manila camera style - a conversation about cameras

Feb 25 2010 ∞

An Olympus OM-1, Sent In!

I’ve always been a fan of the Olympus OM series. Small, great lenses, awesome design, and reliable - what’s there not to like? So naturally, I was thrilled to have this sent in!

According to Benjamin, it’s caretaker:

I’m benji, and been recently addicted to film cameras. i bought this OM-1 because the owner won’t sell it if its just the lens. (my primary idea was to get the 50mm OM lens and fit it with my olympus E-520). after acquiring, i purchase a film just to test my photography skills with film… and i’m very much irritated with the results. with that, i begin researching and learning the sunny 16. at first i thought that the metering system of my OM-1 doesn’t work. but when i insterted an SR44 battery, it worked! Attached with this mail is a photo of my OM-1, and some shots with black and white film. thanks for the time reading this!

More power to manilacamerastyle.com!

Thanks, Benji! More power = more cameras and photos, so keep ‘em coming!

Here are some photos Benji shared using the OM-1 + Zuiko 50 combo:

Nice!

Feb 24 2010 ∞

Something we already knew! :-)

Feb 23 2010 ∞

Olympus Pen EES! Sent in!

Sent in! A beautiful half-frame Olympus Pen EES!

According to Norman, it’s caretaker:

Although I only paid $20 for this beauty, I was lucky enough to get an almost mint condition copy. Everything, including the selenium meter is working well.

The Olympus Pen EES was launched in 1962. The camera has a 30mm f/2.8 zone focusing lens, equivalent to 45mm on a full-frame camera. It only has two shutter speeds; 1/40 and 1/200 second. Exposure is fully automatic, controlled by the selenium meter around the lens.

No batteries needed. I like to use the camera for series of diptychs and triptychs, two to three frames combined together.

More proof you don’t need to plunk down the big cash for a film jewel like this EES.

And you knew this was coming, my favorite part, the photos!

Feb 22 2010 ∞

Nooooooooo!

Feb 21 2010 ∞

A Welcome Mistake

Just sent in: 1991 Olympus Stylus (µ[mju]: in Japan).

Its caretaker says:

The ad for this on Amazon said that the owner was selling an Olympus Stylus Epic (μ[mju:]-II) for USD40. I naturally pounced on it the first chance I got. I had shipped to me here in Manila via JAC. When I opened the package, I got the Olympus Stylus, which was an earlier model of what I wanted.

I complained to the seller of course. He refunded my credit card the next day and never asked for it back! Took it out for a spin and hey, I think I like it!

Sample photos:

Here at MCS, we love free cameras!

Dude, whenever I see a Mju I, I’m tempted to buy one and complete an “Oly XA Family Tree”. If only I could get one for free as well to kick start the line! Haha!

MCS [hearts] free cameras!

Feb 20 2010 ∞

A 1982 Nikon FG

Miguel, owner of the the problamic Yashica 35, has also submitted his very well cared for Nikon FG. A good review on the Nikon FG here.

And of course, sample photos:

Miguel surely loves his cameras and his dogs, yeah? :)

Feb 19 2010 ∞

Yet Another Yashica Electro 35!

Just sent in.

Miguel says:

Although i got the yashica with a bit of a problem, i got it repaired and is now working smoothly. The yashica is in permanent Aperture priority mode. im currently thinking whether i should sell the yashica or not and use the money for films hehe

Whattya think, J? Should he sell it? I say keep it.

Keep! Definitely keep! Never sell a film camera! (Except to me!) :-)

Feb 18 2010 ∞