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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. | ||
| − | + | Olympus launched the Olympus 35 S-3.5 in 1955 as a high-end version of the [[Olympus 35]]. The camera was packed with innovative ideas and was the first Japanese-made lens/shutter camera with a film advance lever. Other features included a self-cocking mechanism that charged the shutter as the film advanced, and even a coupled rangefinder. An F2.8 lens was subsequently introduced, and eventually Olympus also launched Japan's first 35mm lens/shutter camera with an F1.9 large-aperture lens. | |
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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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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.daniel.mitchell.name/cameras/oly35sii/oly35sii.html Shutter and rangefinder cleaning of the Olympus 35-S II] | * [http://www.daniel.mitchell.name/cameras/oly35sii/oly35sii.html Shutter and rangefinder cleaning of the Olympus 35-S II] | ||
| + | * [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/35mm_olympus35s.cfm?message=1 Olympus 35 S-3.5] on Olympus Global History. | ||
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Revision as of 21:42, 7 December 2009
The Olympus 35-S and 35-S II are fixed-lens rangefinders made by Olympus from 1955 to 1959. Olympus launched the Olympus 35 S-3.5 in 1955 as a high-end version of the Olympus 35. The camera was packed with innovative ideas and was the first Japanese-made lens/shutter camera with a film advance lever. Other features included a self-cocking mechanism that charged the shutter as the film advanced, and even a coupled rangefinder. An F2.8 lens was subsequently introduced, and eventually Olympus also launched Japan's first 35mm lens/shutter camera with an F1.9 large-aperture lens.
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| Olympus 35-S Picture by David Broglin. (Image rights) |
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.
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| Olympus 35-S II Picture by David Broglin. (Image rights) |
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.
Links
- Shutter and rangefinder cleaning of the Olympus 35-S II
- Olympus 35 S-3.5 on Olympus Global History.
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