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Re: [OM] Trip 35 any good?

Subject: Re: [OM] Trip 35 any good?
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:26:20 -0400
There was the original Trip 35, which first came out in early 70s (?) Its
got a zone focus lens and a 2 speed auto trap needle shutter mech (1/40th
and 1/200th)
Manual f stops are available (though this is overriden in bright light).

John

Paul Van Tuyl wrote:

> Just for info, our TRIP 35 AF bodies are dark gray.  Sell for $40 w/ 90
> day warranty. cheap AA battery power them! Are we talking about the same
> camera? Paul.
>
> Gary Schloss wrote:
>
> > Shawn Wright wrote:
> >
> > >I have a chance at a Trip 35 for $35 CDN. Is it worth this amount?
> > >I assume this is a fixed focus lens, or is it a zone focus?
> >
> > The Trip 35 is based on the Olympus Pen EES, but is a little larger.
> > It has a sharp 40/f2.8 D.Zuiko lens, selenium meter, zone focus, ASA
> > range of 25-400, Auto and Flash modes (distances and mode are visible
> > in VF), hot shoe, etc.
> >
> > It's a very capable little camera that was a great seller.  Clean
> > chrome Trips usually sell for $35-50, while the much scarcer black
> > bodies go for $75-100.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > /Gary Schloss.
> > Studio City, CA
> > schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >




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