Olympus Trip 35 | 35mm Film Camera | Advance Point and Shoot | Good

Brand: Olympus
Model: Trip 35
Type: 35mm Compact Zone Focus Camera
CPB Code: MC3
Lens: Fixed Zuiko 40mm f/2.8
Condition: Good condition, slight fungus
Rating: 7/10

Usage Notes

This camera operates fully mechanically with automatic exposure powered by a selenium meter—no batteries required. Its compact size and ease of use make it ideal for street, travel, and everyday photography. The four-position zone focus system is intuitive, marked by symbols for quick adjustment.

Condition Description

This copy is in good condition, with slight fungus noted in the optics. The fungus is minor and does not significantly affect usability under most conditions. Body and mechanics are sound.

CPB Darkroom Inspection

Shutter, advance, and meter functions have been checked. Optics show slight fungus, noted transparently. The camera is otherwise fully operational.

Background

The Olympus Trip 35, introduced in 1967, is one of the most iconic compact cameras ever made. Designed for simplicity and portability, it was marketed as the perfect travel companion—hence the name “Trip.” With its sharp Zuiko 40mm f/2.8 lens and selenium cell-powered light meter, it requires no batteries, making it reliable even decades later.

Lens Compatibility & Format

The Trip 35 has a fixed 40mm f/2.8 Zuiko lens, known for excellent sharpness and color rendition. It uses standard 35mm film (color or black & white, 24 or 36 exposures). The zone-focusing system makes it beginner-friendly, while still allowing skilled photographers to achieve precise results.

📸 The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.