A compact 35mm camera with auto-exposure and a selenium-cell light meter, introduced in 1967 and
Overview
The Olympus Trip 35 is a 35mm compact camera made by Olympus. It came out in 1967 and stayed in production until 1984. The lens is a fixed 40 mm f/2.8 Olympus D. Zuiko, with four elements in three groups. Shutter speeds are 1/40 sec and 1/200 sec. A selenium-cell light meter handles auto-exposure, so the camera needs no battery. The body came in chrome and black. Olympus sold it as a lightweight, reliable camera for travel and casual photography.
Specifications
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Lens | 40 mm f/2.8 Olympus D. Zuiko, 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/40 sec, 1/200 sec |
| Dimensions | 124×72×57 mm |
| Weight | 390 g |
Design
The Olympus Trip 35 is a compact 35mm camera with auto-exposure run by a selenium-cell light meter. The lens is non-interchangeable. Exposure control works without a battery.
Context
The Olympus Trip 35 sold well and stayed in production for 17 years. Olympus marketed it as an easy-to-use, portable camera for travel, and it helped bring photography to a broader audience.
Market
The original price was $59.95 in 1968. Refurbished models are listed from £165.00 in recent listings. Forum discussions point to models around $75 USD, though values vary with condition. The serial number does not give a precise manufacture date. To work out production timing, you have to open the film chamber.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ OLYMPUS TRIP 35 Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $165 Latest $125 │ │ Median $130 Trend — │ │ Low $61 Volume ~3/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $200 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ .. │ │ $136 ┤. . ... │ │ │ ...│ │ │ .. │ │ │ .. │ │ $50 ┤ .. │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │▁ ▁ ▂██▁│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-01 2026-05 2026-08│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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eBay Listings
Recently sold on eBay: $68–$165 (median $130, based on 19 completed sales, past 12 months)
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