![]() ![]() However I could not recommend anyone to buy one as even at the price I paid it is still rather expensive, especially when compared to a Nikon FM2n, Pentax MX or Olympus OM1n. ![]() It is rather a nice camera body after all. Another example of press dishonesty to attract advertising I think.Īnyhow, I will keep the camera as the body is as good as its going to get to match the lenses I have, rather than sell it on. When I read the reviews of the camera in the press when it was released none of them mentioned how bad the exposure system was. This does not bother me as I will now have a completely pure, uncluttered viewfinder display, but what were the designers thinking of at the time? It would have been enough to put me off buying the camera new at the premium price they went for. My work around will be to take the batteries out and use sunny 16 and a separate meter. You can end up with up to 3 LEDs on, one of which constantly flashes, in your view finder.Ī simple match needle or +/- led system as per Pentax MX would have been so much better. To top it all the slightest change in your framing will usually show another recommended shutter speed. When you have the correct shutter speed set it still flashes. The shutter speed you have set constantly flashes whilst the recommended speed stays stable. I don't mind the spot meter but the flashing lights are irritating. My major criticism is the metering system. I would have preferred no window (plastic and requires extra light sealing) and instead a slot to mount film box tops in as a reminder and a proper metal spool at the price these were sold for new. Only niggles regarding bodywork are the plastic take up spool inside and the film window. All the controls are beautifully finished. The S2 sorts that problem out! I'll be selling the RTS and 139 to help cover the cost of the new purchase. I paid £310, they usually go for much more! I've been using a combination of well used RTS, 139 and Yashica FX3 with my Zeiss 50mm f1.7, and never been completely satisfied with any of these bodies for various reasons. finally got one today at (relatively) bargain price with no marks except where its been mounted on a tripod and in perfect working order. Never could afford one and settled for 2nd hand FM2n at the time. I wanted one of these ever since they were introduced in the 90's. ![]()
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