Battle to choose...

[baachitraka]

between Olympus om-1n and Olympus om-2n.

I just like everything about OM-1n, but at time I prefer aperture-priority.

My only concern is the electronics in om-2n. I will be happy if you share your experiences including repairs.

[Rick A]

Simple solution to your dilema, buy one of each. I have a trio of OM-1's and an OM-4, the OM-4 sits on the shelf. Its disuse has led to the need of a CLA to come back to life should I ever decide to use it again. My personal choice is to be in control of how I shoot and not what the camera decides. If you prefer AP, set the aperture on an OM-1 and switch speeds to obtain correct settings.

[baachitraka]

I own OM-1n which is a great camera. I think, I will go with OM-1n again to avoid lens change.

[Jeff Kubach]

I don't know much about Olympus, but I always go for the manual camera!

Jeff

[mgb74]

I own OM-1n which is a great camera. I think, I will go with OM-1n again to avoid lens change.

No difference (as far as I know) in lens compatibility between the 1n and 2n. So that should not be an issue.

2n uses currently available batteries - an advantage in my opinion.

If you have a 1n, and like aperture priority at times, I'd get the 2n as 2nd body. Can't go far wrong either way.

[baachitraka]

My only concern is the electronics, I do not mind to repair it if any thing goes wrong but spares and the craftsman are the concern.

[Mustafa Umut Sarac]

Nobody can predict a 30 years old cameras electronics. If it fails , it will be an other paperweight. Repairing these cameras is more expensive than to buy other one. You cant be sure about other bodies life expectancy either. Select the cheaper one , bite would be less hurting.

[baachitraka]

Yeah, I am biased to mechanical ones now. ;-)

[MattKing]

I bought my first OM-1 in the 1970s, when they were new.

I've had as many as six different OM models.

I recently sold my OM-1n, and am left with an OM-2n, an OM2s and two OM-Gs

If I were you, I would buy an OM-2n to accompany your existing OM-1n. Most likely both of them will last for as long as you need them.

John Hermanson (zuiko.com) a great service resource.

[baachitraka]

Is om-2n like om-1n on manual mode? Just curious...