Advantages: Very high build quality, 'clockwork' SLR Disadvantages: Good ones increasingly difficult to find
...was first announced in 1973. Olympus were famed for their half frame compact cameras, and 'scaled up' manufacturing techniques to produce one of the smallest most comfortable full frame Single Lens Reflex cameras - ever.
The ergonomics contribute greatly to the the design.
The main controls - shutter speed, focus and f-stop are all worked by the left hand, along the axis of the lens the right is used for shutter release and wind-on.
What would ... ...the film speed of the exposure meter.
The OM1 was designed as a central component in an integrated camera system - winders, flashes and a bewildering range of lenses.
Build quality was second to none, and good examples can still be found at a fraction of the original price tag.
One thing to remember is that at in the less ecologically minded 1970s, mercury batteries were commonplace, substituting a standard silver oxide cell will result in incorrect ...
dobieg 26.03.2003
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Advantages: Solid, reliable, great lenses Disadvantages: No longer available new
The Olympus OM1 was a breakthrough when it was introduced in 1973. It was noticeably smaller and lighter than the competition, but is still a rugged camera, backed up by a comprehensive range of Zuiko lenses and numerous system accessories. The close-up and macro lenses are still rated as some of the finest ever made, while they also include some very sharp f/2 wideangle lenses.
Meanwhile the OM1n won the accolade of 'The best 35mm cameras ever' ... ...(I have three OM1s).
Olympus OMs have been valued for various aspects - their weight, handling and simplicity. The OM system is comprehensive enough for most purposes, and the cameras are often favoured for macrophotography, photomicrography and astrophotography. These days these cameras are often overlooked by shoppers in favour of autofocus models, but there are plenty of times when the knowledge of an experienced user can better the reactions ...
simon_e 26.10.2000
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(+) Fold out LCD screen, Image Stabilization, Zuiko lens quality, Picture quality, Flash options (-) Noise in low light, Too many buttons, Badly laid out, Too many gimmicks
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