Olympus Trip 35

Iconic solar-powered compact 35mm film camera

Olympus Trip 35
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 15
Durability 18
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Olympus
Model N/A

Key Features

SENSOR 35mm film format, full frame analog
PROCESSOR None (Mechanical shutter and selenium light meter)
AUTOFOCUS Zone focusing system with 4 distance settings
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Manual film advance lever
VIEWFINDER Bright frame optical viewfinder with zone focus icons
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal for external flash
MEMORY CARD 35mm film roll
WEATHER SEALING Metal and plastic construction, no formal rating
BATTERY LIFE None (Selenium cell powered)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus Trip 35

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present ISO set via front ring
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited A-mode only, manual aperture for flash
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Olympus Trip 35

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Olympus Trip 35 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 35mm Film
Resolution Dependent on film stock
ISO Range 25-400
Autofocus Manual Zone Focus
Shutter Speed 1/40s or 1/200s (Automatic)
Burst Rate Manual
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD None
Memory Card 35mm Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life N/A
Weight 410g
Dimensions 118 x 71 x 51 mm