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Olympus 35 SP1969
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1969–1976
- Weight
- 670 g
- Shutter
- 1/15s – 1/500s
- Meter
- cds-coupled-spot-and-average
The Olympus 35 SP (1969) is Olympus's premium fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder. **G. Zuiko 42mm f/1.7** seven-element lens (sharper than the 35 RC's 42/2.8 and faster), Seiko leaf shutter, coupled rangefinder, **CdS dual-mode metering** (spot meter + center-weighted average — switch via top-plate button), programmed AE plus full manual. The dual-meter feature is rare on fixed-lens rangefinders; it makes the 35 SP genuinely useful in tricky lighting.
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- **Spot/average mode switch** — verify both modes function.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Lens fungus** — store dry.
- Service: Olympus specialists; John Hermanson.
About this camera
Olympus's premium fixed-lens rangefinder. G. Zuiko 42/1.7 — one of the sharpest 60s RF lenses — plus a spot meter.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Olympus 35 SP use?
- The Olympus 35 SP shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Olympus 35 SP take?
- The Olympus 35 SP uses a 1x PX625 (mercury, 1.35V) battery.
- What lens mount does the Olympus 35 SP have?
- The Olympus 35 SP uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Olympus 35 SP offer?
- The Olympus 35 SP's shutter speeds range from 1/15s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the Olympus 35 SP use?
- The Olympus 35 SP meters with cds-coupled-spot-and-average.