This camera made me fall in love with photography. I bought first OM1 at the age of 15.

I have just inherited an Olympus OM1 and thoroughly enjoyed your review, I never realised it was such a good camera. The first thing I want to do is to get it professionally cleaned, after that I want to use it until it falls apart.

Hi OC. I bought an M1 in 1973 when I was 20. Now have 24 OM film cameras and zuiko lenses. Its the handling that gets you hooked. Thanks for the vids. Regards

I love your videos and I love your voice. I wonder if you've ever wondered doing any voice acting? Not even kidding, it's very soothing.

That was my first SLR about 1979. I loved that camera and the bright viewfinder was great. The I switched to Nikon 6 years later I really missed that bright finder. Now,I miss that camera, and Zuiko lenes are very popular with mirrorless shooters. The OM-1 is a classic, thanks for the reminder.

I got an M-1 twelve hours ago, with 5 lenses, 3 x tele-converter, extension tube, filters, National flash, Olympus case/shoulder bag 'L' bracket with side grip & flash cold shoe, cable release, and two camera cases for small/large lenses. Amazing gear, I've never owned Olympus before.

The Olympus OM-1 is a masterpiece. All the controls you need are right where you need them and there on the lens. Once you’ve set the ISO for the film you’re using, you can shoot unfettered with your eye in the viewfinder, monitoring composition, focus and exposure, your right hand taking and winding the film on, and the left hand focussing, moving aperture and shutter speed. For a newcomer to photography, it’s superb. It’s shows you the ropes so you can understand speed, shutter and aperture interaction immediately. My late Father had one which I have taken on myself and it’s the only manual camera that I’ll use. I don’t want to use anything else! Great review.

Owned this camera since 1979, when I bought it used for $125. Never had a problem, and only retired it because of digital photography. I now own both the Em1 and the Em1 ii. Good to see that Oly never flagged. Always ahead of the game.

Back in the mid 70's I had a black OM-1 for about two years then sold it and bought the even better OM-2, also in black. I had the autowinder on my OM-2 as I could not afford the motor drive. The adverts for OM's featured most of the top photographers of the time. Great video, brought back some memories.

I completely agree. My OM-1 with the very bright G Zuiko f1.2 55mm is my first and best SLR.

Yep, the Olympus OM1n and the Nikon F3 HP, are amongst my two favourite SLRs ever, and being a film camera collector I have them both. Great review and some really nice photos. Brilliant.

Had my OM-1n new from 1981, it has never jammed. Yours must just need a service.

I really enjoyed this. It was my first decent camera 1972. Previously, I had used a Petri with their 45mm f1.9 lens from 1955-1972. I think I had an Olympus for about 20 years, before I traded in all my gear for a Nikon N90s (and then Nikon digitals). When I upgraded to the OM-2n, I gave my OM-1 to my son. It was his first 35. But, guess what? I am selling all my extensive Nikon gear to go back to Olympus and get the E-M1 Mark III with a 100-400 and a 12-40, plus a couple of accessories.

I was lucky, I stumbled in my first om. Since that I've collected a few; they really are the best.

I used an OM-1 in high school 1974/5 and bought an OM-2 in 1978 which I still use today (5 images yesterday 19th 03 2020). It is still slick in all of its functions though I must change the light seals soon. I don't know how many rolls I have put through this body over the years but it will run into the thousands. My digital is the OM-D E-M5

Im not the most knowledgeablefilm shooter, and I only have 6-10 slr cams from this era, but this thing is SMOL. I love it.

Great video! I love your presentation style and the lack of using Ummms and ahhhs whilst gathering your thoughts. Clearly you thought this video through.

Excellent review, thumbs up. If I might add, you forgot to stress its strongest point, and that is the fact that it's one of the few cameras where you can compose, select aperture, shutter speed, and focusing without ever taking your eyes off the visor. p.s. The OM was originally called M for Maitani, and after Leica complained they decided to add the O for Olympus, hence OM (Olympus-Maitani) :) p.p.s. Re: battery. The camera voltage can be very easily changed from 1,35v to 1,5v, which will allow you to use nowadays batteries.

Such a fine review! Your presentation is excellent! I've used the OM-1 series, but never owned one. I've got Canon and Nikons in my "collection", but no Olympus. Guess I'll have to start shopping again!

OM-2N is very good, I love my OM-1 but the OM-2N uses normal batteries and it has aperture priority that's very accurate. It still has an override though for a regular needle meter like the OM-1.

I never knew about that preview button you mention at 2:30! That blew my mind, and would have come in handy many times haha.

Most probably one of the top 3 35mm cameras of all time. Grew up using one, which I inherited from my father. Could never beat the pictures I took with the OM-1.

Thanks for sharing. Very passionate review and choosing B&W really send us back in time. The audio is also very well taken - your voice is also very relaxing making me want to listen to other videos on your channel.

I too own an MD from new and I want to praise the reviewer for pointing out ALL of the camera's features. additional items e.g 40 lenses,motor-drive .right angle viewfinder withe adjustable magnification. OLYMPUS make/made microscopes which may explain the 'scientific' accessories.

I agree, this camera was the modern marvel of the time. My step-father was drawn to purchase this back in 1972 due to the reasons you've mentioned. It has captured thousands of scenes, and has made it into my hands. It's a svelte beast!

I just picked up an all black OM-1 with 50mm f1.8 lens in working order at a thrift store for $10 USD. What a beautiful camera, and it's built like a tank. For an SLR, the size is pretty small. I really like the fact that you can swap out the focus screen. Mine had a beat up 1-1 micro prism screen which I swapped out for a mint 1-13 split screen. I will never part with it.

If you buy a OM1, OM1n or OM1-md: you have to remove the top plate and clean out all of the old foam around the prism and hotshoe bracket. It's an easy endeavor but is a necessity. Otherwise great cameras, once you start with the OM system you'll soon collect them all.

Old video, but I came across this video haha. I recently bought the OM-1n as my first film/SLR camera. I started film photography 6 months ago and I borrowed a friends SLR (Nikon f3) but I saw the OM-1n at a second hand store and fell in love with it. I already shot few rolls and the results of the scans are amazing. I really love this camera and its simplicity and compact size❤📸🎞️ I use it when a Zuiko 50mm 1.8 lens.

Excellent work. Subscribed. Very professionally narrated and produced with great information. Well done.

One of my all time favorite cameras.

OM 2n was the best Olympus back in the day with off the film plane flashguns.

6:13 It's charming the way you actually showed the viewfinder. Olympus OM1 and OM2 viewfinder images were huge (97% versus about 85% on many SLR) and zi actually felt that I was looking over the top of the camera not through it. The high eyepiece mand small camera meant that the viewfinder image emerged in with what you could see over the top of the camera and your left eye would see right past the camera as well owing to the compact size. It was a triumph of design. The smallest pentaprism ever and the largest image! Then that lovely quiet shutter and mirror.

I had one and practiced a lot with it. I wouldn´t change an "imaginary digital" OM-1 for any other modern digital with lots of features: the OM-1 was extremely compact, simple and fun to use. The available cameras nowadays are somewhat confused to deal with.

In answer to your title: yeah! Great video. The best review on this camera I've seen.

There is no question - BEST ever

I agree. I owned the Nikon F3 which was very costly at the time and owned a Olympus OM1n & OM1 with motor drive. I am still using Olympus Zuiko 28mm F/2.8, 135mm F/3.5 & 50mm F/1.4 on my Panasonic GH2 with incredible results.

Yes mine started jamming half way through a film , the idler gear had not sprung back a small screwdriver and moving the cam on the grey wheel so it aligned with the cam on the left saved the film🦉

Stylish, smart presentation in cool B/W, that seems just right to me - very good guide to the OM-1.

Nice videos! I like your narration style.

great, I remember this camera very well, so light , light years ahead of its time. Very popular with climbers.

I have an OM 1 with a no 50mm 1.8 lens that I bought new in 1978 & it is still talking great photos.

Good to hear a soothing voice on KZfaq for once

I got my OM-1 new 40 years ago. I just pulled it out of storage- I do not think I have used it since 2001. Some Ilford HP5 is on order. I have the 50mm 1.8, along with a 75-150 and a 85-250. We shall see if it all still works!

Beautiful video, lovely soothing voice, and great storytelling. Almost a love story for the om-1. 🥰

Came over to check out your channel dude, really slick bro. Subbed, I'm sure there's lots i'm gonna learn here!

Brilliant review. I have never experienced shutter jam you mention. This little workhorse jewel has outlived my clumsy Leica M4s.

Great OM1 video. I have had an OM2n since I bought it new in 1980. It is also a wonderful camera. I like it so much I bought a second one a little over a year ago with a motor drive and a couple of lenses I did not have. I like the easy grip you get with the motor drive. But for portability you cannot beat the standard OM in a simple leather case. Thanks.

doing it in black and white is cool

very clear and well done, music ok and black and white very appreciated thank you for your video.

Just found one at goodwill. Forty bucks. 28-105 lens. It's in great condition. Previous owners address is on the bottom of the camera. They took good care of it.

I recently took one of these in, and have been using the lens on my Canon EOS T4i while I wait to get film, and those lenses really are just amazing. Better bokeh and just as sharp (if not sharper) of an image than the kit lens that came with the Canon, plus a way wider aperture

My first SLR. Build quality not quite up to Nikon, the timer lever was known to fall off and my film advance failed and had to be repaired but IQ was certainly excellent and it was a lot less tiring lugging around. Nice review.

I picked mine up at a thrift store for $10 with the 50mm lens and a 70 to 300mm lens. Rather clean little camera and seems to work perfectly. When I seen what was in the bag, I couldn't get my money out fast enough. Great video! Thanks.

Hey man. This just showed up on my YT feed :) I’m a subscriber of you channel but this was a nice little go back in time to Ade’s b&w videos.

The shutterspeed ring around the bayonet was first introduced in 1965 on the Nikormat which had a X-synch of 1/125 sec and a vertical shutter..

So informative. loved it

Nicely shot. And a fine camera.

Your making it possible for me to enjoy a tech vid like I would enjoy a short film. Beautiful images, good music and very very well done. Thank you :-)

My sister just gave me an early birthday present. An OM1 with multiple lens. Loving this camera!!!

Nice informative video! I have the Olympus OM2SP (Spot Program) film SLR! Marvelous camera! Just got into film photography a year ago. I now have 5-film SLRs!

lovely camera, though I haven't owned one, friends have. Nice picture examples too. Thanks. I still love the looks of the Photomic FTN.

Stellar video. I feel the GAS bubbling inside me like crazy now.

Wein zinc/air battery is a direct replacement for the unavailable Mercury battery and needs no exposure compensation. Side effect is it lasts about 4-6wks from the second you pull the tab off, no matter how little you use the camera.

Great channel! I wonder how I did not come across your videos until now.

A true gem. ( The camera is nice too. :-) ) Happy to subscribe. I'm four years late to this video so I'm off to see what you've been up to lately. Thank you!

My dad loved the OM1 system. My mom refuses to part with her OM1 and lenses. She’s 84.

Very Very Very good review/postview… Keep up the good work Bro.

Fantastic review style. My granded owned this camera in the 70's, and I plan on getting it as my first film camera. I already shoot manual with my DLSR, so I am really looking forward to this!

Nice history behind the product. Thank you.

Great camera. Great video. Great voice. Nicely shot. Thanks.

Thank you so much for making this video. I just bought this camera yesterday in an amazing shop here in Chicago. I am not a proffesional photographer and was very confused by having the speed in the ring and not as a nob on top of the camera as my Canon one. Thanks again, really useful video.

There are OM4's , flea bay for around 200 and they got an awsome metering system.

Great review! I love my OM-1.

I'm a bit late with my comment my but here goes... I owned an OM1md but regrettably sold it many years ago. However I now own an ON2n and an OM4ti as well as a selection of Zuiko lenses and absolutely love them, they are so portable and I can trust the metering with them. I actually prefer them over my Nikon FM3a.... Love you're channel, Regards, Alan

Thats a legit thumbnail bro. and your last name is even more hardcore, at first I thought it was a kind of download lol. theres another great channel I like to watch that also bathes itself in black and white, "Ted Viera" a los Vegas photographer who shoots Fuji and Leica. very cool dude like yourself.

The OM-1 was my first SLR camera back in the late 70s, it is the coolest and easiest camera to use!!!

that video made me wanna go with olympus film camera :) still, not sure about OM-1, maybe OM-2 will be better for beginner as it provides auto options. great video! subbed

I just got one of these. ^^ Looking forward to taking it out this weekend!

The OM-1 was the first camera I ever bought and 2nd I owned. I liked it a lot. I liked the Nikon F3 more.

Great video. It is one of the cameras I love most because of the concept and the ergonomics

The M 1 is not quite as rare as you indicated, About 52000 were produced in the first year and most were sold in Japan and surrounding countries. I recently acquired one on E Bay for just under $ 200 including a 50 mm f 1.4 system M Zuiko lens.

Thank you so much for the informative video. I love your video style, it's creative!

Brilliant video. I have a OM1 bought at auction coming next week. Fingers crossed it works.

I love this video! Thanks so much for making it!

Just found one at a thrift shop for just a few dollars. Looks like it's still in fine working condition, so I think I'll pick up some film this afternoon!

What a beauty of a camera! Cool vid.

The 1:1 viewfinder on 50mm is wonderful.

I have one I may sell soon. It has an advance issue on occasion that creates a double exposure.. So many years of BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, Hope to see it go to someone who understands it's ability! I shoot video now more on my Sony Z5U GREAT VIDEO & COOL SHOTS!!!!!!

I think om1 is one of the Most beautiful slr ever.in fact all Olympus ‘s cameras are elegance~ but I am nikon guy~LOL~

Nice review of a great camera. I have the OM-2n, its close cousin. I used to shoot with it frequently until the shutter became off/sticky. I am tempted to open it up and see if I can fix it. The cost to repair was more than getting another one on eBay unfortunately. Cheers.

Great presentation. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

MIRROR UP also a must when making photoos via a microscope.

Very disappointsd in the build quality of the OM1, hardly had it when the light meter went on it and was quoited mad money to get it fixed!!, So left it and went back to my OM10 still working perfect decades later.

This is a fantastic and informative video, I really enjoyed watching this video.

I have an OM-2n with Zuiko 50 1.8 lens which I bought from a guy on facebook for about $250 and I can say mine is in really good condition, it looks like new

I just saw a M system lens on Ebay. 50mm f/1.4. I was really surprised!

Beautiful cameras.

Lovely overview, thank you. This was my first SLR camera. I wish that modern DSLR's provided focus aids like the OM-1 did (split screen, as I recall, with a prism option). Anyway, if you ever get the chance, try the 50mm f/1.4 which is even sharper with better rendering than the f/1.8!

your voice is soooo soothing!

A list of cameras sharing the exact same prism if you fancy repairs. OM1, 1N, 2, 2N, 10 , G , 20. I'm not totally sure if this list is accurate but it seems legit. I successfully swapped an om10 prism into an om1 body so I know those 2 at least are compatible. You can get om10s really cheap sold as spares repair.