Are OM lenses good?
The last years of OM produced some extraordinary lenses that were, we think, better than most of the contemporary lenses of their class, and almost as good as the latest modern designs. This set included the 50mm f2 macro, the 90mm f2 macro, the 100mm f2 and the white superteles: 2/180, 2/250, 2.8/350 and 2.8/350.
How good is the Olympus OM-1?
Unlike some cheaply built plastic-fantastic cameras, the Olympus OM1 is built to last. This is a good thing. As long as there are people out there who can service them, they will keep going for quite some time yet. They are not Leica build quality, but then again they are not Leica price either.
Is the Olympus OM-10 good?
If you’re looking for a good quality, lightweight SLR, the OM-10 is worth serious consideration. Like all OM cameras, the OM-10 gives you to access a breathtaking array of Zuiko and 3rd-party lenses, as well as a host of interesting and useful accessories.
Where are Olympus lenses made?
The initial 12mm f2 Oly lenses were made in Japan. Current ones are made in China.
Does Olympus OM-1 have light meter?
The Olympus OM-1 also has a light meter – yay! I know it’s not popular, but I love in-camera light meters. Less to carry and mess with. Much like other 35mm cameras with in-camera light meters, this has a little lever that appears on the left side of the view finder.
Does the OM 10 have a light meter?
As a camera designed for the consumer with an aperture priority mode, the Olympus OM-10 also has a built-in light meter that can be used with the camera in manual with the special manual adapter that plugs into the side of the camera.
Is the Olympus OM-G A good camera?
The OM-G is such a great, compact SLR: it’s the perfect size for throwing in my lunch kit or any backpack without being too burdensome. It even fits nicely in the glove box of my car, making it a great camera to take along on random drives into town.
Is the Olympus OM-4 worth it?
The Olympus OM-4 is a neat camera but it’s a battery pig and I wouldn’t recommend it as your one and only OM body. The OM-1n, though a mechanical camera, still needs a 625 (1.35v) mercury cell battery which has been banned for years.
Where can I find some good Olympus OM gear?
If you want to go deeper into Olympus OM gear I recommend the following sites: Bill Smith is a film photographer and avid camera collector based in Ontario, Canada, who focuses mainly on landscape, street, architecture and portraiture. You can see more of his work in his FSC profile page and his own blog.
What is the best flash for the Olympus OM-1?
One of the coolest things with the OM-2n and later bodies is that you have off the film plane metering for your T-32 flash, which makes for more accurate exposures. If you only have the OM-1 that is pre-n series, go for a Vivitar 283 “Sledgehammer” and you’re set in terms of on camera flash.