The best manual focus SLR ever made
Written: Jan 28 '07
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Pros: Sturdy but compact body, top-of-class light metering, excellent Zuiko optics.
Cons: Expensive
The Bottom Line: Professional grade camera. No need for a separate spotmeter. Takes the guesswork out of tricky lighting situations. Don't cripple this by buying cheap lenses!
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| jzorns's Full Review: Olympus OM-4TI Film Camera |
I don't say that lightly either. I spent a 2 year period of my life working at camera stores, and have tried MANY cameras. I can also say (shamefully) that an Olympus OM4 was the first thing I charged on a credit card that I didn't pay off that month...
I have used pro-grade Nikons, Canons, Contaxes, and Leicas. But none of them compare with the Olympus OM4. (mine wasn't a Ti)
The OM4 has all the features that are important. A solid body, outstanding optics, (Olympus Zuiko) and useful features without any useless gimmicks.
The hot shoe is very solid, unlike the earlier OM series hot shoes that would crack under a heavy flash load. (referring to my OM1n, mostly)
The shutter is sturdy, and very accurate.
The main thing that sets this camera apart from the competition is the highly-advanced light metering. No other camera in this range can compare. It offers spot metering, which is nice, but beyond that, it also offers spot averaging! You can take spot readings at several locations in the frame, and the camera will average them. It also has highlight & shadow biasing. This is such a neat feature; it takes the guesswork out of difficult lighting situations.
For instance, point the spot meter sensor at an area that is going to be the white point of your scene, and press the highlight button. The camera sets the meter accordingly, and the exposure comes out perfectly. If there are dark spots instead of light, do the same thing with the shadow, except press the shadow button instead. It is just brilliant. I should never have sold that camera. Especially not for a stupid Nikon FM2n which only has half the capability. Oh well, at least aftermarket lenses were easier to find for the Nikon.
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Amount Paid (US$): 450
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Solid Enough for a Professional
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