What is the cheapest used Olympus 35 RD in the UK?

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Used Olympus 35 RD for Sale — From £102

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Great for: general street travel documentary

Olympus's compact 35-series rangefinder — 40mm f/1.7, shutter-priority auto plus manual, leaf shutter, 1975.

The Olympus 35 RD was released in the mid 1970s as a compact coupled-rangefinder camera in the 35-series, positioned as a higher-specification model with a fast lens. It is a sought-after camera among users of fixed-lens rangefinders for combining a compact metal body with a bright lens and both automatic and manual exposure, and it sits alongside the 35 SP as one of the more capable members of the line.

The 35 RD is a fixed-lens 35mm coupled-rangefinder camera with a 40mm f/1.7 lens and a leaf shutter. It uses a CdS meter and offers shutter-priority automatic exposure as well as a full manual mode with mechanical shutter operation, so it can fire without a battery in manual use. The meter was designed for a mercury cell of about 1.35 volts, which should be considered when fitting modern replacement batteries for accurate metering.

In use the 35 RD suits a photographer who wants a pocketable rangefinder with a fast lens for low light and shallow depth of field, well suited to street, travel and documentary photography. The combination of auto and manual exposure gives flexibility, and because the shutter operates mechanically in manual mode the camera remains usable even when the meter battery is exhausted.

When buying, check the rangefinder patch contrast and alignment and confirm the leaf shutter runs cleanly at all speeds. Test the meter and note it was designed for a 1.35V mercury cell, so an adapter or zinc-air substitute may be needed. Inspect the lens for haze and fungus, examine the light seals, and watch for sticky or oily aperture blades and battery-door corrosion, all frequent issues on rangefinders of this vintage.