Olympus's iconic automatic compact — the Trip 35 with selenium meter and zone focus, a 1960s classic.
The Olympus Trip 35 launched in 1967 and became one of the most popular compact cameras ever made, with over 10 million units produced. Its selenium cell meter requires no batteries, and the simple zone-focus Zuiko 40mm f/2.8 lens produces excellent results.
The 40mm f/2.8 D.Zuiko lens is sharp — surprisingly good for such a simple camera. Fully automatic exposure using a selenium cell that needs no batteries. Zone focus with distance symbols — no rangefinder, but the depth of field at typical settings makes focusing easy.
35mm film format. Selenium cell auto exposure — works without batteries forever. Zone focus with symbols. 40mm f/2.8 D.Zuiko lens. Built-in flash shoe. Compact and lightweight at approximately 400g. Red flag in viewfinder warns of insufficient light.
Available used at budget to mid-range prices — the Trip 35 has a cult following. Check the selenium cell — hold up to bright light and verify the aperture blades move. The red-flag warning mechanism should engage in low light. A joyful, simple film camera that produces surprisingly good images.