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  1. Camera Repair Shop
  2. Camera Store

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Specialists in the classic Olympus Trip 35. Camera and accessory sales and full refurbishment services.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

18 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olympus Trip 35 Orange Filter

I'm a returning customer. This time I bought an orange filter for my Olympus Trip 35. The filter is brand new and the quality is great. It was dispatched quickly and arrived very well packaged. Would highly recommend tripman.co.uk - a great place to buy accessories for Trip 35.

March 28, 2026
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Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service

I experienced the very definition of excellent customer service from Paul aka the Trip Man. Fully recommended - Paul strives to ensure his customers are happy with their purchase.

January 29, 2026
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Reply from Trip Man

Zac, I appreciate these kind words, cheers, Paul

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great camera great service

Great camera great service. Bought an Olympus 35RD which has been serviced and restored. It is still way better than I expected and an absolute joy to own.

January 27, 2026
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Glad you are happy with the RD. Thank you for your feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olympus 35RC review

Ordered a 35RC rangefinder, plus a few accessories - fantastic service and arrived in a couple of days. The camera itself is in fantastic order, really pleased - lovely condition and all working as it should.
Years ago I bought an Olympus Trip from TripMan, which I had to sell, and this experience 2nd time around is the same as I remember - would recommend to anyone!

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website for Trip 35 lovers!

Fast delivery, and wonderful quality products! They have everything a Trip 35 lover needs, and I love that they're UK based so I don't have to ship my items overseas. Really good prices, too!

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb from start to finsih

Having wanted to dip my toe into film photography for a long while, I had my heart set on at Olympus Trip 35.

With a few website offering refurbished Trips it seemed daunting selecting where to go. But Trip Man stood out and certainly did not disappoint.

The product itself is outstanding, and has clearly been refurbished with care and attention - a truly love piece of kit.

Shipping was fast, efficient, and trackable throughout. Plus the warranty offered is such a reassurance, especially for an analogue layman like myself.

I could not recommend Trip Man enough, and look forward to using my Trip 35 on my upcoming city break to Paris!

January 31, 2025
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Thank you very much for your feedback. I am glad you have been happy with our service and I hope you enjoy using your camera in Paris.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're considering buying an Olympus Trip (and you should) then you should buy one from Trip Man.

So should you buy an Olympus Trip?
'Yes, absolutely'. It's an awesome iconic camera, tiny, tough, simple and with a superb lens. It's light enough to carry around with you, and also heavy enough to make it feel like a real camera. You can Google until your heart's content about the Trip, its history, the build, the lens or that curious array of selenium cells around the lens. There's no shortage of articles about this gorgeous, capable little cult classic.

Should you buy from Trip Man?
'Yes, 100%' and here's why:
If you're anything like me, when you're looking for something 'specific', then you want to find a specialist.

When I purchased my Olympus Trip, it was so well refurbished, that whenever people saw it they assumed it was 'new'. You would honestly struggle to find a single dent, scratch or any obvious signs that this camera was 40 years old. The metal casing and the leather wrap are nearly perfect.

As they've gained popularity, there's no shortage of places where you can buy a Trip (and you can pay as little as you dare). However, during my search, I found that very few sellers had refurbished the cameras themselves or had the confidence to stand by their workmanship with a 12-month (no quibbles) warranty.

It's refreshing in this day and age to know that you're dealing with an actual person. The same person who sold you your Trip also refurbished your Trip. I recently noticed the ASA ring had begun to loosen and move. I emailed Paul and got an immediate reply. It was under warranty so I sent it in for a service and before I could email him to check he'd received the camera, he'd replied saying it had been fixed and was sending it back. I couldn't have been happier.

Trustpilot need an extra star for these rare cases – I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Buy an Olympus Trip.
But do yourself a favour – buy one from the Trip Man.

January 10, 2025
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Reply from Trip Man

Thank you very much Martin for your review. I am really glad you are happy with your Trip 35. It is nice to have some feedback from a customer who really understands our niche business - one of the reasons for setting it up was to become a specialist in just one camera: I agree that it is a great idea to find an expert when you are looking to buy a very specific product. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service and Dedication

I was recommended Trip Man in my research on the Trip 35, and how Paul is renowned for lovingly restoring these wonderful pieces of technology.

I immediately looked upon the website, and was delighted! The ‘site alone confirms Paul’s dedication to the camera and photography. The news section is full of enthralling stories that are sure to spark inspiration!

I moved onto the shop, where I found the (now my) Trip 35 in a tan finish. Each camera showcased is well described with its own back story. Honestly I was already sold by this point, but I was further reassured by the description along side a warranty.

The ordering process was straight forward, with the ‘site sporting a wide range of payment options - I went with Apple Pay. The tracking was accurate and the camera arrived in good order.

Now comes the twist in the tale. In my testing I managed to jam the shutter mechanism - definitely a me issue, not the camera! Nonetheless, I reached out to Paul via his contact page where I explained my predicament. He was very quick to respond, and was more than happy to fix the camera for me as it was under warranty. In a very short turnaround I had the camera back with a complimentary roll of film to cover the cost of postage - that was a really nice touch, and a testament to his dedication and care.

Now I’m off for a family weekend away, Trip 35 in hand! I can’t recommend Trip Man enough. He is your go-to for all things Trip 35!

August 28, 2024
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Reply from Trip Man

Many thanks Thom. I'm really happy that you are pleased with our service. Enjoy the Trip!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Im so impressed with the service i received. My camera took 2 days to arrive and the restoration that has been done to it is impeccable. It looks like it just rolled off the factory line. And the fact it comes with a 12 month warranty is a HUGE PLUS! I'm so glad I chose Trip Man for the purchase of my first analog camera. I can't recommend them enough.

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Trip Man

Thanks Richard. I'm really pleased that you are happy with your camera and our service. Enjoy the Trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super service and quality

My order arrived so quickly and the camera is beautifully refurbished and works like a dream. Absolutely chuffed, thanks so much.

May 2, 2024
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Reply from Trip Man

Rebecca, so glad you are happy with your camera. Enjoy the Trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely blown away with the quality…

Absolutely blown away with the quality of the camera. Very fast, efficient and professional service. Highly recommend!

November 28, 2023
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Thanks Sam. Glad you are happy with our service and the quality of the camera.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning Renovation

I contacted Paul about repairing, renovating and refreshing a Trip 35 so that it could be given as a gift to my daughter.

Paul was helpful and easy to deal with from start to finish. I knew that there was probably more than one fault with the camera but the whole process was fixed price so no nasty surprises and the camera was returned in stunning, fully functioning condition complete with new leather binding in a colour I chose. To top is off there's a 12 month warranty included!

I could not be happier with the work done and the service received, and after experiencing the work that Trip Man has done I wouldn't go anywhere else.

October 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted Trip Man about a top winder…

Contacted Trip Man about a top winder for my trip 35. He contacted me back immediately and a replacement was sent out the next day. Very professional. would 100% use again.

October 23, 2023
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Reply from Trip Man

Thank you for your kind words Connor. Glad I could help get your camera back into use again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Paul is the guy to go to for your Olympus Trip, camera or parts this guy will go out of his way to make sure you’re happy, a truly great service is supplied.

10/10

August 22, 2023
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Reply from Trip Man

Thanks Ian - glad I could help

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sent a Trip35 off for servicing (badly…

Sent a Trip35 off for servicing (badly broken after an attempted DIY). It'snow as good as the day it rolled off the assembly line.
Great communication, and they even threw in a wrist strap.

July 4, 2023
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Reply from Trip Man

Thank you Tristan. Glad you were happy with our service and we hope you enjoy many more years using your camera.

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