1990
38–70mm zoom
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Olympus Superzoom 70 AF

Name: Olympus Superzoom 70 AF
Brand: Olympus
SKU: SHOP_CAM_VINT_OLYMPUS_SUPERZOOM_2081
Price: 500.0 AED
Availability: OutOfStock

Olympus's everyday 90s zoom compact.

The Superzoom 70 AF is exactly what its name says — a zoom compact with a 38–70mm autofocus lens, programmed AE, DX-coded film loading, and a built-in flash. Olympus made these by the millions through the 90s as the family camera you'd take on holiday and not worry about.

What it gives you in 2026: a small, light, all-auto film camera with real Olympus optics. Wide enough at 38mm for a group photo, long enough at 70mm for a portrait, fast enough at f/4.5 to use indoors with ISO 400. The kind of camera you can hand to anyone.

Match

Who this is for

Good for

Casual travel
Family events
First analog zoom compact

Not for

Photographers wanting manual control
Low-light shooters

Character

What it feels like to shoot

Light, plastic, but the lens and shutter feel tighter than budget compacts of the same era. Wakes from sleep quickly. Autofocus is positive. The wide end is where the lens is happiest; the long end at small apertures needs daylight.

Born 1990

History of the Olympus Superzoom 70 AF

Part of Olympus's late-80s/early-90s Superzoom family. The 70 model sat in the budget tier; Olympus made longer-zoom (105, 110, 120, 160) variants alongside it.

Technical specifications

MFG. 1990

Format

35mm autofocus zoom compact

Manufacturer

Olympus · Japan

Production

1990

Lens

Olympus 38–70mm f/4.5–7.8 zoom

Metering

Center-weighted programmed AE

Shutter

1/500s – 4s (programmed)

ISO range

DX-coded ASA 50 – 3200

Flash sync

Built-in auto-flash

Exposure modes

Programmed AE

Weight

270 g

Power

1 × CR123A

Backed by GPP

Service & guarantees

Every analog camera ships through our bench

This unit has been bench-tested by GPP. Shutter speeds verified, light seals replaced where age had taken them, meter calibrated against a known reference. Cosmetic condition is reflected in the listing photos.

Comes with our 7-day functional return policy: if anything we declared isn't working as described, we'll exchange or refund.

CLA'd by GPP — shutter speeds checked, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a known reference.
7-day functional return — if it doesn't work as we declared on this listing, we exchange or refund. Wear-and-tear consistent with the listed condition isn't returnable.
UAE & worldwide shipping — Dubai same-day before 12 PM (AED 50), UAE-wide in 2–3 business days (AED 40), international tracked in 5–10 business days (calculated at checkout). Insurance can be added on request. Customs and import duties are the buyer's responsibility on international orders. Full shipping policy.
Walk in to inspect — Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm. Bring a roll if you'd like to test-fire on the spot.

Questions

Things people ask

What film does it take?

Standard 35mm film. We carry the widest selection in the Middle East — colour, B&W, slide — across consumer, professional, and cinema stocks. Need a recommendation for this body? Just ask us.

Is the camera serviced before sale?

Yes — every analog camera at GPP goes through our bench before it goes on the listing. Shutter speeds verified, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a reference.

What's your return policy?

7-day functional return. If anything we declared isn't working as described, contact us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange.

Can GPP develop and scan the photos I shoot with this?

Yes — our in-house film lab handles colour, B&W, and slide development with scanning. 24-48 hour rush available. More on the film lab.

Can I see the camera before I buy?

Always welcome. Visit Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm.

Reading

Further reference

Camera-Wiki entry on Olympus Superzoom compacts