Current, 2022, market value for Olympus OM-1 35 mm camera

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What is the current market value for a fully functioning, relatively clean Olympus OM-1? Thinking of buying one, but idk what is a good price for a fully functioning, relatively clean Olympus OM-1.

If any of you guys have one and is willing to sell, please feel free to reach out.

 

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Fair condition, some rate as C, KEH rates as bargin $70 to around $200 or excellent condition with 50,, 1.8 lens. An untested body on Shopgood.com might go for $40 to a $100.

 

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Also, add another 20 - 50% premium for a black body over a chrome.

 

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OM-1, OM-1 MD or OM-1n?

 

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MattKing said:

OM-1, OM-1 MD or OM-1n?

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And don't forget the first batches labeled M-1 . . .

 

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Les Sarile said:

And don't forget the first batches labeled M-1 . . .

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I intentionally avoided listing those, due to the "collector" factor.

 

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John Titterington has a beautiful black bodied OM-1 posted on the auction site that I would consider a very good value.

 

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MattKing said:

OM-1, OM-1 MD or OM-1n?

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What are the differences?

 

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What are the differences?

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OM-1 original, OM-1 MD added coupling for a motor drive, OM-1N was the last production with all the updates.

If you haven't seen, this is a great site for the OM-1 and many others. Go at your own risk as it may accelerate your GAS . . . Photography in Malaysia - OM-1

 

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The only issue with the OM-1 (and it is not that big) is the need for a mercury battery. If the meter works, you will likely have to use a Wein cell or some type of adapter. I think the OM-2 onwards did not require mercury batteries. When I was a young lad, I really wanted an OM-1 (or 2), but never got one. My dad did get one (I think OM-1) when I bought his SLR in 1975.

 

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They are all very similar. OM-1n adds support for dedicated flash and motor drive. I personally don't care about motor drives and dedicated flash units in 2022, so I mostly look for the best camera and the lowest price. The earliest cameras are labeled as "M-1" and these command a collector's premium. Leica complained, so the model designation was subsequently changed to "OM-1"