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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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.
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C41
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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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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Kodak UltraMax 400 is a versatile consumer-grade ISO 400 daylight-balanced color negative film with T-grain emulsion, delivering warm Kodak colors, fine-for-speed grain (PGI 46), and wide exposure latitude. Currently in production and available globally as a single-roll and multi-pack.
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About this camera
1996 mid-tier Olympus weatherproof clamshell with a compact 38-60mm zoom - practical reach without size penalty.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Lens | ~38-60mm zoom, ~f/4.5-7.6 |
| Years | ~1996-1999 |
| Shutter | 4s - 1/500s, electronic leaf |
| Modes | Program only |
| Weatherproof | Yes (clamshell sealed) |
| Weight | ~190 g |
| Battery | 1x CR123A |
| ISO range | 50-3200 (DX coded) |
By 1994-1995 the mju/Stylus family had diversified considerably. The mju-II (1997 globally, with earlier Japanese release) defined the prime-lens premium end; below it sat a range of zoom-equipped variants. The Stylus 60 arrived around 1996 as a mid-tier entry: longer reach than the 35mm-only mju-II, more compact than the Stylus 80 and 100 variants with their longer zoom ranges.
The "60" in the name refers to the ~60mm telephoto end of the zoom - Olympus used this numeric naming convention across the Stylus Zoom family to indicate maximum focal length (Stylus 60, 80, 100, 115, etc.). The Stylus 60 was positioned as a sensible everyday zoom: the 60mm reach covers basic portrait distances without the optical compromises inherent in longer zooms of the era. It was succeeded by the mju-III generation around 1998-1999 as Olympus consolidated the zoom line.
The Stylus 60 represents the pragmatic middle of Olympus's 1990s weatherproof compact lineup. It never achieved the cultural status of the mju-II, which became the reference camera for a certain aesthetic of grainy available-light photography. The Stylus 60 was and remains a working camera: the shorter zoom range (compared to the 80mm and 100mm siblings) means the optical chain is less stretched, and results at 60mm are relatively clean by consumer-zoom standards of the period.
For current film shooters on a budget, the Stylus 60 offers genuine weatherproofing, a CR123A-powered camera that will run reliably on fresh lithium, and a zoom that is honest about its capabilities. At $25-90 in working condition, it sits well below the mju-II market while retaining the physical attributes - clamshell seal, pocketable dimensions - that made the mju family popular.
The 38mm wide end is useful for travel and environmental portraiture; 60mm is serviceable for tighter framing. The maximum aperture of ~f/4.5-7.6 means the camera depends on its program mode's flash integration in low light, which it handles acceptably.
C41
Kodak ColorPlus 200 is an affordable, consumer-oriented daylight-balanced color negative film at ISO 200. Known for warm, slightly muted color rendition, fine grain, and wide exposure latitude, it is currently in production and widely available in Asia and select global markets.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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