Budget Compact 35mm Rangefinder | Olympus 35RC

[@christianlorenz2717]

I bought one for 3,50€ here in Germany. Absolute in love with it. Sadly my rewinding lever is broken but I crafted one by myself. I used old rose wood from my dad and it looks so good ☺️

[@graham_white]

dang, thats awesome! I love wood features so I'm sure it looks amazing.

[@christianlorenz2717]

@@graham_white yes it was a big bargain I think! I will send you a picture of it via Instagram if you want ☺️

[@Cwbierwirth12]

I found mine at an antique shop for $45. Just got my first roll back and am a fan. Definitely thankful I found this little guy. Thanks for spreading the word about it!

[@graham_white]

Nice! Solid pick up. Some people will be upset and say it was my fault if and when prices go up lol

[@JJBclassic]

Got this for $5nzd from dump shop and used it way back in 2016. Forgot about and only just got the film developed! Looking forward to using it again

[@graham_white]

Nice!

[@luc5798]

I was happy to find one for 25€, and I like this camera. I cleaned the viewfinder, it's almost like new now. Just a small remark, from about 2 meters, you have to frame wider than the viewfinder, including the shutter speed and aperture numbers in the image... and at the minimum distance, careful with the paralax...

[@graham_white]

Yeah that parallax is always a big consideration with rangefinders. That’s why I love my Konica iiiA with the parallax correction guides that adjust with the focus

[@rogerharrison4316]

I have the 35DC which has full time program mode, no manual override, apart from a back light button (similar to XA) and ISO dial. So it's even more of a point and shoot. I love it!

[@graham_white]

nice! solid setup

[@alangamble3236]

The Ricoh 500G is a great alternative to the Oly 35RC but the Oly 35RD is my favourite …wider speed range and excellent wide aperture 1.7f lens.

[@graham_white]

I’ve wanted to get my hands on the Ricoh but pricing is much higher than what I found this at. Also yes really want to get the 35rd also to try out. Maybe one day ha

[@dmdntran]

Such a good video, really see the effort and attention to detail, thanks Graham! Definitely sticking around

[@graham_white]

Thanks! Appreciate that

[@tadrenfro]

Just found my pristine and amazing Olympus 35 RC here in my town.. Stuart, FL.. where all your BW shots were taken.

[@graham_white]

nice! where in Stuart? I've thrifted some solid stuff there.

[@tadrenfro]

Hobe Sound Bible College in Hobe Sound near Bridge Road. It’s absolutely the best, since tech is not their specialty. Picked up a gorgeous Olympus 35 RC with spotless leather case & strap, superb Pentax MX, and untouched Nikon SB-600 flash in its SS-600 case. After all the price discussion, they remembered that everything that day was half-priced!. …imagine my drive home!! Will grab some film & put these things little gems to work! :)

[@graham_white]

@@tadrenfro ha thats awesome, I actually drive be there a lot but have never stopped by.

[@jude979]

Got the reversible hood as well..awesome video as per usual..🙌🏾😊

[@graham_white]

🔥🤘

[@jude979]

@@graham_white btw weirdly I just acquired one of these two days ago and here you are with the Awesome detailed bid for it.

[@tomc8273]

Thanks Graham, nice review. Would you compare this to a yashica gsn?

[@graham_white]

I like the gsn but this gives you more control I think and works without battery unlike the gsn. I think quality is a better better also but that’s mostly just personal experience and opinion. Plus if I remember correctly you don’t know what shutter speed the gsn will pick

[@GreenlifeFin]

I think it should work without the battery, many use it by manually exposurinf with the Sunny 16 rule.

[@GreenlifeFin]

With A mode.

[@graham_white]

I can’t remember off the top my head, it is possible. I know a lot of cameras have at least one speed that works without any batteries like 1/60 or 1/125. I may have also just been referring to the LightMeter and just said it incorrectly.

[@Jennifer_Prentice]

I know this is a older video.. I was wondering I own one of these and I have figured out pretty much everything I THINK is needed to use this camera. ISO or ASA is the center of the lens .. Focusing , Loading film, everything except I see some strange metal tab attached to the focus ring. If you press it in and rotate it it snaps into places to line up with some interesting numbers on the lens. They do not seem to be changing the throw of focus or anything .. Is this like some way to shift the ghost image or something inside the finder to calibrate the focus? What is that metal tab really setting? Thanks :).

[@graham_white]

If I remember correctly it’s for lighting conditions. Does it point to a cloud or person etc? It’s either exposure compensation or for lighting conditions.

[@thomasvenditti3620]

I got mine not too long ago with the same lens hood. What size lens cover do you have on yours?

[@graham_white]

Honestly not sure, I think I may have printed a lens cover. I do like the little lens hood though ha

[@XBojangsX]

I’ve heard good things ab the RD as well. Would love to get your review of the new Cinestill 400 roll when you get your hands on it

[@chrisdunderdale]

Yeah, I've had both and currently have the RD only. The RD a much better camera in IMO (1.7 lens, more control, etc), but the RC is decent.

[@graham_white]

oh yeah if I find a deal I am definitely checking it out.

[@graham_white]

haha I ordered it! now it's just a waiting game. ya the RD looks great just need to find one at a good price.

[@alangamble3236]

Hi I have the SP, RC and RD and prefer the RD. but I have had to have it serviced twice for sticking aperture blades which I understand is a common problem.

[@javiersantos1775]

Que alternativa recomendarías de otra marca?

[@graham_white]

Canon QL series probably

[@janmfilho]

thanks for the video :)

[@graham_white]

Hope it was helpful!

[@janmfilho]

@@graham_white it was :) specially the 'key feature' part. really appreciate it!

[@sarahgraceteves8085]

Thank you for this review!! I loved it. Just want to ask if you recommed this to beginners? Thanks

[@graham_white]

As long as you understand shutter speed, aperture and iso than yeah it’s a simple camera to use without a bunch of bells and whistles to make it confusing

[@bobmorr2892]

Plastic? Are you sure about that? Other then that question great review now shoot some color with it.

[@rgp8038]

No plastic in this camera.

[@bobmorr2892]

@@rgp8038 I know, he says in the video it has plastic in it. Another review on KZbin where they probably should be asking us the questions instead of giving us answers.

[@geofff6671]

Never leave a camera like this or a lens in the glovebox of a car. Most of these older cameras and lenses have thick lubricating grease in the lens and too much heat is the surest way to get oil on the aperture blades causing them to stick!

[@ahmadbani1452]

Damm good to know

[@ahmadbani1452]

Damm good to know

[@ヤンミンワン]

長い間英語を聞くと頭が痛くなるから、半分しか聞いていないけど､確かにオリンパスSPは大きいし重たいので、完全マニアル可能なオリンパスRCは良いけど、構造が複雑なので故障が多いよ。 ただオリンパスは自分で修理できるけどね。 フジカカメラ (コンパクト35)も良いよ一度試してヨ。

[@mistyarea4512]

budget? now it cost around over $400 in japan yahoo auction. so expensive

[@graham_white]

look elsewhere. It's definitely not listed at 400 anywhere I just looked.

[@王陽明-t5j]

オリンパス35EDもいいよ!スローシャッターがあるから夕方でもフラッシュがいらないよ。

[@graham_white]

True!