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Olympus OM-4Ti

1986-2002

Discontinued35mmAdvancedProfessional

Professional OM system use

Format
35mm
Mount
OLYMPUS OM
Metering
Built-in
Battery req.
Shutter
1/2000 manual; auto to about 240s; mechanical 1/60s
Max speed
Battery
SR44 x2 or LR44 x2
Weight
510g

Best for

  • Professional OM system use
  • Complex metering situations
  • Long exposure work

Features

  • Aperture-priority AE
  • Multi-spot metering (up to 8 readings)
  • Highlight/shadow bias
  • Titanium construction
  • Auto exposures up to about 240s (spot) or 60s (average)
  • TTL auto flash

Limitations

  • Electronic dependence
  • Rare and expensive
  • Only one mechanical speed (1/60s)
  • Complex to master

Common issues to check

  • Battery drain in storage
  • Circuit board failures
  • Shutter magnet issues
  • Viewfinder prism separation
  • Sticky mirror

Buying guide

The OM-4Ti adds aperture-priority AE to multi-spot metering; auto exposures run to about 4 minutes in spot mode. The shutter needs batteries except at the mechanical 1/60s. Test spot metering and AE mode. Budget for possible electronic repair.

Pricing

Typical range
£500 - £900
Excellent condition
~£1200

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.

Specifications

Format35mm
Years produced1986-2002
MountOLYMPUS OM
Shutter typeFocal Plane
Shutter speeds1s - 1/2000 manual; auto to about 240s; mechanical 1/60s
Flash sync1/60
MeteringMulti Spot
Battery requiredYes (SR44 x2 or LR44 x2)
Weight510g
Dimensions136 x 84 x 50mm