Comparing Olympus OM-2n and OM-2 Spot Program cameras

The Olympus OM-2n was a landmark camera in photography history. The follow on OM-2 Sp was the old OM-2n with improvements that made it an even better camera.
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[@Pwng]

Thank you for this video

[@sputumtube]

I've got two OM2n (MD)'s with 50mm f1.8, 135mm f3.5 and a 28mm f2.8. I have either one or the other of these cameras with me all the time. The LR/SR44 batteries rated at 1.5v alter the metering, but it's an easy fix/mod for a pro camera repairer. With the exception of the prism, the camera body is almost exactly the same size as a Leica M6. They're much lighter in weight than my cumbersome (but indestructible) Nikon F2's which is why I favour them for every day carry. Also, the Olympus lens range (comparably smaller and lighter as well) is second to none. I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that the build quality of the SP is slightly inferior to that of the other single-digit OM range. If multi-spot metering is your thing (with a manual film camera), just buy the peerless Canon T90.

[@MrGibsonguy335]

Thank you for the comments. For decades the OM-2n has been my favorite camera for all the same reasons you listed. I recently picked up the 2SP just because the price was so good. I didn't have any expectations but when I realized it was based on the OM-4 rather than the OM-2, with a mechanical shutter speed, I was drawn in. I also liked the 2SP's Spot or Area metering but have no regard for taking multi spot readings . Anyway I finally picked up an OM-4Ti and it is even more my favorite now!

[@sputumtube]

@@MrGibsonguy335 You might want to have a quick look at the Japan Vintage Camera review of the OM4ti. He rates it very highly and the camera he reviews is his own.

[@MrGibsonguy335]

@@sputumtube Yoshi has that formerly black OM-4t with almost no paint anywhere on it. My 4 had to be the very unusual champagne color you can only find on an OM-4ti.