C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Olympus 35 DC (1971) is a fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder offering **F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7** — the fastest standard lens in the Olympus 35 series — paired with aperture-priority automatic exposure. A CdS meter and electronic leaf shutter handle down to 2s automatically; you set aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Rangefinder coupling is clean and the 0.8× viewfinder is bright.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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About this camera
Olympus's fast-lens compact rangefinder. F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7, aperture-priority AE, 1971. Brighter and faster than the 35 RC, last of the Olympus 35 interleaved rangefinder series.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Lens | F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7 |
| Shutter | 1/500s – 2s, electronic leaf shutter |
| Flash sync | 1/500s |
| Meter | CdS aperture-priority AE |
| Modes | Aperture-priority |
| ISO | 25–400 |
| Weight | 580 g |
| Battery | 1× PX625 (mercury equiv.) |
Olympus produced the "35" series of fixed-lens rangefinders through the 1960s and early 1970s: 35 S (1956), 35 SP (1969), 35 RC (1970), 35 DC (1971), 35 RD (1975). The DC was Olympus's fast-lens answer to the Canonet QL17 GIII. As the Trip 35 became a runaway bestseller (10 million units), Olympus shifted marketing to the simpler selenium-powered Trip, and the 35 DC was discontinued around 1976.
The F.Zuiko 40/1.7 is a six-element design with excellent sharpness and pleasant rendering. The 40 mm focal length is a "goldilocks" field of view for street and travel. Compared to the Canonet QL17 GIII, the DC offers the same aperture and a similar feel at a slightly higher price (Olympus cache). Compared to the 35 RC, it's a meaningful step up in speed and low-light capability.
For buyers who prefer Olympus glass over Yashica or Canon, the DC is the choice. Casual Photophile rates it among the best Japanese fixed-lens rangefinders of the era.
Fixed F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7. Compatible with Olympus 35-series flash accessories. No interchangeable capability.
C41
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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