Olympus OM1n

In the mid 70's I was a Wedding Photographer and switched from a pair of bulky but excellent Mamiya 330 F TLR's to a pair of Olympus OM's - one OM1n & an OM2n. As most wedding photos of the Bride & Groom are posed, I would use the OM1n with a Western Light Meter to ensure perfect exposures. I tended to use the OM2n as a backup set on Auto for speed particlurly for group shots. For precision photos, my preference was always the OM1n and to this day in 2013, I still have my orginal OM1n and it is still in pristine condition & fully working order

Whilst I went 'digital' many years ago, I still shoot Black & White film through the OM1n.

This camera is highly recommended - there are several on E-bay and well worth investing in - you won't be disappointed.

I bought my OM-1N in 1977 and it has been in constant use since then. Most of my photography is done outdoors, and it has been exposed to all manner of weather, been dropped, kicked, and sat upon. It has been completely reliable since 1977. I have the 28 mm f3.5, 50 mm f1.8, and 200 mm f4 lenses. All three are great lenses; the 200 is exceptional. I've used the mirror lockup a lot doing longish exposures, and was able to get pictures on one trip when I forgot to change a dead battery. If you need a highly reliable camera without a lot of bells and whistles I strongly recommend the OM-1. There might be better cameras out there, but there can't be many.

I accidentally fell into the Olympus system after a string of trouble with the digital Nikons and Canons. I worked predominantly with the nikon Fm2 and I cannot claim that Olympuses OM1N is better or worse when in fact they are about the same. I do admit mild adoration at its size, and accept the strengths of some of the optics, although I dislike the 100mm 2.8 I love the 24mm 2.8. My gut reaction is that the older Nikons (F F2 Fm2) have and edge but I cannot see that in the darkroom results. I use the Olympus digital slrs and they have proven more than a match for most situations. So since the OM adapter works really well I probably won't head back to nikon anytime soon. I guess the OM1n is just a lovable little workhorse and I will leave it at that..

;-) Steve

Olympus OM-1 is a masterpiece. OM Zuiko lens give results same as Leits.

I have had my OM1 for 30 years and despite ownership of Canon DSLRs and Leica M6's it is still my favourite camera. The machine has not been abused but has been used hard and it has never once failed or let me down. Digital photographers will hate it because there are few controls and you have to think like a photographer to get your pictures - consequently you may end up taking fewer shots but they will be of far better quality. In my opinion the build quality of the OM1 is far better than the venerable Nikon FM models, especially the FM2n which is positively tinny in comparison. The prime Zuiko lenses are quite superb although some of the zooms (made by a third party manufacturer under licence) leave something to be desired. Good bodies and excellent lenses are still available at sensible prices and there are still a number of service centres and repairers in the UK with an abundance of knowledge and spare parts.

I have had my Olympus OM1-n for over twenty years and has never ever let me down on picture quality or any mechanical failures. As its not an automatic point and shoot camera it does take a time to get use to all its features, but once mastered,its an absolute joy to use. Its very lightweight structure but sturdy and reliable features make it the most reliable camera ever produced in my veiw, and its overall contours makes it the most balanced and compact design, and the other cameras just dont compare to this iconic masterpiece.

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

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 to digital will leave so many without the true pleasure of operating a real professional and beautifully designed mechanical camera such as the OM-1n.

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.

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