Re: [APML]: Nikkon F3 vs Olympus OM-1

[cvedeler@bio2.edu (Chris Vedeler)]

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The F3 is a better camera than the OM1.  However for astrophotography the
F3's only advantage is that the prism can be removed and a magnifying
eyepiece can be placed right over the focusing screen.  I use an OM1 with an
Olympus 1-8 focus screen.  It works great.

Chris Vedeler
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At 10:41 AM 7/16/98 -0400, you wrote:
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>I've been using my old Fujica AX-3, to do limited astro work.  When I
>bought it 15 years ago (oh my God how time flies when you're having fun)
>it was a good camera, and still works very well.  Unfortunately, it
>requires the batteries for shutter operation.
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>I'm now considering a Nikkon F3, Olympus OM-1 and any other camera, you
>all might recommend.  My specific question is, since the F3 is about
>$600US versus $250 for the OM-1 is the difference justified when the
>only use is likely to be astrophotography?  I would enjoy hearing what
>the differences are especially from this special interest point-of-view.
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>Tom Porter
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