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

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Tom Porter 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Tom Porter

Tom,The Nikon, in my opinion, would be the better camera, for two
reasons:
1. The F3 would be the better choice due to the titanium shutter
curtains. A majority of 35 mm camera shutters are cloth. Should you
accidentally touch these cloth curtains, then you stand a good chance to
ruin the whole shutter system. The F3 shutter curtain is metal, and not
so prone to damage.
2. The accessories for the F3 far out-number the accessories for the
OM-1, in availability.
In my opinion, the F3 would be a better choice.
I once had a friend tell me that when you get into photography, you can
go about spending the money in one of two ways. You can take a lot of
money at once, or a little bit at a time. In this case, go with a lot of
money at once, on the F3.
Peace!!!!!!!!!
Mike C.