OM , OM1 , OM2 , OM2N , OM3 , OM4 photo-sharing and possible meetups

[Shawn]

Thanks for your encouragement ! I'm new to film photography, just start using the OM1 since Sept last year.

Have one question (but not so related to OM system): I send film to the lab for developing and scanning, but usually I found the scan (16-base), when viewing large, looks not as sharp as digital JPGs on my computer screen. What's about your experience? Do you guys have a scanner at home?

Anyway, more photos to come...

OM1 + Super Ozeck II 28mm f2.8 / Kodak ColorPlus 200

Nice pictures, i love how the greens are rendered here, has a timeless feel to it. Anyway, i believe that a 16 base scan is only good for web viewing, if you need high resolution scans, you need a dedicated scanner or even better, a drum scanner like a imacon scanner will give you scans of up to 150MB.

I use a Minolta dedicated scanner for my 35mm shots and the Canoscan 8800F flatbed scanner for my 120mm shots. I found that the flatbed does pretty OK for medium format but dismal for 35mm.

Keep em coming!

 

[Shawn]

Both shot at f2.8 with the OM Zuiko 135mm f2.8, adapted on the 5D.




Some observations, the lens is really sharp at maximum aperture, allowing for clear details even at 100%. Focus was on the right eye, and the hair around it look pretty crisp when I zoomed in for a closer look.

Its not a indoor lens though, and it craves light, thus high ISO around 800-3200 is needed in dim lighting as anything under 1/125 will allow for handshake and blurred pictures.

I think this lens will do very well for head and shoulder portraiture, with the subject in crisp focus whilst throwing everything into a creamy blur. Also, it has its use in landscapes as well, when one needs to compress a scene of sorts.

 

[Anthony Lee]

Hey, this thread suddenly becomes livelier after I have gone. Nice photos guys and I agree, add some description to the photos, especially their exif datas.

 

[pcom21]

More photos to share, and to keep this thread lively, before we lose more OM users. ^^

Agfa Vista 400, taken with OM2n, 50mm @f1.8

Lucky Super 200, taken with OM2n, 135mm @ 2.8 (Soligor lens)

Kodak Tri-X400, taken with OM2n, 50mm @ 2.8

 

[pcom21]

Anyone wants to do an OM shoot/gathering/discussion sometime this moonth? Please do put down your available dates, and see how many people we can gather.

Nick Date Avail.
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I know I am being extremely optimistic by putting it at 10 people, but hey, let's try. Its also a good chance to share tips, info etc. ^^

 

[Shawn]

Anyone wants to do an OM shoot/gathering/discussion sometime this moonth? Please do put down your available dates, and see how many people we can gather.

Nick Date Avail.
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I know I am being extremely optimistic by putting it at 10 people, but hey, let's try. Its also a good chance to share tips, info etc. ^^

 

[analox]

Anyone wants to do an OM shoot/gathering/discussion sometime this moonth? Please do put down your available dates, and see how many people we can gather.

Nick Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
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I know I am being extremely optimistic by putting it at 10 people, but hey, let's try. Its also a good chance to share tips, info etc. ^^

 

[pcom21]

Anyone wants to do an OM shoot/gathering/discussion sometime this moonth? Please do put down your available dates, and see how many people we can gather.

Nick Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends except for 12-13 march, morning/aftenoons)
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I know I am being extremely optimistic by putting it at 10 people, but hey, let's try. Its also a good chance to share tips, info etc. ^^

 

[gwunwai]

Anyone wants to do an OM shoot/gathering/discussion sometime this moonth? Please do put down your available dates, and see how many people we can gather.

Nick Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends except for 12-13 march, morning/aftenoons)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
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I know I am being extremely optimistic by putting it at 10 people, but hey, let's try. Its also a good chance to share tips, info etc. ^^

 

[ManWearPants]

Nick Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends except for 12-13 march, morning/aftenoons)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

 

[pcom21]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:
2.analox venue choice:
3.pcom21 venuce choice:
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:

 

[analox]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:
2.analox venue choice: tanjong pagar - but others are fine as well
3.pcom21 venuce choice:
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:

 

[pcom21]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:
2.analox venue choice: tanjong pagar - but others are fine as well
3.pcom21 venuce choice: Arab Street/Haji Lane - I will go with the flow though.
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:

 

[Shawn]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:Arab Street/Haji Lane
2.analox venue choice: tanjong pagar - but others are fine as well
3.pcom21 venuce choice: Arab Street/Haji Lane - I will go with the flow though.
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:

 

[pcom21]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6.

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:Arab Street/Haji Lane
2.analox venue choice: tanjong pagar - but others are fine as well
3.pcom21 venuce choice: Arab Street/Haji Lane - I will go with the flow though.
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:

I've sent a pm to all of you, requesting for contact numbers, so I can help with updating everyone's schedules. Thanks!!! Currently putting the outing at 2pm in the afternoon, just in case people wish to sleep late. I am ok for mornings too.

 

[Anthony Lee]

If you guys do not mind, I like to join if the date is suitable regardless of the venue. I will be with the Pentax group on the 19th March so this date if out.
Thanks and looking forward to see my OM friends. Cheers.

Anthony Lee
96759354

 

[pcom21]

Nick + Date Avail.
1.0200903c
2.analox (any date except this weekend 5-6 March, prefer evening on weekdays or morning/afternoon on weekends)
3.pcom21 (all weekends)
4.gwunwai (weekends except for Saturday mornings)
5.manwearpants (any day before 15/3)
6. Anthony Lee

Let us just start off with this number. If there are others who wish to join later, they can do so. Please add more choices if you deem necessary.

Venue choices
1. Tanjong Pagar
2. Arab Street/Haji Lane
3. Esplanade (hmm..)
4. Chinatown/Ann Siang

Venue Selection
1.0200903c venue choice:Arab Street/Haji Lane
2.analox venue choice: tanjong pagar - but others are fine as well
3.pcom21 venuce choice: Arab Street/Haji Lane - I will go with the flow though.
4.gwunwai venue choice:
5.manwearpants venue choice:
6. Anthony Lee venuce choice:

I've sent a pm to all of you, requesting for contact numbers, so I can help with updating everyone's schedules. Thanks!!! Currently putting the outing at 2pm in the afternoon, just in case people wish to sleep late. I am ok for mornings too.

**Update on 4th March. Let me know if anyone cannot make it on Sunday 2pm. (6th March). I'll be putting my contact number here, so that everyone can sms me an update for this date.

**James - +65 91279881

** Anthony, feel free to join us. I've taken the liberty of adding your name to the list. Let me know if you can make it.

 

[Anthony Lee]

James,

Sunday, Mar 6 at 2pm will be fine for me. Just let me know the venue. Good to choose a place where we can cool for a drink and chit chat.

 

[pcom21]

A big thank you to all those who attended yesterday's outing!!!! Its always a pleasure to meet fellow users and share our thoughts. We'll try ot organise another one next month.

If anyone has any pictures to upload, please do.

 

[Shawn]

Hi all nice meeting you guys yesterday, it was a pleasure and w ha a great discussion. Will upload some pics soon.