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Olympus OM10

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  • 15-10-2012 9:40pm
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    McChubbin
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    Hey folks,
    Just wanted some advice. I've recently come into posession of an Olympus OM10 camera with a Miranda 49mm skylight filter and 50mm zoom lens.
    Currently, I have no clue how to get it working as I'm a newbie when it comes to analogue cameras.
    I'll be taking it down to my local camera cabin to see if I can get it repaired but I'd like to know what it's worth if anything and if anyone can offer an insight into how it operates.
    I'm very much a child of the digital revolution but as much as a hassle it can be to get film developed, I'm open to the idea of using an "old fashioned" analogue camera.
    Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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    magicbastarder
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    did it come with the bolt-on manual adapter? it should be fairly obvious if it did.


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    McChubbin
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    No, no adapter. Just the camera, lens, filter and a travel case.


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    Prenderb
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    When you say get it repaired, what seems to be wrong with it?

    If it's just "not working," I'd first try some Batteries for the meter (it seems to be 2 SR44 types, but google will help) and see if it beeps (it's supposed to).

    Then a 24 exposure roll of your favourite film loaded in there, then go and point and play, followed by a trip to your local D&P shop - and then the anticipation - "how did it turn out?"


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    McChubbin
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    Okie dokie. I'll try that out. :)


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    cnocbui
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    If it is alive, make sure you set the film speed (ASA) dial to match the ASA of the film.

    Actually, if you have never loaded film before, you might want to find out or ask how that is done before proceeding.


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    JesterWX58
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    I'd be interested to know how you get on with the OM-10. I still have my first two which got me started in Photography all those years ago. I picked up an OM1 OM2 and an OM20 later when they sold for a few quid on eBay in the digital age. I hve a lot of lenses I picked up cheap as well. I haven't loaded a roll of film in years but it's always on the back of my mind to get back into film someday.


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