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The '''Olympus 35EC''' is a electronic controlled [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] introduced in 1969. <ref name="olympus-global-ee">[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/ee.cfm Olympus-global timeline]</ref>. It features a fixed Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens comprised of 5 elements in 4 groups. The electronic shutter is made by Seiko and is automatically controlled and cocked. It has a range of 4 to 1/800 sec. A shutter lock feature is on the face of the camera to prevent unwanted exposures or meter readings. There is a accessory shoe, on the top plate as well as a tripod socket on the base. Flash is possible with 1/20 of a sec. [[flash sync]] and connects via a PC terminal on the left hand side of the camera. The exposure meter is based on a [[CdS]] cell. The film speed can be set on the top plate of the camera, for 25 to 800 ASA. Focusing is done on the lens collar. It uses a [[zone focus]] system with a range of 1m to inf. There are focus stops for 1m, 1.5m, 3m and inf. They are also represented in the viewfinder by iconography of a persons face, portrait, group and mountains. The film transport has a auto resetting counter, uses a manual thumb wheel for advancing the film, and a rewind crank is on the base of the camera. The exposure system and shutter is powered by 2 mercury batteries. | The '''Olympus 35EC''' is a electronic controlled [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] introduced in 1969. <ref name="olympus-global-ee">[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/ee.cfm Olympus-global timeline]</ref>. It features a fixed Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens comprised of 5 elements in 4 groups. The electronic shutter is made by Seiko and is automatically controlled and cocked. It has a range of 4 to 1/800 sec. A shutter lock feature is on the face of the camera to prevent unwanted exposures or meter readings. There is a accessory shoe, on the top plate as well as a tripod socket on the base. Flash is possible with 1/20 of a sec. [[flash sync]] and connects via a PC terminal on the left hand side of the camera. The exposure meter is based on a [[CdS]] cell. The film speed can be set on the top plate of the camera, for 25 to 800 ASA. Focusing is done on the lens collar. It uses a [[zone focus]] system with a range of 1m to inf. There are focus stops for 1m, 1.5m, 3m and inf. They are also represented in the viewfinder by iconography of a persons face, portrait, group and mountains. The film transport has a auto resetting counter, uses a manual thumb wheel for advancing the film, and a rewind crank is on the base of the camera. The exposure system and shutter is powered by 2 mercury batteries. | ||
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==Olympus 35 ECR== | ==Olympus 35 ECR== | ||
Rangefinder version of the Olympus EC. Introduced in 1972. | Rangefinder version of the Olympus EC. Introduced in 1972. |
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Olympus 35EC
Black Olympus EC image by Denny Narciso (Image rights) |
The Olympus 35EC is a electronic controlled 35mm compact camera introduced in 1969. [1]. It features a fixed Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens comprised of 5 elements in 4 groups. The electronic shutter is made by Seiko and is automatically controlled and cocked. It has a range of 4 to 1/800 sec. A shutter lock feature is on the face of the camera to prevent unwanted exposures or meter readings. There is a accessory shoe, on the top plate as well as a tripod socket on the base. Flash is possible with 1/20 of a sec. flash sync and connects via a PC terminal on the left hand side of the camera. The exposure meter is based on a CdS cell. The film speed can be set on the top plate of the camera, for 25 to 800 ASA. Focusing is done on the lens collar. It uses a zone focus system with a range of 1m to inf. There are focus stops for 1m, 1.5m, 3m and inf. They are also represented in the viewfinder by iconography of a persons face, portrait, group and mountains. The film transport has a auto resetting counter, uses a manual thumb wheel for advancing the film, and a rewind crank is on the base of the camera. The exposure system and shutter is powered by 2 mercury batteries.
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Olympus 35 ECR
Rangefinder version of the Olympus EC. Introduced in 1972.
Olympus 35 EC2
Links
- Manuals available on the Favorite Classics section of .kyphoto.com
- 35EC, 35 ECR, on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
References
Olympus Classic Cameras |
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Semi | Semi II | Six | Chrome Six | Flex | Standard | 35 | Ace | Pen | Pen F | FTL | OM-1/2/3/4 | OM-10/20/30/40 | Trip | µ (mju:) | XA |