2nd Ave. Olympus Infinity Zoom 76 Owner's Manual
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1. ISO WIDE 38mm TELE 76mm 100 0 6m 2 9m 2ft 9 510 0 6m 2m 2ft 6 6ft 200 0 6m 4 Im 2ft 13 470 0 6m 3m 2ft 9 870 400 0 6m 5 8m 2ft 19ft 0 6m 4m 2ft 13 1ft 22 23 Auto flash photography 2 Taking backlit subjects When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO S the flash will fire automatically in backlit situations Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway The flash indicator orange will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged Tf the backlit subject is very small and does not fully cover the autofocus frame the flash may not fire automatically Advanced shooting techniques Macro photography Macro photography is Without performing any special operations it is possible to take close up pictures up to a distance of 0 6m 2ft possible at any focal length At 0 6m 2ft position your subject within the area outlined by the close up correction marks When the subject is close to the camera use a tripod or other camera support to prevent the effects of camera shake Focal length of 38mm at 0 6m 2ft Focus lock Focal length of 76mm at 0 6m 2ft Using the focus lock your subject will be in focus even if it is not in the center of the picture When the main subject is not in the autofocus frame use the focus lock Otherwise the camera will focus on the ba2. Simple point amp shoot photography How to take pictures When the power switch is ON the LCD panel lights The LCD panel goes out after 4 to 5 minutes to minimize battery drain The lens will then zoom to the wide angle position After 4 hours the power is automatically turned to OFF To resume operation set the power switch to OFF and then to ON again E Set the power switch to ON EJ While looking through the When the camera is not in use viewfinder aim the camera at your always set the power switch to OFF subject so that the shutter cannot be activated accidentally EJUse the zoom button to adjust the Press the T Telephoto on the Press the W Wide angle on the size of your subject in the frame zoom button to zoom in The zoom button to zoom out The telephoto or wide angle maximum focal length in the T minimum focal length in the W The shutter release cannot be operated position is 76mm position is 38mm while zooming Hold the camera correctly It is particularly important to hold the camera steady when shooting at a longer focal length use both hands for maximum stability Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash 17 B Position your subject within the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder FERRE Autofocus frame BPress the shutter release button halfway to focus When correct focus has been achieved the aut
3. you want the shutter to release the moment you press the shutter release button It is useful when taking moving subjects such as at a sports event EJPress the shutter release button fully The shutter will be immediately released By using this mode the time lapse between when the shutter button is released and when the picture is actually taken is reduced 34 35 Press the FLASH button to set the mode to AUTO S lt q will light on the LCD panel AUTO S flash photography Auto S flash significantly reduces red eye phenomenon when a subject s 4 O eyes appear red in flash ni gt portraits and group photos FLASH SUBJECT Red eye phenomenon is most likely to occur in very low light and at longer focal lengths telephoto Compose your shot and press the shutter release button The flash will emit a rapid series of low power pre flashes followed directly by the main flash AUTO pp S OFF 5 FiLL IN E MULTI Hold the camera firmly while pressing the shutter release button Auto S mode will not be cancelled when power is switched OFF To cancel AUTO S mode press the FLASH button AUTO S flash mode working range ISO WIDE 38mm TELE 76mm 100 0 6 4 1m 2 13 4ft 0 6 3m 2 9 8ft 200 0 6 5 8m 2 19ft 0 6 4 2m 2 13 8ft 400 0 6 8 2m 2 26 9ft 0 6 6m 2 19 7ft 36 37 Pr
4. the SUBJECT button until C is displayed on the LCD panel Continuous mode Use continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of pictures at approx 1 frame per 1 7 seconds Ho O FLASH SUBJECT 1 frame per approx 4 P seconds when the flash is C S fired I I i The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is pressed Outside the shooting range P 18 the shutter will automatically stop 30 31 E Press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel Auto zoom mode Use auto zoom mode to 1 maintain a constant head O and shoulders subject size within the frame even though the distance to the subject may vary FLASH SUBJECT BB Press the shutter release button The lens will automatically zoom and after the appropriate subject size has been achieved the shutter will be released Auto zoom mode working range from 1 3m 4 3ft to 2 6m 8 5ft Outside the ranges as shown auto zoom may not operate Even in the auto zoom mode the zoom button can be operated to override the automatic zoom setting D i M EEE EEE 1 3m 2 6m co 4 3ft O 8 5ft YES 32 33 Press the SUBJECT button until Press the shutter release button PRE FOCUS is displayed on the halfway to focus on your subject LCD panel The autofocus indicator green will light up and you will hear a click Pre focus mode Use pre focus mode when
5. 3 5 flash indicator orange will light up seconds after the film is advanced to in the viewfinder when the flash is recharge the flash at normal charged Compose your shot and temperatures with new batteries Aut 0 fl ash press the shutter release button The Use the AUTO S flash mode to flash will fire automatically prevent the red eye phenomenon photography The shutter release cannot be P 35 1 Taking pictures inlowlight When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO S the flash will fire automatically in low light conditions 20 21 From 0 6m 2ft to 1 6m 5 2ft the flash strength is controlled automati cally as shown This soft flash mechanism prevents pictures from being overexposed Soft flash 3 3 i 5 IS0100 al S 5 a da gt 0 6m 1 6m Distance 2ft 5 2ft Overexposed with conventional flash Properly exposed with soft flash B Flash working range Color negative film offers the widest exposure latitude compensating for over and underexposure more readily than other films The flash working range shown below is optional for color negative film Actual flash working range for other film type may Vary ISO WIDE 38mm TELE 76mm 100 0 6m 4 1m 2ft 13 4ft 0 6m 3m 2ft 9 8ft 200 0 6m 5 8m 2ft 19ft 0 6m 4 2m 2ft 13 8ft 400 0 6m 8 2m 2ft 26 9ft 0 6m 6m 2ft 19 7ft In continuous mode
6. OLYMPUS Infinity ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS L Table of contents Description of controls ine 3 Before you begin Loading the batteries in 6 Checking the batteries Sari Attaching the strap 8 Loading the film 1 9 Unloading the film iii 12 Simple point amp shoot photography How to take pictures inn 14 Auto flash photography 1 Taking pictures in low light 20 2 Taking backlit subjects oo eseeeeeeeee 23 Advanced shooting techniques Macro photography iene 24 Focus Totke iit i bina 25 Selftimer Continuous mode 30 Auto zoom mode c ccsecesesesetsssesescseseseeeesesesesees 31 Pre fOCUS MOE rien 33 AUTO S flash photography 35 Flash OFF 37 FILL IN flash 38 MULTI flashe iis helle 39 Night scene flash photography How to use the soft case optional 43 Care and storage 44 Questions and answers 46 Specifications iii 47 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS In
7. ckground and the subject will not be in focus Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway When correct focus has been achieved the autofocus indicator green will light up in the viewfinder The focus and the exposure will be locked amp While keeping the shutter release EJPress the shutter release button fully button pressed halfway change the to take the picture position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition Selftimer Set the camera firmly in position Press the SUBJECT button until 2 is displayed on the LCD panel Mo gt FLASH SUBJECT EJ Press the shutter release button halfway to focus When correct focus has been achieved the autofocus indicator green will light up in the viewfinder 29 E Press the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer The shutter will be released 12 seconds later The selftimer indicator on the front of the camera will light up for the first 10 seconds then blink rapidly for 2 seconds until the shutter is released During selftimer operation the focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is pressed To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the SUBJECT button or set the power switch to OFF eever ee A Selftimer indicator lights Selftimer for the first 10 sec Me indicator thenblinks E Press
8. ection marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control Center weighted average light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 3 4 F4 5 2 sec to EV16 FI1 1 500 sec Telephoto EV4 3 F6 2 2 sec to EV17 F16 1 500 sec 47 Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 50 3200 color negative film Actual setting points at ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 For non DX coded film film speed is set to ISO 100 Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back 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 0 2 3 5 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6m 4 1m 2ft 13 4ft Telephoto 0 6m 3m 2ft 9 8ft Flash working range ISO 400 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 8 2m 2ft 26 9ft Telephoto 0 6m 6m 2ft 19 7ft Flash modes AUTO Automatic flash activation in low light and backlight Auto S Red eye reducing in low light and backlight OFF No flash FILL IN Forced act
9. ess the FLASH button to set the flash mode to OFF 4 will light on the LCD panel Flash OFF Use this mode for photography utilizing available light in situations O where flash photography is R 7 prohibited or when you don t want the flash to fire AUTO such as for a night scene fauro s FLASH SUBJECT OFF FILL IN MULTI In low lit conditions the necessary shutter speed may be very slow up to 2 seconds to attain proper exposure To prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake the camera should be set firmly in position with a tripod for example FILL IN flash In this mode the flash always fires regardless of available light Use this mode for daylight shooting in backlit conditions to compensate for backlighting which may make the subject appear too dark By using the FILL IN mode the subject will be properly lit by the flash Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to FILL IN lt lt will light on the LCD panel 8 FLASH SUBJECT AUTO AUTO S OFF FILL IN MULTI Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to MULTI lt will light on the LCD panel The flash will fire four times The shutter speed is set to 1 6 sec MULTI flash Use this mode when you want to segment a motion 4 sequence such as a golf y O swing in frame FLASH SUBJECT For best results use together with pre focus mode Use this mode in
10. finity Zoom 76 Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set to ON Before taking important pictures it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera s features Symbols used in this manual x lt gt o gt nun Correct Incorrect Operation Order Operation order Automatic operation ons AN ul ste x H a o Wair D I Ca Sas Sax 7 23 uo Attention Operation sound Lamp on Lamp blinking Press lightly Description of controls LCD panel Light sensor Selftimer indicator Subject button Flash mode button Flash reflector Viewfinder Shutter release button Autofocus windows __ __ Lens Steady grip Strap eyelet Power switch Zoom buttons Back cover Viewfinder 7 Battery compartment cover Film window Back cover release Tripod socket Rewind button Viewfinder display LCD panel Selftimer Continuous mode Close up correction marks Auto zoom Pre focus Autofocus frame Battery check indicator te ps Exposure counter AF indicator green P Flash mode selection indicator Flash indicator orange Flash mode indicator Before you begin Loading the batteries Insert a coin into the groove of the battery cover on the side of the gri
11. ivation MULTI 4 activations at fixed shutter speeds of 1 6 sec For night scene at a maximum shutter speed of 2 seconds Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source Two 3V lithium batteries DL123A CR123A Dimensions 138 W x 74 H x 64 D mm 5 7 16 x 2 15 16 x 2 1 2 in Weight 360g 12 70z without battery Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 48 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2211 OLYMPUS CORPORATION Crossways Park Woodbury New York 11797 2087 U S A Tel 516 364 3000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Postfach 104908 Wendenstrasse 14 16 2000 Hamburg 1 Germany Tel 040 23773 0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX England Tel 01 253 2772
12. low light If you use it in bright conditions your picture will be overexposed Use a tripod or other camera support to prevent the effects of camera shake MULTI flash mode working range ISO WIDE 38mm TELE 76mm 100 0 6 3 1m 2 10 2ft 0 6 2 2m 2 7 2ft 200 0 6 4 4m 2 14 4ft 0 6 3 1m 2 10 2ft 400 0 6 6 2m 2 20 3ft 0 6 4 4m 2 14 4 ft 40 41 Press the FLASH button to set the With the flash AUTO mode only the flash mode to subject can be taken lt will light on the LCD panel Night scene flash photography Use slow synchoro FILL O IN flash to capture dimly lit gt FLASH SUBJECT backgrounds such as the sky at dusk while properly lighting the foreground pits with flash OFF FILL IN MULTI By using the flash mode for night The necessary shutter speed may be scene photography you can take both very slow up to 2 seconds to the subject in the foreground and the attain proper exposure To prevent night scene in the background blurred pictures resulting from camera shake the camera should be set firmly in position with a tripod for example 42 43 How to use the soft case optional Make sure to set the power switch to OFF before the camera is inserted into the case Care and storage Never disassemble the camera it Do not touch the DX read off Do not rotate the camera once i
13. ofocus indicator green will light up in the viewfinder If the autofocus indicator is blinking correct focus was not achieved If this occurs let go of the shutter release button Make sure your subject is within the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway again Picture frame gt O The entire subject should normally be positioned within the picture frame however the actual available image area will become smaller as you get nearer to the subject At 0 6m 2ft the subject should be positioned within the close up correction marks Picture frame at ce infinity Picture frame at 0 6m 2ft Close up correction marks Shooting range from 0 6m 2ft to ce infinity 19 If the subject is nearer than 0 6m 2ft the autofocus indicator green will blink and the shutter will not release However the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely close to the camera E When correct focus has been achieved the autofocus indicator has lit up press the shutter release button fully gently to minimize camera shake As soon as the shutter is released film will automatically advance to the next frame The LCD exposure counter shows the next frame number Confirm flash charge by pressing the operated while the flash is still shutter release button halfway The charging It takes about 0 2
14. over is opened 4 While the flash is being charged the shutter will not release 5 Ifthe distance range to the subject is less than 0 6m the shutter will not release gt OFO The camera does not focus correctly What should I do 1 In the following situations the camera s autofocus mechanism may not function properly Compose your picture by focusing on a different subject which is in the same range as your subject Objects that reflect too much light Black objects Pictures taken through a glass window or wire screening Pictures including flames or smoke When the sun is included in the picture 2 Use the focus lock when the subject is not in the center of the picture Refer to P 25 The flash does not fire Make sure the flash mode is not set to OFF mode The camera fails to operate in cold weather What can I do Generally low temperatures will reduce the battery performance temporarily Try to keep the camera warm before using them 46 Specifications Type Full automatic 35mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in 38 76 zoom lens Film format 35mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36mm Lens Olympus lens 38 76mm F4 5 6 2 7 elements in 7 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Focusing Active type infrared autofocus system focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6m 2ft se infinity Viewfinder Kepler type zoom finder with autofocus frame close up corr
15. p and open the cover E Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and replace the cover Use Panasonic CR123A Duracell DL123A or equivalent Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period of time more than a year Checking the batteries Set the power switch to ON to check the batteries The battery check indicator will be displayed for 12 seconds When fi is displayed batteries are OK If fl flashes batteries are low have spares handy If is displayed continuously batteries should be replaced immediately When the battery power is low the flash will take longer to recharge Before replacing the batteries set the power switch to OFF gt f of 5 Q S Ss lt strap Open the back cover by sliding the Insert the film cartridge into the back cover release toward the top of camera Always avoid direct sunlight the camera when loading the film Loading the film This camera is designed to use DX coded 35mm film DX coding used by virtually all major film manufacturers allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automati cally If DX coded film is unavailable use ISO 100 film E Make sure the film lies flat Align the film leader with the red Do not touch the lens inside the film loading indicato
16. r body with your fingers or the film Unless the film leader matches the leader film loading indicator the film may not be loaded 11 Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame Set the power switch to ON to make sure that the exposure counter shows I If film is improperly loaded the LCD panel will display a blinking E In this case open the back cover and realign the film leader Use the window in the camera back to check type of film loaded Unloading the film E The camera automatically rewinds If you want to rewind the film before the film when you reach the end of a the end of the roll press the rewind roll The exposure counter on the LCD button with the tip of a ballpoint pen panel counts down as the film is Do not use any device with a sharp rewinding tip The final reading of the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film 13 Once the film has been rewound a blinking E will be displayed on the LCD panel Further operations are not possible until the rewound film cartridge is removed ID Rewinding completed indicator When the power switch renne is OFF there will be no indication on the LCD panel When the power switch 1s ON E Open the back cover and remove the film cartridge from the camera Avoid direct sunlight when removing the film
17. t is contains a high voltage circuit contacts Do not disassemble or mounted on a tripod Use the tripod swivel to vary direction Do not open the back cover while it is mounted on a tripod Do not use thinner benzine or expose batteries to excessive heat organic solvents to clean the camera 45 Do not expose the camera to extreme heat over 40 C 104 F such as inside a car during the hot summer weather or to extreme cold below 10 C 14 F Do not leave the camera near magnetic fields like on top of a TV set or radio In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus dealer or service center O O gt O Questions and answers What kind of batteries should I use Use two 3V lithium batteries DL123A or CR123A Do not mix new and old batteries at the same time Change them both at the same time How long will the battery last If you use 24 exposure rolls of film and expose half of all your pictures with flash two new 3V lithium batteries DL 123A CR123A will allow you to take 30 or more rolls of film If you do not use flash and zoom so often the batteries will last much longer The camera does not operate What should I do 1 Make sure the power switch is ON 2 Make sure there are batteries in the camera and that they are inserted correctly Refer to page 6 3 If the film has been rewound the camera will not operate until the back c
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