OM2000 - how is it?

[Spyderman]

I didn't quite like OM-2000 and I tell you why:
- the mirror slap, shares this with OM-10 and all 2-digit bodies (OM-single digit bodies all have pneumatic damper of mirror)
- the shutter noise (loud metal clack)
- after sitting in a suitcase for a few years the mirror on mine actually slipped down from the plastic hinged plate so that when shooting it would actually interfere with the attached lens 8-0 The mirror is attached by a tar-like glue that very slowly flows at higher temperature. But it wasn't like in a car on a hot day - just maybe in a room 20-30 deg. Celsius.

Another single digit OM body is a much better investment unless you need the 1/125 sync speed.

 

[John Hermanson]

Seriously, the OM-2000 is "junk". It was made by Cosina for Olympus and was the final nail in the coffin for the OM System. It should not be confused in any way with a real OM body. 3Ti / 4Ti , now those are great. For anyone who's interested, I have a new email address, though I haven't been here for a while. John Hermanson omtech one at zoho dot com

I'm in serious trouble. It started with an OM4ti and 28/2. Now, I've added an 85/2 and 50/1.2.

I've shifted most of my film work to my OM -- so much so that I want to have 2 bodies, slow/fast film combination.

which brings me to the OM2000. A local shop has a copy ~100 bucks. On paper, seems aright, almost like an OM3, but much cheaper and lighter.

How is the vf and the shutter sound? How is the camera to use?

I really love the OM4, especially the spot metering, bright vf and the smooth shutter release.

On a related note: I enjoy well made stuff, but I can use almost anything functional. I use a Canon Elan 7e with L lenses when I need af.