What is the plural form of Olympus?

**Sam_I_am** · 11-18-2020, 05:39 PM - **2 Likes**

I posed this question to my wife and son. After much debate they both googled it, and that led them to this discussion on another forum that is a very entertaining read.

What's the plural of Olympus? | Amateur Photographer

The reason for asking this question is due to a collection of Olympus camera gear that I acquired today. All of this is from the original owner, complete with manuals and warranties. Bodies are an OM-1, OM-2s program, and OM-10. Lenses are an OM 75-150, OM 50 1.4, OM 50 1.8, and OM 28 3.5. Also included is an Olympus T-20 flash unit, various filters, hood, and hard case.

I had to share a picture fresh out of the box in all their dusty glory. The term "giddy as a school girl" may apply.

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crazy4oldcars · 11-18-2020, 05:42 PM - **1 Like**

Given that it is a proper name, I would vote for Olympuses. Now I'll go read the article.

Kirk B.

**clackers** · 11-18-2020, 05:50 PM

Not an edifying discussion on that site, Sam!

If Olympus can be considered Greek in origin (home of the gods, like Norse Valhalla), IMHO Olympuses is the most respectful.

Anyway, nice collection - that 28 is meant to be very handy!

**pepperberry farm** · 11-18-2020, 06:00 PM - **2 Likes**

I wouldn't demean them by referring to them in plural, but only by their full, proper names, with full usage of the Oxford comma.

**BROO** · 11-18-2020, 06:27 PM - **1 Like**

You have a 'range' of Olympus cameras.

**ramseybuckeye** · 11-18-2020, 06:41 PM - **1 Like**

You have a lot of Olympus Gear, use it as an adjective.

wow

**ismaelg** · 11-18-2020, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Simple,

Send me that embarrassing, dreadful and ugly OM-2s for proper disposal, sell the OM10 and you no longer have the plural problem!

Nice Olympuses, Olympii, Olympiads whatever!

Thanks,

MikeyBugs95 · 11-18-2020, 06:51 PM

I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions.

**luftfluss** · 11-18-2020, 07:16 PM

I don't know about pluralizing "Olympus", but that's a pretty sweet haul...

**Sam_I_am** · 11-18-2020, 07:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions.

My wife works at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and that is the EXACT train of thought she had. HA!

Ismael, I would happily send it down to you for one of your awesome refurbishings, but I would hate having to hunt you down just to get it back. ;-)

I am glad to see that everyone is having as much fun as we did with this debate. :-)

derekmadge · 11-18-2020, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by BROO

You have a 'range' of Olympus cameras.

His is the home, home of the range.

---------- Post added 11-18-20 at 09:30 PM ----------

OlympiX?

dbs · 11-18-2020, 07:51 PM

Mmmmm plural eh......... Party or Parliament ...... or

**clackers** · 11-18-2020, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions.

Bit of a trap, Mikey. The 'i' bit is from Latin.

Sandy Hancock · 11-18-2020, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

There is only one Olympus - no plurals allowed

**Michail_P** · 11-18-2020, 11:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

There is only one Olympus - no plurals allowed

That’s what applies in Greek. It’s not a noun but a name, a title, something unique. In Greece we say Όλυμπος (olimpos) and there’s no plural. But if it was, it would be Όλυμποι (olimpi) I guess. That’s a good collection of cameras there.

11-18-2020, 05:39 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	What is the plural form of Olympus? I posed this question to my wife and son. After much debate they both googled it, and that led them to this discussion on another forum that is a very entertaining read. What's the plural of Olympus? \| Amateur Photographer The reason for asking this question is due to a collection of Olympus camera gear that I acquired today. All of this is from the original owner, complete with manuals and warranties. Bodies are an OM-1, OM-2s program, and OM-10. Lenses are an OM 75-150, OM 50 1.4, OM 50 1.8, and OM 28 3.5. Also included is an Olympus T-20 flash unit, various filters, hood, and hard case. I had to share a picture fresh out of the box in all their dusty glory. The term "giddy as a school girl" may apply. Attached Images

11-18-2020, 05:50 PM	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Not an edifying discussion on that site, Sam! If Olympus can be considered Greek in origin (home of the gods, like Norse Valhalla), IMHO Olympuses is the most respectful. Anyway, nice collection - that 28 is meant to be very handy! Last edited by clackers; 11-18-2020 at 05:58 PM.

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11-18-2020, 05:42 PM - 1 Like	#2
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	Given that it is a proper name, I would vote for Olympuses. Now I'll go read the article. Kirk B.

11-18-2020, 06:00 PM - 2 Likes	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	I wouldn't demean them by referring to them in plural, but only by their full, proper names, with full usage of the Oxford comma.

11-18-2020, 06:27 PM - 1 Like	#5
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	You have a 'range' of Olympus cameras.

11-18-2020, 06:41 PM - 1 Like	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	You have a lot of Olympus Gear, use it as an adjective. wow

11-18-2020, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#7
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	Simple, Send me that embarrassing, dreadful and ugly OM-2s for proper disposal, sell the OM10 and you no longer have the plural problem! Nice Olympuses, Olympii, Olympiads whatever! Thanks,

11-18-2020, 06:51 PM	#8
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions.

11-18-2020, 07:16 PM	#9
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	I don't know about pluralizing "Olympus", but that's a pretty sweet haul...

11-18-2020, 07:26 PM - 1 Like	#10
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions. My wife works at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and that is the EXACT train of thought she had. HA! Ismael, I would happily send it down to you for one of your awesome refurbishings, but I would hate having to hunt you down just to get it back. ;-) I am glad to see that everyone is having as much fun as we did with this debate. :-)

11-18-2020, 07:29 PM	#11
derekmadge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 113	Originally posted by BROO You have a 'range' of Olympus cameras. His is the home, home of the range. ---------- Post added 11-18-20 at 09:30 PM ---------- OlympiX?

11-18-2020, 07:51 PM	#12
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Mmmmm plural eh......... Party or Parliament ...... or

11-18-2020, 08:42 PM	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 I vote for the term "Olympi" as the plural. Although I suppose this could turn into one of those "octopus/octopuses/octopi/octopodes" type discussions. Bit of a trap, Mikey. The 'i' bit is from Latin.

11-18-2020, 09:04 PM - 1 Like	#14
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	There is only one Olympus - no plurals allowed

11-18-2020, 11:37 PM - 1 Like	#15
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock There is only one Olympus - no plurals allowed That’s what applies in Greek. It’s not a noun but a name, a title, something unique. In Greece we say Όλυμπος (olimpos) and there’s no plural. But if it was, it would be Όλυμποι (olimpi) I guess. That’s a good collection of cameras there.