Olympus 35SP | Best Rangefinder Ever Made?

Olympus 35SP 35mm film rangefinder. You can buy it on eBay, see following links

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[tacul]

You don't turn off the light meter by putting on the lens cap. You have to fully cover the camera with the case.

[Mekchaibang]

Nice video
The exposure metering still on even you cover your lens because the light meter is on the left-upper corner next to the view finder.
the best way to save the battery is putting it to the bag
Nice Camera
I usually get a little bit overexposed from my camera ( according to my camera's light meter)

[jutsjuts]

Great review, really loved the style of your videos. :) I believe putting the lens cap on an SP does not turn off its meter, as its sensor is at the top right corner of the body and not by the lens like on an RC. Not a big problem though as you can just put it inside your bag to dim out the sensor window therefore effectively turning the meter off.

[olymm]

From one fanboy to another: top video. The 35 SP is one of those cameras that you can't fully appreciate until you get the photos from the first roll of film back.

[michaelwhiles]

Lovely, a joy to use but fragile - so check, check, check before parting with (a lot of) money. The Canon Canonet QL17 is generally tougher and cheaper, but perhaps not quite so cute. Loved them both.

[randallstewart]

The 35SP is a terrific camera for the reasons outlined. I've shopped for one several times, but failed because I always seemed to run into meter failure problems. When comparing the 35SP to other Olympus cameras, the best comparison would be to the 35RD, not the 35RC [which is more of a point-n-shoot]. The RD is a generation later, and is much more like the Canon QL17 GIII, which I think is the standard of comparison for this style of 35mm camera.

[MichaelDahlkvist]

Iam not going to fall into the trap of debating Leica vs anything on the internet i dont have the time or the interest :)

BUT i will say that i have a Olympus Trip 35 and i can see its a much simpler version of this. I really like the fact that on this camera you have all the settings you need on the lens itself!

[mjfalcon]

Very pleasant camera review with some quirky humour. Excellent job, thank you :)

[jimkenty]

Thanks for the nice video. I recently bought a used SP and look forward to using it. In looking it over, I found that the light meter sensor, above the lens, remains active even when the lens cap is on. So, covering the lens does not prevent battery drain. Best to keep the camera in the dark when not using it.

As for other excellent rangefinder cameras, I would highly recommend the Minolta CLE. It has TTL metering and interchangeable lenses. I used to own one, and regret selling it.

[Hevva]

Thanks, I've had this for about four years, and not used it. Shocking I know! But at last I know how to use it, thanks to your video, haha! I will trial in this weekend perhaps.

[Wiencourager]

Its strange that they did not include a depth of field scale, which annoys me so much I rarely
use the camera.

[photobubba]

I owned two of them, Loved them both! Gave them to friends who still use them.

[ghw]

Olympus has always made great optics--just look at the microscopes in medical facilities, but I'd cast my vote for the Konica Auto S2, followed by the Olympus XA.  I have a number of the "compact" 35mm cameras from Olympus, Minolta, Yashica, Canon, Petri, Konica, etc and the quality of these cameras is very much underrated.  Excellent video!  Thanks!

[sproglode]

A really excellent review - well shot - thanks so much!

[JoshuaBoldt]

in the US they sell the Wein Cell MRB625 at Adorama and it is an exact replacement for the old mercury PX625/PX13, PX675, and RM400 with the correct size and voltage. Some people say they drain too fast and you should keep them out of the camera when not in use, but I haven't tried any yet

[Raychristofer]

Best rangefinder ever? I hear you bro but I hope you know kung fu because Leica might send ninjas your way for blasphemy lol.

[paultaylorphotography]

After putting two rolls through an oly 35 trip (both episodes on my channel), I'm bitten by the film bug, and after watching your review for the 3rd time (and a few other excellent reviews), I'm sold. Now eagerly awaiting the courier to deliver my 35SP. Awesome review and channel mate. Regards Paul

[AustinBeeman]

Serious review man! Excellent work with your channel. Now I need to buy one of these.

[lloydy]

I'm a fanboy, had my 35SP for years and love it. But I still learned something from your excellent review.

[mikeemerson]

The metering cell is located next to the viewfinder and not on the lens. Putting the lens cap on doesn't switch off the meter.