Best Reviewed
35mm Cameras
- Basic 35mm film camera Olympus Trip 600 *Est. $30
- Better quality 35mm point-and-shoot camera Olympus Stylus Epic *Est. $100
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Better quality 35mm point-and-shoot camera
- Weatherproof
- Solid construction
- Only slightly less expensive than a digital camera
One of the few companies still making 35mm point-and-shoot cameras, Olympus recently trimmed its product line by ceasing production of the Olympus Stylus Epic. You can still find the Epic in stores, although you may have to hunt for one. Reviewers praise it as a solid point-and-shoot film camera, citing its weatherproof body, solid construction and self-timer. On the other hand, they point out that the Olympus Stylus Epic is only slightly cheaper than a low-end digital camera. If you're not willing to shell out $100 for a nondigital camera, you may want to consider the Olympus Trip 600 (*est. $30), one of the least expensive point-and-shoot film cameras.
The Olympus Stylus Epic 35mm point-and-shoot camera is discussed in reviews dating from four or five years ago. We found recommendations for this camera in the magazines Popular Photography and Good Housekeeping, and the online photography websites Photo.net and KenRockwell.com.
Our Sources
1. Popular PhotographyDetails/Subscribe
Popular Photography editors (as of 2004) say the Olympus Stylus Epic is still an exceptional bargain, and one of the sharpest cameras on the market.
Review: Buyer's Guide: What a Year!, Editors of Popular Photography, Dec. 2004
2. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping recommends seven point-and-shoot cameras "for ease of use and high-quality photos at reasonable prices." For 35mm cameras, the top pick is the Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 CF.
Review: Cameras -- Point and Shoot, Editors of Good Housekeeping
3. Photo.net
Photo maven Philip Greenspun has good things to say about the Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer, the Olympus Stylus Epic and the Ricoh GR1.
Review: Buying a Point and Shoot Camera: A Guide for the Perplexed, Philip Greenspun, 1995
4. Ken Rockwell
On his site, professional photographer Ken Rockwell calls the Olympus Stylus Epic a "pro's secret."
Review: How to Choose and Buy a First 35mm Camera, Ken Rockwell, 2004
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