I have a Trip too. Great little camera. I love that it doesn’t need batteries and is so compact. But, like you, digital is too damn convenient so it only comes out a few times a year. I think this morning might be one of them. It’s sunny and I only have a couple of frames left on the roll.
Very cool, Mark. I should shoot film more. Plus, I have about 20 rolls of film to develop, that I forget what’s on them lol. Maybe I will set up my darkroom again!
Thanks, Clee! You should definitely get those films developed. I did some of my own developing and printing many years ago but not interested in getting back into that. I much prefer the convenience of digital.
you should take it out more often. and for the light meter there's more than one app, take a reading with the app on your phone than compare with the camera, handy thing if you're not sure
Yes, I’m very pleased that the camera is still in good working order. I have downloaded a light meter app so I’ll definitely try it out with the OM10. I have the manual adapter on the camera so that helps. Stay tuned for another film post at some point.
Thanks Karl. I enjoyed using the Trip after all these years. It’s a great little camera. I was worried that the light meter in my OM10 was broken but I looked at it yesterday and gave it a good clean and it appears to be working ok. I’m definitely going to try some film in it.
Just recently, we got a Canon QL17 GIII into the shop. It's a rangefinder, and has a classic early 70's look. I too, have been thinking more about shooting film, based on reading about doing so on Substack. When it comes up for auction, I'm going to put in a bid. Great shots, btw.
Very cool photos Mark! Thanks for sharing. So pleased that the old camera still works. I particularly loved the murals and the Eaton Centre Skybridge. I'll have to explore Ontario in detail one day.
Thanks for your comments, Nadine. I think you’d enjoy exploring Ontario. It may not have the natural beauty of B.C. (especially southern Ontario) but there’s still plenty of interesting things to see and do.
Thanks, John. That commercial is very funny. Bailey did a few others for Olympus and they were all along the same lines where no one knew who he was. Easy to find them on YouTube.
Funny how back then, the Trip was considered an automatic camera, but you still had to focus, even if they had simplified it into zones. I don't think anybody thought focusing might be optional. And yet, that piece of tech was just around the corner.
This was my first camera. Amazing little lens for the price. I also think 40mm is the best focal length for photography. My Nikon Z 40mm is my favorite lens even though it’s just about the cheapest in the lineup.
I also like the 40mm focal length and the one on the Trip is very nice. I have an Olympus OMD EM5 mkii with a Panasonic 20mm (40mm FF equivalent) and it’s really good. I’ve heard very good things about the 40mm for the Z. I have a Z6 but promised my wife I wouldn’t add anymore lenses to my collection.
Love the gas station and the phone booth in particular. Looks like you’re inspiring even more folks to pick up a roll of film. I’ll have to finish the expired the rolls in my OM-1 and see what happens with a new roll. I like the idea of letting my spirit catch up to me.
Cheers, Marcello! I’ve photographed that gas station a few times over the years but, sadly, it’s starting to look a bit rundown these days. I’m interested in seeing how your OM1 photos turn out. That was my dream camera as a teenager.
Sorry to hear that, Marcel. Hopefully, it’s an easy fix. It was your recent post about shooting with your Trip that got me using mine again so thanks for that.
I have a Trip too. Great little camera. I love that it doesn’t need batteries and is so compact. But, like you, digital is too damn convenient so it only comes out a few times a year. I think this morning might be one of them. It’s sunny and I only have a couple of frames left on the roll.
Yes, the Trip is a great little camera and the fact that so many are still around and in use is a testament to its build quality and popularity.
Have fun finishing off that roll of film.
Very cool, Mark. I should shoot film more. Plus, I have about 20 rolls of film to develop, that I forget what’s on them lol. Maybe I will set up my darkroom again!
Thanks, Clee! You should definitely get those films developed. I did some of my own developing and printing many years ago but not interested in getting back into that. I much prefer the convenience of digital.
I agree. Digital is so convenient. But the image developing in the tray is crazy cool.
Oh, yes. Completely agree. Watching the image slowly appear on the paper is very cool.
nothing wrong with the camera 😁
you should take it out more often. and for the light meter there's more than one app, take a reading with the app on your phone than compare with the camera, handy thing if you're not sure
Yes, I’m very pleased that the camera is still in good working order. I have downloaded a light meter app so I’ll definitely try it out with the OM10. I have the manual adapter on the camera so that helps. Stay tuned for another film post at some point.
Love the images Mark
Thank you, Shital!
Beautiful photos. Like the vibe 🤩
Thank you so much. Glad you like them.
Great photos! I picked one up a couple of years ago which I just use as a holiday camera now.
Thinking about adding an OM10 to my film collection soon though to do some serious photography on film.
Thanks Karl. I enjoyed using the Trip after all these years. It’s a great little camera. I was worried that the light meter in my OM10 was broken but I looked at it yesterday and gave it a good clean and it appears to be working ok. I’m definitely going to try some film in it.
Good luck!
What a fun time-warp. Looks like your old friend still has a lot left to give.
Thank you! Glad you liked the post. Hopefully, the camera will last for many more years.
Nice. Those are some hamdsome photos. I'm thinkn of my ol pentax k-1000 now. What a joy!
Thanks, Elliot!
Just recently, we got a Canon QL17 GIII into the shop. It's a rangefinder, and has a classic early 70's look. I too, have been thinking more about shooting film, based on reading about doing so on Substack. When it comes up for auction, I'm going to put in a bid. Great shots, btw.
Thanks, Darin! I hope you’re successful in your bid to get the Canon. That’s a nice camera.
Very cool photos Mark! Thanks for sharing. So pleased that the old camera still works. I particularly loved the murals and the Eaton Centre Skybridge. I'll have to explore Ontario in detail one day.
Thanks for your comments, Nadine. I think you’d enjoy exploring Ontario. It may not have the natural beauty of B.C. (especially southern Ontario) but there’s still plenty of interesting things to see and do.
Really lovely photos and how fun to relive and revive memories with this sweet old camera.
Thank you, Patisu. It certainly was a fun experience.
Nice shots Mark. You did a good job of making them count. The commercial is hilarious. Not much has changed really. Still lots of photo snobs around.
Thanks, John. That commercial is very funny. Bailey did a few others for Olympus and they were all along the same lines where no one knew who he was. Easy to find them on YouTube.
Funny how back then, the Trip was considered an automatic camera, but you still had to focus, even if they had simplified it into zones. I don't think anybody thought focusing might be optional. And yet, that piece of tech was just around the corner.
This was my first camera. Amazing little lens for the price. I also think 40mm is the best focal length for photography. My Nikon Z 40mm is my favorite lens even though it’s just about the cheapest in the lineup.
I also like the 40mm focal length and the one on the Trip is very nice. I have an Olympus OMD EM5 mkii with a Panasonic 20mm (40mm FF equivalent) and it’s really good. I’ve heard very good things about the 40mm for the Z. I have a Z6 but promised my wife I wouldn’t add anymore lenses to my collection.
Love the gas station and the phone booth in particular. Looks like you’re inspiring even more folks to pick up a roll of film. I’ll have to finish the expired the rolls in my OM-1 and see what happens with a new roll. I like the idea of letting my spirit catch up to me.
Well done!
Cheers, Marcello! I’ve photographed that gas station a few times over the years but, sadly, it’s starting to look a bit rundown these days. I’m interested in seeing how your OM1 photos turn out. That was my dream camera as a teenager.
Love this camera. Unfortunately the film Rewind button at the bottom is stuck. Will have it fixed as I like to shoot with it again.
Sorry to hear that, Marcel. Hopefully, it’s an easy fix. It was your recent post about shooting with your Trip that got me using mine again so thanks for that.
Great fun and really, a lot of wonderful images!
Thanks, Donn! Happy to hear that you liked the images.