Olympus OM10 35mm SLR Film Camera with 50mm Lens

I have only just bought and have not used it yet. It seems to be a good type of apperture priority film camera with a lot of features. It now finishes my collection of 35mm film SLR cameras which I intend to use and not store in a cupboard to be admired.

Yes, it's ok. Small, light and with decent enough lenses. However, it really is a camera for the complete beginner. If you must have an aperture priority only SLR (and as far as I'm concerned, it is AE only - the so-called manual adaptor is a pain to use) the Nikon EM is far superior.
Alternatively, why not buy something that 'grows' as you do - AE plus the opportunity to experiment with 'Manual'. Then the choice is almost limitless. How about a Minolta X300 (better and cheaper lenses), a Nikon FG (better and more expensive lenses), or a Pentax P30? The latter two will allow you to use your lenses on your DSLR too.
Or, think outside the box - a Yashica FR-1, perhaps a Chinon Memotron...? If you really must have an Olympus, an OM40.
Personally, if I didn't have a DSLR it would be a Minolta X500 or XD7. If I did, and wanted lens interchangability, it would be a Nikon FE (if I could afford one!).
You can guess which of the above I have and use. The camera in the car, 'just in case', is a Cosina (another review due..)

If you like 35mm film this is a very good camera to beginners and experts alike.
It's a SLR whit automatic aperture priority operation, which means you'll always need batteries for it to work but they are common (SR44, LR44).
If you have a manual adapter you can also set the speed manualy.
The lens is very good and fast and have a Depth of field preview feature.
If you are new to film the insertion of a new roll can be a little bit dificult, but in time you'll manage it.

Good Points
Small and light, high quality lenses, very cheap

Bad Points
Manual adapter now costs more than camera and len.

Not many spare parts, cheaper to get another camera.

Olympus has now stopped making lenses and bodies in this range since 2005 so every thing now is s/hand

General Comments
Very popular when new, as it was small and light with excellent lenses.

Aperture priority only until you plug in the manual adapter then you get manual as well.


All lenses had built in depth of field previews buttons and also printed on the lenses.

The have a very good auto winder and motor drive system, and great macro system.

If you want something small and light that you can stick in a small day pack or bag this is the way to go.

Simply wonderful peace of photographic history. I bought it only recently - it's about my age (30), but I couldn't find a single scratch on it - looks like brand new (unlike me)! All the systems work flawlessly, easy to use, makes wonderful pictures, does exactly what You would want it to do, looks and feels like a piece of art by itself. Solid Japanese technology. If not my other half - I would sleep with it in my hands. Wonderful choice for those who want to bring the old good times back and gain some style in life. Spare £20 (one night out), and it's Yours for good!