How to Use: Olympus OM-1

How to Use: Olympus OM-1 - Kamerastore

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The Olympus OM-1 changed the SLR game when it was introduced in 1972. Its release signaled a trend towards compact (yet full-featured) SLRs that would be echoed in things like the Pentax ME Super, Nikon FM/FE, Minolta XD7, and more. Here, Connor goes through what makes the Olympus tick and what every button, dial, switch, and lever does!
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Time Codes:
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00:00 - Introduction & History
00:50 - Installing/Removing the Lens
01:26 - Installing the Battery
02:10 - Rewind Knob & Power Switch
02:34 - Hot Shoe Accessory Port
02:58 - ISO Dial
03:40 - Film Advance Lever, Shutter Button, & Frame Counter
04:06 - Shutter Speed Ring
04:46 - Depth of Field Scale & Focus Ring
05:33 - Aperture Ring
06:05 - Rewind Switch & Self-Timer
06:38 - Mirror Lock-Up & PC Sync Port
07:31 - Motor Drive Badge
07:50 - Battery Compartment & Motor Drive Port
08:16 - Tripod Socket, Electrical Contacts, & Serial Number
08:41 - Loading the Film
10:00 - Removing the Film
10:50 - Viewfinder: Focusing Aid
11:29 - Viewfinder: Light Meter
12:17 - Common Issues & Conclusion

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@clintonr9804 5 ай бұрын

This is, by far, the most correct description of proper use of an OM-1/1n that I've come across anywhere on youtube! Fabulous! You know your stuff!

@Kamerastore 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! I was a long-time OM-1 user before I moved to Finland to work at Kamerastore. They're really great cameras (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@hollydivya 9 күн бұрын

This was SO helpful, I’ve had my grandfathers OM-1 for years and never knew how to use it so it just collected dust! I can finally use it, hope I get it right lol

@Kamerastore 6 күн бұрын

Happy to hear! We'll be here if you need any help troubleshooting (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@orsoncart9441 7 ай бұрын

The design of that camera was excellent. The button on the lens to dismount was a dream to use. The mount on the body was designed with a big flat surface so that there was no possibility of out of aligned mounting. The shutter speed control around the back of the lens was the correct place to have the shutter control on any camera, not the top plate. One hand to focus, set aparture and shutter speed, perfect. Mechanical shutter so it alway fired. Five frames a second motordrive. Nikon F2 was a nightmare to use, the Canon F1 was a bit better but the Canon FD mount was a disaster waiting to happen and did happen. OM1 one of the best SLR's ever made. The best £ for £ by far nothing to touch it.

@GabrielGGabGattringer 9 ай бұрын

Ah, what a pleasure to watch! I noticed some minor differences between this OM-1 and my OM-2n which I bought used at a fleamarket already a year ago in August 22. My camera looks absolutely beaten up (the fake leather wrapping comes off on all corners, with scratches all over ...) but she works fine! I love her so much.

@user-gt6xg1qb4h 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic guide! I am a complete novice who has just been gifted one of these cameras to use while on my travels abroad. Very very helpful. Thank you!

@Kamerastore 3 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy the camera! - Connor

@orrac1e 2 ай бұрын

One of the clearest guides I’ve found thank you!!

@Kamerastore 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Hope it helps (-: - Connor

@deviantMystro 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just bought one of these from you but didn't realise you had a video overview until I started searching the web for an overview. I discovered your business from the SmarterEveryDay channel. Cheers from the USA!

@Kamerastore 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! We hope you enjoy your OM-1 (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@ianhand5006 9 ай бұрын

An easy camera to service, apart from the fiddly string that rotates the exposure galvanometer. I used to enjoy working on them though.

@janisnewman774 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the overview! You guys have some great info :)

@Kamerastore 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed and learned a thing or two. (-: - Connor

@Kamerastore 9 ай бұрын

Get yours here: kamerastore.com/collections/olympus-om?+om-1

@JamieByrne1977 27 күн бұрын

Excellent. Thanks :)

@calvinchann1996 9 ай бұрын

Always been curious about the OM cameras. The ones that interest me are the 1 and the 4.

@Kamerastore 9 ай бұрын

They're great cameras, Calvin! The OM-4 has some really cool light meter functions that, honestly, are a bit too much for me to use on a daily basis. 🤣The multi-spot highlight/shadow metering is probably extremely useful for those who take the time to learn the system and play around with it. Thanks for watching! - Connor

@joserocha1840 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm very interested in this small mechanical SLR but I'm not surr about the battery though. Isn't the PX625 1.5V but the camera was designed to work with 1.3V instead, like many others from that time? Isn't the meter affected by the increased voltage?

@Kamerastore 8 ай бұрын

It is, but barely! You can use it with the PX625 and it will be fine, or you can use an MR-9 battery adapter with an SR43 battery to get the proper voltage. Hope that helps! - Connor

@usefulmagikarp7221 Ай бұрын

Love this video! So helpful and concise :-) I can't find a lot of info on the shutter speed in between the numbers on the ring. Can it damage the camera by shooting with speeds between the marks?

@Kamerastore Ай бұрын

There are no shutter speeds in between, the camera will use one or the other. I'm not sure which (-: better to stick with the numbers on the dial! Thanks for watching. - Connor

@miks.343 3 ай бұрын

I have an unusual question about the Olympus M-1 - the original Olympus film SLR. I always wanted to get an original Olympus M-1, made before Leica forced Olympus to change the name to OM . I am considering one now, however, the serial number on it is 2xx,xxx. I thought that Olympus started the production of M-1 with 100,000 and only made about 52,000 before switching the name to OM-1. I also heard that there are a number of fakes with M-1 top plate fitted on OM-1. Does anyone know the serial number range for the original Olympus M-1 film SLR? Thank you

@user-rx2xs3zh2s Ай бұрын

Could you reply to this with a link for amazon so I could purchase some of the batteries? Thanks in advance!

@chelseamartin4106 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Does the camera itself have a limit of exposures? I have film in my camera for 34 exposures, but my camera won't progress past 26

@Kamerastore 3 ай бұрын

Hey Chelsea! The camera should be able to just keep shooting. The frame counter runs out around 40 or so (if I remember correctly). Is your camera unable to fire the shutter or advance the film past 26? Or is the frame counter getting stuck? - Connor

@malcolqwe2 3 ай бұрын

I have this lens. and another. When I rotate the aperture ring, with either lens, the ring does not close the aperture. It is stuck at f/1.8 wide open. Both lenses do the same thing, so it seems like something in-camera is preventing the aperture from opening. Does the aperture change only when the shutter is pressed?

@Kamerastore 3 ай бұрын

The aperture changes only when the shutter is pressed! Most 35mm SLRs do this, it's called "open aperture viewing". By keeping the aperture wide open until right when you press the shutter, the viewfinder remains as bright as possible while you focus/compose. Thanks for watching! - Connor

@PTRK490 20 күн бұрын

@Kamerastore i have a slight issue with my 50mm 1.8 auto-s Zuiko lens. The bearing/aperture ring is kinda loose. I can slighty, just very slightly wobble the aperture ring up and down and i can even hear it very clear. Despite that, it work totally fine though, the ring clicks when changing the aperture and the pictures looka fine. But still, it annoys me and its just me being OCD😂 i got the lens from a second hand store, some even say they put the wrong bearing on it😅 or is this just normal after years of use?

@Kamerastore 20 күн бұрын

It's likely just from old age. Most camera stores don't do any kind of disassembly and repair. Likely there's an internal ring or something that's just a bit loose or has slightly broken/bent. It's probably not a very complicated fix but it does require someone who knows how to disassemble and reassemble Olympus lenses properly. Those people are not very common these days! - C

@PTRK490 17 күн бұрын

@@Kamerastore Thanks for your reply. I think I’m gonna let a professional check that up because I have zero experience in dissembling a lens. some professionals at camera store even say that All aperture rings must have a certain amount of play to be able to turn and click over the ball bearings, but they sometimes become looser over time with use and age. This lens is being used by a previous owner. As i mentioned everything works perfectly. It’s just a little wobbly.

@steefanoable 2 ай бұрын

Nice review, really! But does the battery only serve to wind the film back? I thought the camera was completely mechanical, can it be used even without the battery? I heard it's hard to find. I would like to purchase the product from your website, I'm really excited about the purchase!!!

@Kamerastore 2 ай бұрын

The battery only powers the light meter. The winding is done with the large lever on the top right of the camera! The camera is totally usable without a battery, it just won't tell you when your shot is properly exposed. In terms of the battery, the exact one that the camera was made for (1.3v Mercury) is no longer in production. There are a few solutions, including using a modern battery (1.5v PX625) with a different voltage, using a battery adapter (MR-9) to convert a modern battery (LR44) to the right voltage/size, or using a modern Zinc Air battery (Wein Cell). It's not the easiest thing in the world, but it's far from impossible! Thanks for watching! - Connor

@steefanoable 2 ай бұрын

@@Kamerastore many thanks! Congratulations, for the video and your shop you really offer excellent service!

@cky6785 9 ай бұрын

My Olympus OM-1n 's light meter is not working properly, people tells me it usually unfixable since it is too old:((( Is that true?

@Kamerastore 9 ай бұрын

Light meters can definitely be calibrated/repaired! For the most part, the limiting factors for repair are parts availability and technical knowhow. So basically, not many people know how to properly repair cameras and many of those that do don't have access to the spare parts you may need (assuming you need to replace the light meter entirely). So it may not be possible/practical for that reason. It's also possible that the labor required would cost more than what you'd pay for a new one, even a serviced one from us that has a working meter. The expertise and equipment for fixing cameras are expensive and rare these days! In short, it's definitely POSSIBLE to repair, it just may not be PRACTICAL. Hope that makes sense. If you're interested in getting a new OM-1 that's been fully serviced, we have them on our website (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@cky6785 9 ай бұрын

@@Kamerastore Thanks for the explanation❤

@emanategoodness Ай бұрын

Does anyone know where I can get a square lens hood for the 50mm 1.8 lens?

@Kamerastore Ай бұрын

The 50mm f1.8 has a 49mm filter thread, so any generic 49mm hood will fit. If you Google "49mm square lens hood" one should pop up (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@emanategoodness Ай бұрын

@@Kamerastore Thanks Connor!

@eddyjcreative100 6 ай бұрын

I want one of these but what batteries can i use..i hear various types due to its 1.35 volts

@Kamerastore 6 ай бұрын

You can use the normal 1.5v PX625 batteries and not have much issue, but if you're concerned about the voltage difference I recommend the MR-9 battery adapter. A serviced OM-1 from our site is usually calibrated to work properly with the MR-9. (-: Thanks for watching! - Connor

@jordanjoestar8839 5 ай бұрын

Mine reads perfect even with modern batteries.

@Kamerastore 5 ай бұрын

@@jordanjoestar8839 Lucky you! Many have been adjusted to use the modern 1.5v batteries and they work perfectly. It makes things a lot easier! Thanks for watching. - Connor

@AlexandraMirante 2 ай бұрын

What kind of film do you recommend? Thank you!!

@Kamerastore 2 ай бұрын

Hey Alexandra! For a beginner, I'd probably recommend something on the cheaper end. For color, maybe Kodak Gold 200. For black & white, I'd go with Ilford HP5+ or even Fomapan 400. After you have some experience with exposure and feel okay about how the camera handles, then you can try out some more expensive films like Kodak's Portra series or Ektar 100! Thanks for watching! - Connor

@benkovrishkin8956 3 ай бұрын

What if my tension knob doesn’t turn ?

@Kamerastore 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, do you mean the rewind knob? In that case, it could be possible you haven't put the camera into rewind mode with the switch on the front of the camera. If it's something else, we can try to troubleshoot that too. Let me know! - Connor

@benkovrishkin8956 3 ай бұрын

Hello. No I meant the rewind switch itself snaps back into place whenever I want the camera to rewind. I took out the film by just holding the switch red to red and it seemed to work. But it is strange that yours acts as a switch with two states and mine has to be held while winding (makes it a little harder ti accomplish)

@Kamerastore 3 ай бұрын

@@benkovrishkin8956 Gotcha. Likely your mechanism is a bit dirty inside and would benefit from a CLA. The one I'm using has been cleaned internally and adjusted by our mechanics, so everything is working as it should. - C