Olympus Trip XB40 AF

Launched in 2000, the Olympus Trip XB40 AF is part of the Olympus Trip point-and-shoot camera series. Its plastic housing makes it particularly easy to handle, making it an excellent choice for beginners and amateur photographers. This camera was produced in China.

The Olympus Trip XB41 AF, another model in this series, differs with the addition of a self-timer function, but remains similar to the XB40 AF in all other aspects. There was also a Quartz Date model with the option of imprinting the recording date.

A standout feature of this camera is the built-in lens with a fixed focal length of 27mm. Thanks to the autofocus mechanism, manual focusing is no longer necessary, which compensates for the lack of zoom capability. A minimum distance of 0.8 meters from the photographic subject is recommended. The camera has a sliding cover to protect the lens.

The camera relieves the photographer of adjusting exposure, aperture and shutter speed by detecting the film sensitivity through the DX coding of the film. If there is no such coding, the camera defaults to ISO 100.

An integral part of the camera is the built-in flash, which is particularly important due to the limited lens speed. It activates automatically and cannot be switched off.

A carrying strap is included and there is a provision for a tripod on the bottom.

With a size of 11.5 x 6.8 x 4.6 cm, the Olympus Trip XB40 AF weighs 148 grams according to the instructions.

Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which are responsible for both the flash and the film transport.

Films for the Olympus Trip XB40 AF

Using the Olympus Trip XB40 AF is still possible today, with used models available at a reasonable price. Of course, you need the right films for this.

35mm film can be used and the selection of films available is still extensive. Normally you can take up to 36 shots with one film, the number of which can be tracked using a counter on the top of the camera. A small window on the back shows whether film is loaded.

The Kodak Gold 200* is recommended for color photos, while the Kodak T-Max 100* is perfect for black and white photos. Both types of film offer outstanding image quality thanks to their flexibility.

After each shot, the film is transported automatically. When you reach the end of the film roll, the film is automatically rewound into the cassette, a function that can also be operated manually using a special button.