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It was 1984…

            And the first AF compacts were introduced in the world. The 'Picasso' Olympus Quick Flash AFL was the first camera with a lithium battery (that needs servicing), but what struck me even more was the similarity with the Nikon L35AF2. Almost all the elements are in the same place and they even both have a slider and 'barndoorns' to protect the lens.
The Olympus AFL was used by Andy Warhol and after his death 20 of these Olympus camera's were found at his home. Olympus decided to use a 6V (2x123A) battery, that needed to be replaced by company. To date I haven't find a single succesful story of reviving a dead Olympus AFL with new batteries or 2CR5. 
I hooked mine up to 6V, but it whirred and made a high noise. A green LED did come on in the finder. Needs more testing, but it's not a matter of hooking up 6V and you're reading to go… Unfortunately, because I would have loved to take the 38mm F/2.8 Zuiko lens for a spin.
Back in 1985 the Olympus cost the same as a SLR, because of it's advanced build and features!
Update 2019: I'm seeing the L35AF being sold for 150+ euros now (!) #ouch
   

Taken on: April 3, 2014

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Camera: Nikon D90, 1/80 sec, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

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ISO:	500
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