Black Olympus 35RC?? Ah yes...

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I have finished my little project. New leather, light seals, fixed meter, new paint. I added a soft shutter release, cleaned the RF/VF, checked the light meter for accuracy.

Quite a pain the paint job, but it is pretty durable. I used a matte black Styernated Alkyd Enamel once I had sanded the chrome down to the brass with emery tape. I like the look.

Please let me know what you think...

I actually have the original hood and close up lens and have a 45mm Olympus push on lens cap for a Pen series camera back in Texas I will attach when I go home in 13 days for R&R from Iraq.

Cheers, Colin

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Very impressive. I always wondered what an RC would look like in black. Shame they never made any. It's a bit of a squint looking at those photos, would you be able to post any higher-res ones? Other than that, this will probably make the ultimate mini camera to carry around all the time. Also slightly curious, are you considering painting the lettering in silver? Because that would look *the balls* 😀
 
I'm envious.
Nice job.
Gives me ideas too.
I think I might experiment with the screws - any chance of blackening them using a gun 'blueing' ? Just wonder if you have investigated that process and discarded it.
I do fancy coloured lettering too - perhaps red!
And I wonder if I will ever get round to taking photos!
I agree with 'owenreading' about photo size - bigger to drool over would be nice.
Any any chance of photos of Iraq using the camera?
Probably a daft question!

Best wishes
jesse
 
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I have the first roll in the camera now and am about 6 into a 36 roll of Kodak BW400CN. I will post a few examples providing I did a good job with the light seals..I was thinking of putting the lettering in red, havent gotten that far yet. The only problem I have with this camera is I had to fix the mechanical contacts that turn on the light meter when you turn the apature ring to "A" and now it works but not on "A" but between "A" and "off" A small thing I guess but I am psycho over small details like that (I used to be a mechanic before the Army) This project completion made me like a black RF so much I got lucky and found a black Bessa-R on BH for $219 and picked that up too! GAS is so tricky, just when you think you have been cured!
 
Trius said:
Cured? Surely you jest!

BWAAAHAAAA HAAAA HAAAA!!!

I guess I just need to hit the lottery, then I could buy 2 of everything and would have no excuse...LOL

People always like to complain about what they call "gearheads" but I love to take photographs too, I just think it is the kid in all of us (men and women) that loves new toys. I personally find photography to be a much more rewarding hobby/passion than drinking. (although I have been known to love a beer)

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very nice job. I have this camera too and its definitely my favorite RF. Its so light and easy to take around with you when you go on holiday and stuff.
 
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