Olympus Kit
I enjoy using the Olympus OM2. It is a remarkably small and unobtrusive SLR camera.
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Olympus OM2n SLR
The electronic Olympus OM-2 was first seen in a prototype form at the 1974 Photokina, that was two years after the debut of the original OM-1 which was a mechanical SLR. The OM2 was only began to ship and market in late 1975. The addition of automatic exposure functions of the OM-2 extends the OM system quest for functionality to a new level.
Despite the fact that it is an automatic-exposure version, it has the same body dimensions virtually similar to the mechanical OM-1 and is only slightly heavier (dimensions of the camera are exactly the same as those of the OM-1- 136 x 83 x 50 mm without lens). The few external differences are mostly confined to the film speed setting dial and the meter system on-off switch, which has four positions on the OM-2. But within the camera was a different beast all together when compared with the mechanical counterpart, in fact, both the bodies have, for the first time positioned Olympus Optical Co. firmly on the driver seat as a forerunner in innovative camera technologies and enjoyed a hugely successful product cycle commercially.
The auto exposure refines a new level of control to camera handling, where it enables a photographer to be more confident and responsive, and most often with much more accuracy to handle the many photographic situations. The TTL OTF flash metering, in particular, opens up a lot of photographic possibilities which previously involves tedious exposure calculation. The original method used in the OM2 introduced way back to 25 years ago has, today evolved into a mainstream flash exposure control method used virtually by all camera manufacturers.
Spec:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/htmls/spec.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/images/specom2.pdf
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/index.htm[5 parts]
Reference Map:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/htmls/map.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/images/mapom2.pdf
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Zuiko 28mm F2.8
Composed of 6 air-spaced elements, the 28mm f/2.8 provides high contrast and high resolving power. This is the only 28mm Zuiko lens that can stopped down to f/22 instread of f/16. Combined with the uncharacteristic nature of the compact SLR design, this lens when combined with tany OM body is particularly convenient for traveling and all round photographic applications.
Zuiko 50mm F1.8
The reduced weight was achieved via redesigned of the lens with a new optical construction of 6 elements in 4 groups over the older version’s 6 elements in 5 groups. Thus, unlike many other manufacturers that went through cost reduction methods of using polycaronated materials, the Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 lens still retains its high built quality which is apparent once you get hold of one in your hand. Further, the reduction of weight also improves handling and portability.
Zuiko 135mm F3.5
The maximum aperture enables its extraordinarily compactness which is only 73mm and weighing a 290g (10oz). It is a popular and modestly priced among the few telephoto lenses Zuiko lens series.
Using the minimum necessary elements – five elements arranged in four groups. This lens is also one of the smallest and lightest of the Zuiko telephoto group and it takes 49mm filter accessories. A practical design and utmost portability plus a very reasonable price make this lens the perfect substitution and good companion if your budget runs low.
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