Wayne (obviously trying to distract us from the all consuming SUV
discussion) wrote:
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>Dirk Wright Wrote:
>
>>
>> I've been eyeing the old 35SP series of rangefinder olympus cameras as
>> "carry-all" small cameras that will fit in my briefcase. I
>> supposed I'd be
>> better off with a Stylus or similar point and shoot camera, but I was
>> wondering about the praticality of using these old rangefinder cameras
>> with non-interchangeable lenses as "have-it-with-you" type of
>> camera. I'm
>> not a very good photographer in my opinion, but it may be
>> good for me to
>> spend some time over lunch to wander around outside and take
>> some snaps. I
>
>I bought a 35SPn quite cheaply a few months ago and have been using it a
>little in the way you suggest. It fits reasonably well in one of the
>compartments of the case I carry my laptop in, so goes with me to work each
>day. I find it useful as a "reco" camera, if I see something interesting I
>will take a shot with the 35SPn and the resulting print acts as a reminder
>for me to go back with an OM and the appropriate lenses to finish the job.
>By the way, you won't be disappointed with the performance of the 42mm f1.7
>Zuiko.
I concur. Been carrying an LC (Learner Camera?) with the same (at least I
would imagine it is) 42mm/1.7 on dog walks etc.. and I'm quite pleased w/
the results. The 35spn is supposed to have a much better (spot) meter
system, so if I can ever find one at the right price I'd like to pick one
up. The only problem is that it is a little too big to carry all the
time--an XA, a Stylus, a 35rc (w/ 42/2.8), or even god forbid a Canonette
might be handy. Of course there are other small rangefinders w/ excellent
lenses, but the tend to cost considerably more than $50-75.
Glen
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