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* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html Manuals available on the Favorite Classics section of kyphoto.com]
 
* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html Manuals available on the Favorite Classics section of kyphoto.com]
 
* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/compact/olympus35sp.htm Olympus 35 SP overview in french] at 35mm-compact.com
 
* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/compact/olympus35sp.htm Olympus 35 SP overview in french] at 35mm-compact.com
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/olympus/html/olympus_35sp.php 35 SP] at www.collection-appareils.fr
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/olympus/html/olympus_35sp.php 35 SP] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
 
 
 
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Revision as of 11:55, 4 March 2009

Olympus produced the 35 SP line of rangefinder cameras from 1969 through 1976. Though somewhat overshadowed early on by the explosive popularity of SLRs, the Olympus SP rangefinder models were sophisticated and high-quality cameras. Unique among 35mm rangefinders, the SP featured a dual metering system, with both spot and centerweighted readings. Its compactness relative to SLRs of comparable ability remains a strong point in its favor among enthusiasts.

The SP is very small and light, with a tack-sharp 42mm f/1.7 lens of 7 elements in 5 groups. Resolution at all f/stops is outstanding. The lens uses 49mm filters and hoods.

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