Got my OM1-n!

[Pfreddee]

I got my OMi-n this past Monday, and it is a keeper! It is the same size in the body as my FED-2, even smaller (not as tall as my Zorkii 6) than some of my other FSU range finders. The only problem I've encountered is with the light meter. The meter works, but I think the readings are bogus because it is running off a 1.5v battery, where it should be using a 1.35 mercury cell, which isn't available in the US any more. I've run across two solutions to the problem, and I'm going to order the adapter from CrisCam to make the meter accurate. Other than the meter, this camera is an absolute pleasure to use; it's my go-to camera for B/W. It will take me a while to get used to the controls layout, but I'm very happy with this little gem so far. I've very glad a took a chance on it!

With best regards,

Pfreddee(Stephen)

 

[farlymac]

Congrats, Stephan!
PF

 

[lam]

Congrats!! they are superb little SLR's.

 

[Range-rover]

Enjoy your camera, I just got two film cameras last week a OM-4 and a
Canon P, I just sold one the Canon P. I really wanted a Small SLR with
great lenses and the OM-4 fit the bill (I also have a OM-1 as well).

Range

 

[Noll]

Let us know how your battery adapter works out.

Personally, I use zinc-air hearing aid batteries as a mercury cell replacement and have not had any problems other than replacing the battery every 3-4 months.

 

[Keith]

Congrats .... I happily sent my OM-1 to John Hermanson for a meter conversion, CLA and a new prism. Best couple of hundred dollars I ever spent! 🙂

 

[oftheherd]

I just got an OM-10 which works fine, but the lens diaphram is sticky. I'll have to look at that. Then it will probably be for my 9 y/o grandson if I can convince him it isn't necessary to have an lcd on the back of the camera to check how a photo came out. 😀

 

[Rodchenko]

Cool. I'm kinda jealous. The OM-1 is the consummate photographic machine - simple where it needs to be, adaptable, and oh so capable.

 

[shadowfox]

Stephen, the third way to solve the battery problem is to just glue shut that battery cover. 😀

The OM-1 is meant to be used all manual. That's my personal view, of course.

 

[Keith]

Stephen, the third way to solve the battery problem is to just glue shut that battery cover. 😀

The OM-1 is meant to be used all manual. That's my personal view, of course.

Ah ... a pilgrim! 😀

 

[wblynch]

You can buy a heck of a lot of hearing aid batteries for the cost of one CRIS adapter

(and the silver-oxide batteries to go in it).

 

[shadowfox]

Ah ... a pilgrim! 😀

Have you tried to shoot your OM-1 without battery, Keith?

It's quite fun.

 

[Keith]

Have you tried to shoot your OM-1 without battery, Keith?

It's quite fun.

Not without a battery Will but if I'm out doors and the light is constant I'll generally go with sunny sixteen and ignore the meter making my own estimations for open shade situations etc. In tricky indoor light I'll usually take an incident reading from the back of my hand with the in camera meter.

 

[Jani_from_Finland]

I am sometimes having my OM-1 equipped with the 1-5 finderscreen and the 50/1.8 and its real nice to look in 1-1 lifisize look thru the lens, try it out sometimes, it looks nice.
Have the battery adapter from Netherlands, but usually just go by hand feelings. Its a real nice camera.

 

[Range-rover]

My OM-1 has a dead meter and I use it without, I just use a handheld meter.

Range

 

[Chris101]

Stephen, the third way to solve the battery problem is to just glue shut that battery cover. 😀

The OM-1 is meant to be used all manual. That's my personal view, of course.

But Will, when you don't have a meter, many of the controls on the top have no function: the on/off switch, and the ASA dial. I hate unused controls - they take up space and add complexity with no payoff. 🙁

On the other hand, I often use my OM-1N for days without flipping the switch from off to on. Not because I'm a purist, but because I'm lazy.

 

[jwicaksana]

I am looking forward to receiving my OM-1 tomorrow. So excited..

 

[John Hermanson]

if you every want your 1N converted to silver oxide (and accurate) I'd be happy to do it for you. John

 

[jwicaksana]

if you every want your 1N converted to silver oxide (and accurate) I'd be happy to do it for you. John

John, my technician installed SR44 battery inside my OM1n and he said the needle is responding to different lighting situations. Accuracy is yet to be tested, so he can't comment on that yet. Without any special treatment, is it harmful to insert 1.5v battery inside OM1n? Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.🙂

 

[ChrisN]

Not harmful, but the meter is unlikely to give accurate readings. Better to go with the conversion and recalibration that John can do for you.