Ade-oh
Well-known
That's the problem with old cameras: there's a point where I don't think it's worth trying to resurrect them. Even so, an OM-1 in excellent condition wouldn't be hard to find and wouldn't be very expensive either if you wanted to persevere with the system.
eklchan90
Member
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
My advice (entirely based on personal experience, feel free to ignore or heed):
Take out the battery, glue the battery cover to the base, and forget it. OM-1 is a *very* enjoyable fully manual, meter-less camera. Use Sunny-16 or get a small handheld meter and go shoot.
If you want an OM body with an excellent meter, look for OM-2n. OM-1 is a poor choice for reasons you've discovered.
Ade-oh
Well-known
Just got some holiday snaps back. All with an OM-4ti, a 50/1.8 MIJ and a 135/2.8 on Ektar.
radiocemetery
Well-known
Nice results! I like the 1st one especially. The light bouncing off of the table illuminating the girls face is very good use of natural light. Thanks for posting.
Steve
Steve
eklchan90
Member
Indeed... I like the first one too. The bit of light adds to the mood!!
Jockos
Well-known
First roll developed!
All the problems aside, it's great fun to use, and I'm surprised about the lack of blur in slow shutter speeds.
All the problems aside, it's great fun to use, and I'm surprised about the lack of blur in slow shutter speeds.
Steinberg2010
Well-known
Is that the market in Cambridge, UK?
Jockos
Well-known
Nope, it's the annual festival 'Kulturkalaset' in Göteborg, Sweden!
dplindt
Newbie
Olympus M1 Kit
Olympus M1 Kit
I thought you guys might like to know that someone in Hong Kong is putting his M1 kit up for sale (M1 body plus 5X M-Zuiko lenses). The kit costs around US$1,850.
http://forum.hklfc.com/?o=topic&act=show&id=79915&page=1
Olympus M1 Kit
I thought you guys might like to know that someone in Hong Kong is putting his M1 kit up for sale (M1 body plus 5X M-Zuiko lenses). The kit costs around US$1,850.
http://forum.hklfc.com/?o=topic&act=show&id=79915&page=1
Johnmcd
Well-known
OM2 with 50/1.4 - expired Delta 400 in Ilfosol 3
A short series of my brother and his boy in the kitchen.
Cheers John.
A short series of my brother and his boy in the kitchen.
Cheers John.
sazerac
Well-known
Great shots! I bet your brother and nephew will treasure those.
dtcls100
Well-known
While I am a huge OM fan, I have never understood the collector's obsession with the M-1. It's the oldest version of what became the OM-1 (missing the many small incremental improvements of later versions), no motor drive capacity, oldest Zuiko 50mm 1.8, all for more than 10X the price of an overhauled OM-1 and lens. Sure, it's rare, but it's basically an old, inferior version of an OM-1.
NathanJD
Well-known
It's been a while since I added anything to this thread… this whole forum really, but last weekend I took the OM-2n out for a Cuban Rum, Cigar and pipe night and was reminded why I love this camera, and rate it up there with my M2
This was a both a test with the 50/1.4 and a test to see how well (or not) ilfosol 3 pushes as it has a lot of negative press online when it comes to higher speeds. the grain is a little harsh for 1 stop (HP5+ pushed to 800) but i'm happy with both!
This was a both a test with the 50/1.4 and a test to see how well (or not) ilfosol 3 pushes as it has a lot of negative press online when it comes to higher speeds. the grain is a little harsh for 1 stop (HP5+ pushed to 800) but i'm happy with both!
NathanJD
Well-known
OM2 with 50/1.4 - expired Delta 400 in Ilfosol 3
A short series of my brother and his boy in the kitchen.
Cheers John.
I love these images John, so easy and relaxed! and the lens has really shone through i think!
Johnmcd
Well-known
Thanks. I'm really happy with the feel. I got given a couple of rolls of expired Delta 400, so my attitude was very much, easy come, easy go. I just fired away with the light from the kitchen window and F2. It was also a personal challenge as my brother didn't think I could keep up with the boy and manual focus
Paolo Bonello
3 from 36 on a good day.
Nice pics John. Morning Light through the kitchen window is pure gold.
Here's a little update from another Zuikoholic. Bought a new leather mini skirt for my Oly OM2n. Arrived in the mail today. Looks pretty nice!
50 f1.4 is my choice lens. Yep that's a genuine metal hood which I got with the lens. IMO it's about as pretty as SLR's ever got!
(Pic using crappy iPhone 3gs. )
Here's a little update from another Zuikoholic. Bought a new leather mini skirt for my Oly OM2n. Arrived in the mail today. Looks pretty nice!
50 f1.4 is my choice lens. Yep that's a genuine metal hood which I got with the lens. IMO it's about as pretty as SLR's ever got!
(Pic using crappy iPhone 3gs. )
FTography
Contains Sarcasm
It does look nice, indeed! Where'd you get it?
I told myself not to buy much for my OMs, but seeing as there are no "first-party" semi cases, you've hit a soft spot!
Paolo Bonello
3 from 36 on a good day.
It's from a Hong Kong eBay seller called seller26812 there's probably more if you did a store search.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Nice pics John. Morning Light through the kitchen window is pure gold.
Here's a little update from another Zuikoholic. Bought a new leather mini skirt for my Oly OM2n. Arrived in the mail today. Looks pretty nice!
50 f1.4 is my choice lens. Yep that's a genuine metal hood which I got with the lens. IMO it's about as pretty as SLR's ever got!
(Pic using crappy iPhone 3gs. )
SLR's never got much prettier than this ... makes a Nikon from the same era look like an industrial exercise!
I like the case.