OM, I've become a Zuikoholic!

boomguy57 said:
However, how is it comparable to my Pentax ME Super in terms of size and ergonomics? I quite like the Pentax, and I'm not sure if the OM-2s is such an upgrade. Convince me!
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OM 1/2/3/4 have a much nicer build compared to Pentax ME.
Only the LX or MX are comparable.

But, nobody can convince you of anything that requires some subjective accounts. Get one OM body and you'll decide for yourself if you're part of the flock or not 🙂
 
Just bought an OM I never thought I would... an OM-PC (OM-40)

Ebay seller says it doesn't work or they can't get it working. I've gotten a lot of OM10's and other cameras that weren't working and it's typically batteries or some minor jam.

If it truly is no good I can harvest some parts and sell off the two lenses that come with it.

I'm actually a bit excited to get it and see what it can do.

Oh yeah... $11 + $12 shipping.
 
wblynch said:
Just bought an OM I never thought I would... an OM-PC (OM-40)

Ebay seller says it doesn't work or they can't get it working. I've gotten a lot of OM10's and other cameras that weren't working and it's typically batteries or some minor jam.

If it truly is no good I can harvest some parts and sell off the two lenses that come with it.

I'm actually a bit excited to get it and see what it can do.

Oh yeah... $11 + $12 shipping.
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ripped off.

They are actually quite nice ergonomically.
 
wblynch said:
Ha! Yeah maybe, but it comes with a Zuiko 50/f1.8 and a Zuiko 100-200/f5 plus a Vivitar flash and a camera bag. So there's gotta be $23 worth in there somewhere... 🙂


-Bill
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I also have a OM-40 (among quite some others ..); it's quite loud but it's not a bad camera with a few nice features; e.g. if there is too much contrast, it will adapt exposure automatically (in P-mode only if I remember correctly).

Stefan.
 
gliderbee said:
I also have a OM-40 (among quite some others ..); it's quite loud but it's not a bad camera with a few nice features; e.g. if there is too much contrast, it will adapt exposure automatically (in P-mode only if I remember correctly).

Stefan.
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I thought the ESP function worked in all modes.

I'm currently trying to work out why my OM-40 gives erratic shutter speeds even on manual. :-( The B setting doesn't close the shutter when you let go the button for example but will shut a random time after that (though sometimes I need to take the batteries out to get it to shut).

Ronnie
 
Didn't have much time but I've manage to do a couple of rolls with my brand new (for me) OM2n, 50/1.8 mij and 35/2.8. Camera feels nice in my hands, and seems to work properly. So I'm happy and looking forward to walk her more. My first experience with OM system!

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question for those who have owned both:

how much better is the 50/2 than the 50/3.5?

Im considering selling almost everything I have to have an OM-1 + 50/2 as a backup to my M2 + ZM 50/2. That includes my 58/1.2 rokkor, the 3.5 macro, and potentially a pocket knife or two. That OM 50/2 has this siren call, and it's supposed to have the mojo even above the excellent 50/3.5.

I notice my 3.5 has a very different way of rendering in mid-range shooting. I realize that it's strange to call any Zeiss subtle but compared to this it really is. Im not sure what exactly is going on here, but if I had to call it something it would be "heavy-handed". I would be considerably less interested in the 50/2 if it does not do this:

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basically, if I get this style plus 2 usuable stops it's going to be really hard for me to resist.

your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
 
yesterday for the first time i had an OM-1 in my hands, it's a friend's. i was just... WOWed. the viewfinder is fantastic, HUGE. and the camera is so tiny. really impressive. when I got back home i started looking up the OM lenses and was really impressed with the 21/2 (and how tiny/fast it is!) and the 50/1.2 (again, tiny and fast). spend a good couple hours looking at flickr slideshows and pages about the OM system...
 
redisburning said:
question for those who have owned both:

how much better is the 50/2 than the 50/3.5?

Im considering selling almost everything I have to have an OM-1 + 50/2 as a backup to my M2 + ZM 50/2. That includes my 58/1.2 rokkor, the 3.5 macro, and potentially a pocket knife or two. That OM 50/2 has this siren call, and it's supposed to have the mojo even above the excellent 50/3.5.

I notice my 3.5 has a very different way of rendering in mid-range shooting. I realize that it's strange to call any Zeiss subtle but compared to this it really is. Im not sure what exactly is going on here, but if I had to call it something it would be "heavy-handed". I would be considerably less interested in the 50/2 if it does not do this:

basically, if I get this style plus 2 usuable stops it's going to be really hard for me to resist.

your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
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The 50/2 will take photos of dogs, no problem.
 
Why not the 50/1.4? Unless you need the macro. My zuiko 50/1.4 (>1m) is comparable to my Zeiss Planar 50/1.4 in that it gives that "pop". Although I've never done a side by side, same subject/lighting comparison between the two. Or the 50/3.5 macro I have on the shelf, for that matter. (maybe i really should try out that lens...) Is the 50/3.5 macro that much better?
 
Roscoe said:
Why not the 50/1.4? Unless you need the macro. My zuiko 50/1.4 (>1m) is comparable to my Zeiss Planar 50/1.4 in that it gives that "pop". Although I've never done a side by side, same subject/lighting comparison between the two. Or the 50/3.5 macro I have on the shelf, for that matter. (maybe i really should try out that lens...) Is the 50/3.5 macro that much better?
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my 50/1.4 is an early copy and was better than the 1.1mil copy I had and the 3.5 is easily better than either.

I want something comparable to my ZM 50, not a Canon 50/1.4. No way I would use it when I have other 50s, sorry. when I need speed I use the 58/1.2 rokkor anyway.
 
wblynch said:
Just bought an OM I never thought I would... an OM-PC (OM-40)

Ebay seller says it doesn't work or they can't get it working.
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Well my OM-PC arrived and despite its beautiful cosmetic condition it appears to be toast.

The film advance is frozen solid and I am of the opinion that a motor winder was put to use melting the plastic innards.

The OM-PC/40 has interested me lately for its full program mode and DX capability.

I notice that most of these up for sale are broken, unworking, untested or parts-only. It gives me the impression that they are not very durable.

I have now lost interest on this model.
 
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