zhang xk
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Pentacon Super.
Greyscale
Veteran
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Zenit 122 with Helios-44M lens. A simple, solid, reliable Soviet camera.
AzzA
Established
So I've gotten a little carried away with the OM series over the years...
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Nah, you're on a reasonable pace.
mynikonf2
OEM
Favorites...
Favorites...
In use, these two cameras are more than just capable photographic tools, because of their solid construction and heft they can easily double as a self defense system.
Favorites...
Here are two of my favorite "walk about" cameras with easy to adjust ("...on the fly"), shutter speed dials.Well, SLR and RF - my "Black Beauties":
In use, these two cameras are more than just capable photographic tools, because of their solid construction and heft they can easily double as a self defense system.
David Hughes
David Hughes
So I've gotten a little carried away with the OM series over the years...
No OM10 for back up?
Regards, David
AzzA
Established
haha thanks.
I used to a couple years ago but sold it.
I do however have another M-1 on the way to me as we speak.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
I've done that 4 or 5 times now, I always miss the old OM10 and find another after a while. Mostly because I don't worry so much about carrying it around; dropping it etc. And the thought of having two 4Ti's stolen or damaged frightens me...
Regards, David
ravilamir
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So I've gotten a little carried away with the OM series over the years...
That is a very nice collection.
I noticed you don't have any OM-1N version.
Is that on purpose or it just happen to be that way?
But, impressive you have a M-1 and another one on the way.
Apart from the very expensive OM-3Ti, you seem to only miss the OM-2N in black.
You might want to have a word with the gent above you that has 2x -2N.
Personally I have a preference for OM-1 in black, but the -2 and -2N look nicer to me in chrome.
Here is a video about a nice and famous photographer. See what is the camera he is holding at around 1:10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olc_QLDPUeU
AzzA
Established
Yeah that's a good point actually. I mean, I mostly use a black OM1 and OM4. Both are brassed nicely and I don't feel bad if they get scratched/grazed etc. It could make sense in some circumstances though to have something like an OM10. It's amazing how cheap they are.
Thanks. I really like my OM1. Actually the one I use isn't in the photo above. It's black and brassing nicely over time. The same goes for an OM4 I use (I got it free with another camera as the previous owner thought it was broken). Every time I use it it feels like a bonus so I just keep using it. Not a fan of the VF though, I love the simplicity of the OM1.
Oh, the OM3Ti is very nice indeed. I don't think I could bring myself to paying the high prices they seem to go for now. Maybe one day though!
Oh, a random bit of info. The brown half case on the OM3 is actually the case that came with my Bess R3A. I also used the Bessa grip on my OM4 for a while. The OM's feel smaller than the Bessa which is pretty crazy.
ravilamir
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Here are mines
I tried to do a pic like yours for you to see the difference.
WP_20160203_14_07_47_Pro by Ricardo Miranda, on Flickr
Yes, David, there's a 10 and also a 40.
I tried to do a pic like yours for you to see the difference.
WP_20160203_14_07_47_Pro by Ricardo Miranda, on FlickrYes, David, there's a 10 and also a 40.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Here are mines
I tried to do a pic like yours for you to see the difference.
WP_20160203_14_07_47_Pro by Ricardo Miranda, on Flickr
Yes, David, there's a 10 and also a 40.
Hi,
Good, I've put your star on the chart...
Seriously the OM 10 for 3 or 4, perhaps even 5, quid with the standard lens is one of the best SLR bargains to be had. The lens alone is worth more, IMO.
Regards, David
PS Also, the OM10 is a very relaxing camera to use after the OM-4; there's a lot to be said for that.
ravilamir
Well-known
I wish my OM10 had been that cheap!
It is a fine camera.
It is a fine camera.
dacookieman
Cookie Monster
Show us your SLR ..... WHAT?
Minolta XD
Minolta XD
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
The XD is a beautiful camera. Here is mine:
The only thing bugging me with this one was the shutter lag. Overall, excellent camera.
The only thing bugging me with this one was the shutter lag. Overall, excellent camera.
AzzA
Established
haha nice work!!Here are mines
I tried to do a pic like yours for you to see the difference.
Yes, David, there's a 10 and also a 40.
Never used an OM40, but used an OM10 which seemed decent. If I found another one in black I'd get it in a heart beat
ronnies
Well-known
I agree. I thought mine was broken until I tried another one and it was the same. Probably the 'final check' system.
Ronnie
ravilamir
Well-known
Azza
I bought the 40 to serve as backup to the 4.
It also suffers from the rapid drain of batteries, but it seems to be less acute than the 4 or the -2SP. The TTL OTF flash system seems to be the same as the others.
A black OM10 is a nice thing. Here they were sold mainly with a quartz data back.
I bought the 40 to serve as backup to the 4.
It also suffers from the rapid drain of batteries, but it seems to be less acute than the 4 or the -2SP. The TTL OTF flash system seems to be the same as the others.
A black OM10 is a nice thing. Here they were sold mainly with a quartz data back.
aoresteen
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How about some Zeiss love:
Contaflex Super of 1959. Has a wonderful 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens. And it took interchangeable film backs. Try that with a Nikon, Canon, Olympus, or Minolta !
Contaflex Super of 1959. Has a wonderful 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens. And it took interchangeable film backs. Try that with a Nikon, Canon, Olympus, or Minolta
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