Olympus Is 300 35Mm Slr Film Camera

Got this hood for my 49mm lens that I (still) use on my Olympus OM-1 35mm SLR film camera.� Fit & finish is great & works just fine.

Works great in my Olympus OM 1 35mm SLR!

I'm an old-school 35mm film kind of guy, but eventually graduated to digital about 10 years ago. I've found the miniature point & shoots are capable of producing great results for every day shots and when travelling, but, of course, typically lack the ability to be creative. When the Micro Four Third cameras gained more popularity with semi-professionals and serious amatuers, I loved the idea of acquiring a compact camera with manual controls, a relatively large sensor, capable of using interchangeable lenses. Initially, I planned on buying a Panasonic GF-1, but when it was discontined (what a huge blunder that was), I looked more seriously at the Olympus line-up. With the added refinements and new features the E-PL2 offers over the E-PL1, it was a no-brainer. I've had it just a week and am still reading the manual every night -- trying to get a grip on the incredible capabilities of this camera. I'm heading to Honolulu in 3 weeks and can't wait to use it there. The engineers at Olympus have done a magnificent job in terms of style, design, control layout, and overall build quality. Buying the E-PL2 was one of the smartes purchases I've ever made.

I was about to send my last 35mm SLR to the boneyard when I found this at B&H. I mainly shoot digital now, but every once in a while, I get the urge to shoot some film...just because. I know, I know, there are plenty of ways to make digital images look like film, but there's something nicely tangible about putting a roll of film into an old Nikkormat, hearing the satisfying clunk of the shutter, and wondering if you really got the shot. I wish they had this stuff around back in the day when I learned how to develop film. It's about as bullet-proof and fast a way to develop black and white film as there could be. If you follow the simple directions, it's virtually impossible to get poor results unless the exposure was wrong to begin with. The results with TX 400 (my go-to B&W film) are great. Good contrast, and just enough grain to remind you that it's real film.

I will use this 1550 mainly to carry extra 35mm SLR equipment or Hassleblad film (lenses, spare body,film,filters,etc.)when traveling by car. I have an older large Pelican case that I use to carry a ton of equipment on road trips as long as over 11,000 miles to Alaska and back with 100% protection from shake,environment, or theft. In the 1550 I will carry equipment that is not needed in the bag of the day (small back-pack, waist or shoulder bag). This 1550 measures just at the current everchanging carry-on airline limit should I need it,and is just light enough to carry into a motel room overnight.

With the Olympus PEN E-PL, you can't go wrong. It's like having an SLR in a point-and-shoot size. I travel often and I don't like to take my SLR with all the equipment on every trip. I needed a camera that I can easily put in a purse and that would give me quality photos. I found my solution in the Olympus PEN. Although the majority of the photos I've taken with the PEN have been taken outdoors, a few have been taken indoors. The photo quality in low light isn't the greatest, but I attribute it to my using the pop-up flash and not using an external flash. I plan to purchase a nice flash for the camera soon. Otherwise, I'm pleased with the image quality (outdoors), the image stabilization, and the easy-to-use features.

I have a Nikon D5100 SLR with a 70-300 zoom and it holds the camera steady and secure due to the tripods wide stance.

Takes pounds off of a medium format camera making it seem like a 35mm SLR. It moves with you -the camera doesn't jerk at your neck or shoulder. I use the Pro Strap with the pad over my left shoulder and the camera at the 3:30 position on my right waist. The strap can be worn for long periods without fatigue.

After years of loving my Canon SLR 35mm camera and the quality of my pics, but increasingly finding it difficult to buy the film and processing I wanted, I took the plunge into DSLR. I love my camera and lens. They aren't heavy to cart around, and I can switch lens in a flash. Have only had it one one trip, but can't wait for the fall colors to explore even more!!

Sublime materials and construction. I use it for full frame 35mm SLR and two extra lenses, or the 35mm camera and a medium format camera.