Olympus OM10 + 50mm F1.8

hello folks, I am after this 35mm Olympus OM10 + 50mm F1.8 that comes also with an adapter. the price is very good the only thing about it is that the seller has put as a note that the lens are dusty and I am wondering if it is worth to buy it as the lens are the most important part. I have written to the person in charge od the selling and he has guaranteed to me that this won't affect the performance of the camera as well as the look through the viewfinder, but I d like to have your opinion. otherwise, I can get this one:


which is not so cheap, considering that both are second hands and a bit old

what do you suggest me to go for?

carla

ps: cleaning the lens is a bit pricey ao i won't do it in case

The reference goes to a Pentax FILM camera, not an Olympus OM10.

Peace

John

sorry! here we go

How much is it? Does the light meter work? An adapter for what? You do know it is a film camera??? Are you prepared to use film and to have it developed and printed? Again - It is NOT digital.

Peace.

John

yesnof coures, that s why i want a film and not another digital

light meter works and it is 39 pounds, seems all good, only thinh is that lens are dusty but not specified how dusty

Since you are wanting a film camera, the Olympus OM10 is a fine one. I see from the pictures that it comes with the optional shutter speed device. If the lens is merely dusty on the outside, it is readily cleanable. Other lenses are relatively inexpensive on Ebay, and I'm sure from other sources. It is a good camera to build a system around. I have this camera and several other OM models. Collectively they are some of my favorite film cameras - small and reliable. I also have other brands, including Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Minolta, but as I said the Olympus OM line are favorites.

Peace. ...and best wishes.

John

hi and thanks for your reply, I haven't bought it yet, as I am still researching for which one to get. Do you reckon that OM1O is more or less the same as OM2? cause this latter seems to be so much expensive on the market. I have found couple on but we are talking about 100 more for om2 with 1.8 lens 50mm.

between the two, which one will you suggest me to got for?

thanks a million

The OM10 was an enthusiast camera and a step down from the OM2. The Shutter speed adapter is rather clunky, IMO. It's really the ugly step-sister to the OM2. I'd say to hold on, put a few more pounds aside and look for an OM2 but make sure the light seals are still good because this is 30+ year-old camera.

you right, thanks a lot, i am looking at an om2 with a for 120 pounds with a 50mm lens

I ll write thr seller to make sure the selling is ok

As an owner of a Canon FiN from the early eighties (a camera I cannot bring myself to sell) I would only remind you that the OM10 was a lovely camera, but is now an antique precision mechanical device. A fair amount of that precision comes from parts that may be lubricated, may have dried lubricant, etc. and may need service. Also, by now the dampening material around the perimeter of the mirror may be crumbling away--not a problem but adds noise and floating bits of rubber, etc.

Sight unseen, the mention of "dust" on (in?) the lens is interesting. If inside the lens, then it is probably not dust but mold. Either way, I don't like it.

If it were me, I would pass on it unless I could arrange for a camera shop to have a look at it prior to purchase.

OM10 was known for the 'sticky shutter' electromagnet problem, which lengthens the shutter speeds. It's due to lubricating oil I suppose. I did look up how to cure this once and it seemed very fiddly.