Olympus The Classic Cameras from 1948 to 1980

[Rodchenko]

I'm not sure if this has been linked to before, but there is an enormous wealth of information on classic Olympus models - particularly rangefinders and half-frames - in this text from Claus Marin. Detailed, yet fascinating.

http://oly-e.de/pdf/olympus_classic_35mm_cameras.pdf

Sorry, OM-fans, it doesn't get a mention.

 

[VTHokiEE]

Very interesting, nice find.

 

[Rodchenko]

I have no idea who Claus is, but he's certainly put a lot of work into this, and I am very grateful.

 

[Platinum RF]

I have no idea who Claus is, but he's certainly put a lot of work into this, and I am very grateful.

I guess he is Santa, Santa Claus

 

[CliveC]

A great resource. With some layout and a few better photos, would make a great book.

 

[charjohncarter]

Thanks, for posting that, it is quite a work. This guy was dedicated. Olympus really provided lots of cameras over the years.

I like the LC with a meter needle on top of the camera, and I suppose one in the viewfinder too.

They didn't quite get to my favorite the Olympus Stylus Infinity.

 

[Godfrey]

Wonderful! Thanks for posting it!

G

 

[Harryo1962]

Impressive. A lot of love went in to that.

 

[nikon_sam]

There are a lot of bodies I've never heard of...and so many variations on the lenses they used...
My two Oly's have the G. Zuiko 42mm 1.7/1.8 lens and it's a great one at that...