Thank you for your video it was very useful to me. Just a small correction. What you show as the battery location (at 13:50) is actually the motor drive socket cap, the batterie chamber is on the right, and better to use a PR675 1,4V batterie, the camera is designed to work with 1.35V :)
Even though I have a few OM1 and subsequent models I never did go further down the Olympus road. I love the sharp Zuiko lenses, and the clear “on/off” switch for the meter, but my Nikon obsession got the better of me so I mainly stuck with them.
Thank you for this great video. Can you please tell me what kind of focus screen should I order? I have bought one but it was the wrong screen. Thank you in advance.
@@AlexGabi-y8l When you say the wrong one. Do you mean it was not a screen for the OM1? If you’re talking about the type of screen, I would get one that has a split image spot in the center which is great for focusing wide angle and normal lenses.
Thanks for the video Jules! Great in depth breakdown. I realised I've taken a handful of shots with the shutter speed at a half-mark between two speeds. I realise my mistake now but am worried I damaged the camera. Do you know if this is something that can happen?
Hi Kaitlin, Olympus made several flashes for the OM series there was the T32 and T20 which you may be able to find on the used market. But you can also use a Vivitar 283 or 285, both of which I highly recommend . The 283 is more compact than the 285 so it's probably a better choice. There should many 283's available on the used market. It's a very simple reliable flash. There are many other that will work from Vivitar, Sunpack and others. Thank you for watching my video
I didn't know it had a cloth shutter. Wouldn't they have been considered a bit old fashioned when this was launched? I've always wondered why they went with that shutter speed ring configuration. I think it's a good idea to have the shutter speed and aperture close together, makes things quicker and easier. The first generation Nikkormats worked the same way. 15 focusing screens?! Amazing. I think the Nikon F3 only had 5 or 6.
hi Jules! But does the battery only serve to wind the film? I thought the camera was completely mechanical, can it be used even without the battery? Tnx!
Another fascinating, clearly explained and instructive video review. It seems I want every camera that you showcase..!
Beautiful iconic little camera
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your video it was very useful to me. Just a small correction. What you show as the battery location (at 13:50) is actually the motor drive socket cap, the batterie chamber is on the right, and better to use a PR675 1,4V batterie, the camera is designed to work with 1.35V :)
@@RenatoFabbri-j7j Thank you for watching and your correction.
Even though I have a few OM1 and subsequent models I never did go further down the Olympus road. I love the sharp Zuiko lenses, and the clear “on/off” switch for the meter, but my Nikon obsession got the better of me so I mainly stuck with them.
Thank you for this great video. Can you please tell me what kind of focus screen should I order? I have bought one but it was the wrong screen. Thank you in advance.
@@AlexGabi-y8l When you say the wrong one. Do you mean it was not a screen for the OM1? If you’re talking about the type of screen, I would get one that has a split image spot in the center which is great for focusing wide angle and normal lenses.
Thanks for the video Jules! Great in depth breakdown. I realised I've taken a handful of shots with the shutter speed at a half-mark between two speeds. I realise my mistake now but am worried I damaged the camera. Do you know if this is something that can happen?
Hi Jules, great video. Thank you. What flash works well for the OM-1 film camera?
Hi Kaitlin, Olympus made several flashes for the OM series there was the T32 and T20 which you may be able to find on the used market. But you can also use a Vivitar 283 or 285, both of which I highly recommend . The 283 is more compact than the 285 so it's probably a better choice. There should many 283's available on the used market. It's a very simple reliable flash. There are many other that will work from Vivitar, Sunpack and others. Thank you for watching my video
I didn't know it had a cloth shutter. Wouldn't they have been considered a bit old fashioned when this was launched?
I've always wondered why they went with that shutter speed ring configuration. I think it's a good idea to have the shutter speed and aperture close together, makes things quicker and easier. The first generation Nikkormats worked the same way.
15 focusing screens?! Amazing. I think the Nikon F3 only had 5 or 6.
It’s rubberized cloth. The F3 like the F2 had close to 20 screens. The FE2 had 3 screens.
hi Jules! But does the battery only serve to wind the film? I thought the camera was completely mechanical, can it be used even without the battery? Tnx!
The battery is only needed for the meter. Everything else I fully mechanical. Thanks for watching.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Sincerely thank you for the prompt response. Could you tell me which battery you bought as a replacement? Best regards
@@steefanoable A 675 hearing aid battery.
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