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Olympus OM-101 Power Focus1988
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Years
- 1988–1992
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-esp-spd
The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus (1988) is one of the most unusual cameras in the OM system. Rather than adopting conventional autofocus - which would have required new lenses and a new mount - Olympus implemented **Power Focus**: a small motor in the body drives the focus ring of compatible Zuiko lenses via a mechanical coupling, controlled by a rocker lever under the photographer's right thumb. The photographer aims, adjusts focus manually with the thumb lever until satisfied, and shoots. It is motorized manual focus, not autofocus; the camera makes no independent focus decision. The OM-101 used ESP metering, program and aperture-priority modes, and AA batteries.
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Before you buy used
- **Power Focus motor** - the defining mechanism; test with a compatible Zuiko lens. Motor failure (no response to thumb lever) is common on old bodies.
- **AA battery corrosion** - alkaline leakage in the battery compartment; inspect thoroughly before purchase.
- **No mechanical fallback** - electronic shutter only; dead batteries mean no shots.
- **Lens coupling** - verify the mechanical coupling contact in the mount is present and undamaged.
- **Foam seals** - standard Olympus replacement requirement.
- At $40-120, the OM-101 is priced low enough that extensive servicing is rarely economic; buy a clean example or accept a CLA cost larger than the body value.
About this camera
Not autofocus - motorized manual focus. The OM-101 uses a motor to drive the focus ring, controlled by a thumb lever on the body.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Olympus OM-101 Power Focus use?
- The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Olympus OM-101 Power Focus take?
- The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus uses a 2x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Olympus OM-101 Power Focus have?
- The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus uses the Olympus OM mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Olympus OM-101 Power Focus offer?
- The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Olympus OM-101 Power Focus use?
- The Olympus OM-101 Power Focus meters with ttl-esp-spd.