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31-JAN-2011

31Jan11Af.jpg

The Olympus OM-10 film SLR hit the markets in June 1979 qnd continued production until 1986. The
camera body measures 136 × 83 × 50 mm and weighs approximately 430 grams (15 oz). It had an
aperture priority meter system but this particular example has the add-on adapter which enabled the
camera to perform shutter speed priority readings as well. It also came fitted with an excellent
Zuiko OM system f1.8, 50mm lens. With the advent of "home computers" like the Radio Shack TRS-80,
the Apple II and similar "sophisticated" devices the marketing dept at Olympus made much of the
fact that THIS camera came with an in-built "computer" in its exposure system. Gasp! The tiny black
badge on the front of the body with its white dotted "computer lights" was intended to indicate the
presence of this advanced device. This camera has always been an absolute beauty and (I am proud
to say) remains in mint condition.


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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)04-Feb-2011 23:11
Beautiful capture and nice "old"...camera! V
Paolo
Guy Dube02-Feb-2011 12:49
I am an adept of "oldies" and still use them. Your camera looks very nice, like a brand new. Nice shot! V
bill friedlander01-Feb-2011 03:17
It looks immaculate David. Nice abstract reflection on the lens. V
Guest 01-Feb-2011 01:40
Wonderful shot and story. V.
LyleT31-Jan-2011 23:04
Great photograph really like the composition. I have an old XA1 which always was fabulous.
Marcia Rules31-Jan-2011 21:11
I remember this great camera---always unfairly overshadowed by Nikon.
slhoornstra31-Jan-2011 20:32
Stunning light and framing. V