In the 1990s, Olympus launched the Trip AF, a compact camera that became particularly well known for its ease of use and thus appealed to photography novices in particular. Its design-orientated exterior makes it an ideal tool for beginners in the field of photography.
The model consists of a plastic housing and was manufactured in Malaysia.
In addition to the standard model, a Quartz Date version was released, which is able to print the date and time directly on the photo.
Unlike many other analogue cameras, the Trip AF Super features a built-in lens with a focal length of 35 mm, ideal for everyday use and spontaneous photos, but does not offer a zoom function.
The camera automatically regulates both focus and exposure, but does not allow manual adjustment of shutter speed and aperture.
There is no tripod thread on the underside, while a holder for a camera strap is provided on the side. There is also no self-timer. Instead, there is a built-in flash.
Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which are also responsible for the automatic film transport, serve as the power source. These batteries are widely used and readily available.
Films for the Olympus Trip AF Super
The camera is designed for use with 35mm film, which is still manufactured by many producers due to its popularity and availability.
Films recommended for this camera are Kodak Gold 200* for colour photography and Ilford Delta 400* for black and white images, although films from other brands such as Rollei, Adox, Fujifilm or Lomography are also available.
The colour negative film is compatible with the C-41 developing process, which means that it can be developed in most photo developing services and drugstores.
The image size of the exposures is 24mm x 36mm, and typically one roll of film allows for approximately 36 images to be captured. After each shot, the camera automatically advances the film and automatically rewinds it at the end of the film.
