Olympus OM-2n
The Olympus OM-2n was introduced in 1979 to replace the OM-2. The 2n was an improvement of the 2 but not a radical shift. The basic function was the same and it was still the Olympus OM line “Auto” camera.
In the case of the OM-2 and 2n “Auto” means Aperture Priority. You set the aperture and move the top lever to Auto and the camera picks the shutter speed. A needle style meter indicator on the left of the view finder shows the speed that will be used. You can adjust by changing the aperture or use the exposure compensation that allows for +/- 2 in 1/3 stop increments. In Manual mode the meter indicator does not show the shutter speed and just give you a target area to hit.
My Take:
With this OM-2n, I have shot one of each of the single digit OM cameras (OM-1, OM-3, OM-4Ti). The OM-2n is most like the OM-4. Both have auto mode or aperture priority. A significant difference is that the OM-4 has a much more sophisticated spot meter system. The OM-1 and OM-3 are both manual.
The meter in the OM-2n may be less sophisticated than the OM-4 but for my style and skill, it was more than enough. I like the less refined meter indicator of the OM-2. I feel like the OM-2n may be my personal favorite of the OM line. But it is a close race, and I can say that any of the single digit models are worth having and great to use.
After a test roll, I made the OM-2n my primary travel camera for my next trip and was happy with the camera and the images.
Great starter film SLR, great travel SLR and even a great only SLR. Get one and enjoy. I have become an Olympus OM system convert because of the quality, great travel size and most importantly the images.
Lens: OM-System Auto-s 50mm f1.8
Film: Kodak 5222 Double X ISO 250