In the 1980s, Olympus launched the Trip AF MD as a compact camera that was characterised by easy handling and was therefore ideal for beginners in photography.
The housing was made of plastic and the camera was manufactured in Japan.
The Trip AF MD differs from other analogue cameras in that it has a permanently installed lens with a fixed focal length of 35 mm, making it perfect for everyday use and spontaneous snapshots, but without the option of zooming.
The exposure and focus are set automatically.
A built-in flash that is automatically activated with every shot. It can also be deactivated if desired.
A tripod cannot be attached to this model, but it is possible to attach a carrying strap. A protective bag was originally included in the scope of delivery.
The Olympus Trip AF MD does not have a self-timer function.
It is powered by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which are also responsible for the automatic film advance. These batteries are readily available and can also be used in rechargeable form.
Films for the Olympus Trip AF MD
This camera is designed for use with 35mm 35mm film, which is easy to find thanks to its enduring popularity with various manufacturers.
Films such as the Kodak Gold 200* for colour images and the Kodak T-Max 400* for black and white images are available for the Olympus Trip AF MD.
The colour film as negative film is compatible with the C-41 development process, which is offered by most photo labs, so that you can have your films developed in many drugstores.
The format of the pictures taken is 24 mm x 36 mm, and normally one film allows about 36 shots. The camera automatically advances the film after each shot and also automatically rewinds it at the end of the roll. Manual rewinding is possible by means of a switch on the underside.
Instead of a digital display, this model has a mechanical frame counter at the top, which provides information on the number of images still available. A small window at the rear is used to check the inserted film.
