35mm SLR
Olympus OM-1 Value and Price Guide (1972–1979)
Condition-adjusted values, full specifications, production history, and live links to current listings.
Low (good)
£100
Median (excellent)
£180
High (mint)
£320
Market value by condition
| Condition | Range |
|---|---|
Mint As-new, full kit, original box | £260 to £320 |
Excellent Clean cosmetics, fully working | £180 to £260 |
Good Honest user, minor signs of use | £100 to £180 |
For parts Not working, sold for spares | £30 to £60 |
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals.
Price history
Median value, last 12 months
Sourced from sold listings
Specifications
- Format
- 35mm SLR
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- 1972–1979
- Type
- 35mm SLR
- Mount
- Olympus OM bayonet
- Shutter
- Mechanical cloth focal-plane, 1s to 1/1000s
- Meter
- CdS through-the-lens
- Weight
- 510g body only
- Notes
- Original mercury cell, replace with MR-9 adapter or zinc-air.
Production history
Maitani-san built the OM-1 to prove a full-frame SLR could be small and quiet. The body still feels remarkably compact against contemporaries, and the Zuiko primes are sharp, light, and cheap. Values rise sharply for serviced examples with fresh foam light seals and a functional meter (the original mercury-cell circuit is a known weak point).
Frequently asked
How much is a Olympus OM-1 worth?
A Olympus OM-1 in working condition typically sells for £100 to £320, with a median around £180. Mint or boxed examples can exceed the top of this range; non-working "for parts" bodies sell well below it.
When was the Olympus OM-1 made?
The Olympus OM-1 was produced from 1972 to 1979 in Japan.
What format is the Olympus OM-1?
It is a 35mm SLR camera using the Olympus OM mount.
Are these values formal appraisals?
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals. For insurance or auction-grade appraisals, consult a specialist.