garythegit
Established
Hi guys! Just bought myself a cheapo Olympus 35 ECR automatic rangefinder. Slight problem though... the horizontal rangefinder isn't at infinity. How do i adjust this? I know that the construction is somewhat similar to the 35 RC but i don't see a hidden screw on the film gate where the horizontal adjustment screw of the RC is usually found. Hmmm
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Anno
Member
I have the same problem. Did you ever find out the way to to the horizontal adjustment?
Skyeman
Newbie
Olympus 35 ECR rangefinder adjustment
Olympus 35 ECR rangefinder adjustment
I was searching on the internet for how to do this and couldn't find anything. So, I experimented with a 35 ECR that I was overhauling and whose rangefinder needed adjustment.
I was successful, so I've posted the results for anyone else looking for this information.
Remove the top (straightforward - three screws, no attached wires). Remove the shiny plastic cover on the rangefinder assembly which is only glued, no screws.
To adjust the vertical alignment, you will see a small 'cog'. Rotate this to the left or right with a fine pointed tool to adjust. It is quite sensitive, only very small movements are necessary.
To adjust the horizontal alignment, there is a small hole at the front of the compartment as shown in the photo. You can see the screw through this.
I hope this is of some help to anyone in the same position.
Olympus 35 ECR rangefinder adjustment
I was searching on the internet for how to do this and couldn't find anything. So, I experimented with a 35 ECR that I was overhauling and whose rangefinder needed adjustment.
I was successful, so I've posted the results for anyone else looking for this information.
Remove the top (straightforward - three screws, no attached wires). Remove the shiny plastic cover on the rangefinder assembly which is only glued, no screws.
To adjust the vertical alignment, you will see a small 'cog'. Rotate this to the left or right with a fine pointed tool to adjust. It is quite sensitive, only very small movements are necessary.
To adjust the horizontal alignment, there is a small hole at the front of the compartment as shown in the photo. You can see the screw through this.
I hope this is of some help to anyone in the same position.
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