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 L-11990
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1990–1996
- Weight
- 900 g
- Shutter
- 2s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-spd
The Olympus L-1 (1990, sold as **IS-1000** in some markets) is a "bridge camera" — an SLR with a **non-interchangeable zoom lens**. Olympus called this format "**ZLR**" (Zoom Lens Reflex). Polycarbonate body with integrated 35-135/4.5-5.6 zoom, autofocus, full PASM modes, built-in flash. Sat between true SLRs and compact cameras as a one-camera-does-all option.
Reference
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Kodak Tri-X 400
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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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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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** corrode.
- **Lens fungus** — store dry.
- **Plastic body** — verify hinges.
- **AF accuracy** — verify.
- Service: not really worth it.
About this camera
Bridge camera. SLR with fixed zoom lens — neither true SLR nor compact. The "ZLR" (Zoom Lens Reflex) format Olympus invented.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Olympus L-1 use?
- The Olympus L-1 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Olympus L-1 take?
- The Olympus L-1 uses a 2x CR123A battery.
- What lens mount does the Olympus L-1 have?
- The Olympus L-1 uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Olympus L-1 offer?
- The Olympus L-1's shutter speeds range from 2s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Olympus L-1 use?
- The Olympus L-1 meters with ttl-center-weighted-spd.