OM, I've become a Zuikoholic!

plummerl said:
The 16mm is terrific, try out the 18mm also!

:D

Wait a minute, your great shots include some of my home town!
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I'd love to try the 18mm but it is priced far outside of my reach. Hell, so is the 16mm! The only reason I own this lens is because it was included free of charge with an old beat up OM-2 I purchased off craigslist. Actually, all my OM gear came from lucky craigslist finds. Otherwise I could never afford my impressive kit!


I recently traveled to Seattle to visit my mother, and took only the Fisheye with me. I loved every second with it.
 
I notice someone over in another un-rf thread is complaining about the atrocious meter read out in the viewfinder of their recently aquired Nikon F3! :rolleyes:

Don't these people ever learn? :D
 
maxwell1295 said:
Thanks! it's funny that I assumed I would want a 1.4, but I see no real need to replace this lens. It definitely gets the job done...
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The 50mm f1.8 is a nice lens but it has a lot of barrel distortion. Most Zuikos 50mm and below seem to exhibit some but this lens has more than I've seen in any other 50mm!
 
AFenvy said:
I'd love to try the 18mm but it is priced far outside of my reach. Hell, so is the 16mm! The only reason I own this lens is because it was included free of charge with an old beat up OM-2 I purchased off craigslist. Actually, all my OM gear came from lucky craigslist finds. Otherwise I could never afford my impressive kit!


I recently traveled to Seattle to visit my mother, and took only the Fisheye with me. I loved every second with it.
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Next time your in Seattle, let us know! I'll let you try out an 18mm (not to mention introducing you to the Big Time :) :)).
 
wblynch said:
The joy of an OM1 is its simplicity and fully mechanical operation.

The meter issue can be solved in several ways.

1) get the hearing aid batteries. They work but don't last more than a few months. Simple, cheap.

2) get a CR1/MR9 adapter. They cost probably more than the OM1 itself but are easy to use and you don't have to modify anything.

3) get it modified internally. This is cheap if you can do it yourself but pricey if done professionally. (worth it either way)

4) just stick a 1.5 volt battery in there and compensate for the high reading. (typically 1 stop, but not consistent)

5) use an external light meter or iphone

6) go without meter and just use the Sunny-16 rule. Pretty easy and surprisingly accurate with some practice.

7) use OM2 instead
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For me there is only one way.
No 6.
OM-1 is a classic camera meant to be used in a classic way. :)
 
plummerl said:
Next time your in Seattle, let us know! I'll let you try out an 18mm (not to mention introducing you to the Big Time :) :)).
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I'll be sure to drop you a line next time!

Keith said:
I notice someone over in another un-rf thread is complaining about the atrocious meter read out in the viewfinder of their recently aquired Nikon F3! :rolleyes:

Don't these people ever learn? :D
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That was probably me Keith. I had heard the readout was bad in the F3 but I though 'how bad could it really be?' Yeah. There's a reason they added aperture priority Auto to that camera, so you could actually take properly exposed pictures! Haha.
 
shadowfox said:
Yep and I just want to post this one so I can get in the 100th page.

And new zuikoholics may not be aware of this website:
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/fun/wallpaper/camera/

***CAUTION*** Don't enter if you are susceptible to Zuiko GAS.
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sorry, could not help the GAS attack. :( thanks for the link.

what a beauty! I am proud to have this same set up.

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prices appear to be holding steady over on KEH.

I guess we should thank Canon that the new 5d mk III isn't some 40 megapixel monster.

anyone got any 50/2 macro shots they want to share?
 
Thanks for the temptation shots... there's one for sale locally that i'm resisting... And a nice way to acqire one. Thats how I picked up my 24/2 :D
AFenvy said:
I'd love to try the 18mm but it is priced far outside of my reach. Hell, so is the 16mm! The only reason I own this lens is because it was included free of charge with an old beat up OM-2 I purchased off craigslist. Actually, all my OM gear came from lucky craigslist finds. Otherwise I could never afford my impressive kit!


I recently traveled to Seattle to visit my mother, and took only the Fisheye with me. I loved every second with it.
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Keith said:
The OM-3 has now commandeered use of the Luigi grip case over the OM-1 which has been living in it for some time but got evicted by the latest edition to the family! :D
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You should take extreme care!

Your OM-1 will shoot you in the back one day! :eek:
 
OM Gas Attack.

I never get the free camera given to me or the amazing thrift store find but today I am very excited.

I got a brand new, in the box, black OM-2n. This camera looks like it has never seen sunlight, let alone a roll of film.

Saw it at the local camera swap meet and offered $150 against the $165 asking price.

Sure I likely overpaid, but man, this thing is brand new! Foam seals are perfect too.

I guess I'll be selling my mint Champagne OM-4t to offset the purchase.

WOO HOO !!
 
wblynch said:
OM Gas Attack.

I never get the free camera given to me or the amazing thrift store find but today I am very excited.

I got a brand new, in the box, black OM-2n. This camera looks like it has never seen sunlight, let alone a roll of film.

Saw it at the local camera swap meet and offered $150 against the $165 asking price.

Sure I likely overpaid, but man, this thing is brand new! Foam seals are perfect too.

I guess I'll be selling my mint Champagne OM-4t to offset the purchase.

WOO HOO !!
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You got ripped off. I'll give you $165 for the 2n.

:D
 
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