I want an OM, eduate me.

[baachitraka]

Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 @f11.

APX 100, Rodinal 1+50.

Adox MCP 312, Adotol NE.

No sharpening. Shadow and highlights are lost during scanning...

 

[dsmccrac]

Ulrich, your words of CLA-warning are hurting my pocket book ;-)

I have a few OMs that are working quite well but I guess I should deal with the risk of deteriorating foam, eh? Does any one know of any way to tell if it has been removed in some previous CLA, other than keeping track of new deteriorated spots in the viewfinder??

Btw, I also am not big on power winders for the OM but to each his own. I also think the OM system is about size and simplicity. Having said that I do have a powerwinder for my Pentax Auto 110 but that is only because it looks crazy with it!

 

[baachitraka]

For a camera it cost me around 50 Pounds, but it may last for next 10-15 years. ;-)

 

[Ulrich Drolshagen]

Ulrich, your words of CLA-warning are hurting my pocket book ;-)

I have a few OMs that are working quite well but I guess I should deal with the risk of deteriorating foam, eh? Does any one know of any way to tell if it has been removed in some previous CLA, other than keeping track of new deteriorated spots in the viewfinder??

Btw, I also am not big on power winders for the OM but to each his own. I also think the OM system is about size and simplicity. Having said that I do have a powerwinder for my Pentax Auto 110 but that is only because it looks crazy with it!

As a rule of thumb I'd say, if a previous owner didn't mention it, it hadn't been done, especially if it hadn't been converted to silver oxide batteries. No reputable repairsman would service the prism without converting the meter at the same time. The other way round it works as well. If it had been converted to silver oxide batteries, there's a good chance the goo is gone, as no one would leave it there once the housing is removed.

 

[wblynch]

I have the OM 28/2.8 and the 28/3.5

Both are wonderful but I like the 2.8 just a little better. It's easier to see through and there is that extra stop (or 2/3 stop).

The price between them is not so great if you shop and wait for a good one to come to you.

I would choose on condition more than anything else. Often you can find a 3.5 still with its case and lens hood for a very good price.

BTW...

Most people don't know this but when new, Olympus sold these lenses complete with the leather case, the lens hood and the caps.

Slimey resellers will break them up and sell all items separately. I think that stinks but then most sellers don't give a crap they are simply greedy.

So... look for one that is complete and sold by an owner or his kids.