Olympus

OM-1

Introduced 1972Produced 1972–Olympus OM-1 family

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Produced

1972–

Optics

through-the-lens (TTL) focusing^[1]

What is it?

The Olympus OM-1, launched in 1972, is the first model in the OM series of 35mm SLR cameras. It features a lightweight body, interchangeable Zuiko lenses, through-the-lens focusing, and a cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds up to 1/1000 second. The OM-1 set standards for ergonomic design and influenced subsequent compact SLR cameras.

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging2

Focusing system: through-the-lens (TTL) focusing^[1]
Lens mount: interchangeable Zuiko lenses^[1]

Configuration & options2

Shutter type: cloth focal-plane shutter^[1]
Maximum shutter speed: 1/1000 second^[1]

Vintage & configurations

1972Production start^[1]
The OM-1 was introduced in 1972 as the first model of the OM series.

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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the OM-1 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the OM-1 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the OM-1 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the OM-1 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the OM-1 are on record.
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