Note that ESP metering and Program exposure mode are completely independent: you can use ESP in Aperture priority or Manual, and you can use Program with ESP off. You also don't necessarily need to set the smallest aperture on the lens for Program mode: you can simply set the smallest aperture that you want the camera to use. For example, set an f/1.8 lens to f/8 and the camera will use any aperture between f/1.8 and f/8.

This was my first SLR camera. Bought new in 1988 it served me well until 2002. Only issue I ever had was battery consumption. Would be lucky to get 5 rolls out of a pair of LR44s. Other than that I absolutely loved it.

@SatumangoTheGreat

7 ай бұрын

I own an OM-4Ti (it's prosumer brother, I guess?) and it has the same problem. I learned to always bring some spare batteries.

Please STOP needlessly sacrificing OM40/OMPC cameras to replace OM-1 and OM-2 prisms. Use the OM10, which uses the exact same prism, is dirt common, and overall a pretty low spec'd camera! This is one of my favorite "sleeper" cameras. It's incredibly well made and featured. It compares very well to more popular cameras like the Minolta X-700, but sells for a fraction of the price. This is likely due to the fact that this was introduced in 1985, and was greatly overshadowed by the introduction of auto-focus cameras like the Minolta Maxxum 7000. Just a few of the great features on this camera: PAM exposure modes, a basic form of matrix metering (the "ESP" mode), off the film plane exposure metering, TTL flash (a first for the double digit OM series), more durable finish and fittings than the earlier double digit OM's, and last but not least the renowned OM mount Zuiko lenses. A few notes on metering: "Off the Film" metering, along with TTL flash, was actually introduced with the OM-2 in 1975. For speeds greater that 1/30th of a second, the meter read the light against a randomized pattern on the shutter curtain the instant before exposure, and calculated shutter speed accordingly. At speeds slower than 1/30th, exposure is measured off the film itself. This results in incredibly accurate low light exposures. Some say that it's the most accurate metering system in a camera to this very day. BTW, the OM-3 does not actually feature this system. That is because the shutter on that camera is purely manually set mechanical. There is no way for the camera to adjust exposure once you trigger the shutter. When Olympus came out with the OM-3 & OM-4, they developed a new meter sensor which had 2 separate inner and outer zones. Both were activated for regular center weighted metering, but just the one in the center for the spot metering function. Those were more pro oriented cameras, whereas the OM40 was marketed towards the amateur enthusiast. Olympus figured spot metering was too sophisticated for most amateurs, so they used the same sensor in the OM40 but wired it for ESP ("Electro Sensitive Pattern"). Basically, the camera compares the reading from the outer sensor and the inner sensor, and biases exposure to the inner sensor (representing the center of the frame) if there is a wide enough discrepancy. It's basically a computerized version of Minolta's old CLC metering concept. Having used it myself, I can vouch for its accuracy. You can also switch it off if you prefer traditional center weighted metering.

This is an excellent camera and very severely under rated. I owned one from new (1986) and took it with me all over the world, now have another to add to my collection and in P mode equals anything output by my OM single digits and Nikon F5 - the ESP meter was/is really excellent. Problems with ones now is a sticky shutter caused by cushioning getting gummy but this can be sorted quite easily by a friendly repair shop - If you are budget limited and want to get into film SLR photography I cannot recommend this camera enough!

I love my om2sp. It has travelled with me all over Europe. I considered the om40 on a few occasions, but never bought one.

フジノン、いいですね！ 最後の作例がまた素敵でした。デジタル写真でないような・・・ キデさんも仰るように色の出かたが良いですね。フィルムカメラで使っていたツアイスのテッサーで撮ったような感じに似てるな〜拝見させて頂きました。 リコーオートハーフ、懐かしい😊 ほんと時代がグルッと回ってマジでカッコいい。 不思議な感じですね、以前は古臭く感じてた物が新鮮に見えて😅

A big issue with these and comparable cameras is that they are not regarded as pro and people tend to obsess over this which is largely a mixture of fomo and flexing. In one way though, it's good because it keeps the price down.

Hello. Another nice video. Could I ask if you have ever come across an Olympus Flex TLR? I have been looking for one in good usable condition. I did buy one from Japan but, sadly, the taking lens is very fogged making it useless.

Liqui moly Rubber care helps with the covering

That 55mm 1.2 is radio active. But it is an awesome lens

Hey I am really confused should I buy a Ricoh 500ME some ppl say it is bad but some say it is good

Does this om40 and ompc have a brigther focusing screens? 2-13? You have taken may appart you should know

Hi! Do you know how to change the focusing glass in the OM40? It seems different system compared to OM 1 etc.

@japanvintagecamera8869

3 ай бұрын

The OM double=digit cameras don't have interchangeable focusing screens. But they can still be changed. You need to remove the small plastic cover inside the top of the lens mount just under and in front of the focusing screen. Under that is a small screw and tab which hold in the screen. Remove the screw and tab, and then you can remove the focusing screen. To use an interchangeable screen you need to remove the focusing screen tab, and make sure not to install the new screen upside down.

@TechnicIsFun

3 ай бұрын

@@japanvintagecamera8869 Thank you for the info! Will try it!

I recently bought a vintage OM40 as I want to get into film photography. Really an amateur here. I cannot see anything through the viewfinder. What can be the reason? Does anything need to be adjusted?

@japanvintagecamera8869

14 күн бұрын

The OM40 must have a batteries installed, otherwise the shutter and mirror will stay closed. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.

I know we live in a capitalist world driven by money, but dude, killing THIS camera for parts (unless electronics inside are allready dead)... I have no words. But you're not the only one, I know. And about de-silvered pentaprisms - for f*** sake, has everybody have a good sleep durning the chemistry lessons??? You CAN re-apply silver , it's not that hard...

I think that's more of the decline of California. Florida's malls are packed more than ever.