This is my favorite image of the series.
Apparently an Olympus OM mount SLR is one of the most difficult cameras for me to ‘collect’. I got a Rolleiflex and a Leica (did, loaner) before I get to use the OM system. Weird huh? Anyways this is me trying my hands on an OM-PC with a Zuiko 50mm 1.8. I’ve already seen “the viewfinder is so big you feel like you gonna fall in” – which is true, now lets see the famous “OTF – Off The Film” metering system with the allegedly good Zuiko lens.
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I have an OM-10 that’s in the cue for a test run. I love the way it fits in the hands – so compact. Would love to get hold of an old OM-1.
Well, I do have an OM1, but the prism is a little flaky at spots.
Dedicated Om-1 user here, love it, have a 50mm 1.8 Zuiko, 135mm 3.5 Zuiko and a Vivitar 28mm 2.8 in OM mount that I use with it. Great quality in a small package.
Nice to know! One day I will have something 1.4 then I would truly take it everywhere. I enjoy the sound of the shutters of the OM too.
Beautiful contrasts and moments
Cool post, nice shots! I love the OM system and I think the lenses are great. However, I recall years ago reading a book called “Collecting And Using Classic Cameras” by Ivor Matanle where Mr. Matanle said something like the OM lenses weren’t as sharp as other manufacturers (I think Nikon, Leica), but that the OM lenses had such great contrast as to give the appearance of being very sharp. I’m not going to argue with the man, but I think the OM lenses have a distinctive look just like Leica or Contax lenses have a certain look, which is a subjective thing. I prefer such lenses over lenses with perfect clinical sharpness. Have fun and post more results if you can.
Distinctive look is a good thing, I have several lenses that gives distinctive look. Well I’ll have to keep using mine and see what it brings. Thanks for your input!
No problem, hope you have fun with it!