I love my OM-1 (thankyou Dave)

Keith

Keith

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With Dave Lackey openly and unashamedly expressing his feelings for his M3 I've decided to unlock my emotions and declare my love for my OM-1 ... it's only fair after all because at the moment there are plenty of new cameras out there that could turn one's head and I needed to let my little black Oly know that she's still 'the one!'

We may be men (and women occasionally) but that doesn't mean we have to be stoic or reserved about these things ... Dave has shown me the way!

Share the freedom and tell your favourite camera just how you feel! :D
 
I'm right there with you.

My original black OM1 has wear problems from 37 years of use but it now has 5 brothers and sisters to hang out with. (not counting 2 OM10's.a 4T and PC - they don't really count)

One of my favorites is a very early pre-MD OM1 in Chrome. It needs a new prism (which i now have) and general CLA so I haven't shot it yet.

I have an EX+ (near mint to me) black OM1N that is gorgeous but I like the first gens better for the silky smooth film advance.

Also the very early ones had crisper plate stampings when the presses were new.
 
Afraid to say it but I love my OM2 more than my OM1, with the 50mm 1.4 its just perfection with a nice viewfinder and smooth film advance and its small size.
 
Absolutely!

The meter is dead and I need to reinstall fresh light seals but my original OM-1 (non md) chrome, purchased used in February 1974 is still clicking. Last service was summer of '86! I also have a well worn black OM-1md bought used in '89 and CLA'ed at Camtech about 2002. Also still works fine. I finally completed the Zuiko's I wanted a few years ago but I am debating a 300 f4.5, they seem not too expensive and sometimes I could use the reach.

Almost forgot, have a OM-2sp purchased as a back cap for a lens I wanted. haven't really used it much, perhaps I should?
 
I dunno - I think cameras are somehow like women. You just need more than one.

My first OM-1 will soon arrive. So I am looking forward to this beautiful new girlfriend!
 
Keith said:
With Dave Lackey openly and unashamedly expressing his feelings for his M3 I've decided to unlock my emotions and declare my love for my OM-1 ... it's only fair after all because at the moment there are plenty of new cameras out there that could turn one's head and I needed to let my little black Oly know that she's still 'the one!'

We may be men (and women occasionally) but that doesn't mean we have to be stoic or reserved about these things ... Dave has shown me the way!

Share the freedom and tell your favourite camera just how you feel! :D
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Actually, Keith, thank YOU...I picked up a nice OM10 from Cosmo months ago and have no lens so I have been thinking about it. Then, I see this thread and it hit me...I have some gear to trade in at the local camera shop...maybe I can find a lens with an OM-1 for a lens cap! THAT would be too cool!:angel:
 
MRohlfing said:
I dunno - I think cameras are somehow like women. You just need more than one.

My first OM-1 will soon arrive. So I am looking forward to this beautiful new girlfriend!
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Congrats on the OM-1 ... I hope she lives up to our expectations! :p

One of the best things I did for my well worn OM-1 was send her off to John Hermanson at Camtech for a little holiday ... she came back with the most accurate centre weighted meter I've ever used and a film advance action that made me swoon ... and her new prism was a delight for my aging eyes! :D
 
dave lackey said:
Actually, Keith, thank YOU...I picked up a nice OM10 from Cosmo months ago and have no lens so I have been thinking about it. Then, I see this thread and it hit me...I have some gear to trade in at the local camera shop...maybe I can find a lens with an OM-1 for a lens cap! THAT would be too cool!:angel:
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Dave ... I have to say I would love to have you in the OM-1 family. We seem to have converted Paul and I almost assumed that you would be next! :p
 
What could be BETTER than the OM1 and the 50 1.8...
a Jane Bown Special :cool:...I still drool looking at her Photos
 
helenhill said:
What could be BETTER than the OM1 and the 50 1.8...
a Jane Bown Special :cool:...I still drool looking at her Photos
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Her photos are divine Helen I agree ... she really is the Miss Marple of portrait photography IMO! :p
 
Keith said:
With Dave Lackey openly and unashamedly expressing his feelings for his M3 I've decided to unlock my emotions and declare my love for my OM-1 ... it's only fair after all because at the moment there are plenty of new cameras out there that could turn one's head and I needed to let my little black Oly know that she's still 'the one!'

We may be men (and women occasionally) but that doesn't mean we have to be stoic or reserved about these things ... Dave has shown me the way!

Share the freedom and tell your favourite camera just how you feel! :D
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Don't forget the birthday celebration every year for/with the one you love!:angel: My son-in-law made me an M cake last year....what a masterpiece THAT was! Here it is under construction....he had yet to put my age on it...:p...it just says M here instead of M**!

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And don't forget that while you can control the OM-1's exposure totally yourself, the OM-2 is a little prone to exposing herself without your input.

Some people may like this trait ... personally I find it a little brazen!
 
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