C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Olympus Stylus 601996
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1996–
- Shutter
- 4s – 1/500s
- Meter
- program-silicon
The Olympus Stylus 60 (sold in Japan and some European markets as the mju Zoom 60) is a 1996 mid-tier weatherproof compact occupying the space between the prime-lens mju-II and the longer-zoom consumer models. Its ~38-60mm zoom range is deliberately restrained: Olympus prioritized optical quality and body compactness over reach, making the Stylus 60 smaller and lighter than contemporary zoom compacts with 70mm or 80mm telephoto ends. The clamshell form factor and weatherproof sealing are inherited from the mju-II; program-only operation targets the casual photographer who wants reliability over control. It is powered by a single CR123A lithium cell.
Reference
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C41
Kodak Gold 200
Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Fuji Superia 400
Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 (marketed as Superia 400 in some regions) is an ISO 400 C-41 consumer color negative film in 135 format, one of Fujifilm's most popular consumer films. It delivers warm, vibrant colors with moderate grain and remains in production in some markets.
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Before you buy used
- **Clamshell hinge** - slide-open mechanism is the primary wear point; cycle it repeatedly before purchase.
- **CR123A contacts** - inspect for green corrosion; CR123A lithium cells rarely leak but contacts oxidize with age.
- **Zoom motor** - listen at both ends of the zoom range for grinding or hesitation; motor failure is not economic to repair.
- **Lens clarity** - the 38-60mm zoom has multiple elements; check for fungus at widest aperture, especially in humid climates.
- **Weatherproof seals** - clamshell seal condition is not easily visible; shoot a test roll and examine frame edges for fogging.
- **Flash capacitor** - long-stored cameras may have a sluggish capacitor; verify flash fires reliably on first shot after power-up.
- Price: $25-90 in working condition; underpriced relative to mju-II for buyers who want zoom flexibility.
About this camera
1996 mid-tier Olympus weatherproof clamshell with a compact 38-60mm zoom - practical reach without size penalty.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Olympus Stylus 60 use?
- The Olympus Stylus 60 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Olympus Stylus 60 take?
- The Olympus Stylus 60 uses a 1x CR123A battery.
- What lens mount does the Olympus Stylus 60 have?
- The Olympus Stylus 60 uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Olympus Stylus 60 offer?
- The Olympus Stylus 60's shutter speeds range from 4s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the Olympus Stylus 60 use?
- The Olympus Stylus 60 meters with program-silicon.