The Olympus Trip 300 is a snapshot camera. It dates back to the 1990s. It is a model that is very easy to use and was therefore a good choice for beginners.
A similar model is the Olympus Trip 301, which also has a self-timer.
The camera comes with a fixed 34 mm lens. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6, so it is naturally not very fast and you should not expect miracles in terms of image quality either.
The camera's focus cannot be adjusted. In general, there are no setting options on the Olympus. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed itself. The sensitivity of the film material is read out by the coding on the cartridge.
The camera has a built-in flash. The flash triggers automatically. The flash cannot be switched off.
The Olympus Trip 300 can be mounted on a tripod.
Of course, batteries are required to operate the Japanese camera. Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are required for the 35mm camera. This type of battery is very easy to obtain.
Films for the Olympus Trip 300
Of course you can still use the camera today. So if you are looking for a compact camera, this is the right model for you. In addition to the batteries, you also need film for taking photos.
According to the operating instructions, the Olympus Trip 300 is designed for 35mm film. 35mm films are still offered by various manufacturers.
The Kodak T-Max 100* for magical black and white photos and the Kodak Ultramax 400* for brilliant colour images are available for the Olympus Trip 300 and can be easily obtained from online retailers. Of course, there is also a wide range of other 35mm films for this camera.
To develop the colour film, it is processed in the C-41 process. As a rule, professional photo labs offer the C-41 process. Many photo labs also offer the development of black and white film.
The negatives of the 35mm photo camera are 24 mm x 36 mm in size. At this size, approximately 36 images fit on one roll of film. A small window on the back of the camera allows you to see the inserted film or whether there is any film in the camera.
The automatic film transport function of this camera automatically winds the film to the next frame after each release. When the end of the film roll is reached, the camera automatically rewinds the film back into the camera. Only then can the rear panel be opened and the film removed.
The rewinding process can also be triggered manually using a switch on the top. There is also a counter for the photos already taken.
