Olympus OM1 MD with 50mm f1.8 in black leather Exc+

An Olympus OM1 MD in very nice condition, fully serviced and tested, fitted with new black cowhide leather. A professional SLR made between 1974 and 1979.

In very clean condition, this 35mm SLR camera comes fully professionally serviced with new light seals fitted.  The camera body has no dents or scratches. We have replaced the original leatherette with a lovely black cowhide leather.

We love the OM1 because of the high build quality and pure mechanical excellence. It was built to last and after this service, should give many more years of use.

This 35mm camera comes with:

• S&F Electronic Modification: Professionally upgraded by a specialist technician. The internal circuitry has been permanently converted with a Schottky diode to natively accept modern, widely available batteries.
• Meter Accuracy: Calibrated perfectly for the included 1.55V Silver-Oxide 303/357 battery. No inaccurate readings, no needle drift, and no need for expensive, short-lived zinc-air cells.
• Custom Chamber Stabilization: Features a bespoke, built-in rubber chamber surround. This ensures the modern battery sits securely with perfect electrical contact and will never rattle or disconnect during shooting.
• Ready to Shoot: Fully tested, freshly lubricated, and supplied with a brand-new, top-tier battery installed.

The OM1 is from the 1970s and is a fully mechanical manual camera with built-in light meter using a simple needle in the viewfinder to set exposure. Because the battery is just for the meter, the camera will operate at all speeds without batteries. The shutter has speeds from 1-1/1000 sec + B.

This model is the MD (motor drive) version and will accept an Olympus motor winder for fast subject capture. The camera is fitted with a flash hot shoe in excellent condition - often these are cracked due to over-tightening.

The lens is the wonderful 5omm Zuiko Auto-S f1.8. Serial number 3688007. The lens is clear, free from scratches and fungus. Also comes with a snap-on lens cap. The lens focuses smoothly.

The serial number of the camera is 1252876. Please see photos for condition of the actual camera for sale. 

We are happy with the function of the camera and as such will provide a 12-month warranty. 

We sell accessories, cases and lenses for the OM1 camera. 

This is one of the best Olympus SLR cameras made and is a beautiful compact  jewel of a classic camera weighing at just 490g (body). The small form factor was designer Yoshihisa Maitani's masterpiece.