The first 35mm film camera I owned as a high school student in 1975 was the Olympus OM-1. I would shoot weddings and later college photo assignments. I had the 50mm f1.4, 100mm f2.8 (a great portrait lens) the 24mm f2.8 for landscapes, large groups and any creative photography and the 300mm f4.5 for sports like football, baseball etc. All my lenses were Olympus Zuiko brand and they were all TACK sharp! I probably put close to one thousand rolls of film through that camera before I sold it in 1984 and changed to Nikon and later the Canon system. I have in the last few years bought another OM-1 and some lenses and accessories to shoot film and re-explore that way of photography again. Great fun! I would recommend this camera to anyone starting out in photography and wanting to learn how to shoot film.
Thanks for such a great review - so useful that you showed photos you'd taken as well. Great contrast between yourself and your friend who had used it as well.
yes! my all time favorite camera! Glad it’s finally getting some recognition but i hope it stays under the radar of the AE-1 and Nikon F. The lens selection for the OM mount is amazing as i’m sure you’ll learn as well. Great first look!
I really like the music in your videos. I am a huge fan of most of Olympus' OM series. Check out the OM-2n which is the more refined, but electromagnetic shutter version of the OM-1/OM-1n. The merits of the OM-2/OM-2n is the advanced metering system that actually meters off the film which was pretty sophisticated for 1975 when that one was released. If you shoot Olympus regularly, you do get used to the shutter and aperture dial placement and eventually see the logic in it. As far as the lens quality, some refer to Olympus as "poor mans Leica" for a very good reason. Their 50mm f/1.8 lens is amazing (the 50 f/1.4 is a bit faster, but not necessarily sharper).
I set out, and accomplished my goal of owning the three most popular small, all mechanical 35mm SLR’s. The Nikon FM, the Olympus OM-1, and the Pentax MX. while i do love all three, the Olympus is my favorite. I personally like the location of the shutter dial. It allows me to set that, as well as the aperture without ever taking my eye away from the viewfinder (once you get use to it). The camera just feels more solid than the Pentax, and the images come out sharper as compared to the Pentax lenses I have used. As for the Nikon, it is simply an awesome camera (all three are great cameras) as well. But the layout of the Olympus is why it’s my favorite. A big plus on the Pentax is it’s size, definitely the smallest.
4:25 Actually, that rather largish ASA dial WAS necessary because of the camera's internal design. This dial is a hollow tube that covers a galvanometer that moves the exposure needle. Very clever, isn't it? Also, the placement of the shutter-speed control was a result of moving the shutter's governor to the bottom of the camera (to make the camera smaller, of course!) instead of the ordinary place which is to the left of the mirror box.
hey!! dude i’m just starting out with film photography and i’m so glad i stumbled onto your videos. i’m literally goin on a binge. also what brand of film did you use with this camera? love your aesthetic x
amazing photos bro...were you overexposing or no? my OM-1 arrives in 2 days and I am trying to figure out how often I want to use the internal light meter vs external
New to your channel but gained a sub. I can agree that out of all the film cameras I own the OM-1 is the most beautiful. The Nikon F2 wins in terms of industrial design, but the olympus, It's just such an elegantly "japanese" camera if that makes sense
Mate the colours in your photos are really nice. Dare I ask, are they adjusted at all during scanning or posting? Please say no. I have the most boring of Canon DSLRs and want my photos to look gorgeous too. But should I use Photoshop or buy a film camera? Apologies if my question undermines your entire raison detre.
For the lightmeter. You can use the camera wihout a battery if you use a seperate lightmeter like on your phone with an app. This camera is fully mechanical.
Aziz Medetov people enjoy the experience of shooting on film, film has a really specific appearance grain and smoothed edges and really soft natural light make film stand out from newer digital cameras. I personally really love the appearance of film but if you find the process pointless I get it.
The first 35mm film camera I owned as a high school student in 1975 was the Olympus OM-1. I would shoot weddings and later college photo assignments. I had the 50mm f1.4, 100mm f2.8 (a great portrait lens) the 24mm f2.8 for landscapes, large groups and any creative photography and the 300mm f4.5 for sports like football, baseball etc. All my lenses were Olympus Zuiko brand and they were all TACK sharp! I probably put close to one thousand rolls of film through that camera before I sold it in 1984 and changed to Nikon and later the Canon system. I have in the last few years bought another OM-1 and some lenses and accessories to shoot film and re-explore that way of photography again. Great fun! I would recommend this camera to anyone starting out in photography and wanting to learn how to shoot film.
Thanks for such a great review - so useful that you showed photos you'd taken as well. Great contrast between yourself and your friend who had used it as well.
yes! my all time favorite camera! Glad it’s finally getting some recognition but i hope it stays under the radar of the AE-1 and Nikon F. The lens selection for the OM mount is amazing as i’m sure you’ll learn as well. Great first look!
Great video. Love all the sample pictures. Subscribed.
i like the idea for this series instead of a ton of similar reviews
Love the songs you used here buddyy!! Love your vids!
You gained a new sub. Especially when so sad started playing
Totally agree.
Love your videos! Inspiring me to do my own one!
I'll be looking forward for this series :)
how do you like it ?
I really like the music in your videos. I am a huge fan of most of Olympus' OM series. Check out the OM-2n which is the more refined, but electromagnetic shutter version of the OM-1/OM-1n. The merits of the OM-2/OM-2n is the advanced metering system that actually meters off the film which was pretty sophisticated for 1975 when that one was released. If you shoot Olympus regularly, you do get used to the shutter and aperture dial placement and eventually see the logic in it. As far as the lens quality, some refer to Olympus as "poor mans Leica" for a very good reason. Their 50mm f/1.8 lens is amazing (the 50 f/1.4 is a bit faster, but not necessarily sharper).
your videos are always so coooool
I set out, and accomplished my goal of owning the three most popular small, all mechanical 35mm SLR’s. The Nikon FM, the Olympus OM-1, and the Pentax MX. while i do love all three, the Olympus is my favorite. I personally like the location of the shutter dial. It allows me to set that, as well as the aperture without ever taking my eye away from the viewfinder (once you get use to it). The camera just feels more solid than the Pentax, and the images come out sharper as compared to the Pentax lenses I have used. As for the Nikon, it is simply an awesome camera (all three are great cameras) as well. But the layout of the Olympus is why it’s my favorite. A big plus on the Pentax is it’s size, definitely the smallest.
my grandad gave me his olympus om-1, i'm so excited to continue this camera's journey.
4:25 Actually, that rather largish ASA dial WAS necessary because of the camera's internal design. This dial is a hollow tube that covers a galvanometer that moves the exposure needle. Very clever, isn't it? Also, the placement of the shutter-speed control was a result of moving the shutter's governor to the bottom of the camera (to make the camera smaller, of course!) instead of the ordinary place which is to the left of the mirror box.
I have an olympus om-1 and I really like it as well as the Zuiko optics. When a retrospective?
I love your videos so much
hey!! dude i’m just starting out with film photography and i’m so glad i stumbled onto your videos. i’m literally goin on a binge. also what brand of film did you use with this camera? love your aesthetic x
:) that would be Kodak Colourplus
Authentic Aesthetic i’m glad you answered! also what was the ISO of the film? thanks!
amazing photos bro...were you overexposing or no? my OM-1 arrives in 2 days and I am trying to figure out how often I want to use the internal light meter vs external
Hello, where can I buy that same camera?
OM1 was my first 35mm camera，really fascinated with its appearance as well as Pentax mx
Pentax MX is "rumored" the lightest SLR
New to your channel but gained a sub. I can agree that out of all the film cameras I own the OM-1 is the most beautiful. The Nikon F2 wins in terms of industrial design, but the olympus, It's just such an elegantly "japanese" camera if that makes sense
This is quailty content, great job
Amazing!
Hi
I was wondering how did you transfer the picture taken from Olympus om1 to any iPhone devices.
Thank you.
You need to get the roll developed and then scanned onto a computer
Thank you.
Me: *hears girl in red*
Also me: *subscribes*
Hi. Whitch film camera you recommend buy a first. Om 1 or Nikon n2020 ? Or someone else ?
Which ever you can find for cheapest
@@jamstills cheapest its now main reason, I want to buy a film camera for a long time, and main reason for me is a reliability
Hey which camera you used for shooting the video? Amazing video i love it u gained a sub
Thanks this video was shot with the Fuji XF10
@@jamstills Thanks
Mate the colours in your photos are really nice. Dare I ask, are they adjusted at all during scanning or posting? Please say no. I have the most boring of Canon DSLRs and want my photos to look gorgeous too. But should I use Photoshop or buy a film camera?
Apologies if my question undermines your entire raison detre.
0 editing whatsoever just the magic of film :)
@@jamstills awesome. Now I just need a moustache and I'm good to go.
So you have a working battery for the light meter? I can’t find them anywhere
This isn't actually my camera if you message @static_charlie on Instagram he might be able to help as it's his
Authentic Aesthetic thank you! :)
I need an outside opinion: is this camera better than the pentax k1000? And why?
I never used the k1000 but I don't really recommend the Olympus
1:23 this is to turn on the light meter its not a power switch
What kind of film are you using?
Kodak colour plus
How you put the photos from your camera on the pc?
You have to get the film developed and scanned onto a USB or cd for use with a computer
Does the camera need any sort of battery?
yes
For the lightmeter. You can use the camera wihout a battery if you use a seperate lightmeter like on your phone with an app. This camera is fully mechanical.
Easy shutter speed by getting used to the ring 🌚easy for the left handed
1972 Camera?
Power switch? That's the lightmeter😂
What is the point to shot with old cameras? Vintage sickness? Or willing of be the different not like the others?
Aziz Medetov some people like processing the film themselves for a more hands on experience.
Aziz Medetov people enjoy the experience of shooting on film, film has a really specific appearance grain and smoothed edges and really soft natural light make film stand out from newer digital cameras. I personally really love the appearance of film but if you find the process pointless I get it.
I really want this camera on amazon rn
that some real tumblr shit
Lmao
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