Olympus 800S Operating Instructions
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1. e If the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel The salt in seawater can be especially damaging e Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera Do not leave the camera on or near a television refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field 44 Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage e Do not shake or shock the camera f e Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens e Keep the camera in a well ventilated place e Do not expose the camera to extreme heat over 40 C 104 F or to extreme cold below 10 14F Low temperatures even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance temporarily disabling the camera 45 e When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change put the camera into a plastic ag This allows the camera s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature you can ive it from the bag and use it Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use e When boarding an airplane do not put rolls of exposed film into your check in luggage regardless of the film speed If your camera has film in it do not put2. yx Flash Working Range with 400 06 76m 06 38m color negative film 2 24 9ft 2 12 5ft 29 RED EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes eran red in flash otography Inthe flash mode the camera will fire a series of low power pre flashes before the regular flash Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking at the flash from the right front 2 Is not watching the pre flashes 3 Is too far from the camera 30 The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases It takes approximately one second 31 OFF FLASH OVERRIDE When you don t want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 1 second is _ automatically selected in low light situations the use ofa tripod is recommended Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode 32 FILL IN FLASH Forced Activation When you want the flash to fire for each shot The flash fires regardless of available light Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject s fa
3. Flash a LCD panel date time indicator Viewfinder 4 Flash mode button Selftimer remote control button MODE and SET buttons D0 Green lamp Orange lamp Viewfinder Back cover release Back cover Mid roll rewind button Film window Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth QUARTZDATE models only VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close up correction marks Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp LCD Panel Date time indicator Exposure counter Selftimer remote control nec Eye Reducing Flash mode Off Flash Override mode Fill In Flash mode Battery check QUARTZDATE models only Optionally available 10 Notes e f you don t use the camera the LCD goes off after four and half minutes e The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown e Attach the strap as shown 11 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Close the lens barrier Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two alkaline AAA LR 03 batteries while aligning them correctly as shown WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY Notes e Do not use manganese batteries e About 7 rolls of 24 exposure film can be used wi
4. it in your check in luggage either Otherwise airport X ray machines may cause the film to be exposed Always bring your film and camera on board yourself Also when carrying film in your hand luggage give it to the security officer for manual inspection so that the film does not have to pass through X ray machines 47 SPECIFICATIONS Type Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in 38 80 mm zoom lens Film format 35 mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36 mm Lens ets lens 38 80 mm 4 5 8 9 5 elements in 4 sun Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Standard real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator 48 Focusing Active type autofocus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6m 2 ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control center weighted light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 4 4 EV 16 is elephoto EV 6 3 EV Backlight control a 5 EV Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with approx 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit with approx 3 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to next
5. OLYMPUS co ACCURA zoom sos superzoom 800 S INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera OZ 80S WARNING A Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER Names of parts 0 00 0 eeeee 6 Viewfinder display LCD panel 8 Loading the battery 11 Checking the battery 13 Proper shutter release 14 Loading the film 15 Taking pictures 18 After shooting 24 Unloading the film we 20 Using the flash modes ats SOME creron seiis 33 Using the RC 200 remote control optional Correcting the data i Printing the date and time 41 Care and storage Specifications 0 0 QUARTZDATE model only NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button Zoom lever Strap eyelet Remote control sensor Lens barrier Light sensor Selftimer indicator 8 Lens Autofocus windows
6. ce such as the shadow of a tree It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting such as fluorescent light Use this re wii the flash working range p Closing the lens barrier Tales the Auto Flash mode 33 SELFTIMER 1 Press the button to display Fix the camera on a tripod or other support 2 Aim at your subject and ress the shutter release utton The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button The selftimer automatically disengages after release jo sec Selftimer indicator Ig 2 sec Blinks Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Do not press the button from right in front of the camera e To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 34 35 USING THE RC 200 REMOTE CONTROL optional 1 Press the button to display To cancel this mode press the button again This mode is canceled automatically when not used for more than 20 minutes 2 Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button The shutter will be released after about 3 seconds 36 WARNINGS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY e NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME Notes e Use t
7. en eel adjusted and the green lamp lights Exposure also will be adjusted automatically The autofocus auxiliary light will turn on automatically when necessary to improve autofocus accuracy 22 5 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture Note Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens autofocus windows and flash Working distance 0 6 m 2 ft ee infinity Notes e When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance the shutter will not release The green lamp blinks e When the subject is extremely close to the camera the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases 23 Close up Correction Picture area at infinity Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2ft The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject 24 AFTER SHOOTING 1 Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully The lens will retract automatically 2 Close the lens barrier completely Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction Note The power is turned off automatically after 4 5 hours When the camera is not in use a to keep the lens barrier closed 25 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll After the motor stops and amp starts bl
8. g Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada This camera complies with EU directive 89 336 EEC for CE marking Die CE Marke zeigt an daB diese Kamera die EG Richtlinie 89 336EWG erf llt Cet appareil photo est conforme a la directive UE89 336 CEE pour le marquage CE Esta camara cumple con la directiva de la Uni n Europea 89 336 EEC para la marca de CE CZ9504 0900 08MC C 0799
9. he film cartridge gently to position the film correctly Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely If the film is not lying flat the film may not advance to the first frame Caution Do not touch the plastic parts near the take up spool 17 3 Align the film leader with the mark Q and close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides Then close the back cover 4 Open the bat barrier until Beir feel a click he exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter the film is improperly loaded Reload the film 18 TAKING PICTURES 1 Open the lens barrier until ou feel a click The lens extends slightly and the LCD panel turns on Note When the flash is held down the camera will not activate Release your finger from the flash 19 2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography 20 How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto Pull the lever to the T side to zoom in Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out 21 3 Position the autofocus mark on your subject WARNING DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus Focus has be
10. he remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder e The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it e The remote control may not work when the subject is backlit In this case use the selftimer e The remote control may not work when there is inverted fluorescent light near the camera 37 Attaching to the Strap Open the buckle insert the strap and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 5 mm 0 12 0 2 in and flat straps with a thickness of 1 2 2 mm 0 05 0 08 in and a width of 6 12 5 mm 0 23 0 42 in 38 Replacing the Battery 1 Open the buckle and remove the battery cover inside by sliding in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert a new battery CR1220 with the plus mark showing on top 3 Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the buckle Handling Cautions e Never apply excessive force to the remote control when attached to the strap e Usable temperature range 10T 40T 14 F 104F 39 BEF 2 CORRECTING THE DATA for QUARTZDATE models only Press the MODE button for two seconds or longer The year indication will start blinking Caution Do not press the button with a pointed object such as the tip of a mechanical pencil 2 Press the SET bu
11. inking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with your fingernail etc Caution Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 26 USING THE FLASH MODES This camera has four flash modes Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the flash mode button is pressed the mode will change Soquenivally as shown on page WARNING DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS 27 No Display Auto Flash mode p 28 med Eye Reducing Flash Off fh venta mode 1 Fi ep In Flash Forced Activation mode p 32 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places The orange lamp lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Notes When the orange lamp is blinking the flash is being recharged and the shutter won t release Release your finger from A the shutter release button and ISO ee mm T 80 mm wait for several seconds 100 0 6 3 8m 0 6 1 9m e Maximum distance is about 70 2 12 5ft 2 6 2ft of the working range Yx when 200 06 54m 06 27m using reversal film 2 17 7ft 2 8 9ft
12. lower speed For non DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 49 50 Film loading Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with rewind button Flash Built in flash Recycling time Approx 6 sec at normal temperature with new battery Flash working range Wide angle 0 6 3 8m 2 12 5ft Telephoto 0 6 1 9 m 2 6 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 7 6 m 2 24 9 ft Telephoto 0 6 3 8 m 2 12 5 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reducing Flash Off Fill in Flash 52 Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source Two alkaline AAA LR 03 batteries Dimensions 116 5 W x 62 H x 40 p mm 4 6 x 2 4 x 1 6 in without grip and other protrusions Weight 195 g 6 89 oz without battery 53 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Imprinting direction Data imprinted onto film from lens side Data coding No data year month day month day year day month year and day hour minute External indication of data Data display on LCD panel Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting Automatic calendar system Up to year 2029 Power sou
13. rce Ordinarily used with camera body 54 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC 200 REMOTE CONTROL optional Type Infrared type remote control Operating range Approx 5 m 16 4 ft Battery One CR1220 replaceable service life approx 5 years or approx 20 000 operations Dimensions 32 x 44 x 13 mm 1 2 x 1 7 x 0 5 in Weight 11 g 0 4 oz without battery Other Operating confirmation beeper weatherproof design SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 221 1 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 1 800 622 6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y0TX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 RAE LRARSH FARRER 1 TE 22 2 Bete cE BSC 0081 3 3346 8380 RHEN BH ERARD AUG Se WEHL 801 MECHEL 00852 2730 7976 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causin
14. th new batteries f Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area e Sweat oil and so on can prevent a battery s terminals rom making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery i e Dispose of used batteries as eneral waste according to local regulations 13 CHECKING THE BATTERIES Open the lens barrier until you feel a click isplay qa lights and turns off Sutomaticaly Meaning Batteries are OK You can shoot Display 4 blinks and other inaicators are displayed normally Meaning Battery power is low and battery should be replaced Display a blinks and other indicators go out a atteries are dead and should be replaced immediately 14 PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Practice before loading the film Locks the focus The green lamp lights Releases the shutter to take the picture Cautions e Press the shutter release button enty e Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures J Bep0008 g LOADING THE FILM 1 Open the back cover Do not touch the inside of me camera especially the ens 2 Insert the film cartridge until it clicks Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended 16 A Correct Make sure the film is lying flat B Incorrect Push t
15. tton to correct the year If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 And if you keep it pressed the numbers will run in rapid succession 3 3 Press the MODE button us again 99 3 2i The month indication will start DAEN blinking 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the day hour and minutes Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication 4 changes in the order of year month day hour and minute 5 58 The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again 40 41 PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME for QUARTZDATE models only Choose the desired mode The mode will switch in the described order The date unit uses the same wer switch as the main unit ake sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture If there is _ something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinieg the data may be difficult to read The data may not be printed correctly on the frame s after the specified final exposure of the film 42 27 5 59 6660 No data Year month day Month day year Day month year Day hour minute 43 CARE AND STORAGE e Do not leave the camera in any pace exposed to excessive eat humidity or direct sunlight for example in a car or on the beach Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene
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