1968 Olympus TRIP 35

Last weekend, (before the great migraine of 11’) I went rummaging with my friend Charlie at this collectable shop in South Tampa. I found an old camera that intrigued me. I didn’t know anything about the camera or if it was even in working condition. Anyway, I asked the guy how much He wanted for the camera and was surprised when he said $8.00. I bought it, and then got some 400 CR-41 BW film (which was $4.00 more than the camera). I did some research when I got home and found out that it is a 1968 Olympus TRIP 35.

(I am ashamed to say I didn’t remember how to load a 35mm camera (thanks Dad!) I am also ashamed to say that I forgot to push the photo release button, and ruined the first role. Before work today however, I managed to successfully put the film in…take pictures and get it out without a problem.)

Here are some of my unedited results from around South Tampa:

I have always had an amateur interest in vintage photography since my Grandpa bought me an old Canon when I was like 13 (I dropped the camera a few years later – sad day.)

Not too shabby for $8.00. Grandpa would be proud.