Olympus 35 SP & Konica S1.6

[StephenPG]

I just picked-up both of these cameras. The 35 SP appears to work at all speeds but the Konica will not trigger. I have not tried the meter in either of them. Does the Konica require batteries to trip the shutter?

Both of these look to be in excellent condition with no dings or dents. Glass looks clear and the viewfinders are bright. I don't know how to evaluate the RF patch but I can see them both fine and they appear to work.

The Konica came with the leather every-ready case, very nice with a plastic logo on the front, and the original manual. The Olympus only had the top of the case and it looks to be some type of leatherette.

Two flashes were included. A Vivitar 1900 and a Kako Hi-Beam II. The later appears to be rechargeable. Don't know (or care for that matter) if either of them work.

From what I've been reading the S1.6 produces less than desirable results.
Is this true or would it be worth investing in having this looked at?

I am going to send the Olympus to John Hermanson for an overhaul as I really like the way it feels in my hand and would like to start using it.

Any suggestions or advice?

 

[Bruin]

The S1.6 doesn't need batteries to operate manually. It's not hard to overhaul yourself since it's virtually identical to the S2, and there are lots of guides online to show you how to take it apart. Some say the S1.6 is better than the S2, some vice versa... regardless it's a fine camera that you can use in full manual mode.

 

[oftheherd]

I don't have a Konica. However, the reputation of all Konicas is high. Especially the lenses.

The Olympus is also a fine camera. I do have one and it takes good photos for me. You will like it.

I think the Kako flash you mention is the first electronic one I bought for myself. It was not automatic nor did it have thyristor circuitry. But it did what it was advertised to do. I actually learned a lot about using flash with that Kako.

 

[btgc]

The S1.6 doesn't need batteries to operate manually. It's not hard to overhaul yourself since it's virtually identical to the S2, and there are lots of guides online to show you how to take it apart. Some say the S1.6 is better than the S2, some vice versa... regardless it's a fine camera that you can use in full manual mode.

That's what I were going to say. Certainly S1.6 is more rare than very common KAS2 so if you have got hands on it, just try out (not that small part of one stop makes visible diference, though). If you don't want to mess with repair yourself, decide if you would want to send it out. Greg Weber deals wih Konica cameras, but sure there are also other great guys.

 

[Bill58]

They're BOTH excellent cameras and worth getting them CLA'd!

 

[raytoei@gmail.com]

i love my SP!

Galle Face Hotel. Sri Lanka. Last week.

Roll#239 Film is Ultrafine C41, a ISO 400 film pushed to 800 developed at C41 processing centre.

 

[StephenPG]

Thanks for all of your insight. It is well appreciated. I am going to send the SP out first then the S1.6 when I get time. The more I handle these the more I want to use them.

On another note, this package came with an old square naugahyde (sp?) camera bag. It is nothing special but might be something one of you would like. There are no markings on it. I would be glad to ship it out if one of you want it.

PM me. I hate throwing things away that have a history.

 

[StephenPG]

Thanks btgc. I just sent Greg Weber an email.

 

[btgc]

Thanks btgc. I just sent Greg Weber an email.

Wish you get satisfactory quote and put a roll through S1.6 until this year ends.

Greg Weber were able to replace aperture on KIII sold on Japanese domestic market so he had to find parts in Japan through his network. And when I think, big part of bill were made up by shipping expenses.