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Olympus OM-4TI 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
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Olympus Zuiko Auto-W 28MM 1:2.8 OM System Wide Angle Lens.
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The Olympus OM4 is the last of the 'proper' OM cameras, preceded by the OM1, then the OM2 with auto and later spot metering, then the legendary pro OM3. The OM4 is compact, smaller andlighter than it Nikon equivalents (FM, FE, FA) yet somehow manages to cram so much more in.... With full manual or aperture priority auto, using a sophisticated off the film metering system (actually a random pattern on the face of the shutter curtain) the metering is surprisingly accurate, even today. With the added, and pretty much unique ability to take 1 or more (up to 8!!) separate spot meter readings, it is possible to get highly accurate overall average metered readings of a scene; similar to the older method (still used by specialists today) of zone metering. This also applies to shadows, to get excellent results on high contrast or backlit subjects; and even lets you get the correct over/under exposure necessary in snowy or shadowy scened. The shutter speed ring at the back of the lens takes some getting used to, but they all have this, as do the Nikkormat range from the same time period; once you are used to it, it's pretty easy to adjust shutter speed, and aperture at the same time, whilst focussing with the other hand. A clear and bright viewfinder shows you speed, aperture and exposure, and what mode you are on, all really useful. For anyone wanting a manual focus 35mm SLR that they can rely on to accurately expose, and also give complete manual control without worrying about the results, I'd recommend the OM4. It can also use a special Olympus flash unit which lets you use flash AT ANY shutter speed, should you wish it. Lenses are sharp, relatively inexpensive, and readily available. This was at the top of its tree in the 80s, and desrvedly so; still a brilliant and effective tool today.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have wanted one of these cameras for a long time! Prompt postage and good quality. Quite a few a dusk specs in the viewfinder but hasn’t effected images that I have seen so far. I look forward to using it some more.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
To be fair, I have not developed any film from the camera yet but appears to work as expected. Lovely condition and such a classy feel and look. I have several lenses that it will share with the OM1. Titanium!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
They don't make them like they used to!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've been an OM user since 1981, so I do have a slight bias! I've now got 2 OM-4ti's, one absolutely mint and the other which is a bit scruffy, but is great as a day-to-day camera. I've always loved the compactness of the OMs and the Zuiko lenses are awesome. The OM-4ti is a joy to use, with the multi-spot metering making tricky exposures much easier. I've stuck to manual focus cameras and find that I can usually focus as fast as AF and when it comes to macro, then AF is not much good. Combined with a Nikon Coolscan V scanner, it may take a bit longer, but the quality of the photographs you can produce with so-called 'obselete' technology is fantastic. If you are looking at the world of MF cameras for the first time, then you cannot go far wrong with this camera. The metering system is excellent. It can also sync with the F 280 flash at up to 1/2000th shutter speed. There's a huge range of Zuiko lenses available on e-bay for good prices too. The top-of-the-range Zuiko's are truly great lenses, with the fast super-wide angles being used on Canon and Nikon digitals due to their superb quality. The camera is tough too. Mine travels a lot, going from rainforest to desert and I expect my camera gear to be able to rough it. I've never had a glitch with the OM-4ti, despite dropping it, getting it soaked, etc. This is one of the benefits of old-fashioned cameras - no complex electronics to go wrong. The Olympus OM's are belatedly being recognised as one of the great MF 35mm systems. If you need something light and portable, the OM's are significantly smaller and lighter than the other pro-level equipment of the era. Will I be selling my OM gear and going digital? No chance!Read full review
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