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Olympus OM-1/1n VS OM-2/2n | 35mm SLR Manual Flim Camera Buying Guide

Dilemma, dilemma, dilemma! This video is my opinion on which camera you should buy if you are stuck between an Olympus OM-1/1n or OM-2/2n. In this video, I break down the critical points of purchasing one camera over the other, based on my analysis.

All OM-1/1n/2/2n models suffer from the famous foam deteriorating defect that requires an immediate prism cleaning remedy. See my detailed repair video here: https://youtu.be/hcawBMezOv4

The “n” models added direct contact at the camera back to use with cordless Recordata Backs (Older back can also be used with PC terminal), a flash ready LED in the viewfinder, and regardless of the position of the FP/X switch is set at, automatic X-sync with Shoe-4 when any of the dedicated flashes are used.

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Camera Review Film Photography

Five Classic 35mm Film Cameras Compared: Olympus OM-1, OM-2n, Minolta X-570, X-700, Yashica GSN

In this video, I’m comparing some of the popular 35mm manual focus film cameras from the 70s and 80s: Olympus OM-1, Olympus OM-2n, Minolta X-700, and Minolta X-570(X-500), as well as a rangefinder camera from the 60s: a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. If you are new to film photography and want a manual focus film camera experience, I offer some of my own personal opinion and suggestions in this video to help you decide on a camera that best fits your needs.