Getting Oly 35rc

yankeedoll · 01-30-2005

Well Backalley convinced me to get an Oly 35rc. Just bought one and should receive it in a few days!

Now to stock up on film.

Novice will hopefully improve but will definitely enjoy!

dll927 · 01-30-2005

That was a dandy little camera in its day. I had one - until I moved and the "green card" movers had sticky fingers. I bought mine new in about 1974, and next thing I knew, Pop Photo had a review that really praised it. No reason why a good, clean copy shouldn't still function pretty well.

back alley · 01-30-2005

congrats on your purchase.
i have 3 of them, in fact, one of them is the first 'good' camera i ever bought and that was around 1970. last year i had it cla'd and it's still going strong.

they are a wonderful carry everywhere camera.

wait till you see what that lens can do.

gee, now i want to start carrying one around again...
joe

Natalia · 01-30-2005

Doll, I still have the broken Oly 35RC and it feels really nice in my hands - neat and small. I just wish it worked

You'll love shooting yours.

yankeedoll · 01-30-2005

Since the 28 feels so good I'm sure the Oly will feel very comfortable.

I was happy to find one so quickly. (Thanks again, Joe!)

I'm thinking of having GHman cover it in something snappy - maybe snakeskin!

back alley · 01-30-2005

that sounds very nice.
i want mine in red!!

can you pass on a messege to the ghman and let him know it's in the mail.

thanks,
joe

Natalia · 01-30-2005

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Originally Posted by backalley photo

that sounds very nice.
i want mine in red!!

joe

red won't look good on you, Joe. I am thinking something distinguished black. (Greyhoundman, don't give'im my red leatherette

)

back alley · 01-30-2005

sorry, no surprises, only the filters and lens cap.

i sent it off along with my payment for a wrist strap from m classics.

life is good...

joe

back alley · 01-30-2005

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Originally Posted by LilRedSpy

red won't look good on you, Joe. I am thinking something distinguished black. (Greyhoundman, don't give'im my red leatherette

)

actually my 2 favourite colours are black & red.
i sometimes get confused and see them as one colour...

joe

btw - if you knew me you'd know that distinguished comment just does not fit.

but cool does!!

Natalia · 01-30-2005

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Originally Posted by backalley photo

but cool does!!

Alright, CoolJoe, how about some red leatherette with black shades all over it?

That would one of a kind cam!

(sorry for highjacking this thread)

back alley · 01-30-2005

i could live with that!

back alley · 01-30-2005

very niiice...!

joe

back alley · 02-02-2005

wow, that was fast!

great camera.

joe

back alley · 02-02-2005

cool.
i like it when it works out.

joe

yankeedoll · 02-02-2005

Yea!! It's here! I think it's the perfect size and a great looking little camera!

That's something that impresses me about RFF is how supportive and helpful y'all are.

Now for something neat to cover it in to really make it "mine"!

And, of course!, to take pictures!!!

Russ · 02-02-2005

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Originally Posted by greyhoundman

Blimey!!!!

The 35RC arrived today. Talk about a small camera. I can almost hide it in my hand.
It is in excellant+ condition. I'll replace the seals, just to be safe.
Maybe now, the wife will quit fiddling with my cams.

You'll want to slap a shade on that bad boy, to maximum it's nice lens. It's a great one. You'll love it.

Russ

back alley · 02-02-2005

i see you're alive & well, registered, logged in and posting again!

nice to see ya russ.

joe

back alley · 02-02-2005

very hard to find.
i've only ever seen one on ebay and one on photo.net.

i missed both!
but david, i may have something that might interest you. let me take a snap of it - easier than explaining.

joe

back alley · 02-02-2005

i love the speed of digital, if nothing else.

here is a set up i bought and tried but do not care for.
it works great but not my cup of tea.

it is an adapter from 43.5 to series vi filters and a red filter.
it can take any series vi filter and it's not too deep but acts like a hood, somewhat.

take a look.

Socke · 02-02-2005

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Originally Posted by backalley photo

actually my 2 favourite colours are black & red.
i sometimes get confused and see them as one colour...

I see a red door and I want to paint it black
no colors anymore the whole world turns to black

....