Olympus 35RC rangefinder camera

An Olympus 35RC rangefinder 35mm camera in very good condition, just professionally serviced (by Luton Cameras), working and tested. We have fitted a new soft cowhide black leather. 

This 35mm camera comes with new light seals fitted and is supplied with new battery (LR44). The camera's light meter has been adjusted so that it accepts the 1.5 volts of the LR44 instead of the original (no longer-produced) 1.35v mercury battery. The exposure system is shutter priority automatic.

We have tested the light meter, shutter and aperture and all are working correctly. Shutter speeds can be set from 1/15 - 1/500 + B. The ASA ranges from 25-800 with apertures from f2.8. Flash sync is up to speeds of 1/500.

The 35RC is from the same family and era as the Trip 35 and has built-in light metering. It has a working self-timer and takes 43.5mm filters/hood/lens cap etc. Focusing is by way of the rangefinder - just line-up the images in the centre of the viewfinder. This is more sophisticated than the Trip's viewfinder. The selected shutter and aperture can be seen in the viewfinder.

The lens is the wonderful 42mm Zuiko f2.8. The lens focuses smoothly and is free from dust, fungus and scratches. Focus is easy in the nice bright viewfinder.

The serial number of the camera is 553363. Please see photos for condition of the actual camera for sale. 

We are happy with the function of the camera and as such will provide a 12-month warranty.   A nice period compact rangefinder, ready to use.  

There are a number of reviews on-line, such as this one by Matt Osborne aka Mr Leica.