Olympus's simple 35mm AF compact — the AF-10, fixed prime, program AE, splash-resistant, 1987.
The Olympus AF-10 was a 35mm autofocus compact camera made by Olympus, introduced in 1987 within the AF/Infinity family of point-and-shoot cameras. It was a compact, weather-resistant single-lens model positioned as a simple everyday camera, following the original AF-1 in the range.
It is a full-frame 35mm autofocus camera exposing standard 24x36mm images, not half-frame. It has a fixed prime lens of moderate wide-angle focal length, active autofocus, and programmed automatic exposure that reads DX-coded film speed. A built-in flash is fitted, the body is designed to resist splashes, and the camera is battery-dependent with no manual exposure control. The optical finder shows the frame with focus and flash indicators.
The small, sealed body and fully automatic operation suit travel, general and casual street photography where a simple, pocketable camera is wanted. There are no manual settings, so it is approachable for a beginner, and the built-in flash covers indoor and fill needs. It favours convenience and portability over creative control.
On the used market, check the battery compartment and contacts for corrosion, a frequent fault in AF compacts of this period; there is no selenium meter to fail. Confirm the autofocus locks and the flash fires and recycles, inspect the lens for haze and fungus, test the film-door light seals, and verify the film transport and frame counter operate before relying on the camera.