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Introduced in 1970 <ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/ee.cfm#06 Olympus 35 RC] at [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/lineup_chronicle.cfm Olympus-global camera history]</ref>, this model had a 42mm f/2.8 lens, and shutter-priority auto-exposure. During the 1970s, Japanese firms introduced numerous small, fixed-lens [[rangefinder]] cameras; but the 35 RC competed well through a combination of good features and small size <ref>[http://www.cameraquest.com/com35s.htm Compact 35mm RF's] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm Cameraquest]</ref>. | Introduced in 1970 <ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/ee.cfm#06 Olympus 35 RC] at [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/lineup_chronicle.cfm Olympus-global camera history]</ref>, this model had a 42mm f/2.8 lens, and shutter-priority auto-exposure. During the 1970s, Japanese firms introduced numerous small, fixed-lens [[rangefinder]] cameras; but the 35 RC competed well through a combination of good features and small size <ref>[http://www.cameraquest.com/com35s.htm Compact 35mm RF's] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm Cameraquest]</ref>. | ||
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| + | === Specifications === | ||
| + | * Shutter: Olympus, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15 and B | ||
| + | * Focusing: Double image coupled rangefinder, range 0.9m to infinity. | ||
| + | * Exposure Control: | ||
| + | ** Auto - Shutter speed priority (except B) with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure. | ||
| + | ** Manual - Shutter speed and f/stop manually selected. | ||
| + | * Power: PX625 or equivalent 1.35V mercury cell | ||
| + | * Self-Timer: About 10 sec. delay | ||
| + | * Dimensions: 109x70x50mm | ||
| + | * Filter Mount: Olympus 43.5mm screw-in type | ||
| + | * Weight: 410g | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 24 December 2011
| Olympus 35 RC | ||
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Manufacturer: Olympus Date of Production: 1970 Type of Camera: Rangefinder Film Type: 35mm Lens: Olympus E. Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 Shutter: Leaf Shutter speed range: 1/15-1/500th + B Focus areas: 1m-Infinity Viewfinder: Yes ASA/ISO range: 25-800 Filter thread: 43.5mm |
Introduced in 1970 [1], this model had a 42mm f/2.8 lens, and shutter-priority auto-exposure. During the 1970s, Japanese firms introduced numerous small, fixed-lens rangefinder cameras; but the 35 RC competed well through a combination of good features and small size [2].
Specifications
- Shutter: Olympus, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15 and B
- Focusing: Double image coupled rangefinder, range 0.9m to infinity.
- Exposure Control:
- Auto - Shutter speed priority (except B) with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure.
- Manual - Shutter speed and f/stop manually selected.
- Power: PX625 or equivalent 1.35V mercury cell
- Self-Timer: About 10 sec. delay
- Dimensions: 109x70x50mm
- Filter Mount: Olympus 43.5mm screw-in type
- Weight: 410g
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 |
Links
- Repair notes about the 35 RC
- Andrew Yue's excellent summary about the 35 RC
- Matt Denton's overview of the 35 RC
- Steven Gandy's overview of the 35 RC at Cameraquest
