In the 1990s, Olympus launched the Go 100 as a user-friendly point-and-shoot camera, ideal for beginners in photography.
With its plastic body and made in China, it was available in two versions, gold and silver. An identical version is known as the Olympus Trip 100R.
The camera stands out from other analogue models due to its non-interchangeable lens. Its lens offers a fixed focal length of 27 mm, perfect for everyday use and snapshots without the option of zooming. Both the focus and the exposure settings are fixed.
The standard equipment includes a built-in flash with a special function to brighten the foreground, which is activated with every shot.
However, without the option of attaching a tripod, the model allows the attachment of a camera strap. A suitable case was included in the scope of delivery.
The Olympus Go 100 does not have a self-timer.
It requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) for its operation, which automate the film transport. These batteries are readily available and are also available in rechargeable versions.
Films for the Olympus Go 100
The camera is designed for 35mm 35mm film, a choice that remains popular with many producers due to the format's long history and popularity.
Easy to obtain films for this model are the Kodak Gold 200* for colour photos and the Kodak T-Max 400* for black and white shots.
As a negative film, the colour film is compatible with the C-41 developing process offered by most developing services, which enables development in most drugstores.
The format of the captured image is 24 mm x 36 mm, and usually one roll of film allows the production of around 36 images.
Instead of a digital display, a mechanical frame counter on the top provides information on the number of shots still possible. A small viewing window on the back serves to check the inserted film.
After taking a photo, the camera automatically advances the film and rewinds it itself at the end of the film. The rewinding process can also be started manually using a switch on the underside of the camera.
