Showing posts with label Olympus 35 RC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olympus 35 RC. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Olympus 35 RC
Weighing 15 oz, the Olympus 35 RC may be the smallest AE rangefinder ever made. However the Olympus 35 RC is a substantial camera, capable of excellent results.
For me the 35 RC isn't as shirt pocket friendly as the Olympus XA, however it easily fits in a pant pocket. I used the manual mode with the 35 RC since it requires an old mercury battery or its equivalent. After my first use I am thinking that I may want to work out the battery issue with the 35 RC. With its small size, quiet shutter, and excellent lens having the auto exposure option would make it a nice walking around camera.
I read that the E.Zuiko f/2.8 lens gives 80+ center resolution at f/5.6 to f/16. From my results I don't find that hard to believe.
I can't think of much more to say about the Olympus 35 RC. From my experience it is a camera that lives up to its hype. Here are a couple of links that give more details.
Smallest 35 Rangefinder ever with AE Exposure and Manual Override?
the essence of 35mm photography in a small package
I think that the title of the second link sums up the Olympus 35 RC pretty well. Checking on Ebay the 35 RC has been mostly selling for between $50 and $100 in good working condition. If you are patient and willing to take a chance on condition you might find one for less.
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