Olympus Cameras & Equipment

Olympus OM10 35mm SLR Camera.

The Olympus OM10 camera was first sold in 1979, the OM10 was simple to use and accurate enough for most lighting situations. Production of the OM10 ceased in 1987 and many working examples are still being used today.

 

The Olympus OM10 camera accepted the full line of OM lenses and most of the OM accessories are easily sourced and can be in-expensive to buy. This makes the OM10 ideal for any photographers out there who wish to try out 'film' photography.

I have 2 Olympus OM10 cameras and Olympus accessories and have been trying them out and the results are impressive. The camera and equipment was very simple to operate and would be ideal for a beginner.

The quality of the photographs are very impressive, the colours are very vibrant and using the various lens was very easy. If you have never used a 'film' camera before then you do not know what you are missing. All of the photographs below were taken with the OM10's  and various  lens I currently have for sale.

I was initially put off by the 'hassle' of film photography, the cost and having to wait anxiously to see the results. However, I find it all 'part of the fun' and if you make a little effort then you will not be dissapointed. In fact, even the cost compared to digital processing was suprisingly cost effective especially if you are prepared to wait.

The great thing is recieving the prints and seeing the result and if you take a little time to set up the photo then you will be impressed. Even 'snapshots' can be taken quickly and hardly any effort, focusing the lens and reloading is very simple. the Photo below is of my dadI I was showing him the camera and for an impromtu 'snap', I was pleased with the results.

I did end up with around four or five blurred and out of focus photos of the first film. Also, a couple of photos were on the dark side especially the 'indoor' photos. This was down to me not the camera because I am still learning.

The end results for the photos I took a little time and thought, impressed me and has given me confidence to continue with 'film' photography. Its never going to replace digital but at least now I have some great photos (my humble opinion) to frame. I have thousands of 'digital' photographs residing on my laptop and how many of them will ever make it to print?

It would cost me a small fortune to have all my digital photographs printed plus it would take a lot of time. At least with 'film' photography you get the 'hardcopy' first and with a scanner you can have it on the laptop quickly and easily.

So, now I am off to look for more things to photograph. Meanwhile, I do have a selection of old and vintage 'film' cameras plus lens, equipment, all for sale at very reasonable prices.

CAMERA SALE

Leica Camera

Drove all the way up to Lichfield the other day, to an auction. There was a pair of Leica cameras 2 to 3 hundred estimate and i thought  i was in with a chance. When i saw the 'lot' though I knew I would not be able to buy them because of what I saw.
It would of been a Leica collectors wet dream, i don't collect cameras but can see the attraction but this was some 'lot'. The auction photograph or description did not do it justice, Leica iiig, Leica iig some adapters and so on. In fact what it did consist of was a nice purpose made case, i did not look to see makers name, and it was jammed packed full of goodies.
I am no Leica expert and have only just started to think about collecting them and just by looking I knew this would of been a good start. At three hundred I would of struggled to of kept all of it and when it sold for 850 i was gutted. i wish i could of 'phoned a friend' to of loaned me more cash.
The one camera with the lens and a couple of pieces could of fetched 2920 euros at least, in fact one did in an auction in Vienna the other week. Damn, damn damn someone got a very 'lucky' find and i can just imagine their surprise when it arrives, lucky so and so.
The one thing I did think though would of been how hard it would of been to part with this lot. I was surprised how small they were, lens and all. You would think that after buying and selling cameras for the past year or so i would learnt this earlier. But there you go, I can say without doubt that having handled many cameras, I was amazed at how tactile these were and to an amateur I can see what all the fuss is about.
Maybe one day I will own a nice collection of Leica's but until then will console myself browsing through auctions and just seeing whats out there - http://www.the-saleroom.com/Catalogues/List.aspx?eventId=2793372
Below is a photo of a Asahi Pentax Lens Hood i picked up at a car boot the other week, will have to ebay it soon all funds will go to my 'Buy Myself a Leica' budget.