35mm Film Photography Tips & Guides

Choosing your first film camera, comparing Olympus models or getting ready to load a roll? Start with the question you need answered. These guides take you from choosing a camera to using it, without expecting you to know all the camera terms first.

Choosing an Olympus MJU II

Start with our MJU II buying guide for questions to consider before buying. If several MJU names look similar, use the Olympus MJU model comparison to work through the differences. The name alone is not enough to choose between a zoom and a fixed-lens camera.

Ready to compare the camera itself? View the Olympus MJU II product page for its specifications and current condition options. Use the listing, rather than an older article, to check current availability.

Before and after your first roll

Read the MJU II common-faults guide before buying, then keep the MJU II shooting tips handy as you get to know your camera.

New to film more generally? Compare ISO 200 and 400 film, then follow our film-loading guide. Choose the guide that matches your next step, or browse all articles below.

Olympus Mju II (Stylus Epic) 35mm film camera in silver, a vintage camera shipped worldwide from Australia

Buy an Olympus Mju II (Stylus Epic) Online From Overseas: Shipping, Duties and What to Know

Buying an Olympus Mju II (Stylus Epic) from overseas? Here's how shipping, import duties, warranty and returns work when you buy from Australia.

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Olympus Mju Zoom 80 Deluxe 35mm film camera in silver, the classic model of the Mju compact camera family

Olympus Mju I vs Mju II vs Mju III: Which Zoom or Prime Should You Buy?

Compare the Olympus Mju I, Mju II and Mju III, prime and zoom, to find the right 35mm compact camera.
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Olympus Mju II 35mm point-and-shoot film camera, black body, a compact vintage camera to inspect for common faults

Olympus Mju II Problems: 6 Common Faults to Check Before You Buy

The most common Olympus Mju II faults, how to spot them before you buy and how to keep your Mju II shooting.
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A young man taking a photo with the Olympus Mju II 35mm film camera in silver, a compact vintage camera

Olympus Mju II Tips: 11 Ways to Get the Best Photos From Your Camera

Eleven beginner tips for the Olympus Mju II: focus, flash, film, night mode, spot metering and care.
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The Olympus Mju II 35mm film camera in silver, front view, a compact vintage camera for sale in Australia

Olympus Mju II for Sale in Australia: The Honest Buyer's Guide

Olympus Mju II for sale in Australia? Our guide to this vintage camera covers 35mm film costs, what to check in a 35mm camera and where to buy film cameras.

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Rolls of Kodak 35mm colour negative film in ISO 200 and ISO 400, a beginner's guide to choosing film for your film camera

Best 35mm Film for Beginners: ISO 200 vs 400 (And Which Roll to Buy First)

Not sure which 35mm film to buy first? We compare ISO 200 vs 400 colour film and pick the best roll for your film cameras, 35mm camera or vintage camera.

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