Camera · SLR
Olympus OM-2
1975-1984
Discontinued35mmIntermediateAdvanced
Auto-exposure with quality glass
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- OLYMPUS OM
- Metering
- Built-in
- Shutter
- 1/1000 manual; up to 120s in auto
- Battery
- SR44 x2
- Weight
- 520g
Battery req.
Max speed
Best for
- Auto-exposure with quality glass
- Available light photography
- Long exposures (auto to 120s)
- Compact system
Features
- Off-the-film (OTF) metering during exposure
- Aperture-priority auto exposure
- Manual mode
- Auto exposures up to 120 seconds
- TTL flash metering
Limitations
- Battery dependent for shutter
- Two SR44 cells needed for any shutter operation
- Complex electronics can fail
- No mechanical backup
Common issues to check
- Electronic failures
- Battery contact corrosion
- Prism degradation
- Shutter issues
- Foam deterioration
Buying guide
The OM-2 (1975) added aperture-priority auto and off-the-film (OTF) metering to the OM-1 design. The OM-2n (1979) and OM-2 SP (1984) are revised versions. It depends on its electronics, so test auto-exposure carefully.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £120 - £250
- Excellent condition
- ~£320
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 1975-1984 |
| Mount | OLYMPUS OM |
| Shutter type | Focal Plane |
| Shutter speeds | 1s - 1/1000 manual; up to 120s in auto |
| Flash sync | 1/60 |
| Metering | Center Weighted |
| Battery required | Yes (SR44 x2) |
| Weight | 520g |
| Dimensions | 136 x 83 x 50mm |