Olympus OM20 eBay Price

The Olympus OM20 camera is usually for sale on eBay, however before you all rush off to buy one, take the time to read this multi-page article, which provides some insight into the camera. This film camera is a substantial piece of electronic and mechanical engineering with dimensions 135 mm × 84 mm × 50 mm, and weight 430 g, for the body alone. It was a precision instrument in its time, and is still an item of interest amongst collectors and photography students.

With camera collectors, condition is king, and it makes a big difference to its value. Whilst a broken one with scratches usually sells for around five pounds, a mint condition one together with its lenses and original accessories can sell for over a hundred pounds. In an auction situation, it very much depends upon the number of collectors on the day, and the amount they are willing to pay.

If you are buying one, then be sure that the light seals and mirror bumper are intact, because replacements can be expensive and require a substantial amount of your time and skill to replace. Be aware that this camera has an electronic shutter and therefore requires batteries to operate. Insufficient battery power may result in the shutter and film advance lever appearing jammed.

Overall, this camera is reliable because they made many improvements over the OM10, ironing out any design issues. I managed to buy one in the "buy it now" section on eBay, and it was in mint condition, which is rare to find, but good for me, as I can get some excellent photographs for this article. I also managed to test it with a roll of b/w film and took some photographs, which I processed myself. I was extremely impressed with the quality, and with the original Zuiko prime lens, you can definitely get photographs that look professional.

If you already have the OM10, then this is an ideal one to have for your collection.

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