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The '''Olympus 35-S''' and '''35-S II''' are fixed-lens [[rangefinder camera|rangefinders]] made by [[Olympus]] from 1955 to 1959.  
 
The '''Olympus 35-S''' and '''35-S II''' are fixed-lens [[rangefinder camera|rangefinders]] made by [[Olympus]] from 1955 to 1959.  
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== Olympus 35-S ==
 
== Olympus 35-S ==
 
Introduced in 1955, the 35-S was the first Japanese camera to offer a fast rewind lever. It was first fitted with a D. Zuiko 3.5/45 lens. The later models were available with a [[Zuiko|E. Zuiko]] 2.8/48mm or a G. Zuiko 1.9/42mm lens. All had a [[Seikosha-MX]] shutter.
 
Introduced in 1955, the 35-S was the first Japanese camera to offer a fast rewind lever. It was first fitted with a D. Zuiko 3.5/45 lens. The later models were available with a [[Zuiko|E. Zuiko]] 2.8/48mm or a G. Zuiko 1.9/42mm lens. All had a [[Seikosha-MX]] shutter.
 
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== Olympus 35-S II ==
 
== Olympus 35-S II ==
 
Marketed in 1957, the Olympus 35-S II provided a bright-frame finder. It is recognizable for its three windows on the front. Three different lenses were available : E. Zuiko 2.8/48, G. Zuiko 2.0/42 and G. Zuiko 1.8/42. It is equipped with a [[Seikosha MXL]] shutter, with [[Light and Exposure Values (LV & EV)|LVS values]].
 
Marketed in 1957, the Olympus 35-S II provided a bright-frame finder. It is recognizable for its three windows on the front. Three different lenses were available : E. Zuiko 2.8/48, G. Zuiko 2.0/42 and G. Zuiko 1.8/42. It is equipped with a [[Seikosha MXL]] shutter, with [[Light and Exposure Values (LV & EV)|LVS values]].
  
 
Many of these cameras have been sold in the USA by [[Sears|Sears & Roebuck]] under the brand Tower.
 
Many of these cameras have been sold in the USA by [[Sears|Sears & Roebuck]] under the brand Tower.
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The Olympus 35-S and 35-S II are fixed-lens rangefinders made by Olympus from 1955 to 1959.


Olympus 35-S

Introduced in 1955, the 35-S was the first Japanese camera to offer a fast rewind lever. It was first fitted with a D. Zuiko 3.5/45 lens. The later models were available with a E. Zuiko 2.8/48mm or a G. Zuiko 1.9/42mm lens. All had a Seikosha-MX shutter.

Olympus 35-S II

Marketed in 1957, the Olympus 35-S II provided a bright-frame finder. It is recognizable for its three windows on the front. Three different lenses were available : E. Zuiko 2.8/48, G. Zuiko 2.0/42 and G. Zuiko 1.8/42. It is equipped with a Seikosha MXL shutter, with LVS values.

Many of these cameras have been sold in the USA by Sears & Roebuck under the brand Tower.


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