Olympus OM 2 > Reviews (3)

My Olympus OM2 was purchased in the Mid 1970s, it was one of the most compact SLR Cameras of its day and pioneered TTL metering, this camera is best described as semi automatic with aperture priority. The OM2 still had the option for Manual mode. By today’s standards the OM2 is very basic but being simple to use, offered the enthusiastic armature a professional feel.

Typically there was a feast of must have accessories, from motor drive to interchangeable focusing screens. The zuiko lenses system produces excellent results. There is comparatively little noise with this mechanical marvel, features included, a clock work timer, on off switch for meter system, Film speed dial that allows for over/under exposure

The most tiresome failing is if one forgets to turn off the camera the batteries quickly expired resulting in lock up. It has stood the test of time although now replaced with an Olympus E400 there is no doubt the OM2 was the best Olympus camera of its day.