OM-1's finder! I was curious about this because you get the odd person that seems to think otherwise.
The camera also doesn't appear to have the overall build quality of the OM-1 ... it feels a little tinny in the hands by comparison!
nighstar
eternal beginner
just got my Zuiko 18mm f3.5 in the mail today. it has some cleaning marks on the front element, but nothing major. got it for $780 on ebay and am super excited about using it. it'll be the widest lens i've ever used by far.
just wish i could find the ever-elusive hood/adapter for it now....
just wish i could find the ever-elusive hood/adapter for it now....
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The lack of AE exposure lock for the OM2n has prompted me to give a try of an OM4. I found one where the seller advertised the camera as having the updated meter circuit that doesn't drain batteries so I thought I would give it a try.
Now it I can find a 2-4 screen....
I remember Chis Crawford saying that the OM-4's spot metering system is so good he wouldn't bother with the center weighted metering of the other models because in difficult conditions spot is the only way to go for really accurate exposures.
I was pretty sceptical about his theory because I think I'm pretty good with a center weighted meter or a hand held incident but after discovering how easy to use the OM's spot meter is, in AE particularly, I may have to swallow my pride and agree with him ... it makes centre weighted seem a little archaic. Alternately you can just treat the camera like an OM-2 and use the normal metering in AE or manual ... it really is quite a camera!
I'll always love my OM-1 more than this new marvel but I have to admit I'm currently smitten with it's metering charms!
ColinW
* Click *
Keith,
Congratulations on your new acquisition, the OM-4 is a beautiful camera to use. If you want the OM-1 with the OM-4 metering you could always go for the OM-3?
Congratulations on your new acquisition, the OM-4 is a beautiful camera to use. If you want the OM-1 with the OM-4 metering you could always go for the OM-3?
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Keith,
Congratulations on your new acquisition, the OM-4 is a beautiful camera to use. If you want the OM-1 with the OM-4 metering you could always go for the OM-3?
I don't discount that possibility at all Colin!
OlliL
Well-known
To small for my hands, but apart from that, just wonderful.
Olympus OM-4 von oliverleschke auf Flickr
Olympus OM-4 von oliverleschke auf Flickr
FTography
Contains Sarcasm
My experiences are mostly the same as Keith's.
I'd agree that the OM-4's viewfinder feels a little less spacious. But it's not a huge difference and still a great viewfinder. I found the OM-4 (Ti)'s viewfinder to be a little bit more usable with glasses than my OM-1's. (Most times, to be fair, I use contact lenses when photographing.)
The readout of the OM-4 is really useful and helps significantly in taking photographs without taking the eye from the viewfinder. Yes, you don't see an aperture value, but if you 'operate' aperture oriented, you always know more or less.
As per the built quality, it's odd. In part, the added plastic parts due to all the buttons and switches on the OM-4 somewhat makes it feel a little less hefty.
On paper, OM-1 and OM-4 weigh just as much. I haven't tested it, but I'd assume any difference stems from different haptics.
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
To small for my hands, but apart from that, just wonderful.
Olympus OM-4 von oliverleschke auf Flickr
It would fit perfectly in my hands, and I already have the Gordy strap to go with it ... just sayin'
OlliL
Well-known
Maybe you'll have the opportunity to get "one" from the classified in the near future.
Just sayin.
Just sayin.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
It would fit perfectly in my hands, and I already have the Gordy strap to go with it ... just sayin'
Definitely worth a try Earl!
jmilkins
Digited User
I concur with you both on the finder - there's just something so pure about the OM1.
The thing i didn't expect was the significant difference in heft between the OM1 or 4 and the 4Ti - yes I knew it'd be lighter, but that much?! The OM4ti feels like such a different camera.
To sneak into RF territory, it's similar I guess to an M2 and Zeiss Ikon ZM, but for some reason the OM4Ti seems more solid to me than the ZM. The Hexar RF though, despite it's titanium top and base plates is a solid chunk o metal....
OK... Geek out over...
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
* What else can the title be?
OM2000 + Zuiko 35-70mm
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Yep ... enough geeking out on gear. Will has the right idea ... more pics! (great photo by the way)
EthanFrank
Well-known
Damnit. I missed the 'just got an OM-4" party...I just got one.
My god, the meter is useful.
My god, the meter is useful.
redisburning
Well-known
yeah actually I was out shooting tonight and wished I had a spot meter once it got nice and dark.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Damnit. I missed the 'just got an OM-4" party...I just got one.
My god, the meter is useful.
Hi Ethan,
Congratulations on the OM-4 ... I'm still coming to grips with mine. The purist in me keeps comparing it to my black OM-1 and it seems complex ... which it's not of course.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
First pics from the OM-4 which actually turned out to be a little over exposed ... the ISO setting was half a stop out and using a spot meter is a whole new ball game!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
This was with my OM-1 (coated with magic Maitani pixi dust don't forget!
) and my pre one million 50mm f1.4 ... but not the silver nose.Film was Neopan 400 exposed at box speed and developed in Rodinal 50+1 for eleven minutes at 20 degrees. Thirty second intial agitation then one inversion each minute there after.
You're dead right and it's the same reason I also can never give up film. You just cannot get this look digitally ... it's not possible IMO. Which is not to denegrate digital ... it's just facing the truth!
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
First pics from the OM-4 which actually turned out to be a little over exposed ... the ISO setting was half a stop out and using a spot meter is a whole new ball game!
Keith, learn to use and trust the highlight and shadow buttons. Once you get the hang of it, it'll make a short work out of hi-contrast scenes.
I like that one photo above.
tomalophicon
Well-known
OM2, 50mm 3.5 macro at f/16, expired Fuji Superia Xtra.
