Olympus · Point & Shoot
Olympus Mju I
A weather-resistant, fully automatic pocket camera with a genuinely sharp lens — the practical everyday film compact.
~$120–220 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Everyday · Travel · Parties
Control: Point and shoot
Beginner friendly: 5/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with autofocus focusing and automatic exposure — A weather-resistant, fully automatic pocket camera with a genuinely sharp lens — the practical everyday film compact.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 35mm f/3.5 |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Automatic |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 1991–1997 |
Known buying issues
- LCD date panel can fail
- Autofocus can hunt in low light
- Slide-over lens cover mechanism wears
04Used buying checklist
- Test autofocus at close and far range
- Fire flash and check it recycles
- Check LCD display for dead segments
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Gold 200
Easy, natural daylight colors for everyday snapshots.
Kodak Ultramax 400
Extra speed and punch for mixed light and flash fill.
06Current price options
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