1970s
SLR
35 mm
Olympus OM-1 with Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 and T20 flash
Olympus OM-1 with Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 and T20 flash
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Olympus OM-1 with Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 and T20 flash
The camera that changed what an SLR could be. When Maitani launched the OM-1 in 1972 it was dramatically smaller and quieter than anything else on the market, and it’s still a joy to carry — fully mechanical, so it fires at every speed without a battery, with one of the brightest viewfinders ever put in a 35mm SLR. The Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 is a compact, well-regarded wide-angle, though this one has some minor fungus in the rear elements. The T20 flash rounds out the kit.
- 35mm film SLR, Olympus OM mount
- Fully mechanical shutter — works at all speeds without a battery
- Includes Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 wide-angle lens
- Includes Olympus T20 electronic flash — fires correctly, used in manual mode on this body
- Meter responds, accuracy not verified — designed for 1.35V mercury cells, so readings may run off with a modern battery
- 28mm has minor fungus in the rear elements — reduced contrast and some flare
- Body tested and working — 2 month warranty
On the flash: the T20’s automatic modes rely on TTL metering, which the OM-1 doesn’t have — that came in with the OM-2. It fires and works fine here in manual mode, and will do everything it was designed to on an OM-2 or later body.
Lens system: Olympus OM
Lens system: Olympus OM
28mm f/3.5
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Level: Intermediate
- Comfortable with basic settings
- Understanding aperture/shutter relationship
- Aperture-priority cameras, basic manual SLRs with meters
Warranty: 2 Months from purchase
Warranty: 2 Months from purchase
All second-hand film cameras sold at Camera House NZ come with a 2 month warranty when they've been film tested by us.
Our 2 month warranty covers mechanical and electronic failures that occur during normal use. If something goes wrong with your camera during this period, bring it back and we'll sort it out.
This warranty reflects our confidence in the cameras we sell and our commitment to getting you out shooting with reliable equipment. We've been in the photography business since 1953, and we stand behind the gear we sell.
Guarantee: Film Tested
Guarantee: Film Tested
We put a roll of film through each camera to verify that the shutter, film advance, and light meter (where fitted) are working correctly. This real-world testing ensures you're getting a camera that's ready to shoot, not just one that looks good on the shelf.
Our test roll
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Unedited scans, developed in store. Every film camera we sell gets a roll put through it.
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Olympus OM-1 with Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 and T20 flash
About the brand
Olympus
Olympus was a Japanese optics and camera company founded in 1919, well known for its compact film and digital cameras and its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless OM-D and PEN series. In 2021 Olympus sold its camera and audio business to investment fund JIP, which continues the range under the OM System brand, while Olympus itself now focuses on medical and scientific equipment.
