Photography

Please read this note before you email me :)

I am the creator/maintainer of the following photography FAQ's:
The Olympus SLR FAQ (with Michael Covington)
The Olympus SLR FAQ (with Michael Covington), HTML Version

The Olympus XA FAQ
The Olympus XA FAQ , HTML Version

Buying Used Olympus Equipment FAQ
Buying Used Olympus Equipment FAQ , HTML Version

I maintain the following photography FAQ:
The Camera Repair Resource Guide (with Michael Covington)
The Camera Repair Resource Guide (with Michael Covington), HTML Version

Other files of interest to Olympus buffs:
The Olympus Mailing List Web Page

Documentation/Magazine Articles:
Index of Magazine Articles About Olympus OM Equipment
Listing of Different Versions of Olympus System Manuals and Brochures
Olympus OM Prices Over Time

Lens Tests (On this server):
Test Results For Zuiko 50mm Lenses
Modern Photography Tests of Zuiko Lenses
Popular Photography Tests of Zuiko Lenses
Modern Photography Tests of Mirror Lenses

Lens Tests (On other sites):
Gary Reese's Tests of Zuiko Lenses
C.H. Ling's Comparison of Zuiko Lenses' "bokeh"
Photodo.com Tests of OM and Many Other Lenses
Photgraphyreview.com --- Reviews of equipment by users

Lens Multicoating Info:
Multicoating Cross Reference for Zuiko Lenses
Multicoating Survey Results
Paul Schings' Multicoating List

Miscellaneous OM System Info:
OM-4Ti Crash Test Results
OM and Beattie Focusing Screens
Zuiko Lens Hood Cross Reference
Photos of the two different OM-2 shutter curtain meter patterns
How to Make a Telescope Out of a Zuiko Lens
A rough drawing of a Zuiko eyepiece adapter design

Other Sites (OM Related):
Modern Classic SLRs Page for Olympus A great compilation of OM camera, lens, and system info. Not to be missed.
The Unofficial Olympus OM Sales Information File Another great compilation of OM sytem info, based on SIFs dealers were provided
C.H. Ling's Excellent Olympus Fans Page
Peter Gilbert's site, with VisionAge scans, OM Wallpaper, and much, much more
The Olympus Forum An Olympus forum and photo gallery
Paul Farrar's Zuiko Lens Reference Page A listing of OM lens specs and rough new and used prices.
Olympus Repair Manuals and Hints
Olympus M-1 System Information Page
A great Maitani fan site with lots of Olympus info
The Unofficial Olympus Photo Gallery
Wide Angle's Olympus Collection A dealer who also has a collection of collectable OM's and XA's, including a gold OM-1

Other Sites (General Info):
Hints on Photographing Computer Screens
Flange to Film Distances for Various Cameras
Lars Bergquist's FAQ on Filters for Black and White Photography

Used Olympus Equipment Vendors:
NOTE: I do not endorse or guarantee the reputability of any of these vendors!
Adorama: Main Site Olympus Items: Backs Cameras Flashes Lenses Misc Motors Zooms
All Seasons Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
B&H Photo Video: Main Site Olympus Equipment
Beach Photo Video (Florida): Main Site Olympus Items
Bergen County Camera: Main Site
Biggs Camera: Main Site
Brad's Collectables: Main Site Olympus Items
Brooklyn Camera Exchange: Main Site Olympus Items
Camera Depot: Main Site Olympus Items
Camera Exchange II: Main Site Olympus Items
Camera Place, The: Main Site Olympus Items
CameraTechs: Main Site Olympus Items
Camera Traders (Canada): Main Site Olympus Items
Camera Traders, LTD (USA): Main Site Olympus Items
Cameta Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Central Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Charlotte Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Chris' Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Ffords Photographic (Scotland): Main Site Olympus Items
Jack's Camera Shop: Main Site
KEH Camera: Main Site
Ken-Mar Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Kenmore Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
E.P. Levine Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
McRill's Cameras: Main Site Olympus Items
Midwest Photo Exchange: Main Site Olympus Items
National Camera Center: Main Site
Pacific Rim Camera: Main Site Olympus Items
Photo-Graphic Systems: Main Site Olympus Items
Ritz Camera Collectibles: Main Site Olympus Items: Bodies Lenses Accessories
Seawood Photo: Main Site
Todco Camera Brokers: Main Site Olympus Items
Vintage Visuals: Main Site Olympus Items
Woodmere Camera: Main Site Olympus Items

And of course, eBay