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Olympus 35SP

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Olympus 35 SP
Olympus 35 SP
Olympus 35 SP
Overview
MakerOlympus Optical Co. Ltd.
Released1969 (1969)
Lens
Lens mountfixed lens
LensG. Zuiko f/1.7, 42 mm, 7 elements in 4 groups
Focusing
FocusManual focus, coupled rangefinder
Exposure/metering
ExposureShutter priority, manual override
Flash
FlashExternal hot shoe, PC connector
General
Dimensions129×76×61 mm (5.1×3.0×2.4 in)
Weight600 g (21 oz)
Made inJapan

The Olympus 35 SP is a 35 mm rangefinder camera made by Olympus in Japan. It is the only 35 mm rangefinder with a dual center-weighted average metering and spot metering system. Metering is also available in manual mode, which is quite unusual amongst Japanese rangefinder cameras of this era. The uncoupled meter gives light readings in exposure values within the viewfinder which is then translated to exposure settings around the lens of the camera. It was succeeded by smaller cameras such as the 35RC and 35RD before Olympus pivoted to SLR cameras for the prosumer/professional market.

Specification

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  • Lens: G. Zuiko f/1.7, 42 mm, 7 elements in 4 groups
  • Aperture Range: f/1.7–22 for auto exposure, f/1.7–16 for manual mode
  • Shutter Speeds: B, 1–1/500 for manual mode
  • Focus Range: .85 meters (2.8 feet)–infinity
  • Automatic Exposure Control: Fully automatic program exposure, EV 5.5–17 in ISO 100
  • Exposure Meter: dual system, center-weighted or 6 degree spot metering, EV 3–17 in manual mode
  • Filter Size: 49 mm
  • Film Speed Scale: ASA 25–800
  • Size: 129 mm × 76 mm × 61 mm (5.1 in × 3.0 in × 2.4 in)
  • Weight: 600 grams (21 ounces)
  • Battery: PX625 1.35 volt mercury cell

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