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<p>Hi Jim, shame about the scratched 2 series screen - they are very nice to use. Yes, the 4Ti does accept 1 series screens. When I purchased my 4Ti's they came with 1-13 screens which I exchanged for 2-13's. You should not experience any metering issues with them.</p>
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<p>The only OM Zuiko macro lens I have left in my collection is the 80mm f4 1:1 that requires some form of extension to enable mounting onto the camera body. I have had this for around 20 years and I simple love the sharpness it delivers at life size - its optimum magnification. I also have its associated close up lens that enables magnification up to 2 x life size, which makes subjects like plant stamens very interesting.</p>
<p>I used to own the 20 and 38mm Zuiko's but I found they were much more specialist and did not use them much. They delivered exceptional results though and took me into another world.</p>
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<p>I have both the 3Ti and 4Ti models and their wind mechanisms are very similar and nothing like my OM1n, which is extremely smooth. Both of the Ti models feel rachety with points of resistance during the advance cycle.</p>
<p>The shutter sound on the 3Ti is very different to the 4 though and similar to the 1n, no doubt because they are both mechanical.</p>
<p>I cannot comment on the 2n as I have never owned one. </p>
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<p>I store all of mine in these;</p>
<p>They stack well, protect the slides from dust and keep them in dark conditions. The boxes are a little flimsy, but I have used them for over a decade and only had one hinge break.</p>
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<p>I have been using the Zuiko 80mm f4 macro lens for about 20 years now, and it is superb. It does require mounting on bellows or telescopic extension tube (which is what I use it with), or the rear of the lens will come into contact with the camera mirror. For me, this combination works well. I also use the dedicated 2 x converter which allows magnifications up to 2 x life size. However, this is getting hard to find now.</p>
<p>I have also used the Zuiko 20mm f2 and 38mm f2.8 lenses in the past and they were excellent but very specialised. I sold both of them as I did not use either very often.</p>
<p>To be honest, you will not go wrong with any of the Zuiko macro's - they were one of the real strengths of the OM system. Just be prepared to pay more for a Zuiko than a third party option.</p>
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<p>Hello Patrick, the problem is almost certainly down to using FP instead of X. I have an Olympus F280 flashgun which has an FP setting for use with my OM3/4Ti models. However it needs switching to manual (X) when used with my OM1n.</p>
<p>Also, the OM1n manual suggests setting the shutter speed to 1/30th second when using a T-Series flash. Not sure if this will help, but it is worth considering. I always set my OM1n to 1/30th second and have never had problems.</p>
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<p>The sole reason I shoot slide film is projection - I cannot find anything to beat it.</p>
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<p>I have been using these for many years now;</p>
<p>They only hold four films, but I have a few of them for when I am on longer shoots. The seal is very good and keeps dust out as well as Xrays.</p>
<p>OOPs...just noticed they are no longer available new - maybe on the used market?</p>
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<p>This was my favorite film stock - such a shame it has been discontuned :-( Based on my experience, I would say it was more similar to G, but a tad warmer.</p>
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<p>Thank you for all of your responses. I shoot a mix of digital and film, and enjoy working this way. I really enjoy the convenience that digital technology brings to my photography, but a projected slide offers me something that I cannot capture with digital.</p>
<p>I have shot digital exclusively over the weekend, and had a great time doing so. However, I intend to use slide film when the urge takes me. The plan is to stock up and freeze some E100g, and experiment with the Fuji options suggested above. </p>
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<p>Thank you for your replies. Yes, I have thought about stocking the freezer with some. I presume it will keep for a few years if frozen?<br>
If I get a couple of years supply stashed away, I will probably try out a couple of rolls each of Fuji's films during the year and see what they are like.</p>
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<p>Dear all,</p>
<p>now that Kodak have discontinued all of their 35mm slide film, can anyone tell me what is out there that will match E100g? As Fuji still have a small range of slide films, I was wondering which one of these (if any) is similar.</p>
<p>Regards, Steve. </p>
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<p>Bad news indeed - this is my primary shooting stock :-( Looks like time has come to stockpile a few rolls...</p>
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<p>I think the problem is down to getting the paint to adhere to the Titanium top and bottom plates; I am not sure if the chrome (champagne?) version is any more durable that the black. I don't have a chrome model, but I have to be careful with my black ones and one of them that I purchased new in 2002 is showing paint loss on the bottom plate and I have been very careful with it.</p>
<p>Compared to my OM1n which has seen regular use since I purchased it in 1982, I doubt very much the 4Ti's will look as good with another 15 years or so of use. The chrome finish on the 1/2's was very good.</p>
<p>Interestingly, my 3Ti shows no sign of paint loss after almost ten years of use. Color apart, the finish does seem to have a different texture to it when compared to the 4Ti. Why this was not used on the 4Ti beats me.</p>
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<p>I have had a couple of 24mm f2.8 Zuiko's over the years, and found them to be superb. They are very small, take 49mm filters and (like most Zuiko's) very well built. An early one I had was a little soft at the corners wide open, but stopped down to 5.6 or 8 it was sharp across the frame. Their small size makes them ideal for travelling and I was never without mine when on overseas trips.</p>
<p>This all changed when I purchased a 21 f2. It is a much larger lens, but is my 'go to' super wide nowadays. Consequently, my 24's saw no use when the 21 came along, so I sold one off. Still have a late production (2001) one new in the box somewhere though.</p>
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<p>I couldn't agree more; I have been using Peak Imaging for a few years now and never been dissapointed with the results of my slides. If fact my lastest batch of slides arrived back from them just a couple of hours ago.</p>
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<p>I have a 2-4 in one of my 4Ti's and it is superb. The 2 series screens offer a much brighter finder image which seems (to my eyes) to slip into perfect focus far easier that the 1 series. They are hard to get hold of now...do Beattie still make bright screens, particularly one with a central spot area?</p>
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<p>I used to own both of these, but now have just the f2.8; I always favoured the 2.8 over it's slower sibling as I found I was shooting wide open most of the time and the 3.5 was not bright enough and a tad soft.<br>
As neither of these lenses are expensive now, I would suggest the 2.8.</p>
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<p>I had both the 180/2.8 and 200/4. Out of the two, I would recommend the 180. It does have chromatic abberation problems wide open, in areas of high contrast, but if you are aware of it, it is easy to avoid (stopping down helps a lot). the 200/4 is very nice but was a little slow for my taste. Naturally, the 200 is much less expensive than the 180. I sold the 200 as I did not use it once the 180 had arrived.</p>
<p>There is also a 200/5 and 180/2; The 200/5 is even smaller that the 200/4 but seems a bit scarce at the moment. The 180/2 is very rare and expensive, but from what I have read, is pretty much flawless.</p>
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<p>I have the 100 and 135 Zuiko's (also used to have the 135/3.5 but it was too soft wide open for my taste). I prefer the 135 for it's slightly longer reach and better subject isolation when used wide open. I have other telephotos, but the 135/2.8 is my favorite. It can be used with confidence wide open and it's performance is similar accross the entire aperture range.</p>
<p>Mine has a little oil on the aperture blades, but it still functions fine - something to check for when purchasing one.</p>
<p>The 100/2.8 is a wonderful compact lens, and everything the OM system stands for in terms of portability.</p>
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<p>Elite Chrome 100 for me too - I have been using this as my 'goto' film for the last couple of years and love it.</p>
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<p>Hi Nick, I switched to Peak Imaging around three years ago and consider them to be the best I have used. I have no desire to look for other labs, assuming their quality remains the same.</p>
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<p>These last posts are really great - OM1/2's that have seen regular use since the 1970's really is a testament to the build quality of the cameras. I also have an OM1n, purchased in 1982 that is still going strong. It was my only camera for many years, and was a real workhorse. It was only two years ago when I had it CLA'd, so I am hoping it will be good for a couple more decades. I don't use it as often as I did (prefer the 3/4Ti's), but I always run a few rolls of film through it each year and it always accompanies me on overseas trips for nostalgic reasons, as it was purchased as a travel camera.</p>
<p>There is no doubt about it, the OM System was, and still is something very special to photography.</p>
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<p>The responses to this thread are very encouraging. I have been using Elitechromes for more than ten years now - in fact it has been my film mainstay. I have often wondered about its longevity and this answers my question. The stuff I shot a decade ago looks every bit as good as my latest stuff.</p>
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