Used Olympus LT-1 | Black | U8

The Olympus LT-1 is a distinctive "designer" compact 35mm film camera introduced in 1994, built around a 3-element 35mm f/3.5 lens and set apart by its unique synthetic leather exterior molded directly into the body, which gives it the closed-form look of a small wallet or clutch. Fully automatic autofocus, exposure, and flash operation streamline everyday shooting, while DX decoding across an ISO 50-3200 range ensures accurate exposure across most common film stocks. As the first entry in Olympus's LT (Leather Tech) series, the LT-1 was positioned as a stylish, travel-friendly point-and-shoot for photographers who valued distinctive design alongside genuine picture-taking capability. Offered in brown, burgundy, black, and green finishes, it remains a sought-after and visually distinctive choice among compact 35mm film camera collectors today.