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Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Olympus OM-21975
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Years
- 1975–1988
- Weight
- 520 g
- Shutter
- 120s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-off-the-film-spd
The OM-2 (1975) is Maitani's electronic counterpart to the OM-1 — same compact body, same OM mount, same large bright finder, but with electronic shutter timing and **off-the-film TTL metering**: a silicon photodiode reads light reflecting from the film surface during the exposure itself, allowing the camera to auto-correct exposure for changing light or to handle exposures up to 120 seconds in aperture-priority mode. This was a world first when the OM-2 launched.
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Before you buy used
- **Prism corrosion** — black "tar" stains visible in the finder. Same issue as OM-1; replacement prisms from donor bodies.
- **Foam seals** — replace.
- **Battery contacts** — corrode from leaks.
- **Slow speeds** — verify, though electronic timing is generally robust.
- **Self-timer** — exercise gently.
- **Vulnerable plastic** parts on OM-2sp (top plate inserts) — beware drops.
- Service: Olympus repair shops (Camera Wiz, John Hermanson, etc.) handle OM bodies. CLA $200–350.
About this camera
The first SLR with off-the-film metering. Aperture-priority autoexposure that can correctly handle 120-second exposures.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Olympus OM-2 use?
- The Olympus OM-2 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Olympus OM-2 take?
- The Olympus OM-2 uses a 2x SR44 / LR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Olympus OM-2 have?
- The Olympus OM-2 uses the Olympus OM mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Olympus OM-2 offer?
- The Olympus OM-2's shutter speeds range from 120s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Olympus OM-2 use?
- The Olympus OM-2 meters with ttl-off-the-film-spd.
