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Olympus OM-1 + Olympus OM-System S Zuiko Auto-Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 — Fully Mechanical Working 35mm SLR with Compact Standard Zoom

A working Olympus OM-1 silver-chrome 35mm SLR paired with the compact Olympus OM-System S Zuiko Auto-Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens. The Olympus OM-1 (introduced 1972) revolutionized the 35mm SLR world with its remarkably compact and lightweight body. It is a fully mechanical SLR — the shutter operates at every speed without a battery, with the battery powering only the built-in TTL light meter.

Including:
- Camera body (Olympus OM-1, silver)
- Olympus OM-System S Zuiko Auto-Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens
(Battery not included)

Appearance:
Vintage cosmetic wear consistent with age. The chrome top plate shows light age spots / patina (typical for OM-1 bodies of this era). Leatherette body covering is intact with no peeling. The lens barrel shows light use marks only — no dents, no deep scratches.

Function:
35mm SLR film camera with horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane shutter (B, 1 s – 1/1000 s), through-the-lens (TTL) center-weighted CdS metering, Olympus OM bayonet mount, mirror-lock-up capability, and a famously bright finder.

Confirmed during inspection:
- Shutter: fires correctly
- Film advance lever: operates
- Rewind crank: operates

Other features (shutter release, shutter speed ring B – 1/1000 s, ASA dial 25 – 1600, mirror, self-timer, depth-of-field preview lever, mirror lock-up, TTL light meter switch) are present on the camera. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.

Viewfinder note (please read carefully):
The viewfinder of this OM-1 shows visible black spots and line-shaped marks (please refer to the viewfinder photo). This is a well-known and very common condition on Olympus OM-1 bodies of this age, caused by deterioration of the original light-sealing foam around the pentaprism, which over time damages the silvered coating of the prism.

Importantly, this is purely an optical issue inside the finder eyepiece — it does NOT affect the image recorded on film in any way. The film image area and the lens are completely independent of the prism silvering. If desired, this can be addressed by a camera technician through a prism re-silvering service or by sourcing a replacement prism (a routine job for OM-1 specialists).

Battery note:
The Olympus OM-1's built-in TTL light meter was originally designed for a single 1.35 V mercury button battery (PX625 / MR-9, now discontinued). Modern replacements such as PX625G (1.5 V alkaline, may cause slight metering offset), WeinCell MRB625 (1.35 V zinc-air), or LR44 / SR44 with a voltage adapter can be used.

The shutter and all main mechanical operations work fully independently of the battery, at all speeds. Battery is not included; please prepare one separately.

Optical system (lens):
Olympus OM-System S Zuiko Auto-Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 — a compact 9-elements-in-8-groups standard zoom lens covering the most useful everyday focal range from moderate wide-angle to short telephoto. Very lightweight at approximately 189 g and accepting 49 mm filters, it is one of the most travel-friendly OM-System zoom lenses. Minimum focus distance is 0.45 m. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition of the optics.

Shutter / film chamber:
Cloth focal-plane shutter curtain appears clean. The film chamber and pressure plate are clean overall.

Notes:
The OM-1 is widely regarded as one of the most important 35mm SLR designs in camera history — compact, mechanical, beautifully made. Paired with the lightweight 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom, this set remains usable for everyday film shooting despite the cosmetic finder condition described above. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition and accessories. As this is a vintage camera, occasional servicing (CLA) is recommended for long-term reliable use.

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