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Comment on Olympus OM3 by eugenio camagni

eugenio camagni — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:25:51 +0000

Hello, Arran. Thank’s for the OM-3 manual, that I think your site is the only one where it is possible to see it. I’m a old owner of a new Olympus om-1, and a new owner of a used OM-3, but I had only the nude body, and so was impossible to use it (and verify if all is o.k., id.e. the esposimetric system). At the moment I’m interested first in learning the way to use the exposimeter the best that is possible, and so the instructions manual was so important.
I loved your description of the om-3 camera, so heartful and “con sentimento”, but I don’t understand why Olympus-Japan forgot old cameras owners ?
I gave a look (for the moment) to your photos of Italy, that I appraciate.
Best regards, Eugenio.

Comment on Olympus Trip 35 Age Explanation by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Mine is the same as your almost! same plant manufactured but a 34

Comment on Mr Voigtlander Vito BL by Arran

Arran — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:42:17 +0000

Thanks for allof your comments everyone. It’s nice to hear other people discovering the little Vito BL aswell.

barb, there should be instructions/users manual on the internet somewhere for this camera. I’ll also be uploading one soon hopefully (when I find some time). The manual should help you with all of your questions if you havent figured out the answers already.
kd, i’m not too sure what the problem could be, have you read Dan’s post? If all else fails, you should try and find a users manual to make sure you havent forgotten to do something.
Dan, thanks for the very usefull post there. You have far more experience with these cameras than I do. Your help is appreciated.
hans, hope you get some nice shots with it!
Glen, it’s good to hear about your experiences with your camera. I wonder what other little photographic gems do you have in your house. Promise me you wont sell it though!
Donald, yes my parents got the spelling for my first name from the Scottish Island. I’m impressed you picked that up! Hope you get some nice results with your Vito. I wish I could of experienced the era when Kodachrome was in it’s prime. There doesnt seem to be anything else like it. Have you thought of picking up some old rolls of it and shooting them? Cheers

Comment on Mr Voigtlander Vito BL by Donald of South Australia

Donald of South Australia — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:02:58 +0000

Hi Arran (is that Scottish?),

Better late than never.. I have one of these, still in near mint condition, with the brown leather case. The Color-Skopar lens is great (also have the 80mm C-S on a Perkeo III). Must put a film through it again – the colours were first class, particularly using Kodachrome (sadly gone) or Velvia. Must be equivalent to 30 Mp at least! Digital never quite makes the grade compared with the satin saturation of film..

Well photographed, too.

Comment on Olympus OM3 by Fábio Amano

Fábio Amano — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:23:33 +0000

Hello!
Firstly congratulations on an excellent site, great work, especially liked your article on the Olympus OM3, I also have one but in my the lightmeter does not work, I have sought here in Brazil that someone has to replace parts or know how to fix but can not find , so I want your help, will know of someone who has parts or knows how to fix? I’m losing hope!
A big hug and thank you for everything!

Comment on Silver SP by D. Walstrom

D. Walstrom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:42 +0000

I just splurged on one on Ebay that was buy it now $55.00, photos of it werea bit fuzzy but hopefully worth the risk at the price. Anything I should be aware of with this cutie? I’ve enjoyed a 35RC for years, this is my 1st venture with the faster lens, which seems to have a great reputation on the web.

Comment on New Toy! by chip

chip — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:55:17 +0000

I have to comment on the battery issue. I had an OM-4 and still have an OM-4ti. One or both cameras went dead after traveling to a race. The mistery battery drain was caused by the sensitive shutterbutton. There is no on/off on these camera’s. When stuffed in a bag something might cause the shutterbutton to depress slightly thus activating the metering=powerdrain. The cure I found is to store the camera with the shutterspeedring turned and locked to the 1/60 or B setting. This deactivates the electronic circuitry. Now accidentally pressing the shutterbutton will not activate metering.

The 2-SP reported battery drain issue might stem from this problem. People left it in a bag for some time but something in the bag pressed the shutterbutton.

Chip

Comment on Mr Voigtlander Vito BL by Glen Holt

Glen Holt — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:04:23 +0000

I am in the process of selling my house and am finding lots of things that I had forgotten about….. Am now sitting here with my Vito BL in its original box that has printed on it …Voightlander 1756 – l956… Included in the box is the ‘instructions for use’ manual. I purchased this camera in 1957 when I was in the Navy. Took lots of pictures (mostly slides) with it while in the navy but did not use it much after…Have not used it in at least 40 years.. In great shape (even better than I am) including the box…I have thought about getting some film and trying but probably won’t..Very intresting reading what you all have to say about it…

Comment on Olympus 35-SP by Arran

Arran — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:07:52 +0000

Hi Isaac. Yes, I have a copy of the manual on my site that you can download, here's the link : Olympus SP Manual Hope that helps.

Comment on Olympus 35-SP by Isaac

Isaac — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:07:36 +0000

Hi there my Grandma left me a silver one and I have been trying it out today. To be honest I have no idea how to use the lens. Apart form timer, focus and possibly apperture. Are there any manuals left for the camera?

Appreciated!
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