Olympus OM-30
The Olympus OM-30 is a 35mm SLR from the OM system, a manual-focus film body aimed at the entry-level end of the OM line when introduced in the 1980s. It uses the Olympus OM bayonet mount and was positioned below the enthusiast OM-2 and OM-4 bodies of the same era.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the OM-30 have sat in a narrow band of around £90–£100, with a median near £95 based on the limited results recorded. As of 2026, this is firmly an affordable entry into the OM system at saleroom level, and what an OM-30 is worth today depends heavily on whether the body fires at all speeds and whether a lens is included.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 523) Title: An Olympus OM-30 SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-30 SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, with Zukio Auto-Zoom 35-70mm f/4 auto focus |
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| Jun 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 183) Title: An Olympus OM-30 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising an Olympus OM-30, silver, serial number 1093508, body VG, battery tested, shutter works, metering works, internal display works, with |
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| Feb 2024 | £90 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 474) Title: An Olympus OM-30 SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-30 SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G-VG, with Zuiko 28mm f/2.8, Zuiko 50mm |
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