I have an OM-1 as well and it's one of my favorite cameras, film or digital. Built like a tank and, as you noted, the image quality is amazing. My light meter doesn't work, but I don't really care. I use Sunny 16 as well as a light meter app on my phone. I'm very happy with the results. I sometimes lust after a Leica, but with this and my Nikon FM2, I just don't see the need. I will never get rid of mine. Great review!
Thanks Ted for another great video. When I viewed this one I almost wept. My first ‘proper camera’ that I bought in 1979 was an OM 1n with a 50mm f1.4, over the years I built up a comprehensive set of lenses. When digital came along I trade in all my old film gear and regretted it ever since. Now I shoot Fuji because it has the same form and tactile feel as my old OM.
Hi Ted, late to the party here, but I enjoy your videos a lot. Great presentation. Just a quick word to you or others watching this, I have been shooting these cameras since 1982 and all three of mine have needed work, mostly to replace deteriorating prism foam. I also had them re-calibrated for modern batteries, but wish I had not, they are not as stable. I still love these little cameras, and the lenses. The lenses are a bit fragile mechanically. Lastly, one fellow who repaired mine strongly warned against using any kind of soft release button, it stresses one of the parts in the shutter and he won't warranty repairs if one is used. Enjoy your OM-1!
Hi Jon, thanks for your input, man. I haven't had mine modified for newer batteries so I really appreciate your advise on that. Actually, most of the time I'm using sunny 16 with this camera anyway. I've replaced the light seals around the film door, but that's really all it's needed. That's too bad about the soft release button issue. Someone else had mentioned that too. It makes the camera handle better for me, but I don't want to cause eventual damage. Thanks man!
Hi Ted. I remember, with great fondness, shooting with both the OM-1 and OM-2 back in the early 80s. They were, for my money, the best cameras around at that time, used my the likes of Bailey and Litchfield. I never truly rediscovered my love of photography until I adopted the Fuji system a few years ago. Currently using the X-Pro 1, XT-1 and XT-2. Love your channel, All the best, Ted.
Congratulations on your purchase. Last year I picked up a used Zuiko 28mm to use on my Fuji cameras and was impressed by how sharp it is. Then I saw an OM-2 camera for a decent price and started using it. Although I also like pure mechanical cameras and the OM-2 requires batteries, I still picked it up since I could use the low cost LR-44 batteries I use in several of my other film cameras. I really like the build quality and the small size of the Olympus OM cameras and love the large viewfinder. I've since picked up a few more Zuiko lenses for very low prices and they are all superb. I recently found another OM-2 in black for less than $100 and bought that as a spare. I also enjoy using the lenses on the Fuji X-T2 and X-Pro1 especially because of the small physical dimensions.
Oh man, that's cool you're using these lenses on the Fuji bodies as well. I'll have to give that a try. Yeah, the build quality of these cameras is fantastic.
Hey Ted................ Am I not surprised that you love this OM1. I 'get' everything you have said over the past couple of years and recently I have gone wild on the OM1 (and OM2). They fit me perfectly. I love the style coupled with the gorgeous build quality. They ooze class and you just want to hold them. I thought that you were missing a trick by not mentioning these having seen how you love the M6. By the way your purchase at $180 looks a steal for this mint example - I have not seen one that good. Keep the videos flowing - they are a little piece of Vegas sunshine.
Beautiful camera and great video Ted. I’m regularly astounded by the image quality that comes off my Pentax cameras. It often makes me question why I shoot anything else at all. Your enthusiasm for all things photography is infectious!
Hey Alexander, sorry for the delay, just getting caught up. Did you receive your camera yet? These cameras are a lot of fun to shoot with. And man, the image quality! Let me know how you're liking yours. Thanks man!
@@TedVieira Hey Yes. Yes I received it about 3 weeks ago. I shot one 36-frame roll but have not yet picked up the negatives. The camera felt great to use though.
Hi Ted Great video and a great trip down memory lane..I used to own the OM1 and it lasted me for a very long time. Built like a tank and to a very high spec. Back in the day it was, with its stable mate the OM2 , classed as a pro camera but still within the reach of semi pros or amateur photographers. Looking at your vid I don't know if you know but the OM1 can have its focusing screen changed because within the OM range are a set of different screens to choose from. Just to share with some boring stats, throughout its life the camera became a bit of a legend due to its toughness and razor sharp lenses. It was used by NASA to record Apollo rocket launches and were placed very near the launch towers. With the tremendous noise and heat you would think the cameras would break down but not the OM1s, they just kept on taking the pictures. Chris Bonington the famous British mountaineer took two with him when he conquered mount Everest and reported back to Olympus saying although they got knocked about the cameras just kept on working. So. as you already know, you've got yourself a little gem there. Great video as usual Ted and look forward to watching more.
Hi Ted welcome back. The OM 1 is a jewel however there can be issues with the match needle metering which those considering purchasing should be aware. Similar cameras are the lovely Pentax MX and of course the Nikon FM.
Hey Mike, thanks man. Yeah, I know with any cameras this old there can be meter issues. I've got an old Pentax Spotmatic, light meter is gone so I just use sunny16 with that one.
Good evening Ted. Just, watched your review of the Olympus OM1.I'm a Nikon Man, however after watching this Great, review im tempted to try, one of these Lovely Cameras! Have shot Film, for 45 years, now at the Ripe old age of 67 years young! I, continue to do so, I've tried Digital, yes, it's Now, a part of Photography,but for Me, film Still is Proper Photography! Hope you don't mind me saying, you seem Such, an Unflappable type of guy. Kindest regards Colyn. All, the way form The UK.
Enjoyed the video, and photos, Ted. Back in the day the OM-1 and 2 were wicked little cameras and had better glass than their big brother counterparts. Under appreciated. They took the Leica approach and went small and simple while the other guys were getting bloated.
Hey Ted. I have been shooting with a fuji xt2 for the past couple of years and really want to try film out. I discovered my Dad has an old OM 1 with the 50 1.8. I am super excited to try it out. Even more so that I see how lovely the image quality is. Not sure what film to try first. Thanks a ton for making these film videos. You are really inspiring. I hope film starts to make a comeback. I really love the look of the images with film.
Hey man, wow, that's very cool about your dad's OM-1 with the 50 1.8. That's the exact kit that I have. Great combination, man. Yeah, film sales are reported to be higher each year. Fujifilm just announced that it's bringing out a new film this fall, ACROS II. Very cool that we'll have that film to shoot again, but it's even cooler that a company like fuji is starting to make new film. Kind of an important statement on their part. Cool stuff!
Lovely camera Ted. I still have one of these myself and use it quite often. Mine is actually the OM-1n and is the all black body but identical in every other respect. I use it with the optional motor-drive and it has given me years of trouble-free, fun shooting. I now use Nikon DSLRs as well as a Fuji X-Pro2 and X-T2 but still have a lot of film cameras and, as I say, get a lot of fun from using them. Ted, I loved this video but then, I always love your stuff.
Nice images Ted - I hope you use it often. I use the MR9 battery adapter to use SR44's. To be honest, I prefer the feel and operation of the OM-1n/OM-2n and OM-4ti to my Leica M6 frequently. It has to be mentioned that together (for all of the OM bodies) they cost me less than 1/100th of the price of the M6 body. I could spend more on lenses. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy the M6, but the prices these days are just crazy for 35mm cameras. I'd rather pay for a clunker OM and send it for CLA (around $200 for a complete rebuild) than risk getting a naff M6. The Zuiko glass is top shelf stuff (especially the later multicoated designs). The 28mm 2.8 is fantastic, as are the 35mm f2.8, the 50 f1.2 and the 100mm f/2 (my preferred setup). The 50mm 1.8 is one of the best "nifty-fifties" around. The OM-1n is a reliable workhorse camera. With good mirror foam, it's also quiet (for an SLR). A favourite camera of many photographers for good reason.
The OM-1 is a very lovely and mechanically elegant camera. I started as a Minolta guy in the 80s, then moved mostly to Nikon in the mid 2000s, but have quite recently learned to appreciate the entire OM range. One thing to be aware of, as I've heard and read on several sites and videos, is to be very careful when using soft release on any of the earlier OM cameras. Supposedly, although I still prefer to use them myself, they can somehow damage the shutter actuator inside the body.
Yeah, fantastic camera and lens. I hadn't heard that about using the soft release, but good to know. I'll probably still use one, I love the feel it gives to a camera. Thanks man.
The problem with "soft" release buttons is that they increase the chances that the release button will be impacted, damaging the mechanism inside, and the parts are long gone -- the only source for replacements are donor bodies.
I stringed for UPI in Beirut back in the early eighties when I wasn't playing Navy Corpsman 2nd Marines, 24 MAU. 3 OM-1md bodies with winders, a 28, 50 and 180. What a kit that was a lot smaller than the Nikon F2 issued. I also had a Tamron 300 f2.8. I still have that gear today!
I want to get an m2 or 4 but this is my film camera right now and I love it. The meter is broken but I just use a phone app if needed. Starting a new photo project with it focusing on different neighborhoods and small towns. Always nice to hear a great photographer brag on your camera. Love the videos and photos!
I *too* picked the Olympus OM-1 after watching Shoots with Coops’ TH-cam video 😋 My hubby one it on eBay for my birthday for $153 with a 50mm f1.8 zuiko lens and complete CLA. I’m really enjoying it and trying to relearn everything from my junior high photography class 25 years ago 👵🏼!
Superb cameras! Just picked up an om2n last week and have started to shoot film! I haven't touched my digital camera since the Olympus came. Great video man, always a fan of your stuff.
Ted, that is a stunning example. The silver-nose 50mm f1.8 is a beautiful lens. Some say it's a little lower contrast than the more modern heavier coated versions but Zuiko lenses are little gems. I used to shoot weddings with an OM1 and OM2 back in the late 70s / early 80s. I still have an OM2n and an OM3. The Zuiko lenses also work great on my Fuji digital bodies. If you can find a good 85mm f2, just try it for portraits. Love your beautiful photos and the rig you have is only a fraction larger and heavier than an M6 with a 'Cron 50.
Hi Buddy, good to see you again. Man what a mint camera, looks like it just been unboxed . One should own one just to look at it hehehe. Those shots are epic. Since you are in retro stuff to , how about the new X100F in BROWN. Man I saw that camera on Fuji rumors and drove straight to my camera shop to talk about a swap but they hadn't heard or seen anything about it . Just have to wait I guess. I'll have look at shootwithcoops later on (thanks for the tip) Well, have lotsa fun with your new "puppy" and share some more sots with us in the near future. See ya soon again . Greetings Rob
Gosh, thank you! I got a beautiful OM-1 a few months ago and have been using an external meter but I'd love to have the flexibility and convenience of using the light meter. I really appreciate you shared the information about the battery including showing the package. I've just finished the first roll in my OM-1 and can hardly wait to see the images.
taking the TIME to make a photograph is so important. Loved the Olympus cameras, build quality amazing. thanks again for the vid. Too infrequent these days, you must be busy.
Thank you so much. You are so right, taking TIME is so important. Well said. Yeah, I'm working on things to start producing videos/content more consistently again. My organizational skills can need a little more work from time to time. ;)
I inherited one from my father but overlooked it because I mainly shoot medium format film, ie: Pentax 6x7 or the Fuji 6x9's, Mamiya 645 Pro, Mamiya TLR C330, etc. but WoW! The OM-1 is like a jewel and the Zuiko lenses are pure gold. I love your images of the old cars and for a 35mm the price/performance is off the charts. Shoot film, develop at home and its easier than frying an egg.
Nice review Ted. I've been shooting the OM1 with my favorite lens the Tamron 24 2.5 for 30 years! It's never let me down. The 50mm is a great lens and I have just added the Zuiko 28 3.5.
Great camera I got one and some lenses at a estate sale in excellent condition from an old couple downsizing. I also have four different old school slrs as well and always on the prowl for others. Great viddie too I just discovered it and I'll watch and listen to you now. Thanks
Ted, u r falling head into the classic camera rabbit hole....lol. You may like the Olympus OM3, Leica M3 (I know u have the M6), Nikon F2A, Nikon F, Nikon FM/FM2/FM2A, Pentax Spotmatics, Pentax MX, Canon EF, Canon F1 (old and new versions), Minolta SRT line. Good luck. Keep up the good work.
Looks great! got myself a new camera to for 40 euros. its a Olympus OM-1 looking almost mint, came with the box, receipt and stickers on it all from 1976, including a Olympus 2.8 35-75 MM lens, a 28MM 2.8 kenlock automatic. Cable release, Adapter rings for close ups, filters and a Agfatronic 280 CB flash light seals and battery replaced and it works perfect. Good deal?? Thanks for the inspiring video! Greetings.
@@TedVieira yessir i got it at a thrift store it was originally $40 but since i would always shop at her store she gave me a nice discount 😎 ha thanks will do awesome photos by the way
Love olympus film cameras...love the XA rangefinder and the stylus epic is crazy good for shirt pocket! I'd love to send you my Contax G1 and 45mm to shoot with.
Just using an Epson V600. The newer ones are a little pricey, I think you can still find the V600 for under $200. It's a little slow, but does a good job. Not sure if the newer ones are faster or not.
Ted Vieira thanks for the reply, I just developed my first roll of b/w at home. What a pain getting it on the reel! Anyway I like the results you got with the v600 think I might pick one up.
I love all mechanical too. I picked up a well used Nikon F with eye level viewfinder (no meter) with a Nikkor micro 55 f3.5 for less than a 100 and it's a blast to use. So easy, and excellent image quality. I primarily shoot Acros and TriX with it. The view finder is 100%, WYSIWYG. I have a F3 as well but usually grab the F.
Yeah man, fully mechanical is the real draw for me. Acros... all those shots in the video were done with acros. I'll probably start shooting more with Tri-X again. I've always liked the character in the look of that film.
TriX is so different than Acros. I am going to miss Acros. I am not a guy that is gonna buy a gazillion rolls and resell it, I'll just adapt. I am experimenting now with pulling it at 100 in XTol. Initial results, not even close, not happy. Oh well, it's all good. Thanks Ted for throwing me a curveball on a review of an SLR.
Awesome video Ted. Would you mind putting a link to that battery in the description? Just bought one of these and having a hard time finding the battery
I have the exact same OM-1 with 50mm f/1.8 lens. got it about 6 weeks ago MINT cond. $80.00, beautiful to use. It's almost like an M3 morphed into an SLR.....fully mechanical, big viewfinder, light, compact. also picked up a 28mm f/3.5 and 135mm f/3.5, both excellent lenses. I highly recommend an OM-1 if you're just learning film photography. I've been shooting film since 1978 and this is my first OM-1.
Indeed, in the early 70's Olympus cameras was regarded as "SLR Leicas M", course the real Leica SLR's, the R line, was just as big and bulky like the rest of the crowd...
What kind of a meter is on this, average, spot or matrix? I have my father’s old one and it reminds me of a fine watch but the battery door can’t be opened. Excellent image quality.
Hi Danvil, yeah, this little camera/lens really surprised me. Very fun to shoot with and man, that image quality. I've shot more without a meter than with, just using sunny16. I've never seen any documentation on the meter but it seems to be getting the overall exposure of the scene. Definitely not spot. Great little camera.
Battery door stuck? First, remove the four screws holding the bottom cover, and remove the bottom cover -- nothing loose inside, except perhaps the battery. (If worse comes to worse, that's one way to replace the battery, but a little inconvenient!) If the battery is corroded or swollen, this may relieve pressure on the battery cover, allowing it to be removed. If not, you can grab both the inside and the outside of the battery cover between a thumb and finger and try twisting it that way. It's a long shot, but worth a try. If the "slot" in the battery door is mangled so much that you can't get a coin to grip, you can try using a small cutting wheel in a Dremel-type motor tool to slightly widen the slot and square the edges, though this may be somewhat unsightly. If a heavy coin still won't work, try using a wide bladed straight screwdriver.
Hey Ted I really enjoy your videos...I am a recent convert to the Fuji cameras-love the external controls. My first camera was the Om-1 way back in the 70’s and I still have it! You are inspiring me to pull it out and do some film again...do you process your own or what lab do you use? Looks great!
Hi Kathleen! Yeah, I love that Fuji went with putting the exposure controls back on the outside of their X series bodies. Such a great aspect of photography that kind of got lost when everything went digital. You should definitely pull out your OM-1 again. That's so cool it was your first camera! Yeah, I develop my own film then scan the negatives. Thanks so much, Kathleen!
Olympus lenses were excellent! I had an OM II, and this lighmeter... It worked DURING the exposure too, so - on automatic mode - it corrected the exposure and reacted on changing light situations. As I know, Olympus was (maybe still is) the only company who had this in their cameras. An yes, especially on long exposures, it worked perfect!
Great video :) I have been collecting analog cameras (nothing expensive) for about two years now and have among other things an OM-1 and two OM-2's. With the OM-1 I was lucky to buy it together with the 50mm / 1.4 for only 80 Euro. It is not in such a good condition as yours, but it still looks very good. Now I just have to test it with film and hope that everything is still sealed. It would be great if you could make a video one day showing how you digitize the analog photos. Do you digitize the negatives or the prints? All the best from Switzerland. Stay healthy!
Hi Tim, you are quite welcome and thanks very much, man. Yeah, I couldn't recommend this camera enough. I develop my own black and white film then scan the negatives. I'm too impatient to wait to send the photos to a lab then wait to get them back. Black and white film is pretty easy to develop, just watch enough youtube videos and you'll do fine. I haven't done color, but it doesn't seem to be much more involved, you just have to be more exact with things and have less room to play around.
Hi Igor, yeah, I develop my own film. I haven't used any labs but a couple that I consistently hear good things about are www.richardphotolab.com/ and thedarkroom.com/ - if I shot color film I'd probably use one of those... until I learned to develop color myself ;)
You can use regular LR44 1.5v batteries as well, but i recomment underexposing 1 step, because the extra voltage makes the meter over sensitive. Olympus pioneered making really small slr's. Not before 1976 did Pentax take up the gauntlet and produced a similar size camera, the MX. But the OM1 and OM2 were ergonomically better with the shutter speed ring. The thing that came closest as a small intiuitive design id say was the Pentax ME super. To me the OM4 is the greatest small 35mm film SLR ever made.
Hey, sorry for the delay, just getting caught up on things. No, for about the past four years I've used an Epson V600. I've been really happy with it but recently a friend of mine gave me a V700 and it's made scanning life a little better. Scans more film per session and the dust removal feature is pretty amazing.
Hey Barry, very sorry for the delay, man. Yeah, the sunny 16 rule is a method you can use to evaluate your exposure without using a light meter. This is a very cool thing to learn and use. I've got a few cameras that don't have built in meters and I've become really used to just determine my exposure on my own without using a meter. I could explain it here but might get a little wordy and not as clear seeing a video on that subject. Travis Mortz (Foresthillsfilmlab here on youtube) has put out a good video that explains sunny 16 - th-cam.com/video/bCbePKkivZ8/w-d-xo.html this should help.
I owned Olympus cameras since before arrival of digital photography and used it professionally from time to time. Currently I own only OM2sp with 5 lenses; thought to get OM3 but it's a bit too much money what people are charging for it, so I guess I'll maybe get too an OM1 in mint condition instead. If you think that OM 50mm f/1,8 is not good enough, don't bother - I do have 50/1,4, and that aperture of f/1,4 might be useful only if you shoot in the dark with grainy high speed film, say Kodak P3200. For everything else, you'll have to stop it down to at least f/2 to get descent resolution and sharpness. Here in SE Europe those batteries are impossible to find (except online of course), but we have cool mechanic dudes that can convert those cameras to use 1,5 volt batteries. Try to find one in your area, it's an easy fix. Hope this helps a bit.
Those old Olympus lenses work great on your Fujifilm X cameras too with the right adapter, they give a nice look to pics combined with Classic Chrome or Acros film simulations. I have a few old lenses of different makes and it is fun to use them with my X-E3. K&F Concept make good quality affordable adapters. Another great video, Thanks.
Oh man...you're in trouble now. Old Nikon, old Pentax, old Yashica, old Canons...slippery slope dude...and TONS of that old glass just tosses out endless gorgeous images...
Those Wein cells really suck...Even if your not using them they use power...If you have a camera store there ..have that casmera recalibrated for a modern battery...They do sell battery adapters you can buy to use hearing aid batteries..but I never could get them to work correctly for an old Nikon F I had...I have an Olympus OM2N ..awesome camera..a little more electronic but modern batteries work in it...
Because digital can never compare to film. It's like oil painting with a brush and wet paints rather than an electronic brush on a monitor canvas screen
Thanks for a very nice video! The Olympus OM-1 is built to last forever. The batteries will last for years. Lovely camera but the images do not depend on the equipment. Regards Ulf
Hey Ted, thanks for the shout out! Been watching your channel for ages. Humbled you’ve been watching my vids
Yeah man, great videos! I really enjoy your channel, your approach to your photography and your overall positive approach. Thanks man!
I have an OM-1 as well and it's one of my favorite cameras, film or digital. Built like a tank and, as you noted, the image quality is amazing. My light meter doesn't work, but I don't really care. I use Sunny 16 as well as a light meter app on my phone. I'm very happy with the results. I sometimes lust after a Leica, but with this and my Nikon FM2, I just don't see the need. I will never get rid of mine. Great review!
Has to be the coolest and bluesiest voice of any yt blogger! Great content, photos and presentation by the way
Hey Matt, thanks very much, man!
Thanks Ted for another great video. When I viewed this one I almost wept. My first ‘proper camera’ that I bought in 1979 was an OM 1n with a 50mm f1.4, over the years I built up a comprehensive set of lenses. When digital came along I trade in all my old film gear and regretted it ever since. Now I shoot Fuji because it has the same form and tactile feel as my old OM.
I grew up with this camera and still have one. Nothing better than the Olympus OM1. This was a great video. Thanks Ted.
Hi Ted, late to the party here, but I enjoy your videos a lot. Great presentation. Just a quick word to you or others watching this, I have been shooting these cameras since 1982 and all three of mine have needed work, mostly to replace deteriorating prism foam. I also had them re-calibrated for modern batteries, but wish I had not, they are not as stable. I still love these little cameras, and the lenses. The lenses are a bit fragile mechanically. Lastly, one fellow who repaired mine strongly warned against using any kind of soft release button, it stresses one of the parts in the shutter and he won't warranty repairs if one is used. Enjoy your OM-1!
Hi Jon, thanks for your input, man. I haven't had mine modified for newer batteries so I really appreciate your advise on that. Actually, most of the time I'm using sunny 16 with this camera anyway. I've replaced the light seals around the film door, but that's really all it's needed. That's too bad about the soft release button issue. Someone else had mentioned that too. It makes the camera handle better for me, but I don't want to cause eventual damage. Thanks man!
Hi Ted. I remember, with great fondness, shooting with both the OM-1 and OM-2 back in the early 80s. They were, for my money, the best cameras around at that time, used my the likes of Bailey and Litchfield. I never truly rediscovered my love of photography until I adopted the Fuji system a few years ago. Currently using the X-Pro 1, XT-1 and XT-2. Love your channel, All the best, Ted.
Well done Ted. The OM-1 is one of the few remaining SLRs I want to shoot.
Great review! I own this beauty and to me, this is one of the most beautiful and efficient SLRs ever made. If not the most.
Yeah man, amazing camera. I love that it's fully manual, and that Zuiko glass! Great stuff.
Congratulations on your purchase. Last year I picked up a used Zuiko 28mm to use on my Fuji cameras and was impressed by how sharp it is. Then I saw an OM-2 camera for a decent price and started using it. Although I also like pure mechanical cameras and the OM-2 requires batteries, I still picked it up since I could use the low cost LR-44 batteries I use in several of my other film cameras. I really like the build quality and the small size of the Olympus OM cameras and love the large viewfinder. I've since picked up a few more Zuiko lenses for very low prices and they are all superb. I recently found another OM-2 in black for less than $100 and bought that as a spare. I also enjoy using the lenses on the Fuji X-T2 and X-Pro1 especially because of the small physical dimensions.
Oh man, that's cool you're using these lenses on the Fuji bodies as well. I'll have to give that a try. Yeah, the build quality of these cameras is fantastic.
Hey Ted................ Am I not surprised that you love this OM1. I 'get' everything you have said over the past couple of years and recently I have gone wild on the OM1 (and OM2). They fit me perfectly. I love the style coupled with the gorgeous build quality. They ooze class and you just want to hold them. I thought that you were missing a trick by not mentioning these having seen how you love the M6. By the way your purchase at $180 looks a steal for this mint example - I have not seen one that good.
Keep the videos flowing - they are a little piece of Vegas sunshine.
Beautiful camera and great video Ted. I’m regularly astounded by the image quality that comes off my Pentax cameras. It often makes me question why I shoot anything else at all. Your enthusiasm for all things photography is infectious!
Awesome video, man. I like your calm and very practical approach of explaining. I've recently purchased one and can't wait to receive it.
Hey Alexander, sorry for the delay, just getting caught up. Did you receive your camera yet? These cameras are a lot of fun to shoot with. And man, the image quality! Let me know how you're liking yours. Thanks man!
@@TedVieira Hey Yes. Yes I received it about 3 weeks ago. I shot one 36-frame roll but have not yet picked up the negatives. The camera felt great to use though.
@@alexgimagery Nice! Let me know what you think of the photos when you see them. I did not expect that image quality. Beautiful stuff.
Hi Ted
Great video and a great trip down memory lane..I used to own the OM1 and it lasted me for a very long time. Built like a tank and to a very high spec.
Back in the day it was, with its stable mate the OM2 , classed as a pro camera but still within the reach of semi pros or amateur photographers.
Looking at your vid I don't know if you know but the OM1 can have its focusing screen changed because within the OM range are a set of different screens to choose from.
Just to share with some boring stats, throughout its life the camera became a bit of a legend due to its toughness and razor sharp lenses. It was used by NASA to record Apollo
rocket launches and were placed very near the launch towers. With the tremendous noise and heat you would think the cameras would break down but not the OM1s, they just kept on taking the pictures. Chris Bonington the famous British mountaineer took two with him when he conquered mount Everest and reported back to Olympus saying although they got knocked about the cameras just kept on working. So. as you already know, you've got yourself a little gem there.
Great video as usual Ted and look forward to watching more.
Hi Ted welcome back. The OM 1 is a jewel however there can be issues with the match needle metering which those considering purchasing should be aware. Similar cameras are the lovely Pentax MX and of course the Nikon FM.
Hey Mike, thanks man. Yeah, I know with any cameras this old there can be meter issues. I've got an old Pentax Spotmatic, light meter is gone so I just use sunny16 with that one.
Good evening Ted. Just, watched your review of the Olympus OM1.I'm a Nikon Man, however after watching this Great, review im tempted to try, one of these Lovely Cameras! Have shot Film, for 45 years, now at the Ripe old age of 67 years young! I, continue to do so, I've tried Digital, yes, it's Now, a part of Photography,but for Me, film Still is Proper Photography! Hope you don't mind me saying, you seem Such, an Unflappable type of guy. Kindest regards Colyn. All, the way form The UK.
Enjoyed the video, and photos, Ted. Back in the day the OM-1 and 2 were wicked little cameras and had better glass than their big brother counterparts. Under appreciated. They took the Leica approach and went small and simple while the other guys were getting bloated.
Thanks so much, Anthony, I appreciate it, man. I will check out those links you sent to the battery converter. Looks interesting.
Hey Ted. I have been shooting with a fuji xt2 for the past couple of years and really want to try film out. I discovered my Dad has an old OM 1 with the 50 1.8. I am super excited to try it out. Even more so that I see how lovely the image quality is. Not sure what film to try first. Thanks a ton for making these film videos. You are really inspiring. I hope film starts to make a comeback. I really love the look of the images with film.
Hey man, wow, that's very cool about your dad's OM-1 with the 50 1.8. That's the exact kit that I have. Great combination, man. Yeah, film sales are reported to be higher each year. Fujifilm just announced that it's bringing out a new film this fall, ACROS II. Very cool that we'll have that film to shoot again, but it's even cooler that a company like fuji is starting to make new film. Kind of an important statement on their part. Cool stuff!
Lovely camera Ted. I still have one of these myself and use it quite often. Mine is actually the OM-1n and is the all black body but identical in every other respect. I use it with the optional motor-drive and it has given me years of trouble-free, fun shooting. I now use Nikon DSLRs as well as a Fuji X-Pro2 and X-T2 but still have a lot of film cameras and, as I say, get a lot of fun from using them. Ted, I loved this video but then, I always love your stuff.
Hey man, thanks very much! Yeah, these are such great cameras. They come in a pretty small package but what they deliver... wow.
Thanks for your video. I just purchased an Olympus OM1 and I love it. And thanks for your recommendation on the batteries! Very useful indeed.
Nice images Ted - I hope you use it often.
I use the MR9 battery adapter to use SR44's. To be honest, I prefer the feel and operation of the OM-1n/OM-2n and OM-4ti to my Leica M6 frequently. It has to be mentioned that together (for all of the OM bodies) they cost me less than 1/100th of the price of the M6 body. I could spend more on lenses.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy the M6, but the prices these days are just crazy for 35mm cameras. I'd rather pay for a clunker OM and send it for CLA (around $200 for a complete rebuild) than risk getting a naff M6.
The Zuiko glass is top shelf stuff (especially the later multicoated designs). The 28mm 2.8 is fantastic, as are the 35mm f2.8, the 50 f1.2 and the 100mm f/2 (my preferred setup). The 50mm 1.8 is one of the best "nifty-fifties" around.
The OM-1n is a reliable workhorse camera. With good mirror foam, it's also quiet (for an SLR). A favourite camera of many photographers for good reason.
The OM1 blew me away with that glass. Was not expecting that. Cost me less than $200 for the lens and body. Such a great way to go.
The OM-1 is a very lovely and mechanically elegant camera. I started as a Minolta guy in the 80s, then moved mostly to Nikon in the mid 2000s, but have quite recently learned to appreciate the entire OM range. One thing to be aware of, as I've heard and read on several sites and videos, is to be very careful when using soft release on any of the earlier OM cameras. Supposedly, although I still prefer to use them myself, they can somehow damage the shutter actuator inside the body.
Yeah, fantastic camera and lens. I hadn't heard that about using the soft release, but good to know. I'll probably still use one, I love the feel it gives to a camera. Thanks man.
The problem with "soft" release buttons is that they increase the chances that the release button will be impacted, damaging the mechanism inside, and the parts are long gone -- the only source for replacements are donor bodies.
I stringed for UPI in Beirut back in the early eighties when I wasn't playing Navy Corpsman 2nd Marines, 24 MAU. 3 OM-1md bodies with winders, a 28, 50 and 180. What a kit that was a lot smaller than the Nikon F2 issued. I also had a Tamron 300 f2.8. I still have that gear today!
I want to get an m2 or 4 but this is my film camera right now and I love it. The meter is broken but I just use a phone app if needed. Starting a new photo project with it focusing on different neighborhoods and small towns. Always nice to hear a great photographer brag on your camera. Love the videos and photos!
I *too* picked the Olympus OM-1 after watching Shoots with Coops’ TH-cam video 😋 My hubby one it on eBay for my birthday for $153 with a 50mm f1.8 zuiko lens and complete CLA. I’m really enjoying it and trying to relearn everything from my junior high photography class 25 years ago 👵🏼!
Superb cameras! Just picked up an om2n last week and have started to shoot film! I haven't touched my digital camera since the Olympus came. Great video man, always a fan of your stuff.
Ted, that is a stunning example. The silver-nose 50mm f1.8 is a beautiful lens. Some say it's a little lower contrast than the more modern heavier coated versions but Zuiko lenses are little gems. I used to shoot weddings with an OM1 and OM2 back in the late 70s / early 80s. I still have an OM2n and an OM3. The Zuiko lenses also work great on my Fuji digital bodies. If you can find a good 85mm f2, just try it for portraits. Love your beautiful photos and the rig you have is only a fraction larger and heavier than an M6 with a 'Cron 50.
The MR-9 Adapter is a good solution for the OM-1 battery issue, it gives you longer battery life and cheaper replacements.
Hi Buddy, good to see you again. Man what a mint camera, looks like it just been unboxed . One should own one just to look at it hehehe. Those shots are epic. Since you are in retro stuff to , how about the new X100F in BROWN. Man I saw that camera on Fuji rumors and drove straight to my camera shop to talk about a swap but they hadn't heard or seen anything about it . Just have to wait I guess. I'll have look at shootwithcoops later on (thanks for the tip) Well, have lotsa fun with your new "puppy" and share some more sots with us in the near future. See ya soon again . Greetings Rob
Or just wait for X100SX 😁
Nice video and shots, Ted. Just shot my OM-4Ti the other night. Predictably, your beloved Acros 100 was prominently displayed. Gonna miss it.
Thanks man. Very cool about the OM-4Ti, such a great line of cameras. Yeah, I will truly miss this film. Thanks again, Richard.
Gosh, thank you! I got a beautiful OM-1 a few months ago and have been using an external meter but I'd love to have the flexibility and convenience of using the light meter. I really appreciate you shared the information about the battery including showing the package. I've just finished the first roll in my OM-1 and can hardly wait to see the images.
taking the TIME to make a photograph is so important. Loved the Olympus cameras, build quality amazing. thanks again for the vid. Too infrequent these days, you must be busy.
Thank you so much. You are so right, taking TIME is so important. Well said. Yeah, I'm working on things to start producing videos/content more consistently again. My organizational skills can need a little more work from time to time. ;)
I inherited one from my father but overlooked it because I mainly shoot medium format film, ie: Pentax 6x7 or the Fuji 6x9's, Mamiya 645 Pro, Mamiya TLR C330, etc. but WoW! The OM-1 is like a jewel and the Zuiko lenses are pure gold. I love your images of the old cars and for a 35mm the price/performance is off the charts. Shoot film, develop at home and its easier than frying an egg.
i feel the same way about my nikon f3. does everything the leicas can’t (close up, telephoto, etc). great vid Ted.
as i am getting back into photography as a hobby after a decade or so since i last really shot I am looking at this great little camera can't wait!
Nice review Ted. I've been shooting the OM1 with my favorite lens the Tamron 24 2.5 for 30 years! It's never let me down. The 50mm is a great lens and I have just added the Zuiko 28 3.5.
Great camera I got one and some lenses at a estate sale in excellent condition from an old couple downsizing. I also have four different old school slrs as well and always on the prowl for others. Great viddie too I just discovered it and I'll watch and listen to you now. Thanks
Ted, u r falling head into the classic camera rabbit hole....lol. You may like the Olympus OM3, Leica M3 (I know u have the M6), Nikon F2A, Nikon F, Nikon FM/FM2/FM2A, Pentax Spotmatics, Pentax MX, Canon EF, Canon F1 (old and new versions), Minolta SRT line.
Good luck. Keep up the good work.
Looks great! got myself a new camera to for 40 euros. its a Olympus OM-1 looking almost mint, came with the box, receipt and stickers on it all from 1976, including a Olympus 2.8 35-75 MM lens, a 28MM 2.8 kenlock automatic. Cable release, Adapter rings for close ups, filters and a Agfatronic 280 CB flash light seals and battery replaced and it works perfect. Good deal?? Thanks for the inspiring video! Greetings.
I found this camera in near mint condition for $20!! And it has been my number one go to camera it was equipped with the 50mm | 1.4 lense
😲 Oh wow, and with the 50 1.4 as well! That's amazing. Have fun!
@@TedVieira yessir i got it at a thrift store it was originally $40 but since i would always shop at her store she gave me a nice discount 😎 ha thanks will do awesome photos by the way
I own two om 1and love them.. You should check the Olympus rangerfinders. The Olympus 35 SP and the 35 RC are my pick
Thanks for the tip, man, I will check those out.
Shoots with
Love olympus film cameras...love the XA rangefinder and the stylus epic is crazy good for shirt pocket! I'd love to send you my Contax G1 and 45mm to shoot with.
Yeah, I was really surprised by this camera and lens. I'll have to check out their rangefinders.
Hey Ted, what do you use to scan your negatives? The resolution is pretty incredible. Thanks Chris.
Just using an Epson V600. The newer ones are a little pricey, I think you can still find the V600 for under $200. It's a little slow, but does a good job. Not sure if the newer ones are faster or not.
Ted Vieira thanks for the reply, I just developed my first roll of b/w at home. What a pain getting it on the reel! Anyway I like the results you got with the v600 think I might pick one up.
That’s amazing! I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
I love all mechanical too. I picked up a well used Nikon F with eye level viewfinder (no meter) with a Nikkor micro 55 f3.5 for less than a 100 and it's a blast to use. So easy, and excellent image quality. I primarily shoot Acros and TriX with it. The view finder is 100%, WYSIWYG. I have a F3 as well but usually grab the F.
Yeah man, fully mechanical is the real draw for me. Acros... all those shots in the video were done with acros. I'll probably start shooting more with Tri-X again. I've always liked the character in the look of that film.
TriX is so different than Acros. I am going to miss Acros. I am not a guy that is gonna buy a gazillion rolls and resell it, I'll just adapt. I am experimenting now with pulling it at 100 in XTol. Initial results, not even close, not happy. Oh well, it's all good. Thanks Ted for throwing me a curveball on a review of an SLR.
Awesome video Ted. Would you mind putting a link to that battery in the description? Just bought one of these and having a hard time finding the battery
I have the exact same OM-1 with 50mm f/1.8 lens. got it about 6 weeks ago MINT cond. $80.00, beautiful to use. It's almost like an M3 morphed into an SLR.....fully mechanical, big viewfinder, light, compact. also picked up a 28mm f/3.5 and 135mm f/3.5, both excellent lenses. I highly recommend an OM-1 if you're just learning film photography. I've been shooting film since 1978 and this is my first OM-1.
Indeed, in the early 70's Olympus cameras was regarded as "SLR Leicas M", course the real Leica SLR's, the R line, was just as big and bulky like the rest of the crowd...
Literally just got this camera. Can't wait to get some film and start shooting !🙆🙆🙆
great shots with a lovely camera, always love watching some film photography
Amazing camera and lenses, I love mine. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Ron! Man, I was really taken by surprise when I saw the image quality from this body and lens. Just amazing, what it delivers. Very fun camera!
Ken, this video is all any wanna bee film shooter needs to see. You just break it down brother. Easy, Peasy.
What kind of a meter is on this, average, spot or matrix? I have my father’s old one and it reminds me of a fine watch but the battery door can’t be opened. Excellent image quality.
Hi Danvil, yeah, this little camera/lens really surprised me. Very fun to shoot with and man, that image quality. I've shot more without a meter than with, just using sunny16. I've never seen any documentation on the meter but it seems to be getting the overall exposure of the scene. Definitely not spot. Great little camera.
Battery door stuck? First, remove the four screws holding the bottom cover, and remove the bottom cover -- nothing loose inside, except perhaps the battery. (If worse comes to worse, that's one way to replace the battery, but a little inconvenient!) If the battery is corroded or swollen, this may relieve pressure on the battery cover, allowing it to be removed. If not, you can grab both the inside and the outside of the battery cover between a thumb and finger and try twisting it that way. It's a long shot, but worth a try.
If the "slot" in the battery door is mangled so much that you can't get a coin to grip, you can try using a small cutting wheel in a Dremel-type motor tool to slightly widen the slot and square the edges, though this may be somewhat unsightly. If a heavy coin still won't work, try using a wide bladed straight screwdriver.
Hey Ted I really enjoy your videos...I am a recent convert to the Fuji cameras-love the external controls. My first camera was the Om-1 way back in the 70’s and I still have it! You are inspiring me to pull it out and do some film again...do you process your own or what lab do you use? Looks great!
Hi Kathleen! Yeah, I love that Fuji went with putting the exposure controls back on the outside of their X series bodies. Such a great aspect of photography that kind of got lost when everything went digital. You should definitely pull out your OM-1 again. That's so cool it was your first camera! Yeah, I develop my own film then scan the negatives. Thanks so much, Kathleen!
Ted Vieira Thanks Ted for your quick response...now that sounds like an interesting how-to video.,,
Yeah, I have been planning on doing a video on developing for a while now... now I just need to actually do it! :)
They are great cameras with a magnificent viewfinder.
Olympus lenses were excellent! I had an OM II, and this lighmeter... It worked DURING the exposure too, so - on automatic mode - it corrected the exposure and reacted on changing light situations. As I know, Olympus was (maybe still is) the only company who had this in their cameras. An yes, especially on long exposures, it worked perfect!
Great video :) I have been collecting analog cameras (nothing expensive) for about two years now and have among other things an OM-1 and two OM-2's. With the OM-1 I was lucky to buy it together with the 50mm / 1.4 for only 80 Euro. It is not in such a good condition as yours, but it still looks very good. Now I just have to test it with film and hope that everything is still sealed. It would be great if you could make a video one day showing how you digitize the analog photos. Do you digitize the negatives or the prints? All the best from Switzerland. Stay healthy!
My first camera in 1983. Compact, solidly built, quiet, all manual. Still the biggest clearest viewfinder field I've ever used personally.
Thanks for sharing this! Thinking of getting into analog. Where do you get your photos developed? They look amazing!
Hi Tim, you are quite welcome and thanks very much, man. Yeah, I couldn't recommend this camera enough. I develop my own black and white film then scan the negatives. I'm too impatient to wait to send the photos to a lab then wait to get them back. Black and white film is pretty easy to develop, just watch enough youtube videos and you'll do fine. I haven't done color, but it doesn't seem to be much more involved, you just have to be more exact with things and have less room to play around.
One of my favorite cameras of all time.
Where do u develop your film? If yourself, do u know any good, affordable labs?
Hi Igor, yeah, I develop my own film. I haven't used any labs but a couple that I consistently hear good things about are www.richardphotolab.com/ and thedarkroom.com/ - if I shot color film I'd probably use one of those... until I learned to develop color myself ;)
Ted Vieira thanks a lot Ted!
I've personally had great experiences with thedarkroom team, definitely check them out!
Cool video as usual Ted. Can you recommend a good low priced strap for this camera? I snagged one on ebay.
You can use regular LR44 1.5v batteries as well, but i recomment underexposing 1 step, because the extra voltage makes the meter over sensitive. Olympus pioneered making really small slr's. Not before 1976 did Pentax take up the gauntlet and produced a similar size camera, the MX. But the OM1 and OM2 were ergonomically better with the shutter speed ring. The thing that came closest as a small intiuitive design id say was the Pentax ME super. To me the OM4 is the greatest small 35mm film SLR ever made.
Do you scan using a DSLR?
Hey, sorry for the delay, just getting caught up on things. No, for about the past four years I've used an Epson V600. I've been really happy with it but recently a friend of mine gave me a V700 and it's made scanning life a little better. Scans more film per session and the dust removal feature is pretty amazing.
Hey Ted that OM-1 is in awesome condition, get the most you can out of it its a classic camera
My battery from Germany still works. i got it in 2001 = 17 years!
Great vid Ted! I own and use an OM1 too. Its my "EDC" camera actually. Vid broke my heart though as soon as I saw the Acros rolls :(
What type of film are you using on these shots Ted? If you remember lol
The heyday of 35 mm cams. So many good camera's from so many good companies.
Hey Ted, I know you are a Fuji Acros fan. What are you replacing it with?
Okay I can't be the only one but what is sunny 16
Hey Barry, very sorry for the delay, man. Yeah, the sunny 16 rule is a method you can use to evaluate your exposure without using a light meter. This is a very cool thing to learn and use. I've got a few cameras that don't have built in meters and I've become really used to just determine my exposure on my own without using a meter.
I could explain it here but might get a little wordy and not as clear seeing a video on that subject. Travis Mortz (Foresthillsfilmlab here on youtube) has put out a good video that explains sunny 16 - th-cam.com/video/bCbePKkivZ8/w-d-xo.html this should help.
Great video!
Thank you so much, Carlos, I appreciate it, man!
That was my first camera as a kid. That and the 50 F1.8.
I owned Olympus cameras since before arrival of digital photography and used it professionally from time to time. Currently I own only OM2sp with 5 lenses; thought to get OM3 but it's a bit too much money what people are charging for it, so I guess I'll maybe get too an OM1 in mint condition instead. If you think that OM 50mm f/1,8 is not good enough, don't bother - I do have 50/1,4, and that aperture of f/1,4 might be useful only if you shoot in the dark with grainy high speed film, say Kodak P3200. For everything else, you'll have to stop it down to at least f/2 to get descent resolution and sharpness. Here in SE Europe those batteries are impossible to find (except online of course), but we have cool mechanic dudes that can convert those cameras to use 1,5 volt batteries. Try to find one in your area, it's an easy fix.
Hope this helps a bit.
Update: my daughter bought me an OM1n for my birthday last year 😁
Another amazing video. THANKS!!
Those old Olympus lenses work great on your Fujifilm X cameras too with the right adapter, they give a nice look to pics combined with Classic Chrome or Acros film simulations. I have a few old lenses of different makes and it is fun to use them with my X-E3. K&F Concept make good quality affordable adapters. Another great video, Thanks.
Very cool, man, I hadn't even thought of that yet (using the Olympus lenses on the Fuji bodies). I'll have to give that a try. Thanks man!
Learned photography on an OM 1. Still have 3 of them.
I just want to know what you are going to shoot now that acros is being discontinued
Nice Ted!
Thanks Larry, I appreciate it man!
I dig the olympus... I'm trying to pair down my film cameras though :-(
Where can I get a shutter button like the one in this video. I would like to get a button for my Canon A1. Can anyone help me out?
I have one of this camera
Just like new
Was given to me years ago
But never used
Can someone please tell me
Where can I find the battery for it
Thanks
ebay or any good camera retail store will carry it. The battery model is the PX625/MRB625
Oh man...you're in trouble now. Old Nikon, old Pentax, old Yashica, old Canons...slippery slope dude...and TONS of that old glass just tosses out endless gorgeous images...
I'd rather grab an LR44 camera if I needed lightmeter. But in the same time it should make olys a cheaper option.
Yeah man, I was really surprised at the image quality I got from this kit, especially for the price. Cool stuff, man. Thanks!
The later, multi-coated Made In Japan labeled lenses are even better.
Wow, that would be interesting to try one of those. I was so surprised at the image quality from this lens.
Reminds me of my little EM-5 digital I used to own.
Where can I get the same shutter button on your OM1?
C'mon Ted! You do have M6!!! is it sort of addiction? )
Have you heard that Acros is being discontinued this year? Sad news.
one question maybe its stupid but how can i transfer photos from cameras to laptop
Nice to listen to Optimus Prime.
Such a classic camera, I had one about 10 years ago and ended up selling it, wish I had not!
The OM-4 should be next on your list... ;)
Great video
Those Wein cells really suck...Even if your not using them they use power...If you have a camera store there ..have that casmera recalibrated for a modern battery...They do sell battery adapters you can buy to use hearing aid batteries..but I never could get them to work correctly for an old Nikon F I had...I have an Olympus OM2N ..awesome camera..a little more electronic but modern batteries work in it...
Yeah in days of film it was a matter of checking light and exposing from experience.
This model was reputed to have failures. My doctor had one at work for medical shots back in the old film days.
Why dont they make digital cameras that good and that small!
Man, this little kit really did blow me away. I was not expecting to love it so much, and that image quality... wild stuff. Thanks man.
Because digital can never compare to film. It's like oil painting with a brush and wet paints rather than an electronic brush on a monitor canvas screen
OM1 = OMG!
Careful! Olympus did make a camera called the "OM-G"! ;^)
best 35mm camera ever
Thanks for a very nice video! The Olympus OM-1 is built to last forever.
The batteries will last for years. Lovely camera but the images do not
depend on the equipment. Regards Ulf
Haha I watch shoots with coops too
Yeah very cool guy, I like his channel. Always good stuff.