Got Olympus OM2

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Probably the most "rangefinder-like" SLR, in terms of size and handling. I found that it perfectly fits to Cosina Bessa Rx leather half-case, so it will be nice companion to my Bessa in the camera bag.
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And it's black ... gorgeous! Congratulations! :)

I've discovered mine fits pefectly into a Leica M Luigi case ... these things are so small and slippery they benefit from a half case especially if you have reasonably large hands.

Beware though ... a year ago I had never laid eyes on an OM but after constantly reading about them and noting that they'd been given the term 'honorary rangefinder' here ... I had to test the waters. I now have a silver OM-2, a silver OM-1 and a black OM-1 with a winder. My Olympus lens collection has just reached nine lenses with the addition of a 50mm f1.2

I'd sold my Canon AE-1 and stored my old Spotmatic away being sure I was a rangefinder guy and was over the SLR thing ... wrong! The OM-2 especially has got me shooting an SLR on a regular basis now and the framing acuracy, metering acuracy and selection of superb cheap Zuiko lenses is something none of my rangefinders can offer!
 
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Mmm, nice black OM2.

I could do with one of those to join my OM1 silver, OM1 black, and very brassed black used and abused OM2SP :)

And more lenses of course.
 
minoltist7 said:
Probably the most "rangefinder-like" SLR, in terms of size and handling. I found that it perfectly fits to Cosina Bessa Rx leather half-case, so it will be nice companion to my Bessa in the camera bag.
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Heh - I did things backwards I guess, got digital, picked up an OM2n from a camera store and loved it so much that I splurged on an OM1n and a bunch of lenses and probably use that as much as digital, and then wanted more on the wide end so picked up a Bessa to compliment it. Lovely cameras - pleasure to use and quite small, compared to any DSLR today (even Olympus' own E4XX series)
 
Congratulations on the OM! I cut my teeth on many of my father's OM cameras, and I still adore them. So compact, the layout of controls is quite logical, and the lenses really are excellent for the price you pay.

Have fun!
 
cole said:
Congratulations on the OM! I cut my teeth on many of my father's OM cameras, and I still adore them. So compact, the layout of controls is quite logical, and the lenses really are excellent for the price you pay.

Have fun!
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I got into photography the same way...using my father's OM camera and lenses. He bought me one of my own when I was 11 yrs old and I now have more stuff than he ever had, and I am a professional photographer!
 
Look at the original leather OM case>>>

Look at the original leather OM case>>>

I encourage you to look at the original OM leather case (the one with the seam down the middle of the lens portion). They came in a rich brown or black finish. I just picked up one of these, like new on eBay for $20 including shipping.
 
Semi-Evil SLRs!

Semi-Evil SLRs!

As a range finder only devotee for 30 years, I bought my first Olympus OM last year and I now own three and a bag of lenses. The OM2 convinced me SLRs can be okay, but remember neither Nikon nor Canon could do that for me!!!!
 
Congratulations. OM's are indeed a work of art by itself.

I've got a 4Ti, chrome 1n, black 1n and 2n.

Long live Maitani-san. Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

Be sure to remove the foam over the pentaprism! This foam is responsible for the death of many OMs. It rots the pentaprism silvering. Either get it removed by a repairman (any skilled repairman can do it - it's a work for 30 minutes - I've done it on 3 cameras already) or you can even DIY if you have the tools. If the prism is still fine, it can probably be saved. Don't wait until it self-destructs!
 
Dektol Dan said:
The OM2 convinced me SLRs can be okay, but remember neither Nikon nor Canon could do that for me!!!!
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Dan, I wouldn't have it any other way ;)

But, since I'm also an SLR fan, I can choose to experiment with others brands and models.

Nikons I'd describe as sure-footed, and precise.
Olympus is graceful and intelligent.
Canons are... hmmm... I don't have anything to say... :p

Edit: Forgot to say Congrats!! to the OP ;) way to go dude! black OM-2 is smart.
 
shadowfox said:
Dan, I wouldn't have it any other way ;)

But, since I'm also an SLR fan, I can choose to experiment with others brands and models.

Nikons I'd describe as sure-footed, and precise.
Olympus is graceful and intelligent.
Canons are... hmmm... I don't have anything to say... :p

Edit: Forgot to say Congrats!! to the OP ;) way to go dude! black OM-2 is smart.
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I have used Olympus OM since I was a kid. They're what 35mm should be: small, precise, fast to operate with easy to use controls, and a very good metering system (on the OM-4, 4T, and 3).

I like Nikon's older F-series bodies too. The F, F2, F3, and F4 were very easy and fast to operate, they were made as professional journalist's cameras. They were huge and heavy, though the F3 isn't so bad. I have an F4. I think they lost their way with the F5 and beyond. The electronis controls get in the way, i can't work as fast or effortlessly with them.

Canon, Minolta, and Pentax made some great lenses but I never liked any of their bodies. I thought once about picking up a Canon New F1, but when I played with one I hated how the exposure system works. Minolta's bodies are not nearly as fast and effortless to work with as Olympus and Nikon and they feel like they 'get in the way' when I use one.
 
More Olympus gear coming:
a friend of mine have OM10 (left), and I rented from him interesting lenses for test: 24/2.8 and gorgeous 135/2.8
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Wonderful! I've just "won" a black OM2 with 50/1.4, which should arrive in a few days time. This will complement the chrome OM2n, and I can cycle them through CLA.

Edit: and I'm waiting on a 24/2.8 that should arrive today. :)
 
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