olympus om30..NEED HELP!!!!

[jdizzle0305]

So i was cleaning out my parents garage and i came across this..an olympus om30 film slr..it came in a big bag with 4 lenses and 4 filters..i really dont know anything about this...so any help and info about this would be nice..i honestly am not interested in cameras, not to offend anyone..im also looking to see whats this whole setup worth..not looking to keep this system..check out the pics!..thanks - Joe

theres alot more photos.. and any questions about what the items say on it..ill letcha know about it

[Anbesol]

This is a great startup kit for a new photography student too, pretty complete focal range, got a good fast 50 and 28, plus a polarizer. Pretty much all one needs for a photo course. *edit- whats the speed of that 75-150? i.e. 1:3.5-4.5 or something?

Honestly, you might get ~$110-$120 (a little generous guess). Before you try to sell it, take it to someone who knows what they are looking at, have them check things like aperture diaphragms, etc. If you list all those things as being checked and good, you'll fetch a higher price.

Those filters are all pretty much worth zilch, postage to ship them would cost more then their value. The polarizer may fetch a few bucks, but the rest are basically worthless.

If you have kids or other relatives that dig photography, this might make a decent gift. I mean, its a great camera, you wont get much for it anyway, so maybe giving it away might feel better than selling it for a few bucks. My two cents anyway.

[jdizzle0305]

This is a great startup kit for a new photography student too, pretty complete focal range, got a good fast 50 and 28, plus a polarizer. Pretty much all one needs for a photo course. *edit- whats the speed of that 75-150? i.e. 1:3.5-4.5 or something?

Honestly, you might get ~$110-$120 (a little generous guess). Before you try to sell it, take it to someone who knows what they are looking at, have them check things like aperture diaphragms, etc. If you list all those things as being checked and good, you'll fetch a higher price.

Those filters are all pretty much worth zilch, postage to ship them would cost more then their value. The polarizer may fetch a few bucks, but the rest are basically worthless.

If you have kids or other relatives that dig photography, this might make a decent gift. I mean, its a great camera, you wont get much for it anyway, so maybe giving it away might feel better than selling it for a few bucks. My two cents anyway.

hey thanks for the quick reply!!! i appreciate all this info...the speed of the 75-150mm says "1:4" hope that makes sense

[Greg McCary]

The cream of the crop is probably going to be the 50mm lens. It will be worth more than the rest of the kit combined. You can check KEH or Adoramas used prices and get a good idea where to start. KEH will be a little higher than it is acually worth though.

[Liz]

The cream of the crop is probably going to be the 50mm lens. It will be worth more than the rest of the kit combined. You can check KEH or Adoramas used prices and get a good idea where to start. KEH will be a little higher than it is acually worth though.

Yes, it's quite interesting. Prior to M4/3 cameras using legacy lenses, stores were almost giving legacy lenses away.....well - almost.

You might consider the Olympus M4/3 system - and using some of these lenses with an adaptor. Just a thought.

Liz

[Greg McCary]

I think you have this 50mm.
http://www.keh.com/camera/Olympus--F...106005420?r=FE
The Vivitar is probably not worth much. If the 50mm is 1.4 you can double the price.
Considering the glass is clean with no fungus inside.