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For a while now I have been wanting to add a compact SLR system to my collection - mainly to help me decide whether I get on better with RF or SLR in certain situations.
I had originally homed in the Olympus OM1 - simple, mechanical, compact and good glass. Something like an OM4 Ti would be nice, but for now, the simpler OM1 appeals.
But then I started reading about the Pentax MX - also compact and mechanical, with aperture & shutter readout in the VF (which would be a plus for me), but an LED meter rather than match needle.
Ultimately though, it's just a light tight box and they're similar enough - I'd be interested to hear from users who have used either or both systems and comment on their preferred lenses. I'd be looking for a wide ish prime (24/28mm), 50mm and maybe a 135mm. From what I have read, the Zuiko lenses are well regarded, but so too are the Pentax lenses - with the latter being slightly cheaper maybe?
Is the cloth shutter on the MX a problem at this age? Any other major reliability issues with either, other than the usual light seals, lens fungus, etc?
Any suggestions, most welcome. Thanks
I had originally homed in the Olympus OM1 - simple, mechanical, compact and good glass. Something like an OM4 Ti would be nice, but for now, the simpler OM1 appeals.
But then I started reading about the Pentax MX - also compact and mechanical, with aperture & shutter readout in the VF (which would be a plus for me), but an LED meter rather than match needle.
Ultimately though, it's just a light tight box and they're similar enough - I'd be interested to hear from users who have used either or both systems and comment on their preferred lenses. I'd be looking for a wide ish prime (24/28mm), 50mm and maybe a 135mm. From what I have read, the Zuiko lenses are well regarded, but so too are the Pentax lenses - with the latter being slightly cheaper maybe?
Is the cloth shutter on the MX a problem at this age? Any other major reliability issues with either, other than the usual light seals, lens fungus, etc?
Any suggestions, most welcome. Thanks