written by JJMeeker on 09/07/2017
I received an OM10 in 1979 when they were first released and have been using it ever since. Admittedly I have no experience of other manufacturers' product, but that's because I've never felt the need, nor desire, to do so. I cut my teeth in photography on the OM10 and currently have two, one for colour and one for monochrome. It comes set for automatic use, however purists can purchase one of the many adaptors for sale online and use it in full manual mode. I shoot in both. My original 10 has been a faithful and wholly reliable companion throughout our 38 years together. Although I also use digital cameras there is just something about film. It's like digital music and the magic of vinyl. The Zuiko lenses are excellent and readily available for reasonable money online. Images are crisp and clear with with a richness I find missing in digital captures. If you're thinking of getting into film get yourself an OM10. You won't regret it!
written by on 31/12/2009
Decent enough camera for beginners, but even then over-rated. Aperture priority AE ONLY, without the fiddly adaptor. Lenses ok, but expensive. Many better, and cheaper options - Minolta X300, Nikon EM, Yashica FR1..or, push the envelope with a Chinon Memotron. If you don't need AE, the options are endless...
written by gentlebloke on 02/09/2009
Olympus OM10 - Amateur camera for beginners only. Are better alternatives.
written by on 24/06/2009
As a professional photographer I use an Olympus OM10 for all my landscape photography. It has never let me down and i love having to work instead of relying on digital. The lenses are very fast and I have five bodies with various speeds of film in I love using film cameras and having to do all the work myself
written by on 28/03/2009
The Olympus OM10 I have, and it's as old as I am (22 yrs) and it's still good & looks like new. I also got the 50mm lens along with a 100mm lens, both of which work like a charm. A good camera that works like a proffesional one when you don't have deep pockets to buy yourself a high priced digital one. Easy to use, durable and reliable. The more you take care of it the more it will last you for those moments you just don't want to miss. If you're looking for a flash head for it, bad luck. There not that easy to find, even if you were to go to ebay the condition it may be in is not that good, on less your lucky. Their also rather delicate so if you have one take good care of it.
written by daveformosa on 19/05/2008
I'm new to photography and always had a interest I researched the Olympus OM10 to be cheap reliable with plenty of lenses bits and bobs for very little money.
written by ryanstrutton on 24/02/2008
I haven't really had my Olympus Om10 for long, but the outcome of my photo's are great. A camera Great for its money.
written by RUBBER2405 on 14/07/2007
An excellent camera in every way. Great build quality, ease of use, reliable picture quality, still a good range of lenses and accessories out there, although the lenses are generally second hand now. Most OM owners have looked after their lenses very well and many are like new. EBbay is a good place to buy all you need. I have a Fujifilm digital prosumer camera and a Minolta X-300 SLR 35mm, with Minolta OEM lenses, which both take good photos, but they just aren't as good as the Olympus OM10.
I have bought a power winder; manual adapter, rubber eyepiece, 80-200mm Kino lens (excellent); Zuiko 28mm lens for it all for a few hundred pounds.
Highly recommended.
written by Eastpointphotographyuk on 24/06/2009
I am a pro and have been using the OM10 since 1986 I own five bodies and over 50 lenses It is a great Landscape camera and although I own digital cameras I love using the OM10 for my work
written by camfan33 on 13/03/2009
Overall, Olympus OM10 is an excellent and comfortable camera. I took this excellent, compact and versatile camera on a 3-month safari in Africa together with a Rokinon 80-200 f4.5 lens and took great shots. Plus ease of use and lens change meant I did not miss many animal moves.
Written on: 23/06/2011
An absolutely super camera, mine with a Carson 1;2,8
f135mm, very surprising ergonomically, well though out. Batteries did prove costly 16 dollars with free 2 yr replacement. As enjoyable if not more so than my om 1.
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written by on 29/07/2008
The Olypus OM10 is a good slr film camera, the standard lens is good and it is easy to use. However, without the battery it's useless, because it won't work then.
written by RUBBER2405 on 14/07/2007
I own a Fujifilm prosumer, a Sony Cybershot, a Minolta X-300 35mm SLR and a number of other 35mm compact cameras and not one of them comes up to the quality of the Olympus OM10. It is compact, it takes great photos and is easy to use. I have bought a manual adapter for it so mine is fully manual (recommended).
There are still accessories available, although most lenses are now second hand. Most OM owners have nurtured their equipment so consider e-bay to look for items. The standard 50mm f1.8 primary lens supplied with the camera is fantastic and quite versatile. I have bought a 28mm zuiko lens, a kino 80-200mm lens (excellent), manual adapter, power winder (excellent) and a rubber eye cup (essential for sunny days) all for a few hundred pounds. You could buy a D-SLR, but you would have to spend over a grand to get as good quality as the OM10. Highly recommended.
written by oniko on 10/12/2006
Very popular when new, as it was small and light with excellent lenses.
Aperture priority only until you plug in the manual adapter then you get manual as well.
Olympus got rich on the mui compacts and soon dropped the om system.
The om4ti was the last model but at $ 1200 English pounds was very pricey for was it was.
You can buy 25 om10s for the same price
All lenses had built in depth of field previews buttons and also printed on the lenses.
The have a very good auto winder and motor drive system, and great macro system.
If you want something small and light that you can stick in a small day pack or bag this is the way to go.
Written on: 15/07/2007
I have 2 x Zuiko OEM lenses for my OM10 and I haven't found any depth of field preview function on it, just the scale printed on the side. It may be however that I don't know where to find it, so any suggestions would be appreciated.
<br/>thanks.
Written on: 18/07/2007
Hi there
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<br/>It's the bottom one of the two buttons on the lens that removes it from the body. Just push it with one finger and you will see the lens stop down, i.e. depth of field.
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Written on: 29/08/2010
I found this review very helpful because... my dad died 18 years ago and my son who is now 16 is a very keen photographer and i have just given him the camera, it and all the lens have net been out of the bag for 18 years and are in excellent condition, so having readyou review he is really keen to get new batteries and get it working. thanks
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