Olympus OM-1n

The Olympus OM-1n is a 35mm camera. It is a revised version of the Olympus OM-1 MD. The SLR camera differs only slightly from its predecessors. Thus, the readiness of the flash displayed in the search and the removable hot shoe was equipped with a left-hand thread to avoid confusion.

The lens of the Olympus OM-1n is interchangeable. For this purpose, an Olympus OM bayonet has been installed. There is a wide range of lenses with different focal lengths for this lens bayonet. The Olympus OM-1n does not have an autofocus. Therefore, you have to focus by hand.

The 35mm camera has a light meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 1600. The correct exposure is measured through the lens and can be taken by the photographer accordingly. There is no automatic exposure control in the camera that automatically sets the exposure time and aperture.

The camera does come with a bulb setting option. In addition to a PC flash port, the Olympus OM-1n can be used with hot shoe flashes.

Films for the Olympus OM-1n

What is needed for the Olympus OM-1n is photographic film. Used are films for the 35mm format. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. Possible films for the camera are the Agfaphoto Vista 400* for color photos and the Kodak T-Max 100* for B/W images.

The color film is processed using the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.

The film in the camera must be rewound manually by the photographer. The Olympus OM-1n can be mounted on a tripod. There is also a thread for a cable release. Additionally, there is a self-timer. The power source of the 35mm camera is a PX 625 battery.

The model is only available used. The condition and scope of delivery determine the price of a used copy.