OM10 olympus camera - what battery do I need?

Question

hi, I've just found my dads old olympus OM10 camera but I don't know where to get a new battery from or how long it will last. Which type do you think I should get. Will it matter? cheers!

Answer 1

Maxell - AA4 MAXELL - Gold Series AA Alkaline Batteries (also works with Olympus OM-10 Quartz)

Answer 2

next you will want to know what 35mm film is.

Try google

Answer 3

John Hermanson, longtime exclusive repairman of Olympus cameras has the following recommendation for the OM-10 and OM-G. Best battery: (2) silver oxide 1.5v will last longest (357, MS76, SR44, G13) but any 1.5v cell, including alkaline LR44, A76 can be used.

Answer 4

Here is a link to a free downloadable copy of Olympus OM instruction manuals, click on the arrow at "Step 1" to find the exact model you need (start with 35mm OM Series).

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_sectio...

The manual says you need two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76) or equivalents can be used.

The battery type IS VERY IMPORTANT because the voltage determines the accuracy of the meter.  I would suggest going to someplace like a photography specialty store or Radio Shack to get the batteries.  Most of the time a set of batteries will last for a year or more but some Olympus OM models do not have an On/Off switch.  If your camera doesn't have that switch you need to take the batteries out when you are not using it.

BTW they are AWESOME cameras!