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Just purchased an OM1n MD. ($120 AUD) excellent camera that I always wanted. Bought an OM10 in 1980. Only recently changed the light seals. Both are taking great photos.
My OM-1 is one of my favorite cameras to shoot for personal enjoyment. What really surprised me about it was not its size (I had owned a Pentax MX before), but how light it is and how quiet its shutter is. It has a quiet elegance to it without feeling cheap or unreliable. Maitani talked a lot about making a unique camera, he certainly succeeded.
After close to 20 yrs of neclect in not favourable conditions, the OM10 my mother gave me still worked perfectly. I have a few OM1's in my collection and back in the day, was allowed to take a few photo's with my father's OM2. At one point i had an OM4, thinking i needed more bells and wizzles. From all those, the OM 1 is my favourite. It was my first SLR before trading it for an OM 4 that in its turn was swapped for a canon eos. Then the OM1 was the first 'new' SLR again when i picked up film photography again a few years back. Fan girl? I'd say h***yeah 🎉😊
I do very much like your videos. They are so interesting, well-informed and complete. I especially like how you place the camera in the context of the time. This one was funny with your description of the Olympus FTL.
The OM10 was my first camera, handed down to me in middle school from my father. I’m currently shooting on an OM2n but using all the same 40 year old glass my dad had back in the day. These cameras are fantastic. I’m a loyal Olympus fan because of them.
I have an OM 1, several OM2s a OM 4 and a OM 40. Very , very happy with the. writing you from Llançà next to French border , northj of Barcelona, Spain.
I have the OM-10. I mostly shot skateboarding and scenery. I also did some astro photography. The weaker T20 flash was still able to almost keep up with the 3 frame per second motor drive because of the aforementioned in camera flash metering. I drooled to get the f1.4 but was happy with the f1.8. I also got the 24mm wide angle F2.8 and 135 mm f2.8 ( good for stars ). When I wanted a mechanical camera I had a Voightlander 35mm with Syncro-Compur shutter and F/2 lens.
While the OM-1 is more famous and historically significant, to my mind the OM-2 was more revolutionary: Off the film metering permitting incredible accuracy at long exposures, the first SLR to feature through the lens flash, aperture priority exposure - all amazingly in a package no bigger and barely heavier than the original OM-1. It's also more flexible: in "manual" mode it functions almost identically to an OM-1. But aperture priority auto is a function you want. There's a reason why most pros favored this shooting mode: It just works really, really well. Also, I have never had the privilege of seeing an OM-3Ti in the flesh. I have had the opportunity to try out an OM-3. Certainly a beautiful camera! But I must respectfully disagree with your "best of the best" characterization. Without the accuracy of a stepless electronically controlled shutter, the multi spot metering system seems almost gimmicky and overkill. I would argue that the OM-4Ti is the best of the OM series. Perhaps the best manual focus 35mm SLR, or even best 35mm SLR of them all.
OM-1is my favorite one by far.Not only because of its technical remarkable characteristics but also because it its such a beauty ! My first one was stollen years ago but I was recently able to replace it with a well kept copy wich is a joy to shoot. Good video.Thanks.
One thing that I thought was the best feature for the OM-1 and OM-2 back in the day was the optional leather hand strap that attached to the grip on the winder or motor drive. It gave the photographer really good one hand control of the camera. Have you ever seen one?
I dont know about the OM-10 being cheap anymore maybe in Japan but over here they are selling for ridiculous prices. Very hard to find for less than $60 anymore but most are well over $100. I bought my OM-10 for $8 with a 50 mm F1.8 the original flash and the camera itself with the manual adapter too back in 2017 and I still have it. It was my first film camera.
In Indonesia, it's usually cheap (if you buy from fellow users, not camera sellers). Finding an OM-10 with the 50/1.8 on $100 or less is pretty common.
Oh, we actually have a romantic view on these old things. The reality is very different. Most people will end up with 70% of the roll of photographs being unusable junk. That's an expensive waste of time and money from these cameras. It takes a skilful photographer to get a full roll of useful images from these cameras.
Oh, another romantic view on a single lens camera without a zoom lens. Try photographing a motorcycle race with 1 of these cameras and realise you're wasting your time and lots of money 💰
yes, the OM1 will be always possible to fix. When the electronics die gets way more complicated for camera technicians. That's the reason i bought an OM1 recently.
An OM-1 was the only SLR I've ever owned over the years that developed fungus in the viewfinder, which was a shame as I really enjoyed using it. A very intuitive camera to use, I particularly liked the the shutter speed dial around around the lens mount.
is not fungus, is a well known problem of some foam inside that decays and deteriorate the prism. Is mandatory for every OM1 to get ride of that prism foam. Apart from that and the battery modification, you have a camera for decades.
An interesting video, a few things you didn't mention the OM 1 was originally the M 1 but Leica objected because they had an M 1, the OM 1 has mirror lock up to reduce vibration, interchangeable focusing screens, for any one thinking of buying one if it has a hotshot in good condition carefully take it off wrap in tissue paper and put it in a small box because they are made of plastic which has become extremely brittle over time, the built in light meter was made for a mercury 1.3 volt battery which are no longer available so to get an accurate reading with a 1.5 volt battery you need to get an adapter, if you don't know this history of the camera have it serviced because the prism had foam rubber to cushion it this has broken down over the years and will destroy the prism so needs to be removed
I really don't see why the OM10 is in the top three here instead of the OM20, which is basically the same camera but with a built in shutter speed ring for full manual control without a fiddly adapter.
For some reason the OM20 didn't catch on like the OM10, and even here in Japan I don't see many OM20 cameras. If you find an old Olympus SLR in a thrift store on pawn shop, odds are it will be an OM10.
Advertising of this type of cameras is nonsense. Digital constructions give high quality and above all for free. For photography on film, wanting to take pictures, we have to buy a film and go through the whole process to ecite our eyes. It's like I would replace a new TV with an old one.
You have a lot of romantic views on these limited options cameras. Once the subject is further away from you beyond 10 metres, these cameras are useless. These days you can't get close enough to a race to actually take a worthwhile photograph from these cameras in stock form. It does nice unique people's photographs and city scape photography 📸 but beyond that, it's a waste of time and money. These things shouldn't be recommended to most people. These ARE stylish cameras 📷 👌 😎 Most people are boring and don't appreciate stuff and will just destroy them in no time at all. STOP selling them to the masses. Most people don't want or don't realise they produce a unique set of colours. It's been 40 years and they still don't know this basic information.
Just purchased an OM1n MD. ($120 AUD) excellent camera that I always wanted. Bought an OM10 in 1980. Only recently changed the light seals. Both are taking great photos.
My OM-1 is one of my favorite cameras to shoot for personal enjoyment. What really surprised me about it was not its size (I had owned a Pentax MX before), but how light it is and how quiet its shutter is. It has a quiet elegance to it without feeling cheap or unreliable. Maitani talked a lot about making a unique camera, he certainly succeeded.
I bought an OM-1 in 1978. It was my 2nd camera and I really liked it. I got an OMG on a whim a couple years ago. Just as good and has a better layout.
After close to 20 yrs of neclect in not favourable conditions, the OM10 my mother gave me still worked perfectly. I have a few OM1's in my collection and back in the day, was allowed to take a few photo's with my father's OM2. At one point i had an OM4, thinking i needed more bells and wizzles. From all those, the OM 1 is my favourite. It was my first SLR before trading it for an OM 4 that in its turn was swapped for a canon eos. Then the OM1 was the first 'new' SLR again when i picked up film photography again a few years back. Fan girl? I'd say h***yeah 🎉😊
I do very much like your videos. They are so interesting, well-informed and complete. I especially like how you place the camera in the context of the time. This one was funny with your description of the Olympus FTL.
you forgot mension Olympus had the biggest viewfinder on this time which I love it
Always a good 1AM here in the States when a new JVC video drops. 🎉
the small size and large viewfinder what make olympus OM with cult following! :>
Wrong.
The OM10 was my first camera, handed down to me in middle school from my father. I’m currently shooting on an OM2n but using all the same 40 year old glass my dad had back in the day. These cameras are fantastic. I’m a loyal Olympus fan because of them.
I have an OM 1, several OM2s a OM 4 and a OM 40. Very , very happy with the. writing you from Llançà next to French border , northj of Barcelona, Spain.
I have the OM-10. I mostly shot skateboarding and scenery. I also did some astro photography. The weaker T20 flash was still able to almost keep up with the 3 frame per second motor drive because of the aforementioned in camera flash metering. I drooled to get the f1.4 but was happy with the f1.8. I also got the 24mm wide angle F2.8 and 135 mm f2.8 ( good for stars ). When I wanted a mechanical camera I had a Voightlander 35mm with Syncro-Compur shutter and F/2 lens.
Exactly what I was looking for thank you.
Love the videos. Just picked up an OM-1 with a 1.4 lens. Excited to get some new light seals in it and put a roll of film through it.
While the OM-1 is more famous and historically significant, to my mind the OM-2 was more revolutionary: Off the film metering permitting incredible accuracy at long exposures, the first SLR to feature through the lens flash, aperture priority exposure - all amazingly in a package no bigger and barely heavier than the original OM-1. It's also more flexible: in "manual" mode it functions almost identically to an OM-1. But aperture priority auto is a function you want. There's a reason why most pros favored this shooting mode: It just works really, really well.
Also, I have never had the privilege of seeing an OM-3Ti in the flesh. I have had the opportunity to try out an OM-3. Certainly a beautiful camera! But I must respectfully disagree with your "best of the best" characterization. Without the accuracy of a stepless electronically controlled shutter, the multi spot metering system seems almost gimmicky and overkill. I would argue that the OM-4Ti is the best of the OM series. Perhaps the best manual focus 35mm SLR, or even best 35mm SLR of them all.
OM-1is my favorite one by far.Not only because of its technical remarkable characteristics but also because it its such a beauty !
My first one was stollen years ago but I was recently able to replace it with a well kept copy wich is a joy to shoot.
Good video.Thanks.
Great video, thank you
One thing that I thought was the best feature for the OM-1 and OM-2 back in the day was the optional leather hand strap that attached to the grip on the winder or motor drive. It gave the photographer really good one hand control of the camera. Have you ever seen one?
I'm getting an OM-1 film as a digital E-M5ii user to enjoy the classic control design
I dont know about the OM-10 being cheap anymore maybe in Japan but over here they are selling for ridiculous prices. Very hard to find for less than $60 anymore but most are well over $100. I bought my OM-10 for $8 with a 50 mm F1.8 the original flash and the camera itself with the manual adapter too back in 2017 and I still have it. It was my first film camera.
In Indonesia, it's usually cheap (if you buy from fellow users, not camera sellers). Finding an OM-10 with the 50/1.8 on $100 or less is pretty common.
The price in the uk has gone up a lot I have just looked at a reliable shop price in good condition body only is £85
我预定了一个月的OM2n这几天终于快到了，经过师傅的翻新及处理保养，就像崭新的，我希望很快就能带着它及28和50mm镜头进行拍摄。
Hiya - you should update you channels list to include your other channel. Another great video sir!
I loved my Olympus Cameras. I’ve had all three but favourite is the OM2n - is it for Sale ?
OM-1 absolute legend. Have one inherited from my father, mid 70's vintage. Best pictures I have ever taken was with the OM-1 so easy to use
Oh, we actually have a romantic view on these old things.
The reality is very different.
Most people will end up with 70% of the roll of photographs being unusable junk.
That's an expensive waste of time and money from these cameras.
It takes a skilful photographer to get a full roll of useful images from these cameras.
Oh, another romantic view on a single lens camera without a zoom lens.
Try photographing a motorcycle race with 1 of these cameras and realise you're wasting your time and lots of money 💰
What's the diiference between the 2 50 1.4 lenses you showed?
With regards to the longevity of a camera, would you say the mechanical shutter on the OM-1 makes it a better option than the OM-2?
yes, the OM1 will be always possible to fix. When the electronics die gets way more complicated for camera technicians. That's the reason i bought an OM1 recently.
An OM-1 was the only SLR I've ever owned over the years that developed fungus in the viewfinder, which was a shame as I really enjoyed using it. A very intuitive camera to use, I particularly liked the the shutter speed dial around around the lens mount.
is not fungus, is a well known problem of some foam inside that decays and deteriorate the prism. Is mandatory for every OM1 to get ride of that prism foam. Apart from that and the battery modification, you have a camera for decades.
I don't know if you know olympus put on first cameras M1, but Leica had the same name and Olypmus had to change it for OM1
I just got my om2n with 28mm and 50mm 1,***,*** plus for 70$
Hi. How about the availability of the batteries for these three?
The OM-1 requires a 1.3 volt battery (you can use an LR44 battery with a diode adapter or a Wein Cell), the other two use modern batteries.
I could not find any as cheap as you said.
An interesting video, a few things you didn't mention the OM 1 was originally the M 1 but Leica objected because they had an M 1, the OM 1 has mirror lock up to reduce vibration, interchangeable focusing screens, for any one thinking of buying one if it has a hotshot in good condition carefully take it off wrap in tissue paper and put it in a small box because they are made of plastic which has become extremely brittle over time, the built in light meter was made for a mercury 1.3 volt battery which are no longer available so to get an accurate reading with a 1.5 volt battery you need to get an adapter, if you don't know this history of the camera have it serviced because the prism had foam rubber to cushion it this has broken down over the years and will destroy the prism so needs to be removed
I really don't see why the OM10 is in the top three here instead of the OM20, which is basically the same camera but with a built in shutter speed ring for full manual control without a fiddly adapter.
For some reason the OM20 didn't catch on like the OM10, and even here in Japan I don't see many OM20 cameras. If you find an old Olympus SLR in a thrift store on pawn shop, odds are it will be an OM10.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 Interesting. Perhaps it was priced significantly higher than the OM10 and too near in price to the OM2.
The Jordan Peterson of Japanese Vintage Cameras.
Advertising of this type of cameras is nonsense. Digital constructions give high quality and above all for free. For photography on film, wanting to take pictures, we have to buy a film and go through the whole process to ecite our eyes. It's like I would replace a new TV with an old one.
You have a lot of romantic views on these limited options cameras.
Once the subject is further away from you beyond 10 metres, these cameras are useless.
These days you can't get close enough to a race to actually take a worthwhile photograph from these cameras in stock form.
It does nice unique people's photographs and city scape photography 📸 but beyond that, it's a waste of time and money.
These things shouldn't be recommended to most people.
These ARE stylish cameras 📷 👌 😎
Most people are boring and don't appreciate stuff and will just destroy them in no time at all.
STOP selling them to the masses.
Most people don't want or don't realise they produce a unique set of colours.
It's been 40 years and they still don't know this basic information.