The Olympus Trip 100 is a compact camera developed by Olympus for spontaneous photography. Its simple operating concept makes it ideal for newcomers to photography. It is characterised by its black plastic housing, manufactured in Malaysia.
Unlike many other compact cameras, the Trip 100 has a built-in lens, which makes it stand out from the crowd. A simple sliding door not only serves as protection for the lens, but also activates the camera when it is opened.
The fixed focal length of the lens is 35 mm, ideal for everyday use and spontaneous shots without the option of a zoom. The camera is "Focus Free", which means that the focus cannot be adjusted.
However, the film speed can be adjusted. There is a slider on the underside for ISO 100/200 and ISO 400.
There is of course a built-in flash. There is no connection for a tripod on this camera, but there is a device for attaching a camera strap.
The Olympus Trip 100 does not offer a self-timer.
Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which also operate the automatic film transport.
Instead of a display, the model has a frame counter at the top and a small window at the back through which the inserted film can be seen.
Films for the Olympus Trip 100
The Olympus Trip 100 was designed for use with 35mm film, as described in its manual. The enduring popularity of the 35mm film format ensures that it continues to be offered by numerous producers.
Films such as the Ilford Delta 400* for outstanding black and white photos and the Kodak Portra 400* for vibrant colour images are available from many online suppliers. A wide range of film material is available for this format.
The colour film used is a negative film that is developed using the C-41 process. This development process is offered by the majority of photo labs, which means that development is possible in most drugstores.
The image format of the camera measures 24 mm x 36 mm, typically one roll of film can take around 36 pictures. After each shot, the camera automatically advances the film and rewinds it at the end of the film. Manual rewinding is possible using a switch.
