Olympus 35 RC - focus ring problem?

[raynokk]

Hello,

just picked up an Olympus 35RC but I’ve got a problem with the focusing ring. The camera works really well in all other aspects but the ring feels a little bit loose and while fast rotating it sometimes growls and also is not much linear but it remains in position that I want. Is it a problem or not? If it is can I solve it somehow by myself or do I need to send the camera to service?

 

[zuiko85]

Well, mine doesn’t make any growl sounds but is very free and too easy to turn. I’ve just lived with it but normally prefer a focus ring with better damping on the action. Except for the growing think they all, at least the ones I’ve tried, have a similar focusing.

Edit; very short throw also, not much rotation from infinity to 3 feet.

 

[charjohncarter]

My focus ring is smooth and there is just a slight damping. It also moves laterally between 1/32nd and 1/64th of an inch so very slight movement. I did have a CLA by Rick Oleson a few years back.

 

[Jumillar]

Sorry, can't help but mine sounds like Charjohncarter's - smooth with slight dampening - so sounds like your suspicions are correct and the camera might need some attention.