Olympus / 1997 / Premium compact
Olympus mju-II
A tiny weather-resistant compact whose curved clamshell became a visual shorthand for late-1990s everyday photography.
Editorial placeholder visual / rights-safe until a licensed image is attached.
Overview / 概要
Why Olympus mju-II matters.
The mju-II shows how a camera can become culturally important through portability and design, not only through specification.
Design & context
The sliding front cover is a protective object and a brand signature at once.
Buying today
Test autofocus, flash, film transport, and the sliding cover; scarcity can make working condition the main value.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1997
- Production
- 1997–2003
- Brand
- Olympus
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Premium compact
- Lens / mount
- 35mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Active autofocus
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Flash
- Built-in flash
- Weight
- 135g
- Weather sealing
- Splash-resistant clamshell design
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 35mm f/2.8 lens
- Weather-resistant body
- Compact clamshell
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Buying today / indicative used range
$220–$700 USD
Indicative tested body range; condition and region vary. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Olympus mju-II reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Olympus archive / product context
OM SYSTEM · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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