Olympus Announces Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 35 mm Cameras

August 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Proving once again that Nothing's impossible, Olympus America announced today the Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 compact 35 mm cameras, the latest addition to its popular Trip series. The Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 are ambassadors of hassle-free photography. With automatic film loading and rewinding, auto flash, red-eye reduction, and precision Olympus optics for superior pictures, both cameras provide an excellent introduction to the world of photography in a sleek, metallic package. Looking good has never been so easy and affordable.

Since the Trip 35 was launched in 1968, the Trip series has been a favorite of entry-level camera users worldwide. Now, with the introduction of these ultra-stylish new models, the Trip lineup is more exciting than ever. Sleek, contoured bodylines reflect a proud Olympus design heritage, while automatic features offer enhanced shooting ease for beginning photographers. A modern metallic finish coupled with a compact ergonomic styling means the Trip series feels as good as it looks. Affordable, easy-to-use, and easy on the eyes, the new Trip cameras are an attractive way to take amazing photos.

The sharp Olympus 28 mm lens of the Trip AF 50 and the Trip 500, offers a wide field of view and makes it easy to get everyone in the shot while the red-eye reducing flash helps photographers capture more blues, greens and browns. The Trip AF 50 features a glass, precision crafted lens and quick point-and-shoot autofocus while quartz date imprinting helps keep photos organized. The Trip 500 is an easy-to-use, focus free camera that allows the photographer to concentrate on the photo ahead and not worry about focusing. Both series are high-quality Olympus cameras but are as affordable as the basic competitors.

Main Features

Compact and Lightweight Design
Light, compact design ensures outstanding portability and easy handling, with smooth, flowing body lines and attractive styling that reflect the cameras' high quality and Olympus heritage. A lustrous metallic finish further enhances consumer appeal.

Fully Automatic Operation
All models feature full-auto operation with automatic film winding/rewinding and automatic flash. The Trip 500 offers focus-free convenience, and the Trip AF 50 offers point-and-shoot autofocusing.

Precision Olympus Optics
Precision-crafted, 28 mm wide-angle Olympus lenses ensure sharp, clear imaging for superior photo quality, with a wide field of view that is ideal for group photos. High-quality optical glass lens construction is featured on the Trip AF 50

Auto Flash in Low Light
All models feature automatic flash activation to ensure proper exposure when shooting in low light, and both the Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 are equipped with a red-eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera.

Development Background
The new Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 were developed to bring Olympus quality and style to the global market for entry-level 35 mm compact cameras. Consumer preferences in key markets were carefully studied and researched to develop the cameras' streamlined body design, and high-quality Olympus features were incorporated to add to the cameras' appeal. Available in a wide range of configurations, the Trip AF 50 and Trip 500 offer outstanding quality and value at an exceptionally affordable price.

Other Features
-- Quartz Date function for automatic date/time imprinting on each frame; features Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, Day/Hour/Minute and Off settings (Quartzdate Model Only)
-- ISO 100-400 auto film speed setting
-- MSRP:
Trip AF 50 $60.00
Trip 500 $45.00

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