This is Part 4 of a recurring series on basic point and shoot consumer cameras, the details of which can be found here.
To most bargain hunters, the term "As Is" can often be a deterrent, but to the savvy film camera bargain hunter, is is not often a deal killer, due in large part to the excess challenges for the average seller to find a battery and film, and to process it to test its functionality. As such, I really didn't blink when I saw these words on the price tag affixed to the Olympus ∞ Stylus Zoom as I browsed through the downtown hospital thrift shop. While its specs didn't wow me over, the price of this camera and the inclusion of the original box and manuals made it a pretty easy buy after a morning of jury duty. It seemed a good candidate for this pity party!
Front View (closed)
Front View (open)
Top View
Through the small viewfinder. Note the centering focus marks and the close framing line near right top.
Name: Olympus ∞ Stylus Zoom
Format: 35mm
Type: Autofocus Point and Shoot
Year: 1993
Features: Weatherproof, Self Timer and Remote, Red Eye Reduction, Slow-sync Flash Mode.
Lens: 35-70mm, f/4.5-6.9 (6 elements in 5 groups).
Battery: 1 CR-123 cell.
Manual: http://www.derrybryson.com/manuals/Olympus/35%20MM%20CAMERAS/Stylus%20Zoom%20instruction%20manual.pdf
Battery: 1 CR-123 cell.
Manual: http://www.derrybryson.com/manuals/Olympus/35%20MM%20CAMERAS/Stylus%20Zoom%20instruction%20manual.pdf
