Olympus Infinity Stylus ZOOM 140 All Weather, Quartz Date 35mm Camera, Champagne with 38-140mm Lens Review

The Olympus Infinity Stylus Zoom 140 is a 35mm point-and-shoot camera with all-weather sealing and a 38-140mm zoom lens. Originally released in the 1990s as part of Olympus's popular Stylus line, it offers nearly 4x optical zoom in a compact body designed to handle light rain and dust. The quartz date feature allows for timestamp imprinting on photos, a common feature of the era. This champagne-colored model is available on the used market in excellent condition from KEH.

At $215, this camera sits in the premium tier of vintage point-and-shoots. The all-weather construction and longer zoom range set it apart from basic pocket cameras of its generation, making it a practical choice for everyday film photography in varied conditions. The Stylus line earned a reputation for reliable autofocus and solid build quality, and the 140mm telephoto reach gives more creative flexibility than fixed-lens alternatives. However, as a legacy film camera, it lacks modern conveniences like digital previews, and finding compatible batteries and film adds ongoing cost and effort compared to contemporary digital options.