Olympus Trip Compact Camera Family

One of the most famous cameras from the Japanese company is the Olympus Trip 35. The analog camera was introduced in the 1960s and quickly became a popular companion for travel and family vacations.

It was characterized by its compact size, but still delivered high-quality images. By the end of production in the 1980s, over 10 million units had been produced.

Perhaps also because of this great success, the product name "Trip" was continued by Olympus. Especially in the 1990s, many "Trip" models were offered by the Japanese company.

The target group was again the average user looking for a camera for everyday use or vacation. The optical quality and high quality of the original were not achieved with these models.

These models are typical compact cameras of that time. Similar models were also sold by Nikon, Konica, Minolta, Canon, and others.

Most models offer automatic exposure, automatic film transport, built-in flash, autofocus, and are designed for the 35mm format. They are a good choice for snapshots or for getting started in film photography. But those who want more control over the final result should opt for other camera models (from Olympus).

Using the cameras today

The Olympus Trip models are still very easy to find today. They are often available at a fairly low price and are therefore a good choice if you want to try out analog photography but don't yet have much experience with manual cameras.

Almost all models are very easy to use and a manual is usually not necessary. Batteries used are mostly normal AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Otherwise, you only need the appropriate films. Here you need 35mm films (eBay / Amazon*). This film type is still produced today and many photo service providers also offer the development of this film material.

Technical Specifications

Feature Olympus Trip AF 4000 Olympus Trip XB41 AF Olympus Trip XB40 AF Olympus Trip XB401 Olympus Trip XB400 Olympus Trip XB3 Olympus Trip AF S-2 Olympus Trip Panorama S Olympus Trip Panorama 2 Olympus Trip Panorama Olympus Trip AF 61 Olympus Trip AF 60 Olympus Trip Junior Olympus Trip AF Super Olympus Trip AF Mini Olympus Trip AF MD Olympus Trip AF Olympus Trip 100R Olympus Trip 100 Olympus Trip 10 Olympus Trip 201 Olympus Trip AF 21 Olympus Trip 200 Olympus Trip AF 20 Olympus Trip AF 31 Olympus Trip AF 30 Olympus Trip 301 Olympus Trip 300 Olympus Trip AF 51 Olympus Trip 601 Olympus Trip 505 Olympus Trip AF 50 Olympus Trip 600 Olympus Trip 500 Olympus Trip MD2 Olympus Trip MD Olympus Trip MD3
Camera Type snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera snapshot camera
Film format 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm 35mm
Digital Sensor No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Film Transport Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens Fixed lens
Focal Length 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm 34 mm 34 mm 33 mm 33 mm 33 mm 28 mm 28 mm 33 mm 35 mm 34 mm 35 mm 35 mm 27 mm 35 mm 33 mm 31 mm 31 mm 31 mm 31 mm 34 mm 34 mm 34 mm 34 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 35 mm 35 mm 34 mm
Maximum Aperture f/6.3 f/6.3 f/6.3 f/6.3 f/6.3 - - f/4.5 f/4.5 f/4.5 - - f/4.5 f/4.5 f/3.5 f/3.8 f/3.5 f/8 - - f/5.6 - f/5.6 - f/5.6 f/5.6 f/5.6 f/5.6 f/6.7 f/6.7 f/6.7 f/6.7 f/6.7 f/6.7 f/4.5 f/4 f/6.9
Shutter Speeds — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1/250 – 1/85 – second — — — — — — — — — — — 1/140 – 1/2 – second 1/140 – 1/2 – second 1/140 – 1/2 – second — — — — — —
Light Meter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash Built-in flash
Focus Automatic Automatic Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Automatic Automatic Fixed focus Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Automatic Fixed focus Automatic Automatic Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Automatic Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus Fixed focus
Weight — 152 148 — — — — — — — — — — — 185 — 210 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 230 185
Size — 11.5 x 6.8 x 4.6 cm 11.5 x 6.8 x 4.6 cm — — — — — — — — — — — — — 11.5 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 12.1 x 6.6 x 4.5 cm 12.4 x 6.9 x 4.5 cm
Release Date — 2000 2000 2000 2000 1996 — — 1993 1991 — — 1990 1990 1993 — 1984 — 1992 — — — — — 1996 — — — — — — 2002 — — 1987 1987 1998
Production start — 2000 2000 2000 2000 1996 — — 1993 1991 — — 1990 1990 1993 — 1984 — 1992 — — — — — 1996 — — — — — — — — — 1987 1987 1998
Production End — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2002
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus
Country of Origin China China China China China China China Japan Japan Japan China China Japan Malaysia South Korea Japan Japan China Malaysia Japan Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia — — — — China China China China China China Taiwan — China
Age — Up to 26 years Up to 26 years Up to 26 years Up to 26 years Up to 30 years — — Up to 33 years Up to 35 years — — Up to 36 years Up to 36 years Up to 33 years — Up to 42 years — Up to 34 years — — — — — Up to 30 years — — — — — — Up to 24 years — — Up to 39 years Up to 39 years Up to 28 years
Production duration — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 years
Power Supply 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 1x CR123A battery 2x AA batteries 2x AAA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries 2x AA batteries