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Classic cameras - Olympus OM1 MD
In the 1960’s the Nikon F camera made the 35 mm SLR the standard choice for professionals but its success stimulated the development of heavy and bulky cameras. In 1974 the Olympus OM1 MD (Motor Drive) changed this and with it began a reduction of size, weight and noise of quality 35 mm SLRs.
The OM1 MD is an all-mechanical SLR with a very large viewfinder with interchangeable screens but a fixed prism. It also has a through-the-lens exposure meter controlling a needle visible in the viewfinder and an instant return mirror after exposure. Its focal-plane shutter was speeded from 1 sec. to 1000th sec. and the camera usually came with a superb 50mm F. Zuiko 1.8 lens.
A huge range of lenses was designed for this camera ranging from extreme wide angle to extended telephoto together with motor drives, a choice of flash units and other components which together comprised a complete camera system. Apart from the outstanding images it could produce was the durability and excellence of its construction which allowed it to survive all but the most brutal treatment. A camera beloved by researchers.
Everything seemed 'right' with this camera.
Classic cameras - Olympus OM1 MD
In the 1960’s the Nikon F camera made the 35 mm SLR the standard choice for professionals but its success stimulated the development of heavy and bulky cameras. In 1974 the Olympus OM1 MD (Motor Drive) changed this and with it began a reduction of size, weight and noise of quality 35 mm SLRs.
The OM1 MD is an all-mechanical SLR with a very large viewfinder with interchangeable screens but a fixed prism. It also has a through-the-lens exposure meter controlling a needle visible in the viewfinder and an instant return mirror after exposure. Its focal-plane shutter was speeded from 1 sec. to 1000th sec. and the camera usually came with a superb 50mm F. Zuiko 1.8 lens.
A huge range of lenses was designed for this camera ranging from extreme wide angle to extended telephoto together with motor drives, a choice of flash units and other components which together comprised a complete camera system. Apart from the outstanding images it could produce was the durability and excellence of its construction which allowed it to survive all but the most brutal treatment. A camera beloved by researchers.
Everything seemed 'right' with this camera.