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Olympus OM1n
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Average Ratings for Olympus OM1n

  • Photograph Quality4.3 stars
  • Features4 stars
  • Ease of Use3.9 stars
  • Value for Money4.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

17 Reviews For Olympus OM1n

  • Guest 1st Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n is solid compact slr w/ good glass available

  • NPZuiko 30th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n is my all time favorite camera, aside from the OM-3 which is prohibitively expensive. Fantastic design, size and function. Never lets one down even in the most extreme circumstances (cold or hot weather). A fantastic and easy to use workhorse that never seems to fail. The simple meter is more than adequate for the most demanding jobs, and the light weight and size make this a joy to carry on a regular basis. It is a real shame that Olympus discontinued these and that the drive ...

  • twag 1st Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This old work horse never fails. A true classic. Discovered photography using the OM. It was small and compact before anyone knew what a compact was. Long live Olympus, well recommend the OM1n.

  • GV889 13th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n is one of the finest 35mm camera's ever made. Small, light, compact design, low noise, bright viewfinder md option.

  • Guest 29th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    In my opinion its far, far beyond the equivalent Nik/Canon offerings. Lovely optics, tough as old boots. A proper traveller's camera.

  • garfield peardrop plickhead 5th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n is my first SLR, except for one that auto focussed, which I didn't like and consequently sold on ebay. I have taken some very good pictures with and would strongly recommend it to someone, like me, who is just setting off and learning.

  • petermcp1999 16th May 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned the Olympus OM1n since 1982 when I purchased it while still in high school. Through the years I have photographed, family, friends, weddings etc. and almost all the pictures came out perfectly. Currently working with computers has prompted me to purchase a digital camera and while there are many benefits and ease to digital photography, I have returned to a true classic and good friend the Olympus OM 1n 35mm SLR.

  • JPESSIQUE 20th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I love these Olympus OM cameras.
    Some people told me, why don't you use modern digital camera ?
    I have bought one of these, I never use it now I have rediscovered all the possibilities of the OM1n.
    My digital cams (one Canon DSLR, one Panasonic bridge) are collecting dust on a shelf.
    I cannot even hope to sell them one fifth of the price I paid for them. !!!
    Digital stuff takes snaps and is worth nothing the minute after you have bought it because they turned out 3 new versions since you ...

  • cfitzarl Rank: Corporal 21st Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Although, they say the Olympus OM1n camera is nice and light and small, to me it seems too small and compact for comfort. I owned this camera and immediately returned it.

  • andres bonifacio Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    When I recently travelled to the Philippines I wanted to take a camera that would be easy on the shoulders and would not fail me. My Nikons and Contaxes were too heavy, and my Leica needed servicing (otherwise, it fits the bill). That left me with my 20 year old, recently-serviced OM1N. What a great picture-taking tool!

    This camera is light, quick, quiet and totally reliable. It's metering is old-fashion (center-weighted Cds only), the shutter speeds only go 1-1/1000s, and there is no exposur ...

  • photodrew Rank: Corporal 8th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n is an awesome camera, very durable. Even after the unfortunate incident of the camera falling into the water while on a boating expidition it still worked perfectly after it dryed out. Too bad I can't say the same for the lenses.

  • andrew brown 13th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Olympus OM1n - The OM series led the way to smaller cameras, yet were packed with features and solidly engineered. The 3 I have must all be 25 years old at least, all bought secondhand and all in fine condition and will probably last another 25 years at least!

  • George Beyer. 13th Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    It's great to have a trip down memory lane from time to time, which is what most of these reviews involve. And there's no disputing that the OM-1 was a very good camera in its day, although there are cameras with a lot more available nowadays. The real problem is that new buyers have a right to know the facts so they don't make a mistake:

    1. This camera is no longer available, and used versions have seen lots and lots of use at this late date. Which means $125 at least for a CLA and check ...

  • Rob. 6th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Phil, I mean no disrespect but I beg to differ with several of your criticisms. Are you willing to sit on the edge of your couch and let your new camera drop to the floor? Not that I would drop my om1n on purpose but I know it would survive. With the newer cameras you would be left with a several hundred dollar electronics bill. That is what we mean by the old model T build. They were built to last real world use over many years. Also the zuiko optics still rival anything made today and are bui ...

  • Jeremy. Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Jan 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This Olympus OM1n camera was bought by my grandfather and given to me a 9 years ago, since his vision is no longer good enough for manual focus. Since then, and in my years of photography since then, I have realized what a gem this camera is. For outright durability, Nikon and Canon are the winners in this area. They are good cameras to be sure, I have owned all of them. But this is the one I'm left with and I don't regret it. I would compare this camera to a swiss watch: reliable, accurate, a p ...

  • chris cullen. 22nd Aug 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had my Olympus Om1n 35mm SLR camera for many years now (bought when it was released). It is still in use (does not sit in a glass case!) and has never ever let me down - I am happy in the knowledge that because of its non reliance on electronics and still being able to be operated without a battery if necessary, it is , some thirty years later, dependable and resilient. It is a design classic and I intend using it for many years to come.

  • John Orrell. Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Apr 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Olympus OM1n 35mm camera redefined the look, handling and size of SLRs in the early 1970s.

    Owned by famous photographers such as Patrick Lichfield and Chris Bonnington, its durability was tested to destruction. It passed.

    Bolt one of the excellent Zuiko primes to the front of its durable metal body and you'll have a camera with a simplicity and quality that's hard to beat.

    The large-as-life viewfinder (with split-image focussing) shows only the image you're taking and a needle withi ...