Olympus OM-2N 35mm Camera Body, Black (without Shoe) Review

The Olympus OM-2N is a classic 35mm SLR from the late 1970s, known for its compact size and automatic exposure modes. This particular body comes from KEH's "Bargain" grade inventory with a non-functioning light meter, which significantly limits its usability as originally designed. The OM-2N was prized for its aperture-priority auto mode and off-the-film metering, both of which depend on a working meter.

At $91 for a bargain-grade unit with an inoperative meter, this body is best suited for those who already own an external meter or are comfortable shooting entirely manual using the sunny 16 rule or a phone light meter app. The OM system still has a dedicated following and excellent Zuiko glass remains available, but a non-functional meter turns what was an elegant auto-exposure camera into a fully manual-only body. If you're looking for a functional OM-2N experience, it's worth paying more for a better-condition example with a working meter.