Sale: Rare Olympus 35-RD Rangefinder Zuiko f/1.7 Free flash unit and filters!

Rare Olympus 35-RD Rangefinder with fast Zuiko 35mm f/1.7 lens -Free flash unit and 6 Filters!

I'm sure if you are familiar with Olympus RF cameras, the 35RD is probably one of the most famous yet most hard to find ones.

The Oly 35 RD belongs in the elite small group of compact 35 Rangefinders with faster than f/2 lenses, automatic exposure, and manual over-ride. 

It competes with the Leica CL, at far less cost. 

"To really appreciate the Olympus RD you need to try to find a new camera today with its features.  You can't.  There are simply no compact rangefinder cameras made today with a faster than f/2 lens.  If you want available light and quiet shooting on a budget, this is an excellent choice."

• Compact 35 Rangefinder with six element 40/1.7 lens, focusing to 34"
• VERY BRIGHT viewfinder/rangefinder.
• The RD has Guide Number Automatic Flash exposure!  What's that you ask?  A great way to get accurate flash shots.
• Very Quiet leaf shutter.
• Manual over-ride.
• An unusual feature is that the Viewfinder will still show the chosen f/stop on manual exposure.  Most compact 35's have no  finder indication of f/stops when on manual.
• Large, convenient easy to use controls
• Beautifully finished
• Electronic Flash sync at all speeds, 1/2 to 1/500 plus B.
• CDS cell inside 49mm ring, making filter compensation automatic
• ASA range 25-800
• Hot Shoe and PC outlet
• The battery off switch is the lens cap, which on the lens stops current flow.
• Weight 17 oz,  measurements 4 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/4", slightly smaller than the Canon GIII QL,  49 mm filters

SPECIFICATIONS:

• AE Exposure Control: AE - shutter preferred, except B - Light meter coupled 
• Battery: PX625 1.35 volt mercury cell or MRB625 1.4 volt (mercury free) zinc-air cell
• Exposure Meter: (CdS) cadmium sulphide photo resistor and a galvonometer needle
• Exposure Modes: Unmetered Manual Mode, Shutter-Preferred Auto Mode, Flashmatic Mode
• EV Range: EV 2.5 to EV17 @ ISO 100
• Film Advanced: Lever type - single stroke manual advance lever
• Film Rewind: Film release button on the bottom of the camera.
• Film Speed Scale: ASA 25 - 800
• Filter Size: 49mm
• Flash Synchonization: at all shutter speeds using the X contact or PC socket
• Flashmatic System: Guide Number Scale {10m to 40m, ( 32ft to 90ft)}
• Focus Range: .85 meters/2.8 ft. to infinity
• Focusing: double image coupled rangefinder
• Lens: F. Zuiko f/1.7 - 6 elements in 4 groups - F is the sixth letter of the alphabet
• Self Timer: Lever operated with a 10 second delay
• Shutter: Seiko mechanical leaf shutter, between the lens
• Shutter Speeds: B, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
• Viewfinder: 0.6x, aperture indicator, red zone for insufficient light
• Size & Weight: 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" - 17 1/2 ounces. (470 grams)

Item Description:

Sacrifice sale, emergency cash need. It would be hard to let this one go after many times spent together. :( Hope I could buy one again in the future when im riiiich.

Camera is very small and compact. Very light compared to classic slr's and other rangefinders.

Automatic Exposure Mode works but due to unavailability of batteries and lens cap, I'm not using it. Manual mode works perfectly. Practice on the sunny 16 rule and the recommendations on film boxes and you'll be fine. I myself don't own a light meter, trust your eyes' judgement and hopefully intelligent gut feeling. :)
CLA'ed. No fungus on lens or sticky shutter issues. VF is bright and clean.
Physical/cosmetic condition: very good (not mint and shiny of course!), occasional/minor fade of black paint on tiny metal strips due to age and happy use.
Camera is well-exercised and cleaned. :)
No defects whatsoever, aside from the self-timer not working, but doesn't affect normal picture taking at all.
For actual photos taken by this camera, see above, or message/PM/text me and I'll email you some.
For sample photos taken by the Oly RD on the web:                http://www.flickr.com/photos/sealow08/sets/72157613002427618/?page=2

Excellent pages on the Olympus 35RD:
http://home.comcast.net/~youngds/Classic35/Olympus35RD/Olympus35RD.htm
http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/35RD.html
http://www.cameraquest.com/olyrd.htm

I do not own a digicam/scanner except for a camera phone so please bear with my pics. I can try to send you more upon request though.

Buy It Now and I'll throw in a free flash unit, and 6 filters for the black and white shooter. :)

Terms of Sale:
Shipping via Air21/JRS/2GO, shipping and handling rate to be added to final bid price. P100 for Metro Manila and P150 for outer Luzon/Vis/Min
 I combine shipping for multiple items. I'll pack it well and nice.
I can only do meetups after work or on weekends.
Buyers with 0 feedback is required to message/email me first on intent to bid, otherwise bid will be cancelled and item will be relisted.
Payments via GCash (incl. Php 10.00 transaction fee),or BPI deposit.
I'll email the details after end of listing.
For faster transaction and inquiries, sms at 0927 569 7626 (eve).

for pics, see http://cgi.ebay.ph/Hard-to-Find-Olympus-35-RD-Rangefinder-Zuiko-f-1-7_W0QQitemZ260485774339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_211?hash=item3ca6297c03&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Thanks for looking and check out my other items too!

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