A masterpiece, inspired by Leica: Olympus OM-1 - the alternative for an M6 today?
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Hey, this is the third and last video in my Leica M series. In 1972, the Olympus OM-1 was revealed, designed by Yoshihisa Maitani: He said its development was inspired by the Leica M series! So is the OM-1 a true Leica alternative, even today?
0:00 Intro
1:05 The Olympus OM-1
2:12 Camera A vs. camera B - comparison gallery #1: Cologne
3:56 Light meters & viewfinders compared
5:00 The OM-1 in your hand: Features & handling
7:42 OM-1 sample photos
8:03 The OM-1 shutter
8:53 A trip to Amsterdam - shot with the OM-1
9:39 Olympus OM lens selection
10:57 More OM-1 sample photos
12:07 You don't need a Ferrari. You don't need a Leica! Or do you?
13:10 The verdict
15:38 Answer: which camera was A & B?
16:33 Outro
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About the scans:
All the photos were scanned from the negatives using my digital Fuji X-E4 camera and Olympus OM Zuiko 50/3.5 macro lens. So they're scanned at 26 MP resolution.
Whenever it says ".... zoomed in" you're watching a 100% crop from these 26 MP scans, provided you're using a 4k screen.
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Great camera the Olympus, I own a OM-2n myself :)
Thanks! I hope you have a lot of fun with it!
1979, the Olympus OM-1 was my first serious camera. What a joy that camera was. I have gobs of Kodachrome slides shot with it. Excellent video!
Thank you very much for your feedback! In think, in 1979 the OM-1 was also updated to the OM-1n. But the changes are so minor that maybe almost no one would care today about those updates.
Me too it was our school camera when I did a photography course back in 1972; a great camera in its day
First things first. As a Porsche engineer, who I am, I can definitely and totally unbiased tell you, that you never ever need a Ferrari, when you have a Porsche. No matter what. 😁😁
After using some rangefinder and lots of SLR cameras, my personal choice would always be the SLR.
I did not follow all the Camera A and B examples, but there is always a slight shift in perspective especially for vertical shots. This is maybe the most obvious difference between the two cameras in terms of images quality. IMHO.
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Hi Manu! I’m not the hugest of sports car guys but I know that as a child I always lusted for the Porsche 936 for my Carrera slot racing tracks, but admittedly I already had the Ferrari 312T formula one car 😅
The perspective: maybe because the Leica‘s lens is offset compared to the viewfinder, that will introduce that slight shift in perspective. At least for vertical shots?
I am with the other comments: the Leica lens (a 1990s Summicron 50 which is a 1979 optical design) will beat the OM Zuiko. But personally I don’t really care so much because I’m not after the very best technical result, I’m more after a certain „vintage“ or „classic“ look. If I had a Leica, it most likely would be an M2 with 1950s/1960s glass … not the M6.
Having said that, I do get why some photographers would want that bit more technical quality than the 70s Zuiko‘s can deliver, and thus might opt for a Leica M with more current glass.
I love the Olympus. Such a jewel to behold and shoot. Silky smooth and engineering magic
I absolutely feel what you’re saying!
I agree that most of the OM Zuiko glass was from the 70's. However, in 1995 a late entry OM zuiko 35-80mm F2.8 constant aperture zoom was introduced with the OM-3Ti camera. Featuring ED and anomalous dispersion glass, this is one of finest zoom lenses I have ever used. True the zuiko 250mm F2 and 180mm F2 lenses are unattainable for most, but this 35-80mm F2.8 still is.
Wow! I actually liked the A pics better!
I feel you!
The feel of this camera is something like winding an expensive watch. You can literally feel and hear the extraordinary quality.
Yes, I agree. These things are mechanical beauties :)
I had an OM1 in the late 70s to early 80's. Very good camera. The F3 and FA I got next were better. I liked the Zuiko 135mm f/2.8 a little more than the Nikkor though. The 50mm Zuiko MC and " Made In Japan" Multicoated versions became better than the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 when they were changed to a Summicron like 6 elements in 4 groups.
Olympus never managed to produce a real "professional-grade" body, Nikon did. So the OM-1 and even the OM-3 and OM-4 never were a real match for the Nikon F3!
Enjoyed the video. I remember when the OM-1 was introduced, I was 18. But I was always a Canon SLR guy. I’ve owned many brands over the years…but I, too, still dream of the Leica!
I still have to shoot a nice Canon F-1 or similar, never did so far! I did use several Canon DSLR bodies though about 15-20 years ago ...
Purchased my first black body OM1 and the winder 2 in 1979. I still own that camera and have added another OM1 and an OM2 as well as a NOS Auto Bellows. Continue to buy Zuiko lenses which I also use on my OM-D E-M5.
I really love to hear those first-owner stories when it comes to these camera classics, many thanks for sharing!
My OM cameras, are my favourite film cameras ever!
I can understand why they are your favourite!
I love my OM-1 (and OM-2). I grew up shooting film, and in my opinion the OM-1/2 are the best film SLRs out there. The OM cameras have the same body size as a Barnack Leica, and can fit in a large jacket pocket. If I shoot with a fine grained film, like Ektar, the scans are almost indistinguishble from a digital camera until you zoom in to 100% and can see the grain.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, the OM1’s size and body style is fantastic! It’s small but still nice to hold in the hand. I’m also always amazed by the resolution of Ektar. Classic cameras and modern film are a great combo!
Thank you! I have a Leica and an Olympus. You are right about the limited choices of lenses, but for both. Especially if you are on a budget. For Leica, I find this easier, because faster lenses (more expensive) only help for darker conditions. For Olympus, they also give a brighter view and more accurate focussing. Furthermore, for a Leica, the longest focal length I find practical is 75 to 90. Whatever lens you use, only the frame lines change, not the image. Changing shutter speed while composing is easy with the Olympus. With the Leica I have to take the camera down. A great advantage of the Olympus can be that for travel I can use a mild zoom. With the Leica, I always take at least two lenses. Fortunately they are small and light. I cannot say which camera is my favourite. I wish I could, because it would save me from making a decision when I go away and after selling one camera, I could take pictures with the remaining camera of the wonderful dinners I could afford with the new money.
Thanks a lot for your comment. You are so right about the zoom lenses: that’s a concept that doesn’t really work with Leica even though they did make some efforts with their Tri-Elmars 28-35-50 and there also was the Wide-Angle Tri-Elmar. But those are very expensive while a OM Zuiko zoom is just a few Euro‘s … I am a bit snobby and never shoot zoom‘s but really, I should give it a try once!
I guess as a serious classic camera lover you will always end up buying a Leica at some point and maybe so will I … but for me it is 100% mandatory to own a nice SLR system (like the Olympus) for my everyday use !!
Brilliant review! Very informative and fun comparisons. Results are great! So many great vintage cameras out there!
Hey, many thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you enjoy my videos!
I have 6 OM cameras, of which 3 are the OM-1. I understand you!
That's the problem: The OM-1 is just one of those bodies that you never can have enough of! :)
Got them both. I must say the Olympus is the best SLR I've shot and that includes the famed FM3A that I couldn't get along with.
I am also not the biggest fan of the FM3a. Though you have to credit Nikon to try at all introducing another manual focus SLR in 2001 …!
@@tomscameras That I do! My opinion does not change the fact that it is a masterpiece of an analog camera. But humans are flawed and we often chose what we desire and not what is best for us haha! And there is nothing like a nice eargasm when you take a picture and your camera hits the note! Cheers!
Excellent comparison review Tom. Thanks. I did clearly see that the camera B had clearer sharper pictures and I guessed correctly that it was the Leica. Was the difference 4000 euros to 200 euros different. No. The value for money is the Olympus. Most of us in the real world can’t buy Porsche or the Ferrari. We buy Ford, Mini, VW, maybe BMW etc. The Olympus or similar maker camera’s of that period (Nikon/Pentax) are what we do and should buy. Yes if we win the Lottery we can go out and buy the Leica and put it our Ferrari as decoration- but in the meantime we live in the real world ....
Thanks Alan! I agree. Maybe I also should have pointed out that the way how we perceive "image quality" today might have changed a lot compared to when these cameras were new. I mean, if you really want perfect I.Q., you go digital anyway. All those analog 35mm cameras will never match the modern 40+ MP sensors in that regard. And also, if you want ultimate I.Q. in analog, you'd maybe rather go medium format than look for the ultimate analog 35mm camera
... nonetheless, of course, I enjoyed shooting this M6 a lot, and I appreciate its high quality. And yes, if money was no subject, I'd follow my own words and get the Leica, but not the M6. I'd rather go for the M2/M4 or (if money really was no object) for a new M-A. But I guess even then I'd still shoot my old SLR cameras instead for most of the time! Because they're such great and versatile cameras!
My Om1n and Om2n have been taking a back seat recently as I have discovered the beautiful Asahi Pentax pre-Spotmatic SLR's. I have a K, H2 and S3. They are a joy. However, your video has reminded me why I fell in love with the OM's. The shutter sound, feel in the hand, viewfinder and sheer beauty of design. Also the Zuiko lenses are superb to handle.
I have also started to re-use my Canon P recently and again your recent video is partly the reason! Possibly the camera that gives me a similar thrill in winding on and firing the shutter is the last Kodak Retina series from the late 1950's. These are so well made and compact.
Look forward to more of your videos - I feel we have the same appreciation for classic cameras.
About a month ago, a friend showed me his "new" Pentax S1a and it immediately made me shop for another Spotmatic and Super Takumar 55 and 135 lenses 😀
I took my new Spotmatic for a photo walk and found myself constantly changing between the two lenses. M42 screwmount can get a bit time consuming and the OM-1 is just more practical. Actually, that day made me now start to browse for a Pentax MX, as I never had one of these so far and they're currently very cheap.
Sometimes it seems that we camera collectors are all on an orbit that makes us pass any of these great cameras in a regular interval again!
I bought an OM2 and some lenses off eBay. One lens that I wanted was the 24mm, so on a visit to Bangkok I started looking around the used camera shops in Chinatown. I found one - attached to an OM 2n. A second camera body? Why not. I love using these cameras. I tend to use them in aperture-priority mode and the exposures are always spot on. Yes, I'd love a Leica, but do I really need one? Probably not.
The OM-2n is actually one of the best old electronic cameras I think. I am always a bit scared about reliability because we're talking 40+ years old electronic circuits, but the OM-2n makes up for that with that super-cool light metering and exposure system that can also take long-time exposures with high accuracy (if you factor in the reciprocity failure of your film ...). And it looks every bit as beautiful as the OM-1!
Fantastic content here. I actually own A Leica MP and several OM cameras from the original M1 to the OM4 Ti and an array of OM optics. What’s very interesting now is that Olympus is getting a massive following for video as the lenses adapt so easily and some of the results are astounding! Thank you for this review 👍
Yes, sadly many OM lenses are very expensive these days! But yes, they do deliver a very nice rendering, as do many 1970s vintage lenses, in fact!
Excellent video! I have an OM-1 and 2N, both are delightful.
Hi Kim! Thanks for your comment! And yes, these classic OM bodies are just fantastic!
Hello Tom, I just discovered your RUclips channel & website ! I saw following videos: Sunny 16, Leica IIf and Olympus OM1. You did a Great job ! Very well explained ! I really thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I immediateky subscribed to your channel ! Take care, Greatings from Antwerp, Roger.
Thanks Roger for your feedback and support. I really appreciate it! And greetings to beautiful Antwerp from Cologne!
My favourite cameras due to ergonomics, handling, and balanced optical qualities: Leica M3, Leica M2, Olympus OM1. The Zuiko 50/1.4 has a smooth rendering of light, the 50/1.8 (MiJ) has qualities similar to the Summicron, the 100/2.8 renders fine details similar to a 90/2.8 Elmarit and also surprisingly similar to the 50/2 Summicron DR on the rangefinder M3/M2. The Zuiko 135/2.8 reminds me of the Mandler lenses. Most OM Zuiko lenses are balanced in similar fashion to the Leica R glass in some areas. I have all these lenses and more… Most Zuiko lenses have a short focus throw - fast focus, quicker photo taker. They are simple, and help to focus on picture taking. A joy to use. Never sell my Oly OM1 with. 50/1.4.
Many thanks for your comment! I just got the Zuiko 50/1.4 (silver nose) which is a perfect match to my first-generation OM-1. Apart from when I do reviews or check out more exotic cameras for fun, I use either the OM-1 or Pentax MX for my regular analog photography. Sometimes I prefer the more comprehensive information in the viewfinder of the MX and also when using a flash the OM-1 with its brittle plastic flash shoe is simply annoying. But then I always come back to the OM-1 after some time because they’re so simple and beautiful. Both to look at and in use! And as you say some of the OM Zuiko glass is very special (but some of the Pentax K and M lenses are as well!)
Liked your compare. I learned to photograph on rangefinders eventually a Leica III and its Cannon sibling. Found the SLRs of the 60s and early 70s heavy and clunky. I bought my first new camera an Olympus 2n. I used that for most of my personal needs and professional needs. I use to take slides for myself, make professional presentations, do fashion work, and used for product shots. Loved using its flash system, so simple yet effective. The viewfinder was the best for slides, as it could register the slide perfectly; you need a good lab though as the poor ones cut the slides wrong sometimes then you needed to re-shoot.
Now I use several OM-1s and a OM1n; they are like potato chips it is hard to just eat one, for pleasure. I am just some how attracted to its mechanical feel (If my eyes were shut it would be hard for me to tell the difference between OM1s and OM2s). Looking to get a Leica as it has its own joy to use most likely a III.
If you want a sharper lens try the macro 50mm f3.5 (inexpensive) or the f2 model (expensive). I generally have a 3.5 with me when taken photos about. Use of long lens hood does help the older glass also, I use to have a picture of one of favorite landscape photographers using what look like a 12 in hood. The later 40mm f2 is exceptionally good, but too expensive for me to walk around with.
Many thanks for your comment and insight. I love to read about personal experiences with these cameras! The Olympus OM-2 introduced TTL flash, I think it was the first SLR camera that had it at all. I really don’t like using flash on the OM-1 / 2 though because the flash hot shoe adapters are so flimsy. And now (40+ years later) the plastics has become so brittle that they all will basically break into pieces when you use them. I have got the 50/3.5 macro as well and actually all the analogue black and white image scans you see in my videos are made using that lens on a digital camera!
Just a few days ago I got an OM-2 and it’s currently at om-labor.de for repair / maintenance. I am really eager to shoot the OM-2 as well this spring and summer!
Had a "don't meet your heros" moment when I used my friends Leica. Compared to my OM1 & OM2 the Leica had a worse shutter, worse focus element, worse ergos and I wasn't a massive fan of the tiny oddly placed focus lever on the lens. Also, the OM2/OM-g has the shutter speed read out in the display and has auto shutter speed as well!
It was cool, sure... but it had me immediately missing my OM systems. The Zuiko lenses are arguably just as good, if not better, than some Leica lenses.
Also, Porsche has 19 LeMans wins, and 108 class victories... Ferrari has 9 LeMans wins, with only 35 class wins 😉. The 911 is a cheaper vehicle, that out performs its more expensive competition, just like the Olympus!
It can be great to meet your heros and realize they also put their pants on one leg at a time ... or they also just cook with water, as we Germans say!
Really enjoy shooting with my Olympus gear and the OM1 has a really basic charm about it, great video.
Doubt I'll ever own a Leica as I still have a hefty mortgage but my OM1 is my favourite camera to shoot with, over countless others in my collection.
Yes, there's definitely something about the OM-1 that makes also me always come back to using it, despite all the other cameras in my collection as well!
Nice Review Tom. I have both and the pictures from Olympus are fantastic in BW.
Thanks Jose! Yes I think the difference is clearly visible but both cameras / lenses are clearly capable of awesome results!
Thank you for this video. I have used an OM-1 and OM-2 for 30 years and could not want more yet I do want a Leica M6. I remember in 1991 having cash in my pocket, enough to buy the M6 and 50mm f2 in our local camera shop. I walked past the shop and had to go on, the money was to pay the solicitors bill four our house purchase. It was hard to pass on teh M6 yet our house is good to live in.
Thanks Richard for sharing your story! And yes, I guess the decision for the house was the right one :)
When I was at school in the 80s my older brother had left a photography gear book lying around the house. It had both the Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 but also the Pentax MX and ME. I just loved the style of these cameras and to me these were the classic SLRs even more appealing than the Nikon and Canons of that era. About 10yrs ago I got the Pentax MX with 50mm f1.7 and just love it. Marginally smaller and lighter than the Olympus OM-1 (and I mean marginally) but wit( the biggest, brightest viewfinder one could imagine, it’s a joy to compose and focus with. And I can used my Pentax Limited lenses from the 2000s as these have the aperture rings and actuator works the same still. 31mm f1.8, 43mm f1.9 and 77mm f1.8 so great lens options to keep using the MX and film
Oh yes, the MX and ME are extremely nice cameras, and yet I never used either one of these so far. Only the K1000. In general, Pentax is a bit of a niche these days but in fact it's the last existing and actively supported SLR system out there! Compared to Olympus, yes, you have much more choice of lenses.
Personally, I have a huge soft spot for the old M42 Pentax bodies but I agree with you that also ME, MX and others are extremely attractive and in a way I also understand why you'd prefer Pentax and Olympus over Nikon and Canon!
I have a lot of cameras. The only camera systems I don’t have is the Leica or the Olympus OM. Still this video was very interesting! Keep it up! 😊👍🏻
Ah, but so that means you've got Minolta's and analog Canon's? Those are the two big blind spots in my experience by now! 😊 Thanks for your comment!
You make lovely videos. I own 4 Om 1. ❤❤
I feel that! I've got three now, and just added an OM-2. :)
Depth of field preview on an OM1, it’s an around professional camera, the Leica’s main feature is its heritage.
Oh and take forever to reload film, while the OM1 is the fastest ever.
Rangefinder cameras do have their limitations - such as no depth of field preview or the limitations for macro or long telephoto lenses. I still think the Leica is much more than just "heritage", it is a capable and very good camera! But yes ... there's a reason why SLR took over, for sure!
Brilliant video. I have the OM1, OM2n and OM2SP. They are workhorse cameras and are still affordable.
Thanks for your comment! I agree, they’re still easy to find, many models are very sturdy and reliable despite the small form factor! What I also like is that OM bodies are (that depends on where you live, though) reasonably easy to get serviced as well!
For rangerfinder in Olympus , maybe the "Olympus 35" series etc in the same category.
A friend has some of those beautiful Olympus rangefinder cameras. The big difference to the Leica is of course they’re all fixed lens cameras. Except the Olympus Ace 35 but that one is extremely rare, unfortunately!
This was an Excellent review.
Many thanks for your feedback! I really appreciate it!
Hello Thomas, of the few videos referring to the characteristics of the Olympus OM-1, yours is one of the best. I have two Olumpus cameras; OM-1 and OM-1n, I have not tried to photograph with Leica cameras because their prices scare me, it is a cult of luxury, they really do not interest me. I could go out of my way and buy one, but I'm so happy with these Maitani jewels that it doesn't leave me room to try other cameras, as the saying goes......The best camera is the one you like!!! !
Many thanks Fernando for your comment! I really love (almost) all cameras, but the Olympus has a special place in my heart. Wish you a lot of fun with your two OM-1 bodies!
Hi Thomas, I agree every thing you said in the video. I own the Olympus OM-1 as well as the Om-2n , both in black and brassed after long loving use. They are beautiful cameras and a joy to make photography with. Last week I picked up a Leica MP black paint. The moment I handled the Leica I can feel the superior quality of its construction and materials ( a mint Olympus might gives a different feel too). The movement of the mechanical parts is indeed 'Perfect'. It is not difficult to tell which photo was taken by the Leica or the Olympus, for me the 50mm 1.8 gives away the clue. It is a good lens but still very basic. I would not hesistate to invest an expensive lens on my brand new MP and I will not forget to give some love to the Olympuses.
Thanks for your feedback! And congratulations to your new MP black paint. That's a beauty! I'm pretty curious because of the rumor that Leica will present a "new" M model in a few weeks (October 2022). I wish you a lot of fun with your Leica and hope you'll still enjoy shooting the Olympus once in a while!
@@tomscameras I heard of the rumours about Leica introducing an 'affordable' M6. Will the MP and MA be replaced?
Love your channel and look forward to watching more episodes about film cameras and shooting analog.
@@chenyang5448 Yes, they say there will be an "affordable" M6. But then, the MP is exactly that - an M6. Maybe they will introduce a variant that just has an aluminium (or similar) top plate instead of the brass of the MP? We will see. I love the current M-A and MP but am very curios what Leica will do now.
Great review! I own this camera and this is a gem. Zuiko lenses are tiny and are one of the best lenses produced for SLRs. Even today, they are very good.
Yes the Zuiko lenses are great. Sadly, many of them are pretty expensive these days. What I personally like is that they also are all very similar in barrel design and handling.
@@tomscameras You're right, they all feel almost identical. I really like the grip and can definitely feel the high quality of materials.
The OM-2 was my first camera given to me around 40 years ago, and it's a camera I still shoot with today. Several years later I acquired an OM-1and more recently an OM-4. All are fantastic cameras, but I'm slightly biased to the OM-4 because the metering is vastly improved over the OM-1 and OM-2. IMO, you can't go wrong with any of the early Olympus OM SLR's.
Yes, the OM-4's (and also OM-3's) metering system is extremely complex and versatile. But as you say, you can't go wrong with any of the 1-digit OM's. They are all awesome!
What a wonderfully useful video - thanks! I use Olymnpus OM cameras but have been wondering about whether or not the extra expense of a Leica would be worth it. As I always have two cameras on the go - one with colour film and one with black and white - the expense would be great. Your explanation of the differences and comparison of images from both cameras convinced me to stick with what I have! BTW, I have used the OM1, OM2 and OM4 - every one of them a great camera, but in my view the OM2n is the best: it has more advanced features than the OM1, but no fancy stuff that I don't need, like the OM4. And although 1980s Zuiko lenses can be expensive because of the collectors' market, they are a lot cheaper than Leica equivalents. The 90/f2 Macro is my favourite - worth every penny I paid for it.
There are some gems in the OM Zuiko lineup and the 90/2 Macro surely is one of them. I've been shooting a lot with the 28/2 recently which is also a great lens ... it's a super versatile focal length, it's fast, small and very good!
And I agree, the OM-2n is super comfy and easy to use and has that gorgeous off-the-film metering! I also tried the OM-4 but it didn't really appeal to me that much. Well I love it for its unique design and features, but it's not a camera that I'd need for my day-to-day shooting!
I have a Leica M6 ttl and two OM1n s. Love them both, though do tend to use the Leica more. Great video BTW
Even though I'm always a bit critical towards the Leica, it still is, and always will be, one of the most legendary cameras ever. So I do understand you very well!
OM-4 shooter here. The OM-4, Zuiko 35-80/2.8 , Zuiko 24/2 and Fuji velvia 50.. what a combo ! I have binders full of slides from vacation travels. So many great memories. Digital to me was the Nikon Coolscan 5000 which to me was far better than the early APSC DSLRs
The Zuiko 24/2 (mounted on OM-2n) is the lens that I took my best photographs with.
Hi just to say .I bought an adaptor for Vivitar lenses which just was perfect for the om1,..love the video,and suscribed
Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it!
I picked up my OM-1 with the 50mm lens at a thrift shop for $10 USD. Best $10 ever spent!
Well now THAT'S what I call a good deal! Enjoy it! :)
Hello Tom,
Thank you for a very interesting video indeed.
I seem to remember Olympus stating, in their original advertisements issued at the time the OM1 was introduced, that the mirror was fitted with what they termed "Air Dampers", to reduce vibration, and noise, when operating the shutter. Maybe these do contribute to the cameras quiet operation, noted in your video.
How about a review of a Praktica 'B' series camera, maybe fitted with the lovely Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm, Prakticar f1.4 lens, also, I still have not given up hope of seeing your Exakta review one day!.
Hi Peter, thanks for your comment. Yes, that makes sense. The mirror slap doesn't feel very hefty and also the shutter is rather soft and quiet. (But lacks the fast speeds.)
I never ever shot a Praktica B. It is one of the blind spots in my analog SLR experience, plus it is the end of the long and famous East German camera industry. And yes, the Exakta is still waiting. I even got a beautiful Exa II and am still on the first film ...
Nice review👍
Thanks Michael!
👍👍I LOVE my OM-1. I bought first OM-1 in the early 70s. The 1.35v battery, you talked about having your camera converted to 1.5 v , is this correct? Who can do this for me? Is it commonly done? I guess the 1.5v will throw of the light meter. ( how much? ) Love your info. THANK YOU. 👍👍
It’s a good question how much the light meter will be off when using the wrong batteries. Frankly in my short non scientific testing with a not converted OM-1 I didn’t notice much of a difference but I am told that linearity of the metering will suffer as well, meaning that at the very ends of the spectrum (extreme ISO settings, very long shutter times and open aperture; and opposite …) it might be off more. I didn’t check that …
All my OM cameras I have serviced and the light meters converted at OM-Labor in Frankfurt, Germany. It’s om-labor.de … I don’t know where you come from and if this helps. I don’t know any current addresses of similar services in the UK, US or elsewhere, unfortunately. If anyone else reading this can help out there, that would be great!
Porsch or Ferrari? I'd probably go for a Toyota. 😄 Honestly though, everyone knows about the Leica, but personally speaking they are no good to me. I'd want something I can use, not something I'm afraid to use. I'm a recent convert to Olympus, and I must say I am loving them.
I think if you don't have a big desire for a selection of very fast / modern SLR lenses, then the Olympus is just a perfect choice. I wish you a lot of fun with it!
@@tomscameras Cheers Tom. No disrespect to those of you that own a Leica. They are a fine camera.
The Porsche is the better car.
I have both. I like shooting both. The m6 feels a bit more refined, but the Olympus feels more capable while still retaining the slower, full manual experience. The closer focusing of the om cameras really help.
@@tomscamerasExcuse me??
There's a 50 and 55mm f1.2 Zuiko lens.
28,35,85, 90,100,180 and 250mm f2.0 lenses.
If that's not fast enough for you, the problem is looking into the viewfinder..
I'm a OM-1 and OM-2SP shooter who lusts after a M-4. A coupld of my friends shoot Leica, man amazing. Still, they don't get better shots than I do. I've got a good collection of primes now and a couple of the longer zooms. Happy with them all.
Yes, that's the thing: Once you've got a certain quality level of equipment, the brand of the camera basically doesn't matter anymore!
Hi Thomas, amzing video. this was by far the best video on OM-1, which i purchased a week ago. The only problem with my camera is the batter which is not available anywhere in India (Mumbai).
I wanted to know how can you covert the PX625 battery to a SR44. Is there any adapter available to use recent batteries? And would like to know about the volatage conversion too. Thanks!
There are three possibilities:
(1) you have the meter circuit converted by an experienced camera technician to 1.5V. That's what I did!
(2) you get an adapter for SR44 cells that includes a voltage regulator (google: "PX625 SR44 converter")
(3) you don't care! The metering will be a little bit off, but actually I don't find there's a lot of difference anyway ... these old meters are not hyper precise!
When my M3 was stolen I had been pushing toward more versatility with a Visoflex and additional lenses. I tried a Canon F1 and hated it and ended up with an Olympus OM4T which I loved for years until digital. Had a used OM1 as a backup, but the delight in using the 4T was too great for it to get much use.
The OM-4 was maybe one of the most sophisticated and also most comfortable SLR cameras in use! If I wouldn’t be such a die-hard fan of all mechanical cameras I would most likely also get one. Their electronics can be temperamental these days which isn’t a critique from my side, more a side effect of the fact that they all are decades old by now! So maybe a two-body setup with one OM-4 (Ti) and a backup OM-1 is a very good and practical idea!
@@tomscameras You do need to modify the camera or battery. It used mercury cells and the silver cells that people substituted were slightly lower in voltage and introduced an error into the metering.
@@winc06 Yes. My camera was modified internally. There are also adapters available that just fit in the battery chamber where you place a modern 1.5V battery and inside the adapter there's something integrated to convert to 1.35V.
I've got three OM-1 bodies and actually two of them were recently converted and also adjusted by a repair shop specialized in servicing OM cameras. Still, the readings are a bit different between the three bodies. I guess you can't compare the whole meter design with modern ones in terms of precision. Having said that, I always get good exposures with my cameras. But then, I only shoot black&white or color negative film.
For slide film, you maybe would want a more precise camera, maybe even a (multi) spot meter, and also more practice to nail your exposures perfectly in more demanding situations.
I loved my Olympus OM-1N so much I got an Olympus OM-2N to go with it. Now I can carry two primes both ready to go without switching lenses in the field. Or take whichever (the 1N or the 2N) strikes my fancy that day - all-mechanical & all-manual, or electronic-shutter with aperture priority? It also let me get a silver one (OM-1N) and a black one (OM-2N) as I couldn't make up my mind which was more beautiful! These days, all my other cameras (modern digital Fuji, modern digital Canon, vintage Canon rangefinder...) are gathering dust. Though I'm sure I will circle back to them now and again!
Oh yes, the OM-2n is a marvel in itself! That unique metering system is gorgeous, and it has a cool viewfinder display as well!
I have both. A MA with a 35 mm summicron version IV. And OM-4 with a 50 mm 1.8. I really like the metering system in the Olympus! The Olympus is truly a black beauty. I got it for an absolute song of a price. The MA is for sure the Porsche. The OM-4 Olympus maybe some kind of BMW possibly E30 ;-)
The OM-4 is soooow 1980s! I really have to give it a try once! The metering display in the viewfinder is a bit K.I.T.T. even 😂
@@tomscamerasI have an OM 10 but am looking to buy an OM 1N this week. I hear it is a great Manila camera for a beginner. Also, I can share the lenses.
Leica pictures have a distinct look and feel, which I happen to like but I’m not sure photography is a fad for me so not investing too much right now.
You have a great channel and great that you are open minded and not elitist.
@@qwertyqwerty950 Good luck! When buying the OM-1n, check for the viewfinder prism. They often have some stains in the prism from a piece of foam that was factory-installed between the prism and the top cover. That's the major weakness of this camera, even though it of course will shoot without any problems even if the prism is damaged. Here's my oldest video of the OM-1n where I also had that problem:
ruclips.net/video/lciUM7uEMsE/видео.html
@@tomscameras thanks a lot for the wishes and advice. Your other video was helpful too. I think I’ll call some vendors tomorrow and ask the questions you say.
@@qwertyqwerty950 Good luck and I hope you'll find a good camera!
Thank you 😊
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed my video!
I also use OM1's and OM4's together with other great cams.
I also love the OM-4, even though it needs a lot of batteries sometimes!
The Olympus was a great camera. But if you actually want to use it, look for an OM2-n.
Much like an OM-1, but doesn't need the PITA mercury batteries.
I love the OM-2n but I am really drawn towards all-mechanical cameras. If you find someone to convert the OM-1 light meter to 1.5 Volts, you’ll never again have a problem there as you then can also use the modern SR-44 in the OM-1 as well. It’s a very simple conversion apparently for camera repair shops as long as they still do know how to handle these classics!
Nice video as usual (high quality and honest) but a little bit apples and oranges, SLR vs rangefinder, they are too different in shooting style and operation. Maybe Leica M vs Bessa or Z Ikon. I think it more boils down to shooting style preference, SLR or rangefinder. Also, there is so much more to the Leica M system that is a reason for buying into it. E.g. the lens availability (which is huge, including LTM and other brands), the quality and durability of the lenses, fast operation with zone focusing etc. And you'll be able to service it for the rest of your lifetime. Anyway, cool comparison, OM is really a classic too!
(Ps - also, don't forget that the M viewfinder comes in different magnification versions, which helps for focal length preferences)
Many thanks for your detailed comment!
I do realize that SLR vs. rangefinder might be apples vs. oranges ... but if you look back in history, it wasn't: The rangefinder was basically replaced by the SLR cameras between the 1950s and early 1970s. And that happened because the buyers of 35mm systems back then directly compared these offerings as well ...
Also, Maitani's OM-1 was the first 35mm SLR camera that specifically attacked the Leica in terms of size and weight.
But, overall, it's always good to take my videos with a grain of salt. :)
@@tomscameras Also take comments from Leica fan boys with a grain of salt : )
@@joakimpersson9425 😃
It's interesting to see reviews like this. These are the cameras of my childhood that I could only dream of. I want to ask about the Zuiko 28 / 3.5 lens. Have you noticed a problem with the curvature of the focus field? I can't decide if this is a flaw in my copy or are they all like that?
Thanks for your comment! I normally shoot the 28/3.5 at f/5.6 or f/8. It's certainly not as super-sharp in the corners of the frame as some of today's high-quality lenses, but I find that especially on analog my photos with it are sharp. I don't notice any particular problem with field curvature. But again, I'm almost never shooting the lens at open aperture - all these 1960s/1970s wide-angle designs are not as good as modern glass there!
Having said all that, there is a big possibility for sample variation. These lenses are 40-50 years old. If you're really worried about the image quality of your sample, it should be very inexpensive to look for a second lens.
There also is the later 28mm f/2.8, but I don't have a lot of experience with that lens. What I do know is that most (if not all) of the f/2.8's are mulit-coated, whereas the old f/3.5's are not, and in situations where you are shooting against the sun this really shows.
@@tomscameras Thanks for the answer! Zuiko 28 / 2.8 may have a different problem. For some reason, Olympus OM lenses are often susceptible to fungus. And if older versions can be easily disassembled and cleaned, then newer versions may not work. I'm not sure about 28 / 2,8, but the Zuiko MC 50mm / 1,8 has a non-separable front lens block, unlike the G.Zuiko 50 / 1,8, which is easily disassembled for cleaning. However, I digress)) Thanks again! Looking forward to reviewing TTartisan 25mm f2.
What you have attached to your OM-1 is Zuiko 50mm f1,8 second version from late 70's, without the silver nose, but allegedly, optically the same as original version, and I had it. Today, I have the third variant, "MC" what stands for multi coated, and is sharper, with less glow and way better when shooting in the back light. Of cours attached to that same OM-1n. There's a fourth version, that has only "Japan" inprinted in the front, from mid 80's, and that's the best one. Just saying...
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes there are some different optical versions of the 50/1.8. Today, as I kind of like a certain „vintage“ look, I also appreciate the older lenses even thought they are technically a bit worse. I think I once had a very late OM Zuiko 50/1.8 which had a plastic aperture ring. I know that doesn’t matter in regard to performance but I still didn’t like that so much 😅
The OM1n, right now, must be the greatest bargain in film photography of all time.
Yes. But sometimes I'm scared to say that too loud - then prices will go up more!
I have the OM1. It’s a joy to use and very small. Just looking for a 28mm for less than $300 USD The 50 f1.8 is great but I want a bit wider. It also came with a Tamron adaptall (OM mount) 75-300 zoom so I can also use my Tamron 24 mm by switching adapters. Unfortunately the Tamron 24 is “soft”
There's of course the awesome tiny OM Zuiko 28mm f/3.5. When using my OM-1's, I mainly shoot with that 28/3.5, the 50/1.8 and the 135/3.5. They all don't have very exciting apertures, but in the end they all exactly deliver what I'm looking for in practice. And all those three lenses offer extraordinary sharpness plus they're dirt cheap still!
Sure, I'd also love to have a 28/2, but with current prices, it just doesn't make sense unless you're also a real OM collector.
@@tomscameras I will have to find a clean copy of the 28/3.5
I keep looking past it because I like the bright aperture of the f2.0, just not the price.
I do also have the 50/1.8 so I should be fine as I don't use the OM1 that often.
Thanks for the recommendation 👍
@@johnherzel718 I totally get that, because 28/2 is just an iconic specification for a fast reportage-style lens. Personally, I guess I will rather find an affordable 28/2 for Nikon AI or even the Pentax M series, while the 28/2's for the OM system are very expensive since a few years.
I guess the reason for this is that especially Nikon was much more successful in the pro / advanced market in comparison to Olympus, so today there's just a bigger pool of used lenses that you can still buy, which keeps prices a bit lower.
The "amateur" lenses like the small 28/3.5 don't have great specs on paper, but the image quality is exactly the same, also mechanical construction was very consistent in the 1970s across the whole range of lenses.
@@tomscameras I have heard that old Olympus mid range lenses were basically the same as the faster lenses just built smaller with slower apertures. So this makes sense.
You are also correct in that it might be better to look for non Olympus lenses, considering that I will adapt them to my Canon digital bodies more often than I would use on my OM1. Just love the way it handles film. And my Olympus 50 f1.8 has such a nice look on my RP
om 1 for me would like a Leica but out of my prise bracket my om 1 is a great camera I love it and I have some nice glass for it also.
Sounds very good to me. Nice glass for Olympus OM cameras is picking up in price pretty quickly these days ... !
IIRC Maitani said that he based the OM-1's dimensions and proportions on the final screw mount model IIIg, not on any Leica M-series.
Oh, thanks for pointing out this! I have to re-read the whole story once again. Maitani‘s cameras are all fascinating!
@@tomscameras Maitani said, at the time he had the choice between being a camera designer or a car designer. Who knows, if he decided otherwise we could well be driving very interesting cars.
Errrr.... good video, but just a little arbitrary thing you missed out, image quality. I had 2 OM2s but went to Nikon FE2s because the Zuiko lenses just didn't cut the mustard for my black and white printing. When buying cameras lense (image quality) should be the main priority, then camera body.
I absolutely agree that lenses are very important yes, for sure. If you want the best modern glass there is, Leica M is the way to go.
But I actually don’t agree on that OM Zuiko lenses are worse than Nikkor‘s per se! Maybe you’re using your Nikon with high quality modern 3rd party glass like Voigtländer or Zeiss? That’s of course not available for the OM system, true! But my Nikons with the typical AI or AIs Nikkor lenses (most of which are 1970s optical designs just as OM Zuiko lenses) don’t give images that show any discernible differences to what I get with the OM Zuiko lenses.
Olympus also updated some lenses a bit over the years, there are many photographers who prefer the "MC" versions even though I personally love the ones with older, simpler coatings just as well. But, sure, when buying Olympus you're basically locked into 1970's / early 1980's lens tech.
Nikon made some more modern designs such as the IF-ED 300mm f/4.5 (just one example) which are not available for Olympus in the same quality ... but most AI / AIs lenses were also very "classic" designs right to the end of production. Again, I don't see any general difference in lens quality. Choices for NIkon are bigger, though. That's true.
Great video, when you say battery is converted, how does one achieve that?
Thanks! The conversion is described in the link below. In my case, it was done by OM Labor in Frankfurt / Germany who is a OM specialist that repairs these cameras.
learncamerarepair.com/downloads/pdf/OM1-Diode-Ver2-1C.pdf
I still use OM Zuiko lenses but combined with a Sony A7(s) mark 1. It is the closest to a digital OM-1.
The lenses create the picture yes! The camera just records it :)
Very nice video! The difference lies in the lenses, not the cameras! Why pixel peep on analog cameras?
Because that gives you just an impression about each of the two manufacturer’s lenses you’re most likely using on these cameras ;)
@@tomscameras Then compare lenses! Sorry! Still a nice video!
Haha! Just take it with a grain of salt. Basically I try to show to you that the two camera systems as a whole deliver a very similar technical quality, even though I am sure that if you do look closely you’ll see that Leica has a slight edge.
Can you mount old Zuiko lenses on modern m43 Olympus cameras without adapters?
No. You do need an adapter! Just google "M43 OM Zuiko adapter" ... there are plenty of options.
Olympus made a beautiful OM-MFT adaptor..
TOM , could you please recommend me some good ultra wide lens which is under 17mm. Thank you so much.
Hi! Are you looking for an ultra-wide angle lens for Leica M or for Olympus OM? In the latter case, I cannot really help you because the widest lens from Olympus was the Zuiko Auto-W 18mm f/3.5 (note they also had a 16mm fisheye).
In the 1970s, super-wide was the one area of lens design that was really far behind today's standards!
If you're looking for Leica M glass, then there are a few modern options, amongst the more affordable ones there are the Voigtländer superwides, they offer some lenses with 10mm, 12mm and 15mm!
@@tomscameras I m using APHC canon m6
aaah, okay. It depends on which focal length you really want, and on your budget. The widest native Canon lens is the 11-22 zoom. So that's maybe the only option with auto focus for the Canon M mount.
Sadly, there are much less lenses released for the Canon EOS-M mount than for Sony, Fuji etc. but still there are some manual focus options. For example:
Laowa 9mm f/2.8:
www.venuslens.net/product/9mm/
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8:
7artisans.store/products/12mm-f2-8
Samyang 12mm f/2:
www.samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=351
Samyang 10mm f/2:
www.samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=343
(note I would NOT recommend this lens cause it is originally designed for DSLR cameras, so the version for EOS-M is very bulky and also the other options above will be a bit better in terms of optical performance)
Olympus..they are a bit above from others..for sure
I think the early 1970‘s were the era when Olympus was at its all-time peak!
I recently purchased an Olympus OM-1N. I added a Zinc-air battery and tested the lightmeter against two other cameras and a cellphone app. The lightmeter appears to be 2 stops off. I took a reading outside with the external lightmeter set for ASA400. I set the OM-1N to the f-stop and shutter speed from the external lightmeter and in order to get the needle in the center, I had to raise the ASA to 1600 (2 stops). Has anyone seen this issue before?
So the OM-2n reading is 2 stops too low? Mmh it could be that the calibration is off, it could happen when someone took the top cover off and did some mistake when putting the camera back together (yes I did experience this same fault once on one of my OM-1‘s and it was corrected by re-assembling the camera correctly) … or, of course, also the meter cell itself could be faulty. Hard to judge from a distance.
@@tomscameras Since it would cost more to have a camera repair-person open it up than what I paid for the camera, my solution is to not use any filmstock with ASA greater than 400. That way I can do the two stop shift without going beyond the end of the dial. I have other Olympus cameras (OM-10FC and OM-2SP), that have light meters that work correctly, which I can use with faster film. This illustrates the risk with the purchase of used equipment.
@@tomscameras This issue is with an OM-1N, not the OM-2N.
you so rigth, i also love both 👍✌️
I can understand you very well there! :)
Did you use an orange filter?
I normally use a yellow filter. Didn't have one at hand when shooting the Leica, though, so most of these comparison shots were shot without any filter!
Darf ich fragen wie Sie das mit den Batterien genau geregelt haben? Kann man das selber regeln oder muss man die Kamera zum Fachmann bringen. LG
In meinem Fall habe ich die Kameras zum Fachmann gebracht: Olympus OM-Labor in Frankfurt!
@@tomscameras Lieben Dank für die Antwort. Jetzt muss ich nur noch die Kamera erfolgreich ersteigern😅. Bin absoluter Einsteiger und hoffe mit der OM-1 die richtige Wahl getroffen zu haben. Sie gefällt mir optisch, der Handhabung und der Ausstattung sehr gut. Außerdem liegt Sie in meinen Budget. Leica zum Beispiel könnte ich mir nie leisten. Zudem ich mir, falls die ersten Ergebnisse mit Film gut sind, noch einen Scanner kaufen möchte um die Negative selbst zu scannen. Wird eine spannende Reise. Darf ich noch fragen ob Sie die Filme selbst entwickeln oder entwickeln lassen ( wenn wo in der Kölner Region )? Ich habe recherchiert, dass das Kontrastlabor in der Melchiorstraße sehr gut sein soll. Grüße aus Hürth
@@tomscameras Hab die OM-1 gerade über EBAY bei einem Fachhändler bestellt. :) Da sollte alles in Ordnung sein :)
@@peterarens9614 Kingt perfekt, dann wünsche ich viel Spaß und Freude mit der Kamera :)
@@tomscameras Danke, erst mal Prügel von meiner Frau abgeholt😂
Judge a camera and lens for what it can do, not for what it can't.
Well they both can do a lot of things very well :)
@@tomscameras Great brand Olympus. Few weeks ago went to a museum "Terug in de Tijd" (Back in Time) in Horn Netherlands. They had a PEN there (a.o. great stuff).
Being a brand snob or fanboi doesn't really help. I love gear that can do something well or exceptionally well. Or just puts a smile on my face and makes me go out and take pictures 🤠
Even my phone can take an ok picture within a certain window.
Some folks say the Olympus 50mm 1.8 is sharper than the (1.4) is this true. ??
I've got two first-generation OM Zuiko 50/1.4 (silver nose) and a few 50/1.8 ... the f/1.8 is overall better = sharper at open apertures, yes! Once you stop down to like f/4, you won't see any real world difference anymore.
They say that the very last generation 50/1.4 are optically improved, but I never tried that out so far ...
The OM-1 has mirror lockup. Does the Leica?
Haha, the Leica doesn't need it. :)
@@tomscameras Of course. The M6 is a rangefinder camera. I should have known.
I am sorry. You make great videos and thank you for that. But you cannot compare any range finder camera with an SLR like this. The quality of the images is not at stake, but the different things both types have to offer. Zoom lenses, macro, filter correction, easy pol filter adjustment, speed of focussing, cleat view finder, etc. I have an Olympus OM4 and a Leica MP. Both with excellent lenses, but completely different cameras.
Thanks Robert, I'm always happy also to read more critical comments! And yes, comparisons sometimes are made between apples and oranges. Even though I think that in this case, there are enough reasons why it's not apples and oranges:
(1) the OM-1 was really designed by Maitani and as with his previous design, the PEN-F, he took the Leica M as an inspiration.
That's why (2) the size and weight of the OM-1 really match the Leica M, and not the much bigger / more heavy SLR cameras of the time. So, in my opinion, if you went to a store in the early 1970s and were looking for a "compact" camera system, both OM and Leica M were real possibilities! (I think back then the price difference was already big, but Leica wasn't as outrageously expensive as today.)
(3) all the differences between SLR and rangefinders that you point out are true! But especially Leica really stuck to the rangefinders for a long time and tried to market them as a real SLR alternative until maybe well into the 1960s. In the end, we know that this strategy didn't work out, sure!
(4) and also there's the question about how we use analog cameras today! I mean, who's gonna shoot an analog SLR with a 300+ mm supertele or a real macro lens today. Most people would rather stick to (super-)wide, standard and maybe portrait lenses when shooting analog SLR cameras. So a part of the extended possibility of SLR vs. rangefinder is not really used anymore, because in those cases (like macro, supertele) you'd go digital anyway these days.
So those are the reasons why I think it's okay to compare the Olympus SLR vs. the Leica rangefinder. But as with all comparisons, maybe just take it with a grain of salt.
You should restate your question, not is the Olympus 20 times worse than the Leica, you should frame the question as, “Is the Leica really 20 times better than the Olympus?”. (Hint: I think not.) Remember, Leica can’t find enough working photojournalists to sell to, so their alternative is to sell luxury goods in the form of a camera. They may be good, but nowhere that good to justify their price. They may be 1-2% better in SOME things but other than photo aficionados, no one can tell the difference. Buy a Leica as a status symbol, but as a good working camera, keep your money and keep shopping. ( I had an OM-1, a good place to start. ) Also, don’t overlook the huge market of used recent cameras, like since 2010 and newer. Plenty of great previous “flagship “ cameras for sale used.
I don’t blame Leica on being a luxury brand these days. In the end, they wanted to kill the M line back in the 1970s and concentrate on their SLR system. But even back then it was demand from customers that led to the relaunch of the M4 made in Canada at the time … the rangefinders are a niche today but even though it’s not really “mine” I am very happy that the M system still exists, now 70 full years after its introduction! I am currently shooting the original digital Leica M8 for a review and I have to say that the digital M makes more sense to me … it recreates the experience of shooting a beautiful analog camera, something that no other digital camera can do. (No, also not Fuji or the Nikon Df or Zf.) Now if there were a digital version of the classic Olympus OM-1 … 😴
the 8000 euros for a 50mm is not objective as an option: speaking to tech guys (and professional photographers) with the decades of Leica repair experience I have now the certainty that a Summilux will always be better than a Noctilux at comparable apertures.
There’s even a Summicron for 8,000 Euros and this one is all about optical perfection: the new Summicron Apo 50/2. But, of course: there is also a lot of less costly and still very good Leica M glass!
when Leica fails is an expensive useless weight! get over the hype... buy Japan camera instead! olympus fan here😊
Hehe … drastic words. In all fairness, if a Leica fails it’s sort of easy to find a repair shop that brings it back to life! But even despite this I actually also prefer shooting the Olympus OM cameras and also my Pentax SLR‘s … 😇
Warum sprichst Du nicht Deutsch?
Das ist einfach eine Entscheidung, welche Zuschauer ich (weltweit) ansprechen möchte. Und ich selbst lebe nicht nur in Deutschland, sondern auch den Niederlanden ...
@@tomscameras ok -schade, szkoda, жаль
Diesen Blödsinn, von wegen OM inspiriert von der Leica, höre ich zum 1. Mal. Was soll da ähnlich sein? Verschluss ist komplett anders, die eine Kamera ist ein Messsucher, die andere eine Spiegelreflex.
Hier kann man die Geschichte lesen und was mit „inspiriert durch die Leica“ gemeint ist. Und natürlich auch, warum die OM-1 dennoch eine ganz andere Kamera ist:
www.olympus-global.com/technology/museum/lecture/vol2/
I agree with your views and opinions...I own the M3, M4 and M5 together with some screw mount Leicas...I also owned various OM-1s and now my preferred cameras are the Olympus EM1 ii and EM5 as well as their 3D single lens ones...
That sounds a great collection! Actually I think my favourite M mount Leicas are also the older ones, especially the M3 and M4. I know many people don't like the M5 but it also has a lot going for it!