The Camera Site

Olympus Optical Co.,Ltd. Japan

Olympus

 

Olympus Trip 35 (1966)

The Trip 35 can be seen as the full frame 35mm version of the olympus Pen camera. The relation of this Olympus Trip 35 to the hugely popular Pen half frame series which has sold more than 10 million units during its product cycle, is the same manufacturer. Now Olympus Pen cameras are ultimately collectable and high prized in second-hand market. Other master piece of Olympus design include OM series SLR bodies of OM-1, OM-2 and also OM-3 & OM-4 series models, the first compact P&S model - the XA series.

To day Olympus is not confined to making SLR cameras anymore, it has evolved into a respectable specialized electronic imaging manufacturer. This doesn't mean, that Trip would be unsatisfactory in any viewpoint. It is very workable camera in it´s class. Unlike Olympus Pen cameras this handy, Trip takes "full size" ,24x36 negatives and lens is not changeable.

Film size: 24 x 36 mm.
Lens: D. Zuiko F2.8, f~40mm. (4 elements in 3 groups)
Shutter: Programmed system. Automatic: 1/40 sec. or 1/200 sec. Manual: 1/40 sec. X sync.
Film counter: Progressive, self-resetting type.
Film rewinding: Crank type with rewinding button setting system.
Focusing: Zone focusing system (4 zone indicators) with distance scale (in meters and feet).
Exposure meter: Automatic exposure adjustment by built-in electric eye meter.
Light measuring range: EV 8 - EV 17 (ASA 100).
Film speed setting: ASA 25 - 400.
Filter size: 43.5 mm (screw-in).
Rear cover operation:
Hinge type.
Accessory shoe: Cordless flash contact.
Size & weight: 116 (width) x 70 (height) x 57 (depth) mm, 410 g.
4 1/2 (width) x 2 3/4 (height) x2 1/4 (depth) in., 14 1/2oz.
Viewfinder: Luminous bright frame finder (Magnification
0.55) with parallax correction mark and zone indicators.
Film loading: EL (Easy Loading) system.
Film winding: Rear wind-on wheel. Self-cocking to
prevent double advances and double exposures.

You have only to set the right film speed and assure that the adjuster is set to A (automatic) position. Then make up your mind, are you going to take a picture of a persons head, a mountain or something, between and set the focus ring in corresponding position.Then , point and shoot. To set aperture manually is also possible and even necessary if you are using flash.Lens is Olympus D. Zuiko, 1:2,8 f/ 40mm (D, means four lenses, G. seven etc.)

Conclusion: Olympus Trip 35 was an appropriate, easy to carry, traveling companion for a trip to Lapland or sunny beaches of the South.

Tripdet
Olympus mju

Olympus µ [mju:]-II (1996)

Olympus µ, a beautiful classic camera so small, that it fits in any pocket. The Mju Series cameras (called Stylus / Stylus Epic in the US) was one of Olympus' best selling AF P&S 35mm camera Series.
It is a typical point-and-shoot camera, with a fixed 35 mm f/2.8 lens and an active AF system. It features auto film load, advance and rewind. Flash functions include red-eye reduction and night-time flash. The camera also has a spot metering mode, self-timer and tripod mount.

The Mju IIs weatherproof body ensures it can face the most demanding of climates. It comes with a remote control so the photographer can be part of group shots too and a full complement of flash modes means the camera captures a clear shot even in low light conditions. (text, from brochure)

Features

10Fully automatic 35mm camera
9Extra bright f2.8 lens
86 flash modes
7Accurate multi autofocus system
6Weatherproof construction



5Quartzdate function for date/time (quarz date version)
4Optional remote control RC-300
3Available in black and champagne colour
2
Dimensions 108(w) x 59(h) x 37(d)mm
1Weight 135g (without battery)

 

Radio

 

Photography Related Junk (No Number)

I´m Amplitude Modulated and Frequency Modulated but not Digital
A new acquisition of the Outside Broadcast Department of Bulgarian TV (OBDOB)
Le Grande Finale

 

©2005 Reijo Lauro