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| − | The '''Trip 500''' is a [[fixed focus]] entry level compact [[35mm film]] camera by [[Olympus | + | The '''Trip 500''' is a [[fixed focus]] entry level compact [[35mm film]] camera by [[Olympus]. It is part of the [[Olympus Trip Fixed Focus|Olympus Trip series]] that was reintroduced in the 1980's. The Trip 500 was launched in 2002 along side the similar but better specified model '''Trip 505''' and 2 autofocus models the '''[[Olympus Trip AF50|Trip AF50]]''' & '''[[Olympus Trip AF51|Trip AF51]]''' |
| − | + | The '''Trip 500''' features a plastic 28 mm f/6.7 lens made from 3 elements in 3 groups. This fixed focused lens has a range of 1.0 m to ∞ (infinity). | |
The shutter has a single speed of 1/100 sec. There is a automatic built-in flash with red-eye reduction. It is compatible with DX-coded films with a range of ISO 100 to 400. Non coded film is fixed at ISO 100. Film is advanced and rewound with a motor drive. The camera is powered by 2x AA batteries with a life of approx 20 rolls of 24 exposure film. | The shutter has a single speed of 1/100 sec. There is a automatic built-in flash with red-eye reduction. It is compatible with DX-coded films with a range of ISO 100 to 400. Non coded film is fixed at ISO 100. Film is advanced and rewound with a motor drive. The camera is powered by 2x AA batteries with a life of approx 20 rolls of 24 exposure film. | ||
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| + | The '''Trip 505''' has a 3 element glass 28mm 1:6.3 lens (3 element in 3 groups). The camera features a programmed shutter with speeds of 1/2-1/140 sec. Focal range is also 1.0 m to ∞ (infinity). The Trip 505 features a electronic self timer and the ability to switch between several flash modes including red-eye reduction, fill in forced off and forced on. It also uses 2xAA and has a similar battery life | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_product.asp?id=879 Olympus Trip 500 support page] at [http://www.olympus.com Olympus website] | * [http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_product.asp?id=879 Olympus Trip 500 support page] at [http://www.olympus.com Olympus website] | ||
| + | * [https://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2002a/nr020611tripafe.html 2002 Olympus Press Release for 500, 505, AF50 & AF51] at [https://www.olympus-global.com/ Olympus Global Website] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: Olympus|Trip 500]] | [[Category: Olympus|Trip 500]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | ||
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The Trip 500 is a fixed focus entry level compact 35mm film camera by [[Olympus]. It is part of the Olympus Trip series that was reintroduced in the 1980's. The Trip 500 was launched in 2002 along side the similar but better specified model Trip 505 and 2 autofocus models the Trip AF50 & Trip AF51
The Trip 500 features a plastic 28 mm f/6.7 lens made from 3 elements in 3 groups. This fixed focused lens has a range of 1.0 m to ∞ (infinity). The shutter has a single speed of 1/100 sec. There is a automatic built-in flash with red-eye reduction. It is compatible with DX-coded films with a range of ISO 100 to 400. Non coded film is fixed at ISO 100. Film is advanced and rewound with a motor drive. The camera is powered by 2x AA batteries with a life of approx 20 rolls of 24 exposure film.
The Trip 505 has a 3 element glass 28mm 1:6.3 lens (3 element in 3 groups). The camera features a programmed shutter with speeds of 1/2-1/140 sec. Focal range is also 1.0 m to ∞ (infinity). The Trip 505 features a electronic self timer and the ability to switch between several flash modes including red-eye reduction, fill in forced off and forced on. It also uses 2xAA and has a similar battery life
