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\"\"<\/a>Yeah, it’s kinda like that. \u00c2\u00a0Although I may not be as crazy as Gollum, I am a fanatic when it comes to the Olympus OM system. \u00c2\u00a0What I’ve acquired thus far are the prime lenses I use all the time. \u00c2\u00a0A 28mm, a 50mm, a 100mm and the exquisite Zuiko 85mm f\/2.0. \u00c2\u00a0My all time favorite is the Zuiko 50mm 1.4 because \u00c2\u00a0of its diminutive size, its sharpness, and it’s perfect for me on walks. \u00c2\u00a0And to my precious black\u00c2\u00a0OM-2, which I carry with me almost everyday in a Shootsac and two or three lenses. \u00c2\u00a0Yet it’s light as a feather. \u00c2\u00a0Try doing that with a Canon 5DII (been there, done that). \u00c2\u00a0So there you go, that’s what’s in the bag along with rolls of Fuji or Kodak.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I read about the Olympus OM system from a very informative blog by Mike Johnston called The Online Photographer<\/a>. \u00c2\u00a0The article<\/a> mentioned the OM-1n and I began my digging around and doing my own research for my next film user camera. \u00c2\u00a0I was further impressed that Jane Bown<\/a> had used the OM system for her black and white portraits. \u00c2\u00a0So on eBay began my quest. \u00c2\u00a0I found many OM-1 and<\/p>\n

\"Lake<\/p>\n

OM-1n but found the OM-2 was just as good if not a little better not because of features (it operates almost the same) but because they’re generally in better condition. Finding lenses proved to be a bit of a waiting game, of course to get the better deals, but also to find the more pristine examples available. \u00c2\u00a0I’m not one to hold out for mint but I do like a good looking system. \u00c2\u00a0If I did buy minty, I’d might as well not use them and put them behind a glass case. \u00c2\u00a0What good is that? \u00c2\u00a0I don’t mind a little brassing here and there. \u00c2\u00a0In fact, my OM-2 has some leatherette pealing–I’ve come to realize as long as the mechanics work then I’m fine with that.<\/p>\n

\"Rising<\/p>\n

There are a number of other models out there,\u00c2\u00a0why the Olympus OM system? \u00c2\u00a0First its size is a factor. \u00c2\u00a0I want to be able to carry a few other things besides the camera like a light meter or some lenses without being bogged down. \u00c2\u00a0There are others like the Pentax MX or LX but the OM-2 has some advantages I most prefer. \u00c2\u00a0Like its ease of use. \u00c2\u00a0The shutter and aperture settings are all located in front of the camera and on the lens respectively and the analog style metering system which uses a needle in the viewfinder to tell you that your exposure is correct is intuitive. As long as the needle is level, I can get perfect exposure. \u00c2\u00a0The lenses are small, sharp, and are not too expensive. \u00c2\u00a0The click of the shutter is a pleasure to hear. \u00c2\u00a0It’s quiet and well dampened. Finally, there is nothing to keep you from using your OM-2, no switches to prevent accidental firing of the shutter, no lock to open the back to load film. Nothing. \u00c2\u00a0I think that’s an advantage and it makes things simple and maybe that’s why it’s light. \u00c2\u00a0I mean, I can literally teach anyone how to use it.<\/p>\n

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So, for those who are wondering: Where do I take my film for processing? \u00c2\u00a0I like simple and if simple means taking it to my local 1 hour photo (insert missed golf putt sound effects here). \u00c2\u00a0Whoa! hold on. \u00c2\u00a0I get pretty good results, not perfect, but good enough. \u00c2\u00a0I also have the lab scan the images on CD so I can post some on this blog. \u00c2\u00a0I’ve totally given up on looking for any point and shoot cameras knowing that a full frame 35mm camera can do a better job. \u00c2\u00a0The creativity is limitless for a lot less than a digital (not even full frame) prosumer camera.<\/p>\n

It’s a joy to hold even without a strap because it’s so light. \u00c2\u00a0I laugh when I see someone hauling a DSLR with a grip and a zoom. Been there, done that<\/em>.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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