The black version looks much more desirable than the silver one that I inherited from my dad, and so does the chrome nose standard 50mm f1.8 than the later version, for that matter. The OM-10 was the start of my love for Olympus cameras & lenses. NIce video.
I love your videos. They are always so informative and interesting. I would love to hear more of the little stories you tell about Tokyo and living in Japan and bits of history. It's so fascinating.
I have and still use the Olympus OMG which is the same as the OM20. It has such a Large and bright viewfinder. It is small and light weight and has Aperture priority as well as manual. Really happy to have this little guy
The film backs of the OM10/OMG/OM20 etc weren't interchangeable. These cameras were a complete different design than the OM1/2/3/4Ti. But very informative! Love your videos. Been an Olympus OM user since 1978!
Very interesting video! I recently got my hands on my fathers camera, which is a Made in Japan OM10 with a made in Japan f35-70 lens and an Itorex made in Japan f35-135 lens. The last time my father had fun with it was about 30y ago, when he traveled across the US. Now it's my turn. I think i'll have quite some fun with this bad boy as a beginner!
I have an OM-10. Many people criticized me for not using the OM-20, which has a ring on the lens mount to set the speed. So no additional manual adapter. But that is exactly why I prefer the OM-10. For me, it is mostly an easy quick shoot camera. Aperture priority is fine. When in doubt, +/- EV will get me a long way. As everything is small and therefore close together on Olympus, the OM-10 saves me the additional ring very close to the other rings, as with the OM-20.
Good summary! But to clarify a few points.... 1. In it's day, the OM-2/2n cameras were comparable to Canon's AE-1, at least in price. The 10/10Q were economy models, less expensive, not as sophisticated. 2. The double digit cameras (OM-10, etc.) would function with either Winder (1 or 2), but NOT with the Motor Drives. It wasn't made for that kind of speed. 3. The double digit cameras would not meter flash exposure OffTheFilm like the OM-2, etc. 10, 20, 30, etc. only provide regular Auto flash, using the flashes sensor. 4. When the meter is activated (meter switch around rewind knob, shutter released, etc.), the meter will stay active for approx. 90 seconds. To reactivate the meter, there is a switch around the shutter release button for another 90 seconds. 5. Be wary of the "Q", or Quartzdate, models -- there is a strip of flexible circuit from the back to the body which is prone to breaking on a camera this old. To check, turn on the databack and fire the camera, back open, looking closely at the little window in the pressure plate -- it should blink white characters. 6. Be careful to rewind the film turning the rewind knob clockwise ONLY -- backwards will damage film and/or camera's rewind knob/shaft/collar and/or meter switch.
I have one. Since the camera was meant for minimal fuss shooting, I’m fine with manual by means of an adaptor. I have one, but only used it after I just bought it. Just to see if it worked. Apparently, many people were not satisfied with a loose adaptor, so the OM 20, with an extra ring with speeds on the lens mount. For me, not very handy to have another ring on the already wonderfully small camera and lens.
In a word, no, though "sticky magnet disease" became much less prevalent with later versions of the 10. Best are models with 7 digit serial numbers, though it can crop up in any version. But this is possible with almost any camera that uses electromagnets -- the only AE-1 I ever had to repair had just the same problem, and my contacts at Canon said when first introduced, they had many, many problems just like this.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 hey which one is better can you help me please? minolta srt 101- canon ae-1 - olympus om10 the conditions are like same but i dont know wich one to buy.
The black version looks much more desirable than the silver one that I inherited from my dad, and so does the chrome nose standard 50mm f1.8 than the later version, for that matter. The OM-10 was the start of my love for Olympus cameras & lenses. NIce video.
don't worry ! we do appreciate all your work. you're doing a lot for the community; I love learning about all those cameras.
I love your videos. They are always so informative and interesting. I would love to hear more of the little stories you tell about Tokyo and living in Japan and bits of history. It's so fascinating.
I have and still use the Olympus OMG which is the same as the OM20. It has such a Large and bright viewfinder. It is small and light weight and has Aperture priority as well as manual. Really happy to have this little guy
Thank you! Love your videos!
The film backs of the OM10/OMG/OM20 etc weren't interchangeable. These cameras were a complete different design than the OM1/2/3/4Ti. But very informative! Love your videos. Been an Olympus OM user since 1978!
I just got one. Can't wait to pick it up
Very interesting video! I recently got my hands on my fathers camera, which is a Made in Japan OM10 with a made in Japan f35-70 lens and an Itorex made in Japan f35-135 lens. The last time my father had fun with it was about 30y ago, when he traveled across the US.
Now it's my turn. I think i'll have quite some fun with this bad boy as a beginner!
I have an OM-10. Many people criticized me for not using the OM-20, which has a ring on the lens mount to set the speed. So no additional manual adapter. But that is exactly why I prefer the OM-10. For me, it is mostly an easy quick shoot camera. Aperture priority is fine. When in doubt, +/- EV will get me a long way. As everything is small and therefore close together on Olympus, the OM-10 saves me the additional ring very close to the other rings, as with the OM-20.
Good summary! But to clarify a few points....
1. In it's day, the OM-2/2n cameras were comparable to Canon's AE-1, at least in price. The 10/10Q were economy models, less expensive, not as sophisticated.
2. The double digit cameras (OM-10, etc.) would function with either Winder (1 or 2), but NOT with the Motor Drives. It wasn't made for that kind of speed.
3. The double digit cameras would not meter flash exposure OffTheFilm like the OM-2, etc. 10, 20, 30, etc. only provide regular Auto flash, using the flashes sensor.
4. When the meter is activated (meter switch around rewind knob, shutter released, etc.), the meter will stay active for approx. 90 seconds. To reactivate the meter, there is a switch around the shutter release button for another 90 seconds.
5. Be wary of the "Q", or Quartzdate, models -- there is a strip of flexible circuit from the back to the body which is prone to breaking on a camera this old. To check, turn on the databack and fire the camera, back open, looking closely at the little window in the pressure plate -- it should blink white characters.
6. Be careful to rewind the film turning the rewind knob clockwise ONLY -- backwards will damage film and/or camera's rewind knob/shaft/collar and/or meter switch.
I have one. Since the camera was meant for minimal fuss shooting, I’m fine with manual by means of an adaptor. I have one, but only used it after I just bought it. Just to see if it worked. Apparently, many people were not satisfied with a loose adaptor, so the OM 20, with an extra ring with speeds on the lens mount. For me, not very handy to have another ring on the already wonderfully small camera and lens.
I have chrome version, it's beautiful and lenses are super good, produces beautiful photos 🙂
There’s something about the OM10’s shutter sound.
What was the lense he recommended for portraits of people ?
Is the OM-10 the same size as the OM-1, or is it smaller?
I just bought 2, 1 is boxed mint (from Japan). I am sending to Olympus tech in NYC for a CLA.
Did Olympus fix the problems regarding the shutter magnets with this iteration of the camera?
In a word, no, though "sticky magnet disease" became much less prevalent with later versions of the 10. Best are models with 7 digit serial numbers, though it can crop up in any version. But this is possible with almost any camera that uses electromagnets -- the only AE-1 I ever had to repair had just the same problem, and my contacts at Canon said when first introduced, they had many, many problems just like this.
@@clintonr9804 thanks!
would you recommend this camera for beginners?
Absolutely.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 hey which one is better can you help me please? minolta srt 101- canon ae-1 - olympus om10 the conditions are like same but i dont know wich one to buy.
@@alperbeyaz1411 I'd go olympus just because you get zuiko glass, best glass there is IMO.
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