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Post by hannes on Aug 25, 2016 13:35:46 GMT -5
Hello: I have to correct my critism about the OM-2 Spot/Program. The camera is nice to use. And if you read the book about the OM-2 SP, learn and understand how the program mode works, you can check the used aperture easily and make good use of this mode. The first roll is shot. I used a long expired Foma 100 and will develop it soon in my Rondinax 35U. Hannes Olympus OM-2 Spot/Program
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Post by alephzero on Nov 16, 2016 11:08:56 GMT -5
My Oly collection is quite extensive. Besides many examples of OM series and older Pens ( F , D, e.t.c.), as well as 35 series VFs ( 35 IV, IVa, e.t.c.)from 1940s and 1950s I also have immediate predecessor of OM. It's SLR made for Olympus by Minolta ( but designed by Olympus)and named FTL. I own both variations ( with slightly different meter readout setup). FTL was only manufactured between July 1971 and January 1972 and 26K copies were made. My examples come with (almost) complete lineup of lenses ( M-42 mount with a minuscule modification). FTL was very first Oly's full frame SLR. This particular model is also important from wider historical perspective. It was the first SLR equipped with "diaphragm simulator", which allowed instant metering at ANY aperture ( i.e. not just wide open or stopped - down).
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Post by rono on Nov 28, 2016 15:59:47 GMT -5
I'm curious about the differences in the FTL's?
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Post by alephzero on Dec 1, 2016 11:49:47 GMT -5
Rono, The only difference between two FTL variations is that one has a thick meter readout pointer needle visible in the VF and the other's pointer needle is thin. Hope it answers your question.
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Post by rono on Dec 1, 2016 21:48:44 GMT -5
Rono, The only difference between two FTL variations is that one has a thick meter readout pointer needle visible in the VF and the other's pointer needle is thin. Hope it answers your question.
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Post by rono on Dec 1, 2016 21:51:44 GMT -5
Thanks I'll have to check the two I have. Though I'll probably not try to find both.
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