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#8 in Film Cameras

Olympus OM-1

Name: Olympus OM-1
Brand: Olympus
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Olympus

$150.00 – $350.00

Ultra-compact 35mm SLR that revolutionized camera design with its small size and whisper-quiet shutter. Features a massive bright viewfinder, mechanical shutter, and access to the excellent Olympus OM Zuiko lens system.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.8

User Sentiment

7.9

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.5

Availability

9.1

Pros

Extremely compact for an SLR
Whisper-quiet shutter
Bright oversized viewfinder

Cons

Light meter requires discontinued mercury battery
Foam mirror bumper degrades

Don't buy this if…

The original mercury battery (PX625) is discontinued—use a Wein zinc-air replacement or adjust meter readings with modern alkaline cells.

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Olympus OM-1

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