Olympus 35SP rangefinder camera serviced, cased Exc+

An Olympus 35SP rangefinder 35mm camera in lovely condition, fully serviced (by Luton Cameras), working and tested, with original clean black leatherette and original ever-ready case and a lens cap.

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.

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 f1.7. The Olympus 35 SP is a fixed-lens mechanical rangefinder camera with a leaf shutter and completely automated program autoexposure, as well as full manual exposure controls and a dual spot and centre-weighted meter.

The 35SP 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 49mm filters/hood 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 f1.7. The lens focuses smoothly and is free from fungus and scratches. Focus is easy in the nice bright viewfinder. The original case protects the camera and saves the light meter/battery. Consider adding a hand-made wooden grip.

The serial number of the camera is 369381 (one of the later cameras). 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 rangefinder, ready to use. 

There are a number of reviews of the 35SP on-line, such as this one by Ken Rockwell.