Olympus Om2s Program || Shooting + First Impressions

Whats gucci youtube, in today's Monday night upload we take a look at the Olympus Om2s Program and go out to shoot some street photography! We shot some expired film from 2006! And grain galore!! The camera is very capable of creating really great images, simple yet sophisticated in it's own way, it has its own story that sets it apart from other cameras. I'm not sure what it is but, this is one heck of a camera. Drop a like if you wanna see more videos like this!! #MinoltaGang
ABOUT IMPRESSIONS: This is a short segment at the end of the video of some of my fellow film shooters out here on youtube! This is NOT to be taken as offensive nor am I trying to make fun or belittle them in anyway instead it's for entertainment purposes ONLY. Most of the people you see on this segment will be because I appreciate them and took time out of my day to honor them. If you are selected, please do not take this the wrong way :)
Music - / lakeyinspired
Cameras used:
Olympus Om2s Program
Olympus F zuiko 50mm 1.8
Fuji Superia Xtra 400 (Expired 2006)
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[@KingJvpes]

Hope you guys enjoyed the video! What have you guys been shooting with? Any olympus shooters? #KingJvpes

[@jazzper_nl]

As a Nikon fanboy I also shoot and shot with: OM10, OM2n, 35 SP rangefinder, XA, XA2, Mju 1, Mju 2, Mju zoom versions, Trip 35. I have but not shot Trip 35 AF, Trip 35 AF MD and some others. Nothing wrong with Olympus. Still not Nikon :p

[@jazzper_nl]

oh and Pen EE-2. That one you should find, test en review. 72 exposures on a 36 film. Great for making another style panoramas. Google for Olympus pen panoramas. See for examples this: www.flickr.com/search/?text=olympus%20pen%20ee%20panorama Just ask the lab not to cut the film but deliver it on cardboard roll so you can cut it yourself (otherwise they cut straight trough the wrong places)

[@highlander200107]

KingJvpes I have the OM4, and love it, so compact and lightweight

[@mmadmic]

Great video ! I usually shoot in 35mm : Olympus OM2n, OM1n , Ricoh TLS 401, Praktika Super TL, and in 120 : Bronica ETR and a Yashicamat 124G. I'm looking for an OM2s and an OM4(Ti). I was Pentax a few years ago but since I tried Olympus, I switched. I also had a Lubitel and an Kiev 88 but they both died after a few years of work.

[@Bass-guitarist]

Yep, shoot mainly Nikon for 35mm and Ebony for 4x5 but have Olympus OM1n, 3x Om2n’s, Om40 and an Om4 and still love the compact size in my hand and the lovely smooth wind on feel. I have just re foam sealed three of them and changed some screens. Absolutely lovely cameras which just go on and on if you get a good one thats not been too much abused or dropped. Price as I write in Dec 2020 have increased quite a lot compared to last year, maybe because of Covid and people looking to revisit their hobbies. The more people we have who shoot plastic the longer we can keep it going. I do use digital as have D800 and D600 but I still get a huge pleasure from the tactileness of loading shooting and developing film. Great Vid and nice presentation, your camera could do with a service, youll enjoy it far more!

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Since I bought my first real camera, a new Minolta X-700 in 1983, I was a Minolta guy. Then, about 5 years ago, I bought a mint Nikon F2 from a guy on CraigsList for just $80 and I became a Nikon guy. Now, since earlier this year, I've finally came around to the Olympus OM series. I've found several nice OM cameras, with lenses, for crazy cheap on various local selling apps. The first was an OM2n, then 2 OM2 Programs, then a really clean OM1n. I sold one of the OM2SPs, for almost 4 times what I paid for it, so basically, the others at this point were free. Not sure why I shunned or dismissed OM cameras for 3 decades, maybe the small size or odd shutter speed selector placement (which I now LOVE), but I think they are just brilliant little cameras and the lenses are superb.

[@NickExposed]

That Matt Day impression was gold. hahaha

[@KingJvpes]

Haha, if anyone see's it ;)

[@francoisthailande2440]

Yeah but you forgot to thanks Squarespace.

[@mattdayphoto]

François THAÏLANDE Squarespace paying those bills, BAY BAY!

[@ndunlimited]

Matt Day keep up the great work!!! Haters gonna hate 📸💵💵💵

[@mattdayphoto]

Great to finally collab on a video! Thanks for letting me close the show. 👊🏻

[@KingJvpes]

Haha, was a pleasure to have you on 🤘🏼

[@jammyhonda]

Hey! I just discovered your channel and glad I did! It's awesome man, I have some time off work as I change jobs and now really enjoying going through your old videos and watching them all. Keep at it bro!

[@JoesapTV]

My grandparents just pulled out an old Olympus OM-2n they bought at an auction for 15 dollars and let me keep it! I talked about how lucky other people were for finding cameras so cheap and my grandparents were sitting on one for a long time.

[@shoobyflores9329]

Great video!! Love the shots! Cant wait for the next one!

[@castillomn971]

Much love! Keep shooting film bro 10/10 on your channel

[@isaaccarrillo2457]

Sick video as always man! It would be cool to see you experimenting with double exposures sometime in the future 😁

[@phvrvohxo6462]

Whole lotta gang shit going on

[@KarAVF]

Love it! Maybe a video more about the developing or printing part of the process? Keep it up!

[@hmalm4819]

Beautiful camera, like a stylish automobile, I just bought a 2nd OM2s camera, came in a box with a 50mm f1.4 and blank warranty card, and it looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Bought some film going to have some fun.

[@streetsofantwerp5070]

Need to take out my Nikkormat and shoot some film! Great work....it gets me inspired to shoot on film too once and a while.

[@santiagocastillo7794]

Keep making videos man! I really enjoy them. Greetings from argentina!

[@KingJvpes]

Thanks Santi! Will do, glad you enjoy them brother!

[@jazzper_nl]

Nice vid again, bro. Two things: Your darker photos seem almost more muddy than grainy. Probably to low exposure and (unintentially) corrected or by the lab or your scanner or you? Another thing: I have the OM2n and my advance lever is kinda the same. Not like it has left the factory like that I guess. Opened mine from the top, removed some pieces and tried to find out. The axis of the lever seem to be a bit sticky. Gave it a bit of watchmaker oil and cleaned it. It's behaving better now but not 100%. Alright, a third thingie than for you: the sound of the shutter/mirror? Could be as intended. When they upgraded from OM2n to OM2s program they came with a double mirror construction or somewhat. That's also the reason true OM1/2 lovers stay with the OM1 en 2 (with n version). I couldnt care less (just like you I think) but so you know. Keep it up!

[@JDubyafoto]

Nice! Glad you located a 50 for it! Love the grain on a couple of those images!!!

[@KingJvpes]

John Wilkinson thank you John! Love the camera! Thank you again brother enjoy your stylus :)

[@JDubyafoto]

Got batteries coming, so I'll put some film in it very, very soon! Thanks for sending it!!! You should see something show up Thursday.

[@jordancollett6312]

Do some videos on shooting film basics. How you approach metering (meter for medium grey or for darkest part of the scene) how sunny 16 works, common shooting film mistakes beginners make, etc

[@Masinfira1]

Awesome camera like all Olympus OM cameras in the system. The OM system is just legendary. I plan to get me a Olympus OM-1 MD because I don't like the battery dependency of the OM-2 and OM-2 SP. I like the OM-1 more because it is all mechanical. :)

[@OldGuyWithaCamera]

I just bought an OM-2S program from Etsy, showed up yesterday. Loaded it with a roll of Ilford XP2 B&W, just need stay at home to end. The wind lever is exactly the same as yours, seem to be a common complaint. I also have an OM-2N, I’ll see which I prefer.

[@klausphotobaer5754]

Great shots , think the film needs loads of light, otherwise it starts getting grainy. But colours are great, love that Fuji hue . Olympus OM 20s seems a rock solid camera, think I have to look out for one myself. Two thumbs up for the video!

[@KingJvpes]

Thanks man! And definitely i didn't compensate for its age so maybe shooting it even a stop above woulda been beneficial. Well at least I know for next time :) And pick one up man! It's a fun little camera haha

[@KingJvpes]

#MinoltaGang!

[@Johnybulletproof]

Is it me used to load Nikon cameras or Olympus are hard when it comes to load your film ? i just bulk loaded b&w film and didnt knew i had to cut the film to make it engage propperly .

[@Analogfotografie]

Wahh..they are all equal camera beings anyway...all the Canons, Hassies, Kievs, Leicas, Olympuses or Minolta live in perfect harmony side by side on my shelf or in my bag. Never had any complains from them you know? BTW: I am celebrating "Minolta-Weeks" on my channel right now (but sadly not in english ;-) ) 303, XE-1, XD-7 ... checked...some XGs and the X-700 still to come. Also Olympus OM2S and OM4Ti as one can never check out too many cameras, right? One more thing: I love your work

[@KingJvpes]

Awesome! Thank you so much, I appreciate it man haha. Love the input and I'll definitely be checking out your channel!

[@DennisSulz]

Just picked one up yesterday. Thought it was a dud as I tried it with batteries that were 1.2 volts and nothing happened. Got some new 1.4 volt batteries and worked fine. Just shot my first roll without problems. Ordered some silver oxide 1.55 volt batteries. Hope it's not a battery bitch but I'll take it with me for a few days and hope for the best. Also got the power winder 2 with it. The OM 2 SP was still in its original box with a few signs of use but very pleased with the look/operation of it.

[@AbanazarMcBurger]

I have a few OM Olys and I love them all. However, they all seem to have that special feeling with the film advance lever and the shutter sound, at least when compared to other SLRs. You might or might not get used to them. It sure took a bit time for me to get adjusted, and even now those ”issues” make me feel I’m using a cheaper camera than I’m actually using. By the way, I’d like to see you make a review of Olympus OM707/OM77, haha! #minoltagang #olygang

[@majoraswrath9590]

Awesome. I recently picked up the om2n for $45 at a thrift shop. Just needed new batteries.

[@KingJvpes]

awesome find! How you liking it?

[@majoraswrath9590]

KingJvpes shits hard to use. Haha jk it is a little tricky & will take time getting used to.

[@hallzk341]

minolta gang all the wayyyyyy

[@KingJvpes]

yessir!

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Great pictures ! Will the OM-2s Program be your daily use camera KingJvpes?

[@KingJvpes]

It probably won't be my daily shooter just because i can't really pin point a daily just yet haha

[@btrdangerdan2010]

KingJvpes I see. Cool camera though.

[@kidboy828]

Have you shot with the spotmatic?

[@davideades9588]

I just picked up one of these beauties on fleabay in awesome condition, my only beef so far is the LCD display of shutter speeds in the viewfinder is very faint and hard to read, same with the match display in manual/spot mode. I must admit my eyes are not as sharp as they once were, but even so I was expecting something easier to read. Maybe a diopter adjustment like on the OM4 would help?

[@davideades9588]

@Mike Zielinski Thanks Mike.

[@stoptehh8pls78]

Yoo I was in your Instagram live #minoltagang

[@KingJvpes]

welcome in!!! #MinoltaGang

[@tomislavmiletic_]

I forgot to tell you in the last video; when you shoot in program or aperture priority mode, your metering is on average. However, when you set the camera in manual, it is set on spot metering. Hence spot/program. And weird shutter luping sound you hear is quite normal; this was one of first cameras (along with F3) with secondary mirror underneath the main one (translucent one), which was used so bounce light towards light sensors/meter. A common practice in contemporary DSLR-s, however back then the system was not so refined...

[@KingJvpes]

That makes a TON of sense now, I noticed that little secondary meter in there but didn't really know what it was. Good to know man haha thank you! And also you're very educated with cameras! I envy you!!!

[@tomislavmiletic_]

KingJvpes I'm educated on cameras because I'm old enough to know all that stuff 😁 Guess from your perspective "old" would be a understatement 🤣🤣🤣

[@irvvine]

I think the strange shutter sound may have something to do with the Program mode. The other camera that I had, which made very similar shutter sound, was Pentax Super-A (also known as Super Program). Both cameras were one of the first to introduce Program mode in their respective lineups (which means they needed the all-new ability to do quick and precise movements of aperture coupler so the camera was able to close the aperture to specific position without setting the aperture position on the ring in the lens barrel), however the Pentax did not have a double mirror for off-the-film light meter and instead used a traditional metering off the focusing screen. Also in Pentax, the depth of field preview lever used the aperture coupler of the camera (as opposed to Olympus which had the preview button built into the lens itself) making this mechanical clock winding noise when pressed or released (similar to mechanical self-timer sound). Of course I may be totally wrong and this shutter sound may as well be caused by two completely different things on both cameras. But is looks like an interesting coincidence that both cameras were one of the first to introduce Program mode and camera-steered aperture value in their lineups while also being the first to have this strange shutter sound but using completely different shutters (Pentax has vertical metal, Olympus has horizontal cloth) and mirrors (Pentax has single solid, Olympus has double with main mirror being translucent).

[@tomislavmiletic_]

​@@irvvine Back in the day camera manufacturers made some parts / systems mechanical, some electrical, and combined in various ways; at that time it was all a lot of experimentation, they weren't sure how things should work. So some cameras suffer from some strange quirks, and strange / noisy shutter sound is a very mild one. The worst example might be the squeaking shutter sound produced by the Canon A1, if not fixed...

[@domenik8339]

Are we ever gonna see some landscape photography from you? I know you mentioned it once but I cant quite remember what you said . . .

[@StephanieFerrante_]

Awesome video

[@KingJvpes]

Thank you!

[@har1ss]

Please do more videos about expired film. I failed quite a lot in using expired films :D

[@KingJvpes]

How bout I make video on how to shoot expired film?

[@har1ss]

That will be awesome, hommie. SLR + Expired films.

[@otakuchan3801]

Hi can you show a canon rebel k2 film camera

[@MichalT]

I was recently cheap as for Polish conditions I bought a camera type rangemeter. It's Olympus XA. Waiting until it comes by mail. Check it out and there will be another material for the KZbin video.

[@domenik8339]

Feeling all alone with that #pentaxgang

[@Mrmynameisparamore]

I have a Minolta x-370. I’m brand new to photography in general. Can someone tell me how to choose what shutter speed to be at?

[@KingJvpes]

Mrmynameisparamore of course! The x-370 has an auto mode! Set it to that and set your lens to f16 the green one! You should be good to go to shoot!

[@WaywardAce]

Did you sunny 16 at iso 100 to make up for the film expiration?

[@KingJvpes]

WaywardAce I did not, I didn’t compensate, though I should have.

[@AlexAlvarez-hf7wc]

Does it require any battery?

[@SupraWes]

I own an OM-1 and OM-2 and an OM-2s and I would rather shoot the OM-2s, really great camera!

[@KingJvpes]

SupraWes Haha really!? The on-1 feels right to me by the Om2s isn’t that far behind. What makes you like the Om-2 better?!

[@gagegerber4483]

#canongang

[@KingJvpes]

you to?

[@alextreasurer9733]

You know your olimpus om1 it does have shutter speed right next to the lens release is goes from one on thousand to 1sec then bulb

[@kenairose7139]

wow.. your images were so mesmerizing, great work!

[@KingJvpes]

kenai rose thank you!!

[@AnthonyWeekesE1Tech]

I would say Nikon, but in all for the Minolta SRT 101. So #MinoltaGang

[@KingJvpes]

ayyyyyyyyyye gang gang!!!

[@anthonydavis4829]

OTF metering is insanely good. It's the brain using the camera, not the camera.

[@theodorobretas3326]

I love your videos.

[@KingJvpes]

Thank you bro, I appreciate the kind words!!!!

[@theodorobretas3326]

❤

[@nicksucio]

I'm confused haha loaded up superia 400 but 200 superia popped out the camera

[@KingJvpes]

Nick Pirro the packaging lied! No I’m kidding, the original film the 400 iso wasn’t metered properly I was shooting 1/250th of a second for 400 speed film. Luckily I had another roll and it was the 200 speed!

[@justindavis2706]

I purchased the camera and now cant see out of the lens any solutions?

[@birrynguyen]

Justin Davis get new batteries. The screen locks up with low battery. Also, check other videos on how to reset it.

[@ralphcedricbasco278]

Nikon gang!

[@KingJvpes]

oh lord

[@willgrooms9289]

Nikon gang yo whatup

[@ralphcedricbasco278]

Will Grooms nikon gang right here

[@vicrodriguez4442]

#Olympusbois

[@Heatwavs]

#canongang...for now haha

[@KingJvpes]

canon vs nikon vs minolta

[@MichalT]

After about 10 years I betrayed, I left the Canon brand. Let the Fujifilm X brand rule. #fujifilmxgang Ha Ha! 😝

[@melaninxhalide1165]

You need a beard to do Matt Day right. 😂😂😂

[@filmlovephotography]

Yashica TLR Gang.👍

[@KingJvpes]

mat 124 boyz!

[@filmlovephotography]

KingJvpes TLR635

[@OoO-cr9gg]

Sears Gang! Sike naw. Mamyia Clan!

[@KingJvpes]

I'm done. HAHA

[@vangestelwijnen]

Yes, but what we really wanna know is if it is as good as the X-700? :-)))

[@KingJvpes]

vangestelwijnen probably not 😂😓

[@vangestelwijnen]

Right answer :-)! I went to the dark side last week. Bought a 7000 (Maxxum) for 5 Euro. And damn is it good... Getting lazy, AF is for whimps... Must load film into the X-700 soon.

[@KingJvpes]

vangestelwijnen haha the autofocus bug caught on! And we’re in the same boat, haven’t shot the x-700 in a while 😔

[@ianhand5006]

I prefer the OM2N.

[@jeromegiltibon7465]

I just love the how grainy the pictures are

[@MusicLowFidelity]

Bet

[@phvrvohxo6462]

First

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

The film advance feel/action is definitely the weakest aspect of this camera.

[@BrianNguyenIHASDACANSER]

FUJIgang

[@KingJvpes]

fuji > Kodak

[@BrianNguyenIHASDACANSER]

KingJvpes only down side is the price.

[@joshuadaly50]

Leica Gents

[@KingJvpes]

oh man, I wish!

[@joshuadaly50]

KingJvpes honestly same :,(

[@ChrisButner8]

#canongang

[@KingJvpes]

ql17 strong!