Vintage Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 Quartzdate 35mm point-and-shoot film camera featuring a compact, weather-resistant design, automatic exposure, autofocus, built-in flash, and a versatile 38–80mm zoom lens.
Part of Olympus's popular Stylus Epic (µ[mju:]) family, the Zoom 80 was introduced during the late 1990s, when compact 35mm film cameras were at the height of their popularity. The Stylus series became known for its distinctive sliding lens cover, portable design, and convenient automatic features.
The Zoom 80 offers greater framing flexibility than fixed-focal-length point-and-shoot cameras, making it a practical choice for travel, everyday photography, portraits, and casual snapshots. Its automatic film handling, built-in flash, and Quartzdate feature make it especially approachable for photographers seeking a straightforward 35mm film experience.
This example has been mechanically tested with a dummy roll of film, with the shutter, zoom, flash, film advance, and rewind functions operating properly. A battery is included.
Please note: This camera has not been tested with an exposed and developed roll of film. The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 is also known for a potential light-leak issue commonly called the "aura ring." Please read the testing information and model-specific disclaimer below before purchasing.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: Olympus
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Model: Stylus Epic Zoom 80 Quartzdate
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Era: Late 1990s
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Film Format: 35mm (135 film)
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Lens: Olympus 38–80mm zoom lens
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Focus: Automatic autofocus
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Exposure: Automatic
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Flash: Built-in pop-up flash
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Film Advance: Automatic motorized advance
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Film Rewind: Automatic
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Film Speed: Automatic DX-code film-speed detection
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Date Function: Quartzdate date imprinting
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Body: Compact, all-weather design
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Lens Cover: Sliding protective cover
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Power: CR123A lithium battery
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Assembly: China, with parts made in Japan (as marked on camera)
All-Weather Design: Originally designed to resist light rain and splashes when properly closed. This camera is not waterproof or intended for underwater use. Due to its age, weather resistance and the condition of its original seals cannot be guaranteed.
Condition
Good vintage pre-owned condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use.
The silver exterior shows surface scratches, scuffs, small marks, and finish wear throughout. Wear is particularly noticeable around the body edges, corners, sliding lens cover, and rear panel.
Additional cosmetic marks are visible around the top controls and lower body. The camera retains its original silver finish, Olympus branding, blue all-weather emblem, and Quartzdate markings.
The sliding lens cover, extending zoom lens, flash housing, and exterior controls appear intact. The film compartment and pressure plate appear generally clean, with no obvious significant corrosion visible in the photographs.
The attached wrist strap is included.
Please carefully review all photographs for the exact cosmetic condition.
Testing & Functionality
MECHANICALLY TESTED & WORKING — DUMMY ROLL TESTED — NOT FILM TESTED
This camera has been mechanically tested using a dummy roll of 35mm film.
The following functions were checked and confirmed operational:
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Power: Powers on and off properly.
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Lens Cover: Opens and closes properly.
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Zoom: Motorized 38–80mm zoom operates properly.
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Autofocus: Autofocus mechanism activates during testing.
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Shutter: Fires properly.
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Flash: Built-in flash charges and fires properly.
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Film Advance: Automatically advances film during testing.
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Film Rewind: Automatically rewinds film during testing.
A working battery is included.
Important Testing Disclosure:
Although the camera's mechanical and electronic functions operated properly during testing, it has not been tested with an exposed and developed roll of film.
Actual photographic results, exposure accuracy, autofocus accuracy, image quality, and light-tightness have not been independently verified.
The camera is being sold as a mechanically tested vintage film camera, not as a film-tested camera.
As with all vintage electronic photographic equipment, future performance cannot be guaranteed.
Important Notice – Potential Aura Ring Light Leak
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING
The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 is known to occasionally produce a distinctive circular or crescent-shaped light leak in developed photographs, commonly referred to as an "aura ring" or "halo effect."
This issue has been associated with aging or deteriorating light seals around the camera's extending zoom lens assembly.
Depending on the condition of the seals, lighting conditions, and shooting circumstances, affected photographs may display a bright curved ring, circular glow, halo, or flare.
The effect can be intermittent and may not appear in every photograph.
This particular camera has been mechanically tested with a dummy roll of film but has NOT been tested with an exposed and developed roll. Therefore, we cannot confirm whether this camera does or does not exhibit the aura-ring effect.
All mechanically tested functions operate properly, but light-tightness and final photographic results remain unverified.
Some film photographers appreciate the distinctive appearance of these light leaks as a creative effect, while others may consider them an undesirable defect.
Please purchase with the understanding that this known model-specific issue may be present. The camera is sold as-is, and returns or refunds due to the potential aura-ring effect cannot be accommodated, except where required by applicable law.
What's Included
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Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 Quartzdate 35mm film camera
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Working CR123A battery
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Attached wrist strap
35mm film is not included.
Only the items listed above are included.
About the Olympus Stylus Series
Olympus introduced the original Stylus (µ[mju:]) series in the early 1990s, establishing one of the most recognizable designs in compact film photography.
The series became popular for its curved body, sliding protective lens cover, automatic exposure, and portability. Later models expanded the lineup with zoom lenses, improved autofocus systems, and additional convenience features.
The Stylus Epic Zoom 80 combines the classic Olympus compact-camera design with a practical 38–80mm zoom range, offering more compositional flexibility than the fixed-focal-length models.
Today, Olympus Stylus cameras remain popular among film photography enthusiasts, collectors, and photographers interested in the distinctive appearance of late-1990s point-and-shoot photography.
Final Sale Disclaimer for Cameras & Lenses
Please note that all sales of cameras and lenses are final. Due to the nature of these items, they are sold as-is, and returns, exchanges, or refunds cannot be accommodated, except where required by applicable law.
While we carefully inspect and test our vintage photographic equipment, these are pre-owned products, and wear consistent with age or use should be expected.
This camera has been mechanically tested using a dummy roll of film. It has not been tested with an exposed and developed roll, and photographic results remain unverified.
The potential Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 aura-ring light-leak issue has been specifically disclosed above. We cannot guarantee that this camera is free of light leaks or other age-related photographic defects.
We recommend thoroughly reviewing the product description, photographs, testing information, and model-specific disclosures before purchasing.
By completing your purchase, you acknowledge these disclosed conditions and sale terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us prior to checkout.
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