Olympus C-AF

The Olympus C-AF is a compact 35mm SLR camera launched in 1981, representing Olympus's entry into the emerging autofocus market during the early 1980s. Designed alongside their popular OM series and XA compact, the C-AF offered a portable solution for users seeking convenience over full manual control. It featured a fixed 35mm f/3.5 Zuiko lens and a simple autofocusing system, prioritizing ease of use and portability for photographers migrating from fully manual cameras. While sharing the Zuiko optical quality common to Olympus products, the C-AF lacked the interchangeable lens flexibility of the OM system, positioning it firmly as an accessible, user-oriented camera rather than a professional workhorse. Its compact design and autofocus functionality catered to the growing consumer demand for point-and-shoot simplicity within the SLR format.