Olympus 35SP

Olympus 35 SP

Olympus 35 SP
Overview
Maker	Olympus Optical Co. Ltd.
Released	1969 (1969)
Lens
Lens mount	fixed lens
Lens	G. Zuiko f/1.7, 42 mm, 7 elements in 4 groups
Focusing
Focus	Manual focus, coupled rangefinder
Exposure/metering
Exposure	Shutter priority, manual override
Flash
Flash	External hot shoe, PC connector
General
Dimensions	129×76×61 mm (5.1×3.0×2.4 in)
Weight	600 g (21 oz)
Made in	Japan

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

• 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 (279 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

See also

• List of Olympus products
• Olympus 35RC
• Olympus 35RD
• Olympus XA

External links

• http://www.cameraquest.com/olysp.htm
• http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/35SP.html
• Compact 35s — an overview of the many 35 mm rangefinders popular in the 1970s
• Olympus 35SP on arransalerno.com — a personal overview from a frequent user