About us
Why Choose Our Vintage Olympus Cameras?
Every vintage Olympus film camera we offer is meticulously inspected by experts who understand and specialise in Olympus film cameras.
We go beyond simple cleaning.
Our commitment is to provide you with a camera that not only looks great but is also fully functional, ensuring your next roll of 35mm film is a success.
A Community Resource.
We are here to help you start, continue, or expand your journey in analogue photography. When you buy from vintageolympus.com, you’re getting a piece of photographic history, hand-selected and prepared by people who genuinely love what they do.
Who are Vintage Olympus?
Vintage Olympus (Contact Us) are based in the UK in the seaside town of Deal. Our studio is a 5 minute walk from the beach, this probably explains why a seascape features so much in our product pictures!
We are a small part-time team of two. Matt a professional photographer and Becky his partner. Matt launched Vintage Olympus having been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Throughout his career, he continued to use film in his personal work and collected vintage cameras since working part-time at Jessops when an art student.
With the ever-present rise of digital and AI photography, which often feels sterile and overly polished, we wanted more people to experience the sheer joy of using a vintage film camera and the authentic look of film photographs.
Why Specialise in Olympus? Matt noticed in his collection of vintage SLRs, compacts, and 1/2 frame cameras, how often Olympus cameras were near the top of each category. Having always respected Grays of Westminster for their dedication to the Nikon brand, he thought it would be fun to launch an online retailer specialising in Olympus.
Whether you're a seasoned film photographer looking to add a classic Olympus to your collection or a curious newcomer eager to explore the tactile experience of film photography, you've come to the right place. We are more than just a retailer; we are part of a vibrant community celebrating the art of tangible images created with some of the finest cameras in photographic history.
Vintageolympus.com was created from a simple desire: to preserve and share the legacy of Olympus film cameras. We specialise exclusively in the iconic models designed by Olympus's legendary engineers, such as the compact and revolutionary OM-Series SLRs (including OM10, OM-1, OM-2, and OM-4) and the brilliant point-and-shoot cameras like the Trip 35 and mju series. We understand the unique experience of shooting with analogue film photography because we are analogue film photographers ourselves!
Here's how we grade each film camera, lens or Accessory
We carefully inspect, test and refurbish every Olympus camera, lens, and accessory to ensure it meets our high standards. We use the following grading system to describe their condition:
- Excellent (Ex): This Photographic gear is in exceptional, near-mint condition, especially considering its age. You'll find only minimal signs of use, such as a few faint scuff marks. There are no significant scratches, dents, or other blemishes.
- Very Good (Vg): This item is in lovely shape with only minor cosmetic wear. It may have some light rub marks or very small scratches on the body, but no significant dents or dings.
- Good (Gd): The item is in great, fully functional condition, but shows clear signs of use. You can expect some noticeable wear, such as scratches and small dents or dings on the body.
- Average (Av): This gear is in full working order but has obvious signs of cosmetic wear. You will see noticeable scratches, dents, and dings.
All cameras, lenses, and accessories come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 3-month mechanical warranty so can purchase from us with absolute confidence and peace of mind.
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