Description

Meet the Olympus mju ZOOM WIDE 80. One of the slightly more advanced compacts from the celebrated “mju / µ [mju:]” line by Olympus. Introduced in 1998, this camera offered a handy wide‑angle zoom (28‑80 mm) in a sleek, compact body. Camera and strap only. User manual easily downloadable online. Please check photos for age related patina.

Key features & specs

• Lens: 28‑80mm zoom, aperture f/4.5‑8.4 (9 elements in 8 groups) — meaning you can shoot from wide scenic views through to tighter portraits.
• Format: 35mm (135) film, DX‑coded ISO approx 50‑3200.
• Autofocus: Active autofocus with pre‑focus lock.
• Exposure & advance: Fully automatic exposure, motorised film advance & rewind, built‑in pop‑up flash with multiple modes including red‑eye reduction.
• Weather‑resistant body (“splash‑proof”) enabling more confident use outdoors.
• Power: 3V lithium battery (CR123A/DL123A) for compact slender body design.
• The 28mm wide end gives a standout selling point: many point‑and‑shoots stick to 35‑50mm equivalents; this one pushes wider, which is great for travel, street, landscapes.
• Having the zoom up to 80mm gives more flexibility (portrait, tighter framing) whilst remaining compact.
• From the mju line (which has strong collector appeal). This is a “premium compact” compared to other models.