Olympus M-1

 

The M-1 and M-SYSTEM components were introduced by Olympus in 1971 and produced until February 1973. The system consisted of a single body, the M-1, and a collection of lenses and accessories. The name M-1 and the M-SYSTEM designation was changed to OM-1 and OM-System due to a complaint from Leitz. Since 1959, Leitz had been using the M1 designation for its rangefinder camera and felt Olympus was infringing on a trademarked name. Olympus honoured Leitz's complaint and agreed to change the name. Unfortunately, by the time that decision was made, quite a number of M-1's and M-SYSTEM components had already been built and sold in the marketplace. (http://olympus.dementia.org/M-1/)

 

I have two original and authentic Olympus M-1 in my collection.

Both in mint condition. Both with an original fitting M-Zuiko 50mm f1.8.

 

First body serial #145837 together with the M-Zuiko 50mm f1.8 serial #124424

 

Second body serial #140673 together with the M-Zuiko 50mm f1.8 serial #125506

 

 

 

Olympus M-1 Box

 

Very rare Olympus M-1 camera box in very good condition.

 

Authentic and original.

 

The M-1 and M-SYSTEM components were introduced by Olympus in 1971 and produced until February 1973. The system consisted of a single body, the M-1, and a collection of lenses and accessories. The name M-1 and the M-SYSTEM designation was changed to OM-1 and OM-System due to a complain

 

"The M-1 and M-SYSTEM components were introduced by Olympus in 1971 and produced until February 1973. The system consisted of a single body, the M-1 and a collection of lenses and accessories. The name M-1 and the M-SYSTEM designation was changed to OM-1 and OM-System due to a complaint from Leitz. Since 1959, Leitz had been using the M1 designation for its rangefinder camera and felt Olympus was infringing on a trademarked name. Olympus honored Leitz's complaint and agreed to change the name. Unfortunately, by the time that decision was made, quite a number of M-1's and M-SYSTEM components had already been built and sold in the marketplace." (Mark Dapoz's M-1 page)

 

The box is empty (no styrofoam) and was part of a M-1 display board in the early 70's.

So it looks unused. A very fine collectors item.

 

Olympus M-1 Box

 

Sehr seltener Olympus M-1 Karton für eine M-1 Kamera in sehr gutem Zustand.

 

Original und authentisch.

 

Die Box ist leer (ohne Styropor) und war Anfang der 70er Jahre Teil eines M-1 Displays in einem Fotogeschäft.

Die Box sieht deshalb unbenutzt aus.

 

 

 

Olympus M-1 Display

 

Very rare Olympus M-1 display in very good condition.