Nice work despite the tribulations. Until you get the rangefinder
adjusted that focus scale on the lens should work pretty well. Also,
the hyperfocal distance at f/8 is 22 feet for a 42mm lens. But you'll
likely need a tripod or some film faster than ISO 25 for that.
Chuck Norcutt
Brent wrote:
> Hi
>
> Just got a film back - not "OM" per se, but taken with an Olympus 35SP
> range finder with a very lovely 7 element Zuiko lens. The camera is
> in less than perfect condition - spot meter broken for one. Biggest
> problem seems to be the rangefinder is out of whack... of course
> didn't realise this until I got the film developed - resulting in
> about 25 totally out-of-focus shots... ahh well... at least I can
> adjust that one myself.
>
> Anyway here are the few (7) shots that ended up in focus and weren't
> totally mundane:
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/brent_rutherford/Olympus%2035SP%20First%20Film/index.html
>
> I used Efke B&W film, 25 ISO. I don't think the scanning did the film
> justice though, and - I really have to get around to buying myself a
> scanner rather than relying on the photo shop.
>
> Brent
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