As I said above, the OM-20 offers aperture priority auto exposure and full manual mode. These modes are selected with the main on/off switch on the top plate, which is mounted around the rewind crank. I loved the T-8 so much that I adapted it to the E-System FC-1 macro flash controller, so I could use it on 4/3rds and µ4/3rds. https://www.mu-43.com/threads/converted-olympus-t-10-and-t-8-ring-flashes.92166/) The Olympus OM System was a line of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by Olympus between 1972 and 2002. The system was introduced by Olympus in 1972. The range was designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, chief designer for Olympus, and his staff; OM stands for Olympus Maitani. The film advance lever is on the far right of the camera. It’s not as strong as in the previous cameras, but it’s very stable and easy to use. There’s a film rewind button on the front of the camera. As far as I can see, the OM10 and OM-G are identical cameras. The thing that mainly sets them apart is that the OM10 is auto, while the OM-G – also having auto – has a manual mode. The OM10 does have a manual option, but it requires a separate adapter to enable it. The OM-G, however, has the manual mode built in, making it much more convenient.

Notably Olympus has done some things a bit different from their competition in regards to lens construction and functionality. Placement of the aperture ring has been located at the front of the lens, usually a place reserved for the focus ring. While this certainly takes some getting used to, it’s not a problem, and in some cases actually makes more sense. It’s easier to glance down the camera and see the selected aperture, for example. Exposure control was aperture priority AE using center-weighted light metering. Film speeds of the camera range from ASA 25 to ASA 1600. Film winding was done by using the film-wind lever located on the top right of the camera. Film rewinding was done manually using the film-rewind crank located at the top left. The camera body measured 136 × 83 × 50mm and weighed approximately 430 grams (15oz).Olympus produced a wide variety of OM camera models over the years. These were divided into two distinct series. Cameras with single-digit model numbers were the 'professional' series, optimized for more advanced features and durability. Two-digit (or more) model numbers, or letters, meant a 'consumer' camera designed for ease of use.

Use of the program mode requires the user to manually stop down the aperture to the smallest they wish to use. The camera will hold the aperture open until the shutter is released and will choose a medium or high speed that correlates to a correct exposure, stopping down to the user-set minimum if necessary, but no further. In practice, the user would generally use f/16 in program mode, and shutter speeds good enough to freeze action (e.g. 1/250s) would be used. A focal length of around 100mm is often preferred for extreme close-up ‘macro’ photography. Due to this lens’s shorter focal length, the minimum focus distance drops from about 30cm to 20cm. However, those distances are measured from the focal plane, which corresponds to the position of the image sensor at the rear of the camera. With the more compact build of MFT cameras and lenses, the actual working distance between the front of the lens and the subject remains entirely usable, at about 10cm. In its standard configuration the OM10 offered aperture priority automatic exposure, simple and accurate enough for a consumer camera in most lighting situations. It also offered exposure compensation for more complicated lighting situations and for more advanced users. A small plug-in manual adaptor was available as an accessory to enable manual control of shutter speed. The manual adaptor is possibly not as easy to use as the typical shutter speed ring around the lens bayonet on the OM-1.

The OM-20 also features an aperture priority system when set in automatic mode, which is excellent for beginners. Meaning “blissful light”, Zuiko lenses are generally considered to be among the sharpest vintage lenses and offer world-class performance in a compact form. There are more than fifty available lenses, ensuring that virtually any type of photo can be created with the OM system.

Switching the dial to manual mode allows complete control over both shutter speed and aperture, just like an OM-1. In manual mode the shutter speeds range from 1/1000 of a second to the slowest setting of 1 second, although Bulb mode allows for exposures of any length. I can’t recommend this camera enough to anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re well experienced, or a beginner, everyone should give the OM System a try. The OM-G is an excellent camera to learn on, and is reliable enough for any professional to enjoy. Plainly put – it’s a camera that just works, and gives great results. So like I said before, the OM-G I received from my dad had a few issues with it: the aperture and the shutter speed readouts weren’t working properly. As I’ve used that camera for over a year, it was never too much of a hindrance to me – however, I really wanted one in fully working condition.it accepted the full line of OM lenses and most of the OM accessories for a lower price. The lower price was reflected in the construction of this camera and the features available, however, it was still a very competent performer and it reflected the elegant lines established by the compact OM-1 and 2 designs. Early production runs of the OM10 have known malfunction issues with electronics, metering, and shutter magnets. source needed Olympus later changed the shutter to a 'Type II' design to correct the latter problem. source needed All of the cameras used whilst at university did not have meters built in like the Olympus 0M-10, and it was also a mandatory part of the curriculum to be taught on how to properly use a professional standard light meter, therefore my knowledge and experience of using one that is built into the camera itself was practically non-existent. At least until recently when I had to use it due to my phone having a crisis and draining its own battery, leaving me without the light meter I usually hold so close. The 50-200/2.8-4 will be easily outperformed by cheaper 3rd party 100-400/150-500 lenses"—haha, maybe in your hallucinations, surely not in reality. And then we've not even talked about its ability to take 1.4x and 2x teleconverters with good results. FILM ADVANCE: Lever type with 130° angle for one long or several short strokes. 30° pre-advance angle. Motor drive and winder units attachable. I then grabbed the car keys and rallied the troops (dog and partner) for a walk around the harbour and prom in our local town of Maryport. Not knowing if the camera even worked, I thought it would be best not to travel the extra 20 minutes to the lake district (on this occasion). It hit me while out on the walk how slow the process of taking pictures on film was. I instantly loved the idea of detaching from the digital age, not knowing what I had taken or if it had turned out in a usable picture.