Olympus AM-100

Olympus Infinity S image by Marty4650 (Image rights)

The Olympus AM-100 (Infinity S in the US) of 1987 was a fully automatic compact camera that used 3-point zone focus to keep the price lower than autofocus rivals. Buttons on the front altered the focus distance from the fixed medium to a close-up (0.5-1m) or infinity. This camera was known as the "Picasso Petit" in Japan. The original price was ¥24,800 (including the case).

Specifications

• Lens: 35mm f/3.5
• Auto-exposure with shutter speeds 1/45-1/400s.
• Auto-load, wind and rewind of DX-coded film.
• Integral auto-flash with 2 second recycling.
• Self-timer.

Links

AM-100 Quartzdate on Olympus Global History.