A jewel of a camera - Olympus OM-2N

[sadanand]

<p>It was during the fall that I got a OM1N and posted about it here. I now managed to get a OM2N from that auction site. I took a chance on one of those described as 'shutter jammed' and since I was the only bidder got it for $4.99 plus shipping of $9.99. When the camera arrived it was in good condition and I noticed that the mirror was stuck. I used the reset switch and cliked and the mirror came down! Next loaded with new battery and everything including the meter worked!!. Took it for a test ride. What a compact camera and what an amazing viewfinder! I used Fujifilm 200 processed and scanned at Target. I have used Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lens and Tamron adaptall 90mm. Now for some camera porn and some picts.<br>

Your comments are much appreciated as always.</p>

 

[sadanand]

<p>Here is a picture of OM-2N</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p><br />Olympus OM1n and OM2n</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>The Hug - This is located by the side of the lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, Maryland. During a sunny day it is difficult to find this area without people. That day being rainy and cloudy it was kind of empty. The natural colors captured by the Zuiko is amazing.</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>This building is a hotel by the side of the lake Kittamaqundi. Depending upon what time of the day you shoot the reflection can be different. I really like the play of light of light around this area during the morning hours. Again the Zuiko did a wonderful job of capturing the colors.</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>A very common sight during the spring. Shot with Zuiko wide open.</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>Here is a shot of tulip shot after a morning rain. I used the Tamron 90mm for this shot and looks like it has done its job well.</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>On sunny morning I found these flowers positioned in a corner with light coming from the back. The Zuiko 50mm lens really proved its worth.</p><div></div>

[sadanand]

<p>Shot with Zuiko 50mm the colors came out pretty neat I guess.</p><div></div>

[ndnbrunei]

<p>Great camera, great photos Sadanand. Your story makes me wonder how many cameras advertised as "broken" are really broken!</p>

[ralf_j.]

<p>Another nice find Sadanand, and very nice images.</p>

[rick_drawbridge]

<p>Good going, <strong>Sadanand</strong>, that's a very nice little happening. Good deals over cameras with "stuck shutters" are worth watching for; sometimes it's something as simple as new battery that gets them going again. Very nice images; the tulip in "Wet" positively leaps off the screen. Thanks for posting.</p>

[Lou_Meluso]

<p>Great find! A delightful series of photos, Sadanand. The Tulip shot is a winner.</p>

[hughes]

<p>Sadanand<br>

I owe you one ! I had a dead OM2 in the closet and didn't know about the reset button I'm sure it will work now with a new battery always learning something on photo.net</p>

[photo5]

<p>Even though I am a diehard Nikon shooter, I've always found the Olympus OM1-4 bodies very svelte and elegant. They do have wonderful prisms too. These cameras definitely influenced the industry and the Nikon FM/FE series was a direct result. I can remember seeing these bodies with 50mm lenses at flea markets all the time for around $25 but I never bought one then. For $6 you certainly found a bargain worth keeping! Thanks for sharing.</p>

[david_carroll4]

<p>Good for you - I once bought a "dead" OM-4 for $40 and a "dead" OM-PC for $10. Both were very much "alive". However, I think you got the bargain of bargains.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>Good for you and good pictures with this beauty.<br>

The OM series are really nice looking.</p>

[sadanand]

<p>Thanks to all for stopping by and commenting<br>

Steve Hughes: That's exactly the reason why I like this forum. I too learned about the reset button here. I am primarily a Nikon shooter and knew nothing about Olympus. By the way please make sure the batteries are fresh.</p>

 

[john_hermanson2]

<p>2N is a great camera. "Reset" can be done either by pushing the meter switch up to the "check/reset" position or turning shutter speed dial to "B". John</p>

[MarcelRomviel]

<p>Good find and some fine pictures.<br>

Been looking for an OM myself, but never seen such an bargain.</p>

[Andy Collins]

<p>Great find and really nice pictures, Sadanand! Enjoy your OMs; they're wonderful cameras with fantastic viewfinders, and the Zuikos are superb lenses. Thanks very much for sharing.</p>

[sadanand]

<p>John Hermanson: Thanks. Your old posts regarding Olympus cameras has been an education for me<br /><br />Marcel Romviel: You can try KEH for their as-is sales. You may get a working camera which may need seals. That could be an easy fix<br /><br />Andy Collins: Thank you.</p>

[craigd]

<p>I've had wonderful luck lately buying "jammed" cameras on eBay. In one auction a Minolta XD-11 and X-370 were both described that way, which struck me as suspicious but apparently scared off other potential buyers, because I won the cameras quite cheaply. On arrival I found that the XD-11 had no battery, and once I installed one, the camera worked perfectly. The X-370 was even more amusing: it already had a good battery in it, but the seller had apparently not tried turning the camera on! Once I did so, it worked fine.</p>

<p>The OM-2N is a wonderful camera. I've thought of complementing it with an OM-1N, but I haven't yet.</p>

[rod_larson]

<p>Great find on the OM-2n. I recently came across an OM-1n. It was my first Olympus and was<br>

really impressed. A beautiful series of photos.</p>

[darin_cozine]

<p>Regarding ebay sniping.. Some sellers just say everything doesnt work. That way they never have to accept a return. Some do have access to the right batteries and know that a working camera will sell for more.</p>

<p>A good way to tell them apart is to look at their other sales. Someone who buys or sells other camera equipment likely knows what they are talking about. Someone who just resells a variety of junk isnt likely to know squat. -Not 1005 true for all sellers but its a good rule of thumb.</p>