Is Olympus OM1 good for beginners?
Features of the Olympus OM-1 This is a pretty compact little camera, so the only things you’ll find on the top are the shutter release, ISO knob, and film advance lever on the right side. Yes, aperture and shutter speed settings are all done from rings on the lens. Related: 5 Great 35mm Film Cameras for Beginners!
Which is better Olympus OM1 or OM10?
The OM1 is a fully manual camera, where except the meter everything else is mechanical. Also the OM1 is definitely a more robust built, versus the high content of plastic on the OM10. If I were to chose between the two, I would definitely pick the OM1, but that’s just my opinion.
How much should I pay for an Olympus OM-1?
Olympus: Olympus OM-1
| Average | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Body only | $40-50 | $100-120 |
| With lens | $80-90 | $200-220 |
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What is the difference between Olympus OM1 and OM2?
OM1 is all manual. Light meter takes outlawed mercury battery. OM2 has aperture-priority auto-exposure and manual, takes readily available batteries.
Does Olympus OM1 have a light meter?
The Olympus OM1 is a fully manual 35mm film SLR camera manufactured by Olympus. Everything about the camera is mechanical, except the light meter, which the camera works fine without.
When was Olympus OM made?
1972
Introduced in 1972, the OM-1 was the first product in the OM Series. It earned wide acclaim as the world’s smallest and lightest 35mm single-lens reflex camera.
Is Olympus om10 good?
If you’re looking for a good quality, lightweight SLR, the OM-10 is worth serious consideration. Like all OM cameras, the OM-10 gives you to access a breathtaking array of Zuiko and 3rd-party lenses, as well as a host of interesting and useful accessories.
When did Olympus stop making the OM-1?
The Olympus OM System was a line of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by Olympus between 1972 and 2002. The system was introduced by Olympus in 1972.
Is the OM2 better than the OM1?
The OM1 and OM2 were designed to compliment each other, and are essentially identical cameras apart from the aperture priority AE mode on the 2. If you are just learning, you should be metering manually, anyway. Both will yield excellent results, and Zuiko lenses are readily available and of renowned quality.
Does Olympus OM 1N need a battery?
Inserting Battery(ies) The OLYMPUS OM-1 is a mechanical SLR camera. It will still operate even there is no battery(ies) installed inside the camera. It is supplied with a 1.35V mercury battery (JIS H-D type) to power its through-the-lens exposure metering system.
What kind of camera is the Olympus OM 1?
The Olympus OM-1 is a fully-mechanical, 35mm film SLR first produced in 1972, though back then you’d never find an OM-1 on the shelves. That’s because in its original iteration it was called the M-1, named to immortalize its legendary designer Yoshihisa Maitani.
What was the original name of the Olympus M-1?
Originally, this camera was named the Olympus M-1. You might remember that Leica has an M1. So when Leica found out about this, they (very politely) asked Olympus to change the name of their camera. Olympus did what was asked of them and changed the name to OM-1. You can still find the original M-1 out there, but they are harder to come by.
Where is the shutter speed dial on Olympus OM-1?
There’s no exposure compensation dial, there’s no multiple exposure switch or mode selector; even the shutter speed dial is placed elsewhere (surrounding the lens mount). On the front of the camera we find the self-timer and previously-mentioned shutter speed selector, film rewind switch, mirror lock-up switch, and flash socket.
What are the advantages of the Olympus OM system?
To me, the greatest advantage of the OM system is there are many lenses — prime, macro, tilt/shift and zooms — any they’re reasonably readily available at a good price. There is a fisheye lens, which is quite sought after but costs a lot!