OM, I've become a Zuikoholic!

[loneranger]

I just picked up a zuiko 400mm f6 for $200. Did I pay too much. It is like new. It looked too nice and lonely behind the glass window. Anyone have any experience with it. I figured with the pany gf1 and a tripod, it would make a nice bird shooter.

 

[BillBingham2]

Ondrej,

You are correct, typing without glasses and over tired from driving do not mix. Thanks for the correction. I did not know the 13 was the standard. The 100/2 looks like a BIG chunk of glass. The 85/2 I thought was big but very OM.

B2 (;->

 

[reiki_]

quick question : I got OM-2n loaded with some cheap color film , and what I'm wondering is if I can change ISO in the middle of the roll because I would like to experiment with this film a little?

 

[Lilserenity]

quick question : I got OM-2n loaded with some cheap color film , and what I'm wondering is if I can change ISO in the middle of the roll because I would like to experiment with this film a little?

No reason why not but you'd get the same effect as using the exposure compensation dial too. (although only +/-2 stops, which is usually plenty to play with)

 

[Sam N]

I just picked up an OM-10 (w/ manual adapter), 50/1.8, and 24/2.8. I already had a 21/2 (great lens) that I was using on an adapter.

I know the OM-10 isn't as good as the OM-1/2/3/4, but what exactly makes it so undesirable? The need for the adapter as a shutter dial is somewhat annoying, but what are the other major differences between the OM-10 and the others?

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I just picked up an OM-10 (w/ manual adapter), 50/1.8, and 24/2.8. I already had a 21/2 (great lens) that I was using on an adapter.

I know the OM-10 isn't as good as the OM-1/2/3/4, but what exactly makes it so undesirable? The need for the adapter as a shutter dial is somewhat annoying, but what are the other major differences between the OM-10 and the others?

They were unreliable. The OM-20/OM-G was basically an OM-10 with the reliability problems fixed and manual mode built in. A much nicer camera and also very cheap used. Still, the OM-2 is better built and is not expensive either

 

[johnny9fingers]

Well, I went and bought a silver OM-2 and a 50mm f1.8 lens. I have been thinking about getting a SLR kit to round out my gear and all the things you folks were discussing convinced me the OM-2 was the way to go. I am surprised how cheap the Oly lenses are. I should be able to pick one up each payday and build quite a nice kit. Is the metering as accurate as folks say??? Even if it isn't this is a really nice system at wonderful prices.... Thanks for the info in this thread....
John

 

[AzzA]

Oh man, my OM addiction continues to grow =/
I picked up an OM4Ti and an OM4 the other day for a very good price. The seller threw the OM4 in for free as he said it didnt work. It just ended up needing new batteries which was a bonus. Works fine. Both cameras have the auto meter cut off fnction too.
I also picked up another mint OM2n for peanuts. The seller told me the mirror was missing, and he'd gone and bought a new assembly but never got around to fixing it. However, as I suspected, all it needed was new batteries, as the mirror had locked up giving the appearance of a "missing mirror". Anyone need a mirror assembly?
The OM4 is now my daily camera. It's in roughed brassed condition, but it cost me nothing and does everything I need it to.
I still like using my OM1's and OM2's though, sometimes the OM2 aperture priority is just nice, and sometimes having a simple all manual camera in your hands is refreshing too.
I was having a look at my OM cameras and realised I have just about every model besides the OM3Ti. Dont think I'll be in a hurry to get one of those though, the OM3 will tie me over until then.

 

[Trius]

Azza: how in the world do people find deals like that!??

 

[johnny9fingers]

OMmmmmmmm, OMmmmmmmm, 🙂 Wow, the OM-2 is a sweet little camera. Has a nice solid feel with heft to it, this is gonna be fun. I do have a couple questions tho. I had a problem when loading my first roll of film. When I fired the shuuter as I was advancing the film, the shutter or mirror would lock up. The only manual I can find is for the OM-2n and shows how to reset with the reset/check switch. The only place I see reset on my camera is on the shutter speed ring. Is this used to reset the shutter/mirror? I did get it to reset quite by accident as I was exploring around the camera and opened motor winder access port. When I did this the shutter/mirror reset. Can anyone tell me the proper way to do this in case this happens again, or guide me to the manual for the OM-2??
Thanks,,,, John

 

[pggunn]

Turn the on switch next to the film rewind crank to the check position. If that doesn't work and the check light doesn't come on, you need a new batteries. It sounds like you must have advanced the film during an exposure which is easy to do if you leave the lens cap on while loading, especially if you are in auto mode.

You can download the manual here:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/olympus.htm

Hope that helps.

 

[zniv]

hello,
this problem only occurs when there are no batteries in the camera. in that case the only thing that works in the camera is the mechanics of the mirror - it flips up. insert batteries and you won't have this problem again.
regards

 

[pggunn]

It also occurs if you advance the film during a long exposure. If your batteries are good, then that's probably what happened since you said it happened when you advanced the film while loading. If you had the lens cap on and your batteries are good then that's undoubtedly what happened.

 

[johnny9fingers]

Ahhh, that make sense. I thought as long as the camera was off it wouldn't meter a long exposure. Thanks so much for the info. By the way, my camera has "reset *" on the bottom of the shutter speed ring, what is that for?

 

[johnny9fingers]

Now I've got the itch for a OM-4. I'd think about a OM-3, but I like electronic shutters...... when will this OM madness end 😉

 

[shadowfox]

Anyone out there have any experience with the 300/4.5?

Thanks.

B2 (;->

That, sir, is a crop from a handheld, wide-open shot using E-620, which effectively makes it a 600mm lens.

This lens is sharp.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Now I've got the itch for a OM-4. I'd think about a OM-3, but I like electronic shutters...... when will this OM madness end 😉

Thats ok, the OM-4 is a better deal than the OM-3 anyway. The OM-3 is expensive because its fairly rare and is seen as collectible. The OM-4 has no collectible value and is common. I like the OM-4T because its newer and has more reliable electronics, but some OM-4 bodies have the updated circuits because Olympus fixed the problems the older circuits had during the production run and some older ones were repaired with the new parts.

 

[Trius]

Ahhh, that make sense. I thought as long as the camera was off it wouldn't meter a long exposure. Thanks so much for the info. By the way, my camera has "reset *" on the bottom of the shutter speed ring, what is that for?

If the mirror is locked up, turn the shutter speed ring to B, then press the reset button. The mirror will then return to its down position.

 

[johnny9fingers]

If the mirror is locked up, turn the shutter speed ring to B, then press the reset button. The mirror will then return to its down position.

Thank you Trius. These little OM cameras are quite nice in fit and feel, and so many lenses to chose from. I have bounced around with various rangefinders (nothing with the fancy red dot on them 😛) a few Pentax DSLR's, medium and large format and always came back to 35mm film cameras. My favorites being the Hexar AF and Oly XA. Enter now the OM cameras. I think these are what I've been looking for all along. In addition to more lenses a OM-4T is in order to so I can take advantage of the incredible metering options it offers. So thanks to all for the information on this thread and I hope RFF doesn't mind if I post a few evil SLR OM pictures from time to time 😉

John

 

[Trius]

John: So far Zuikoholics have not been kicked off RFF. 😀

BTW, in a former life I must have lived on the shores of Lake Superior, as it is my favourite place in the world. I'm going there next summer (Pukaskwa National Park,) for my Kodachrome Final Farewell. OMs will be used. 🙂

Earl