OM 2N Overview & Getting Started

A quick overview and tutorial to get you started using an Olympus Om-2 or Om-2n.
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[@GaH.Hassan]

Immensely helpful as I figure out my first camera, thank you!

[@geradebowden3293]

It's amazing how we are still fascinated by these 40 plus year old cameras...

[@anthonydavis4829]

30 years on I still use my om2n. Mail order processing but the metering is still King. Want to learn photography, get a film camera.

[@sahrax4952]

Thx for your great explanation! It helped a lot. Your camera looks great. Never seen a OM2 without any scratches and stuff. Just amazing! Best wishes

[@alanread6596]

Excellent video very informative. I have an om1 and om2n and a om4ti. These Olympus cameras are superb

[@souravbiswas85]

Very clear explanasion. 1 small correction for reference, that small switch below the lens @4:30 is DOF preview. Only top one is used to detach the lens.

[@Illegaladoenadeala]

love the style of the video making. no talking about stuff i don't want to know...

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

I just added one to my collection I had one years ago along with an OM 1n but switched to Nikon when I was a army photographer regretted it always great camera and glass is excellent mine has had new seals and service all for under £ 100 bargain

[@simonworger]

I want one now 😬

[@stewdart]

Thanks for this ive just got one and am getting ready to use it so this was a great help 👍

[@KesselsFilmChannel]

Thanks for the vid! Very helpful!

[@amounifnd]

Excellent video, one of best i seen on how to use a Vintage Camera. Will try to bid for one now. Thanks.

[@mudgie069]

Thanks and good luck with getting one 👍

[@rugerluver1]

Good straight forward review .The first camera i ever bought and still going strong

[@mudgie069]

It's still probably my favourite 35mm flr film camera. Glad your's is still going strong and your getting enjoyment out of it :)

[@tuftufclub159]

Clear informations ! Well explained ! Perfect ! Thanks alot, take care, Greetings, Roger.

[@sararaitanen3523]

Thank you for this video! Very useful for a newbie like me :D

[@dedondenadieesforastero]

Fantastic demonstration Howie! Thank you a lot for your contribution! Regards! ;-)

[@mudgie069]

Thank you Carlos, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johntruman6571]

Very clearly explained Howie. Well done. What a great camera.

[@mudgie069]

Thanks John, it is a great camera and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for looking and commenting.

[@elbugspinetta]

Thanks, its a very clear explanation

[@mudgie069]

Alejandro Poli thanks glad it helped.

[@jacovanlith5082]

Great ! You know your OM-2n Please fix the covers of the motor drive and the batteries with tape; preventing lost.

[@stewptk1801]

bravo!!! come si fa ad aprire il tappo delle batterie?

[@bradnelson2637]

My OM-1 finally died…camera tech said….no use spending throwing good money away on it…..ordered a OM-2n (Excellent Condition) from KEH this AM….it will join my OM-10

[@jonvincentmusic]

The switch on the lens near the timer lever has nothing to do with releasing the lens from the camera mount, it's a depth of field preview.

[@elbugspinetta]

yeah, just the one at the bottom.

[@andrewdean3977]

Holy shit thank you for this comment

[@cdegenova1761]

Do your shutter blades return back slower than other cameras? I just got one of these and the shutter blades seem to return really slowly. Thanks.

[@victorcardoso656]

Hello, I have an OM-2 but the selector lever broke, here in my country it is extremely difficult to find spare parts, but I found parts of an OM-1 with the selector lever, it is possible to use the selector lever of the OM-1 in the OM -2?

[@rachelwilliams8392]

help there is a black and white cover on the inside where the lens goes cant send a photo on here?

[@dhinicz]

Hi! Is it possible to use the lens into my nikon d90? Is there any converter to buy? Thanks.

[@mudgie069]

Yes, do a search on Olympus OM to Nikon F adapter there are plenty of them on ebay. Of course the lens will still be manual focus and it doesn't have any electronics to record exif data. Hope this helps.

[@jessicaburch2627]

Hi there, how do you know when its on the first exposure - thanks

[@mudgie069]

Next to the film winder there is a shutter count (small window). Once you wind the film and fire a couple of shots, the shutter count will go number 1 which is the first exposure. However, sometimes you can get 37-38 shots out of a 36 roll of film.

[@xandersun264]

I replaced my batteries but the light is still blinking. Doesn't that mean the batteries are weak?

[@digletttexano678]

What would You Say it's a fair price for this cammera?

[@mudgie069]

I'm not sure what the current value of the camera is these days as classic 35mm cameras seem to have gone up in price. At the time I purchased it, it was a very good price. Cheers.

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

I got mine the other day for 150 usd with three lenses and lots of other stuff, but the only local camera store that has one sells the camera only without a lens for the same amount. Private seller usually include a 50mm for around that price.

[@julilacart3692]

I couldn’t find any OM 2n in the market without being overpriced nowadays

[@oleksandrherasymenko3167]

Awesome! That was really helpful, thanks:)

[@mudgie069]

Glad it helped :)