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Olympus 35RC – Beautiful Fully Tested Vintage Rangefinder Camera with Clean Lens & New Light Seals

The legendary Olympus 35RC is one of the most respected compact rangefinder film cameras ever made. Small, lightweight, beautifully engineered, and capable of producing stunning sharp photographs, this camera became a favorite among street photographers, travelers, and film photography enthusiasts around the world.

Despite its compact size, the Olympus 35RC offers a truly premium photographic experience with manual controls, a bright rangefinder focusing system, and a beautiful fixed lens that delivers excellent image quality with classic vintage film rendering.

This camera comes fitted with its original Olympus E.Zuiko 42mm f/2.8 lens, a lens highly appreciated for its sharpness, natural colors, and beautiful character. The lens is clean and clear, without fungus or mold — a common problem that affects many vintage film cameras over the years.

The camera also includes a premium B+W Skylight KR 1.5 filter in excellent condition. This high-quality German-made filter helps reduce excessive blue tones in daylight photography, improves color warmth, slightly enhances skin tones, and at the same time protects the front element of the lens from dust, scratches, and accidental damage. It is an excellent addition for both protection and everyday film photography use.

The 42mm focal length is extremely versatile — perfect for street photography, portraits, travel, documentary work, everyday photography, and artistic film shooting.

The camera, as shown in the photos, is in truly remarkable cosmetic condition for such an old vintage camera. It has clearly been very well preserved over the years and remains a beautiful collectible as well as a fully usable film camera.

Mechanically, the camera works flawlessly except for the light meter. Because of this, the camera cannot be used in “A” (Automatic) mode and must instead be operated fully manually.

However, this is not really a problem for film photographers who enjoy the creative process. In fact, many photographers prefer manual operation because it gives full artistic control over the final image.

If you do not own a dedicated handheld light meter, a very nice and simple application called MYLightMeter Pro is available for Android and Apple devices. It has been personally tested and works beautifully. The lifetime membership costs only around €5 and it is extremely useful for vintage film cameras whose internal light meters no longer function.

Using the camera manually is actually very simple:

First, set the ISO according to the film you are using.

The ISO setting is located on the front side of the lens.

Then, use your light meter application to take a reading of the lighting conditions.

The app will recommend the correct aperture and shutter speed combination.

You then manually set the aperture and shutter speed on the camera.

This is the true classic film photography experience — creative, enjoyable, and very rewarding.

The lens focusing system also includes distance markings in meters, ranging from 1.2m to 5m, and then to infinity for distant subjects. Once you understand the simple focusing scale, shooting becomes very fast and intuitive.

Please also take into consideration that the light seals have been professionally replaced, and the camera has been fully film tested using Kodak TMAX 400 black and white film in order to ensure that everything functions correctly. The testing confirmed that the shutter speeds operate properly and that the new light seals effectively protect the camera from light leaks. The photographs included in this listing are actual test shots taken with this exact camera during the testing process, allowing you to see the real image quality and performance it produces.

Based on the successful testing, the camera should also perform beautifully with color film and be capable of producing excellent photographs.

Overall, this is a truly beautiful vintage rangefinder camera — compact enough to carry everywhere, enjoyable to use, mechanically reliable, and built to last for many more years. Take the chance to own a very beautiful fully tested rangefinder film camera with replaced light seals, clean optics, premium filter, and excellent overall condition — perfect for anyone wanting to experience real film photography in a creative and authentic way.

What You Will Receive

1 × Olympus 35RC film camera

1 × B+W Skylight KR 1.5 protective filter

1 × Quality hand strap

Why buy from me?

I am a Specialist seller with deep passion and technical knowledge in photography equipment. I sell across multiple platforms—including eBay, one of the strictest marketplaces for sellers—where I proudly maintain a flawless 100/100 customer feedback score. Every camera I list is Expertly Handled handled, carefully tested, and photographed with a high-end camera and lens under studio lighting so every small detail is clearly visible. My descriptions are honest, accurate, and based on real testing, ensuring you will never receive a hidden problem.

For digital cameras, all functions are carefully tested and verified. I also perform a basic battery test to ensure the camera powers correctly and operates reliably. I often include the correct memory cards—especially for rare models—because many older cameras use formats that are difficult to find today. I match each camera with the proper cables so you can transfer your images easily. Most sellers either don’t test their cameras or don’t have the technical knowledge to do it properly, which often leads to surprises. With my experience and passion for photography, I make sure every digital camera is fully tested, complete, and ready to use straight out of the box.

For film cameras, I provide the same level of professional care. Each camera is thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and checked to ensure there are no sticky plastics, oxidized contacts, or hidden issues that could cause long-term problems. I test them with the correct batteries, verify that the shutter blades perform smoothly, and go one step further by using special test films to confirm the real mechanical operation. I ensure the film loads correctly, advances to each exposure without slipping, and rewinds flawlessly. This guarantees that you are buying a true vintage gem in the best working condition possible.

With my honesty, expertise, and passion for photography, I deliver cameras that are correctly tested, complete, beautifully presented, and ready for you to enjoy—without any effort or uncertainty.