In the 1980s, Olympus launched the Olympus Trip AF, a simple point-and-shoot camera that was particularly suitable for beginners to photography. This camera, known for its handiness, was very popular thanks to its intuitive operation.
The plastic body of the camera was produced in Japan.
The Trip AF differs from many analogue cameras due to its fixed lens with a focal length of 35 mm, making it perfect for everyday photography. However, there is no zoom option. The maximum aperture of the Zuiko lens is f/3.5.
The focus is set automatically by the camera. The minimum distance to the subject should be 120 cm.
The exposure settings are also made automatically. The film speed is set using a switch. You can choose between ISO 100 and ISO 400 and the camera then sets the aperture and shutter speed.
The features include an integrated flash that automatically brightens the foreground with every shot. The flash has a range of up to 3.2 metres at ISO 100. The charging time is around 6 seconds.
Whilst there is no option to attach a tripod, a carrying strap can be attached.
The Olympus Trip AF is not equipped with a self-timer function.
The camera is powered by two AAA batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which also provide the automatic film advance. These batteries are widely used and are also available in rechargeable versions.
The weight of the camera is stated as 210 grams. The dimensions are 115 by 66 by 43 mm.
Films for the Olympus Trip AF
According to the instructions, it is designed for 35mm 35mm film, which is a common choice among photographers due to its enduring popularity and history.
Suitable and readily available photographic films for the Olympus Trip AF are Kodak Gold 200* for colour photography and Kodak T-Max 400* for black and white images.
As a colour negative film, Kodak Gold 200 is suitable for the C-41 development process, which is offered by the majority of photo labs, making development possible in most photo shops.
The camera format is 24 mm x 36 mm, and normally one film allows about 36 exposures. After each shot, the camera automatically advances the film and also automatically rewinds it at the end of the film roll. Manual rewinding is possible via a button.
Instead of a digital display, the camera has a frame counter on the top for displaying the remaining shots and a small window on the back for checking the inserted film.
