INSTRUCTIONS• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to

ensure correct use.• We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking importantphotographs.

Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of theuser.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLETHE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OFMALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOURNEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OROLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

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MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X-class zoom lens for increased shooting range.Powerful flash with GN 25 at maximum for telephoto needs. Increased luminancecapability enables extended-distance flash photography.SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film.Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the right exposure mode forany shooting purpose.Exposure compensation dial allows you to adjust for available light.Predictive autofocus helps achieve accurate focusing on moving subjects.Super FP Flash for synchronization as fast as 1/2,000-sec.Flash fires automatically to prevent fluorescent light from affecting the picture.

Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxesProducts shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from the actual unit.

Symbols used in this manual:

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Incorrect Order Manualoperation

Operationorder

Automaticoperation

Beep Indicator on Indicatorblinking

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PREPARATIONS

Names and functions of parts ............ 6Viewfinder display ............................. 8LCD panel .......................................... 9Diopter adjustment .......................... 10Using the strap/soft case* ............... 11

BASICOPERATIONS

*IS-30 DLX only

Loading the film ....................................................................................................... 19Taking pictures ............................................................................................................. 22Using the focus lock .................................................................................................... 25Unloading the film .................................................................................................... 26

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS

Taking panorama pictures‡ .............. 27Flash photography ........................... 29Selftimer ....................................... 35Using the exposure modes .............. 36Restoring the standard shooting mode ... 43

† QD models only ‡ Panorama model only

TAKING BETTERPICTURES

Effects of zoom and its advantages ... 52Autofocus (AF) ............................... 54Exposure ...................................... 56

CAMERAMAINTENANCE

Questions and answers ........................................................................................... 61Care and storage ..................................................................................................... 62Battery handling ....................................................................................................... 64Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 65Specifications .......................................................................................................... 68

Outline of operations ..................... 12Loading the batteries ...................... 14Checking the batteries..................... 15Points to remember ......................... 16Re-mounting the cap when it comes off .... 18

Spot metering .................................. 44Exposure compensation .................. 46Remote control ................................ 48Correcting the data† ......................... 50Printing the date and time† ............... 51

Film speed ....................................... 58Metering the amount of light ............ 58Accessories (optional) ..................... 60

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSFull Auto button (p. 43)Restores the standard shooting mode.

LCD panel (p. 9)

Power switch/flash release

Strap attachment stud

F. No. button (p. 41)Selects the aperture in theAperture-Preferred Auto mode.

Flash mode button

Shutter release button

Spot/L.T. (Long Time) button(p. 44/42)

Selftimer indicator (p. 35)Remote control sensor (p. 49)

Flash

Lens barrel

Lens

Lens cap

Keep lens surface free of finger smudgesor other marks, as sharpness can beaffected. Carefully clean any such markswith lens cleaning tissue.

Exposure compensation dial (p. 46)

Direct Mode Select buttons (p. 36)Selects exposure modes: Stop Action,Portrait, Landscape and Night Scene.

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Viewfinder (p. 8)

Diopter adjustment dial(p. 10)

Selftimer/remote control button(p. 35/48)

Date/time indicator

QUARTZDATE buttons(p. 51)MODE buttonSELECT buttonSET button

Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26)

Panorama switch (p. 27)

Zoom (T/W) buttons(p. 22)

Film windowFor confirmation of

film ISO speed

Back coverrelease (p. 19)

Back cover

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Battery compartment cover(p. 14)

Tripod socket

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAYStandardmode

Spot frameThe area used by the Spot Metering mode to setexposure.

Autofocus framePosition your subject withinthe autofocus frame.

Panoramamode

Panorama frame

Exposure compensation/overexposure-underexposure (p. 46&47/41)

Flash (p. 30/31)

Autofocus (p. 17/24)Lights when the subject isin focus.

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LCD PANELExposure counter (p. 21) Battery check (p. 15)

Flash modes (p. 29)

Selftimer/remote control(p. 35/48)

Mode status indicator (p. 36)Displays the mode selected for use.

Aperture setting/shutter speed(p. 41/42)Shutter speed shown when using theLong Time mode.

Spot Metering mode(p. 44)

Full-Auto mode (p. 43)The camera does everything

automatically in this mode.

Note: The LCD panel does notactually display all indicationssimultaneously as shown. 9

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTo adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial untilthe autofocus frame becomes clear.

Turn up if you arenearsighted or down if youare farsighted.

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USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

SOFT CASE (* IS-30 DLX only)

The soft case can be attached toa belt with the belt loop.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBasic Shooting Procedures

Load the batteries (p. 14). Open the back cover (p. 19). Load the film (p. 19).

Press the zoom button to determinethe composition (p. 22).

Place the autofocus frame on thesubject you want to focus on (p. 23).

Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway, making sure the greenautofocus indicator in the viewfinderlights and the autofocus beep isheard (p. 24).

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Close the back cover (p. 20). Turn the power switch ON (p. 21). Make sure the exposure counter onthe LCD panel reads (p. 21).

Depress the shutter release buttonfully to take a picture (p. 24).

When the film reaches the end, it willautomatically rewind (p. 26).

Open the back cover to remove therewound film (p. 26).

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LOADING THE BATTERIESUse two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A).

Use your finger or a coin to turn thelock screw to OPEN. Place yourfingertip in the notch. And open thebattery compartment cover. 2.

Insert the batteries. And closethe cover. Turn the lock screwto CLOSE.

•When replacing the batteries, be sure to turnthe power switch OFF before unloading thebatteries.

•Take care not to injure your fingernail whenopening the battery cover.

•Align the and directions of the batteriescorrectly as shown.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 64.14

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CHECKING THE BATTERIES

1.Turn the power switch ON. Besure to check the batteries as well.

When replacing the batteries, make sure toturn the power switch OFF before unloadingthe batteries.

Display

lights (turns offautomatically).

blinks and otherindicators on theLCD panel aredisplayed normally.

blinks and otherindicators on theLCD panel go out.

Meaning

Batteries are OK.You can shoot.

Batteries are low andshould be replaced.

Batteries are deadand should bereplaced immediately.

Keep spare batteries on hand when going ona long trip or when using the camera in coldweather.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct Correct Incorrect

Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camerabecomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both handswhile keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.

Cautions:•Try not to hold the lens barrel.•Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

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Proper Shutter Release.

1.Keep the shutterrelease buttondepressed halfway.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practicebefore loading the film.

2. Depress the shutterrelease button fully.

To lock the focus. To release the shutter andtake the picture.

The image is clear, theautofocus beep is heard, andthe autofocus indicator lightsin the viewfinder.

Note: When the autofocusindicator is blinking, theshutter won't release. (p. 54)

Cautions:• Press the shutter releasebutton gently.

•Avoid shaking the camerawhen pressing the shutterrelease button to preventblurry pictures.

Make sure

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RE-MOUNTING THE CAP WHEN IT COMES OFFTo prevent the hinge joint from breaking, the cap will come off iftoo much force is used when opening it.(Do not attempt to remove the cap deliberately as repeated disconnection of the cap willloosen the hinge joint, increasing the likelihood that the cap will come off.)If the cap comes off, re-mount it as instructed below.

1. Turn the camera, so that thebottom is facing up. 2. Align the arrow-pointed recesses on

the cap's hinge joint with theprotrusions (silver parts) on the bottomtip of the lens barrel. While aligningthem on both the left and right, pressthe cap firmly against the lens.

Open and close the cap to make sure thehinge joint has been engaged securely.

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LOADING THE FILM

1. Slide the back cover releaseupward to open the back cover. 2. Load the film.

Caution: Be sure never to let anything touch the shutter curtains as they are extremely thin andhave a high-precision design. Any contact with your fingers or film may damage or permanentlydeform the shutter curtains.

Shutter curtains

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3.Align the tip of the film leader withthe mark as shown, and close theback cover.

The film automatically advances to the firstframe.

Make sure

The film does not overlap any of thepositioning guides shown above.Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.

Correct

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4. Turn the power switch ON.

Notes:• Place the film leader along the arrow asshown.

• Film information can be checked through thefilm window.

The exposure counter on the LCDpanel reads .

Note:lf blinks in the exposure counter, asshown above, reload the film.

Make sure

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TAKING PICTURESFollow this procedure for normal photography. When the powerswitch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (p. 43)

1. Turn the power switch ON. 2.While looking through theviewfinder, press the zoom buttonto determine the composition.

While the lens moves forward,the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights.

Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30seconds, the LCD panel goes out and willcome on again when the operation is resumed.

Make sure DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUNDIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.

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How to Use the Zoom Buttons 3. Position the autofocus frame onyour subject.Telephoto: Press the (T) button to zoom in.

Max. telephoto focallength: 110 mm

Wide-angle: Press the (W) button to zoom out.Max. wide-angle focallength: 28 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance: 75 cm. (2.5 ft)

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4. Depress the shutter releasebutton halfway. 5.

Without removing your finger fromthe shutter release button,depress fully to take the picture.

The shutter releases and the filmautomatically advances to the next frame.The autofocus beep is heard and the

autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus. Itwill blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lockon to, and when the subject is too close.Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutterwon't release. (p. 54)

Make sure

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USING THE FOCUS LOCKWhen the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame,follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock.

1.Position the autofocus frame onyour subject and press the shutterrelease button halfway. 2.

Reposition your subjects in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.

The autofocus beep is heard, and theautofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.

Autofocus frame In focus lock the focus is locked in the centerof the viewfinder and the exposure is alsolocked (AE lock) and averages the exposurefor the entire viewfinder.

Make sure

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UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the endof a roll.

Make sure the motor has stopped andis blinking on the LCD panel before

opening the back cover and removingthe film.

Rewinding the film before theend of the roll

Notes: • The number of exposures willdecrease during rewinding. •The final numberof exposures may sometimes exceed thenumber of exposures specified on the film.•The film leader will be wound back inside thecassette.

To rewind the film before the end of the roll,press the mid-roll rewind button with yourfingernail. Do not use an instrument with asharp tip.

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TAKING PANORAMA PICTURESPanorama model only

Selecting the Panorama ModePush the panorama switch up tochange to the Panorama mode. Pushthe switch down to return to theStandard mode.

Notes:• Push the switch all the way; don't stop it

halfway.•The date and time are not printed on

Panorama format prints.

Viewfinder in the Standard mode

Viewfinder in the Panorama mode

Do not open the back cover and touch thepanorama mask in the Panorama mode.Otherwise the camera may malfunction.

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Printing Panorama Pictures

Film Shot in the Standard mode Shot in the Panorama mode

Standard-size print Panorama print

When you take a picture in the Panorama mode, only the middle portion (approx.12 x 35 mm) of the frame of 35-mm film is exposed (as shown). This portion will beenlarged to the Panorama size (89 x 254 mm). The number of exposures is thesame as with the standard size.

When having Panorama mode pictures developed and printed, make sure you tellyour film processor that the pictures were taken in the Panorama mode.

How to Get Panorama Prints

When printed

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYThree flash modes are available to suit different requirements.

How to Select the Flash Mode

1. Set the power switch to to flip upthe flash. 2. Press the FLASH button to select

the flash mode.

The camera will recharge the flash, and theflash will be ready to use.

Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds.The selected mode is displayed on the LCDpanel.

Make sure

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Flash ModesMode Function

Automatically fires in darkplaces, with backlightingand under fluorescentlighting (p. 31).

Significantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red) (p. 33).

Fires regardless ofavailable light (p. 34).

There is danger of temporarilyaffecting vision when the flash isfired very close to a person oranimal.In the dark, the flash also functionsas an autofocus illuminator. Whenthe shutter release button ispressed halfway, the flash emitsseveral brief pre-flashes. When theshutter release button is pressedfully, the flash fires to take thepicture. Hold the camera firmly untilthe picture is taken.

Note: Use of the flash is recommended ifblinks in the viewfinder when the flash isn'tflipped up. Otherwise, the camera will select along exposure and pictures may be blurreddue to camera shake.

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Auto FlashThe flash fires automatically in dark places, with backlighting andunder fluorescent lighting.

Set the flash mode to AUTO. 2.Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to make sure lights inthe viewfinder.

In certain conditions, the flash may not fireunder fluorescent lighting.

Note: If you press the shutter release buttonwith blinking in the viewfinder, the shutterwon't release. This is because the flash isbeing recharged. Remove your finger from theshutter release button, and wait untilrecharging finishes.

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3. Press the shutter release buttonfully.

Auto Flash Range(with color negative film)

Maximum distance is about 70% when usingreversal color film.

Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. The flash will notfire if the existing light level requires a shutter speed greater than 1/100-sec.

Focal length

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

Telephoto

6.3 m (21 ft)

8.8 m (28.9 ft)

12.6 m (41 ft)

Wide angle

5.0 m (16.4 ft)

7.1 m (23.3 ft)

10.0 m (32.8 ft)

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Red-Eye Reducing Flash AUTO-S

Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flashfires, significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when asubject's eyes appear red). This mode is the same as Auto Flashexcept for the pre-flashes.

1. Flip up the flash, and select the Auto-S mode. Press the shutter releasebutton.

Red-eye reduction may not be effectivewhen the subject:1. Wasn't looking at the flash from right

front.2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes.3. Was too far from the camera.

Did not respond to the pre-flashesdue to particular characteristics ofthe individual.

Notes:•After pressing the shutter release button, hold the camera securely until the shutter has been

released.•To cancel the Auto-S mode, select another mode following the procedure on page 29.

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Forced Activation FILL-IN

In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both thesubject and background can be shot clearly. And portraits looklively by reducing shadows on the subject's face.

1. Make sure the exposure mode isset to FULL AUTO. 2. Select the Fill-in Flash mode, and

press the shutter release button.

Note: In exposure modesother than Full Auto andAperture-Preferred Auto,the Fill-in Flash modecannot be engaged.

Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at1/100-sec. Aperture and flash output willadjust for correct exposure.

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SELFTIMER

1.Press the /REMOTE controlbutton until is displayed onthe LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button.

Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later.Notes:• Do not press the shutter release button from right in front of the camera. Correct focus and exposure cannot be achieved.• The Selftimer mode is canceled after the shutter releases.• To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the /REMOTE button again.• Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fully depressed.

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USING THE EXPOSURE MODESThere are four preset settings for easy shooting in variouscommon situations, as well as an Aperture-Preferred Auto modeand Long Time mode that allow you to select your own settings.

Exposure ModesFor easy, effective shooting in various common situations:

Stop Action (p. 37)To freeze moving subjects.

Portrait (p. 38)For pictures with blurred background for "portrait" effect.

Landscape (p. 39)For pictures with extended in-focus background.

Night Scene (p. 40)For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in theforeground, using the flash.

How to Select theExposure Mode

Press one of the icons.

For more creative lighting effects:

Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 41)Set the aperture manually. The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed.

Long Time (p. 42)Allows you to set the shutter speed manually from 1 to 60 seconds. The aperture is automaticallyset to F8.

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STOP ACTIONTo freeze moving subjects.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutterspeed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max. shutter speed:1/2000-sec.) Also in this mode, the predictive autofocus helpsachieve more precise focusing on moving subjects.

1. Press the button. 2. Press the shutter release button.

When you use flash in this mode, werecommend that you choose the Auto Flashmode. If you select the Auto-S mode, pre-flashes may cause you to miss the photoopportunity.

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PORTRAITTo take pictures with blurred backgrounds for "portrait" effect.

The portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs. This isespecially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and/or whenthere is a great distance between the subject and the background. In thismode, the Super FP Flash enables synchronization as fast as 1/2,000-sec.

1. Press the button. 2. Press the shutter release button.

Note: The aperture is wide-open. Note: When the flash is flipped up, it alwaysfires regardless of the amount of availablelight to highlight your subject.

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LANDSCAPETo take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds.

When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in theforeground, all objects near and far are sharply in focus.

2. Press the shutter release button.Press the button.

Note: Set the lens at wide angle for optimalresults.

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2.1.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposurefor shooting night scenes, and for shooting night scenes withsubjects in the foreground.

When subjects are in the foreground, flip up the flash.Press the shutter release button.Press the button.

NIGHT SCENETo shoot properly-lit night scenes.

When there are no foreground subjects, do not flip up the flash.Notes:•When the flash is flipped up, flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject.•Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4-sec maximum, use of a tripod is

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APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTO F.No.

The background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperturesetting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically.

Press the F.No. button to enter theAperture-Preferred Auto mode.

Notes: •Additional pressing of the F.No. button stopsdown the aperture. Once the camera has passedthe smallest available aperture setting, it will returnto the largest available aperture setting.•Blinking +/- in the viewfinder indicates the subjectis under- or overexposed. Change the aperturesetting until it stops blinking.

Smaller aperture (larger value)for a sharper background

Larger aperture (smaller value)for a blurred background

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LONG TIMETo shoot fireworks.

For a dramatic shot of fireworks or similar nighttime lights, set theshutter speed as desired (1 to 60 sec.). The aperture isautomatically set to F8.

While holding down the button,press the SPOT/L.T. button tochoose shutter speed.

Press the shutter release button.

Shutter speed is shown on the LCD panel (page 9).Notes:• Each time you press the SPOT/L.T. button, the shutter speed changes in the followingsequences: 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, and 60 sec.

• Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow, to prevent blurring hold the camera firmlyin position. Use of a tripod is recommended.

2.

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1. Press the FULL AUTO button. Standard Shooting ModeSettings for the standard shootingmode are as follows:

Exposure mode — Programmed AutoFlash mode — Auto or Auto-SSelftimer/remote control — CanceledSpot metering — Canceled

Note: The exposure compensation setting isnot canceled even when the FULL AUTObutton is pressed.

The camera will also return to the standardshooting mode if the power is switched off andon again.

Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-freephotography.

FULLAUTORESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE

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Spot frame

In situations like the one illustrated above, thesubject will be dark because of backlighting.

Position the subject for spotmetering within the spot frame,and press the SPOT/L.T. button.

is displayed on the LCD panel and theexposure is locked.

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Make sure

SPOT METERINGIn this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area,such as a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure.

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Recompose the shot, then pressthe shutter release button to takethe picture.

Notes:• When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene

or Long Time mode is engaged, the camera doesnot perform spot metering.

• After the shot, the Spot Metering mode iscanceled. To cancel the mode without taking ashot, press the SPOT/L.T. button again.

2.

Use the Spot Metering mode in thefollowing situation:• When there is a big differencebetween subject and backgroundbrightness (e.g., backlighting).

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Notes:•When the shutter release button is pressed

halfway, +/- will be displayed in the viewfinder.• Exposure compensation is possible up to ±2

EV in 1/2-EV increments.

Set the exposure compensationdial to the desired setting.

When you deliberately want to make your shot brighter or darker,turn the exposure compensation dial instead of using the camera'sstandard automatic exposure.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

• When the exposure compensation settingis adjusted in the Long Time mode, onlyflash emission is corrected.

• Pressing the FULL AUTO button does notrestore the exposure compensation dial's±0 setting. Always be sure to turn back thedial after using exposure compensation.

• The flash power is also compensatedaccording to the selected exposurecompensation setting.

• When negative color film is used, theexposure compensation effect may bealmost indistinguishable in prints.

• In the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode, +/-blinks when the subject is outside therange within which exposure can becompensated.

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"+" CompensationRenders the entire frame brighter.• Backlit subject• Whitish subject• Snowscape

"-" CompensationRenders the entire frame darker.• Spotlighted subject• Subject with a black background• Blackish subject

To make a whitish subject brighter (Compensated to +2 EV)

To make a blackish subject blacker (Compensated to -2 EV)

To make a backlit subject brighter (Compensated to +1 EV)

To turn a daytime scene into a virtual nighttime scene (Compensated to -2 EV)

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REMOTE CONTROLThe optional RC-200 Remote Control is required.

(OPTIONAL)

Position the autofocus frame onthe subject.

Press the /REMOTE button toengage the Remote Control mode. 2.1.

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CAUTIONS:Keep the remote control out of the reach ofchildren. In case it is swallowed,immediately consult a doctor.Keep the remote control away from fire andextreme heat. Never try to disassemble it.Operating temperature is -10°C (14°F) ~40°C (104°F).Observe the precautionary remarks writtenon the battery.Dispose of a used battery as general wasteaccording to local regulations.

Aim the remote control at thecamera, and press the button.

The shutter will be released about 3 secondsafter the beep.Notes:• Use selftimer outside the above range.• The remote control may not work when there is

backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult. (p. 54)

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CORRECTING THE DATAQD models only

Press the SELECT button to switch to the data correction status toadjust year-month-day and day-hour-minute.

Note: As you press the SELECT button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day,hour, minute and ":" (second). Data correction ends when you press the mode button again.

Press the SELECT button until theindication you want to changestarts blinking.

Press the SET button to correctthe data.

Do not press the buttons with a mechanicalpencil or similar pointed instrument.

If you press the button once, the number on thedisplay will advance by 1. If you hold the buttondown, the numbers will run in rapid succession.

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MODE button: Chooses dateand time.SELECT button: Chooses theindication to be changed.SET button: Adjusts figures.

• Date and time are not imprinted inthe Panorama mode.

• If there is anything whitish ortinged with orange in the area ofthe picture where the data isimprinted, the data may not belegible.

• Data may not be imprinted onblack-and-white film.

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIMEQD models only

This camera has five data imprinting modes. Press the MODEbutton to choose the mode you want to use.

As you press the MODE button,the mode will switch in the ordershown below.

Month indicator ("M" stands for month.)

Imprinting confirmation indicatorBlinks for about 3 seconds after shooting to makesure the data has been imprinted.(These indicators will not be printed on the picture.)

Year-month-day

Day-hour-minute

No data

Month-day-year

Day-month-year

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EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGESZoom lens focal length is changed by movingpart of the lens. With this camera, you canselect any focal length between 28 mm and110 mm.

• 28 mm wide-angleBecause the angle of view is wide and thedepth of field is large, you can take sharpphotographs with enhanced perspective andcontrast. This is ideal for shooting landscapes,skylines, crowds at a party, etc.

• 50 mm (approx.)This range is the standard angle of view andhas moderate background blurring. It issuitable for most types of shot includingportraits.

• 110 mmAt its maximum focal length, the built-in lensoffers a telephoto effect. The depth of field isshallower, and the effects of aperture settingsare more apparent. In telephoto shooting, usea tripod or hold the camera firmly to preventthe camera from shaking.

• 160 mm telephoto (optional)When the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C-160 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.45X is used, youcan extend the telephoto range up to 160 mm.

• 210 mm telephoto (optional)When the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C-210 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.9X is used, you canextend the telephoto range up to 210 mm.

28 mm 75° 50 mm 46° 110 mm 22°

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Angle of view and depth of fieldAngle of view is directly related to the focaldepth of field (the distance in front of andbehind the subject that the camera is able tobring into focus). The greater the angle of view(wide angle), the greater the depth of field.When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto),the depth of field decreases.

IS/L LENS C-160 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.45X

160 mm 15° 210 mm 12°

28 mm

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F.No.5.6

F.No.5.6

F.No.5.6

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AUTOFOCUS (AF)Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, thereare certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not bepossible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown in onthe next page, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject eventhough the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.

Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not containvertical lines

Subjects in excessively brightlight

• Use the focus lock by firstfocusing on something at thesame distance as the subjectyou wish to take a picture of,and then aim at the subject.

• Use the focus lock first whileholding the camera vertically.Then switch the camera to thehorizontal position to take thephotograph.

• Use the focus lock by firstfocusing on something at thesame distance as the subjectyou wish to take a picture of,and then aim at the subject.

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• Focus on another subject at thedesired camera-to-subjectdistance first. Then recomposethe frame to take the picture.

•When the subject locks out-of-focus although the autofocusindicator lights, focus onanother subject at the desiredcamera-to-subject distance first.Then recompose the frame totake the picture.

•When the subject locks out-of-focus although the autofocusindicator lights, focus onanother subject at the desiredcamera-to-subject distance first.Then recompose the frame totake the picture.

Two subjects at differentdistances

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Programmed Chart (FULL AUTO)The following program chart is for 28 mm wide-angle and 110 mm telephoto focal lengths.According to the focal length, the camera'sprogram itself changes. When the subject is

Automatic Exposure ModeExposure refers to the amount of light whichstrikes the film, and is controlled by a combinationof aperture size and shutter speed. The correctamount of light, called correct exposure, dependson the film speed (indicated on the film package,e.g., ISO 100 or ISO 200).The automatic exposure function automaticallysets the correct exposure. This camera employstwo types of automatic exposure modes,programmed auto-exposure and aperture-preferred auto exposure.With programmed auto exposure, the cameraautomatically selects the most suitablecombination of F stop and shutter speed for theexisting lighting conditions. This lets youconcentrate on composing your shot andreleasing the shutter at just the right time.With aperture-preferred auto, you select thedesired F stop, and the camera automaticallyselects the correct shutter speed. Aperture-preferred auto gives more artistic freedom ofexpression and creativity by selecting a desired Fstop to control the blur of the background.

EXPOSUREbrightly lit, the F stop and shutter speed changesimultaneously. When the lighting is darker, theaperture remains wide-open and only the shutterspeed changes to as slow as 2 sec. to match theavailable light (ISO 100).In the standard shooting mode (refer to p. 43), ifthe built-in flash has been flipped up, it willautomatically fire in dark lighting or backlitconditions. The shutter speed will be fixed at1/100-sec.

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Portrait ModeIn this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperturefor a shallow depth of field. This results in a softlyblurred subject background, against which yoursubject stands out in sharp focus. This mode alsoprevents camera-shake from happening becausea faster shutter speed is selected.

Night Scene ModeAllows you to capture beautiful nighttime scenesjust as they are. The camera automatically adjustsexposure compensation for optimum night scenephotography - extending exposure time for up to 4seconds (ISO 100). When shooting a subjectagainst a nighttime background, use of the flash isrecommended. In this case, the camera optimizesexposure compensation for both the subject andthe background. Since the selected shutter speedmay be very slow, hold the camera firmly inposition (with a tripod for example) to preventblurring.

Stop Action ModeThis mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photoopportunities such as sports scenes and childrenat play. A fast shutter speed is automaticallyselected to "freeze" the action on film.

Exposure CompensationWhen you shoot ordinary subjects, the cameraautomatically selects the most appropriateexposure to give you the best shot. However,when shooting a backlit or whitish subject(including a snowscape) we recommend youcorrect exposure to +1 ~ +2 (to make your picturebrighter). For a spotlighted, darkish, or blackishsubject, correct exposure to -1 ~ -2 for (to makeyour picture darker).

Long Time ModeTo obtain trailing effects when shooting fireworksor car lights, a long shutter speed is required. TheLong Time mode is ideal for this type of shot sinceit allows you to choose a shutter speed of up to 60seconds with a fixed aperture of F8. Since theselected shutter speed will be very slow, use of atripod is recommended to prevent blurring.

Landscape ModeThis mode is ideal when you want to focus on boththe subject and the background or when you wantto shoot natural scenery with low contrast. Thecamera automatically stops down the aperture tomake the range of focus as large as possible. Inshooting conditions for this mode, the subjects arelikely to be at a distance of (infinity), so theautofocus function in this mode starts from theposition.

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Film SpeedFilm speed is indicated on the back of filmpackages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are themost common. High-speed film (ISO 400), asimplied by its name, is for taking photos of fast-moving subjects in action shots, for example.However, there are also other advantages. Withhigh-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible totake pictures in lower light. And the distancecovered by the flash will be greater. Generally, thehigher the film speed, the grainier the picture.With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX"film cartridges: ISO 25 ~ 3200. In the case of non-DX-coded film, the camera will automatically beset to film speed ISO 32.

FILM SPEED METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT Light Metering

Light metering can measure the brightness of theframed subject in various ways. This cameraemploys three metering systems: (1) ESP lightmetering, (2) center-weighted average lightmetering, and (3) spot metering. You can selectthe light metering system most suitable to theconditions. The camera also uses TTL (through-the-lens) light metering to automatically measurethe light that enters the lens. This lets you get veryaccurate light readings that are unaffected bychanges in the distance between the subject andthe camera.

Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern)Light Metering

ESP light metering measures the brightness of thecentral portion and peripheral portion of the frameseparately in order to determine the properexposure. The calculation program used is basedon programmed data to properly compensate forbacklighting. ESP light metering is usedautomatically when in the Full-Auto mode.

Center-Weighted Average Light MeteringCenter-weighted average light metering is themost widely used light metering system (Fig. A).This system measures the light availablethroughout the frame with special emphasis on thecenter of the frame. When in the Aperture-58

Preferred Auto mode, this light metering system isautomatically activated. When the contrastbetween bright and dark areas is not too extremeoutside the center of the frame, this system offersexcellent results.

Spot MeteringSpot metering (Fig. B) measures the brightness atthe center of the frame only. Because thismetering system calculates the correct exposurefor only one point, it is convenient when thesubject is backlit or the picture contains strongcontrasts. When shooting a subject in front of anextremely bright background, you should use spotmetering on the subject's face.

Super FP FlashThe duration of a conventional flash is extremelyshort. With SLR cameras equipped with focalplane shutters, the flash can normally only besynchronized at shutter speeds where the shutteropens fully. In this camera's Portrait mode, theflash duration has been extended, sosynchronization is possible even when the shutteris not fully open. This system is called Super FPFlash and is especially effective for daylight syncphotography with backlit scenes. Subjects can bemade to stand out by opening the lens aperturefully to blur the background. Since flash output isnever overpowering, it is easy to take natural-looking daylight sync pictures can with lightingsimilar to that used by professionals for SLRphotography.

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IS/L LENS C-210 H.Q.CONVERTER 1.9X

REMOTE CONTROLRC-200

ACTION CASE CIS/L LENS C-160 H.Q.CONVERTER 1.45X

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the batteries last?A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for

roughly 20 rolls of 24-exposure film onwhich the flash was used on half of allthe shots (determined under Olympustest conditions). If you do not use theflash and zoom very often, the batterieswill last much longer.

Q: How should I store the camera?A: Cameras are susceptible to damage

caused by dust, moisture, and salt.Wipe and dry the camera thoroughlybefore storing it. After using it at thebeach, wipe it with a cloth that hasbeen moistened with fresh water andthen wrung out. Do not use mothballs.

Q: When does the camera measure andset the exposure?

A: When the shutter release button ispressed halfway, the camera measuresboth the exposure and the focus andthen locks them as long as the shutter

release button remains halfwaydepressed. In the Spot Metering mode,the exposure is locked when the spotbutton is pressed.

Q: How should I clean the lens?A: Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning

tissue that has been moistened with asmall amount of lens cleaning fluid.

Q: Can I use a filter?A: Yes, you can. Use one with a diameter

of 52 mm. When you use a thick one,like a C-POL (circular-polarizing) filter,the edges of the picture planesometimes become dark or the lenscap may not close. Be sure to turn offthe power before mounting or removinga filter. When doing so, even with thepower off, sometimes the lens rotatesand the motor operates. This is not amalfunction.

Q: Can I use infrared film?A: No.

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CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave the camera inany place exposed toexcessive heat, humidity, ordirect sunlight - for example,in a car or on the beach.

Do not expose the camerato formalin or naphthalene.

If the camera gets wet, wipeit with a dry towelimmediately. The salt inseawater can be especiallydamaging.

Do not use organic solventssuch as alcohol or paintthinner when cleaning thecamera.

Do not leave the camera ona television, refrigerator, orspeaker.

Do not expose the camerato dust or sand as this couldcause serious damage.

Do not shake or shock thecamera.

Do not apply excessive forceto the zoom lens.

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• Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place.• Do not expose the camera to extreme heat

(over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below-10°C/14°F). Low temperatures, even withinthis range, may sometimes causedeterioration in battery performance,temporarily disabling the camera.

• When transporting the camera from a coldplace to a warm place or in the event of asudden temperature change, put the camerainto a plastic bag. This allows the camera'stemperature to change slowly. Once thecamera has adjusted to the new temperature,you can remove it from the bag and use it.

• Keep your hair, hands, strap, etc., away fromthe autofocus window, lens, AE sensor andflash.

• Avoid leaving the camera unused for a longperiod of time. This can cause mold to growon the camera as well as other problems. Tryto press the shutter release button and checkthe operation of the camera before use.

• Be careful when moving the camera on atripod.

• Do not allow your film to pass through airportX-ray machines.

• Do not touch the contact points inside thecamera.

• This camera is controlled by amicrocomputer. Problems with themicrocomputer can affect or stop cameraoperation. If this happens, remove thebatteries, then reload them and try thecamera again. Strong electrical fields canalso interfere with the operation of thiscamera, so try to avoid places or objects thatgenerate such fields.

• This camera is not suitable for use undersevere conditions.

• Do not touch the front surface of the flashafter using the flash continuously in a shorttime as the flash may be hot.

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• Do not short, disassemble or charge thebatteries. Never throw batteries into firebecause this can result in splitting orexplosion.

• Store batteries out of the reach of children. Ifa battery is swallowed, consult a doctorimmediately.

• Continuous use of the flash can cause batterytemperature to rise. This may activate thesafety circuit inside the batteries and causethe camera to stop working. In such case,allow the batteries to cool before using thecamera again.

• Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect usagecan result in leaking, heat and damage.When replacing the batteries, make sure theplus and minus terminals are correctlyaligned.

• When replacing, never mix old and newbatteries, or batteries of different types. Makesure both terminals are of the same type andsame brand (DL123A or CR123A).

• Battery performance will drop temporarily atlower temperatures. In cold areas, protect thecamera by using protective gear or placing itinside your clothing. Even when performancedrops due to low temperature, it will berestored at normal temperatures.

• Sweat or oil on the plus and minusterminals can cause poor contact. Wipebatteries carefully with a dry cloth before use.

• We recommend that you carry spare batterieson long trips, especially in foreign countrieswhere availability is questionable.

• Insulate used batteries by affixing tape overelectrical contacts, and dispose of them asgeneral waste according to local regulations.

• If you are not going to use the camera for anextended period of time, remove the batteriesfrom the camera and store them in a cool, dry(low humidity) place at 20°C (68°F) or less.

• Observe the precautionary remarks written onthe batteries.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating Problems

SymptomThe camera doesnot work.

The LCD panelturn off suddenly.

blinks and theshutter cannot bereleased.

blinks evenwhen the flash isnot flipped up.

The autofocusindicator blinksand the shuttercannot bereleased.

The camera doesn'tfocus on the subjecteven though theauxiliary flash lights.

CauseThe power is OFF.The batteries are loaded incorrectly.The batteries are exhausted.The batteries are temporarily unable tofunction.The loaded film has been rewound.The film is incorrectly loaded.The LCD panel turns off automatically ifnone of the camera's functions have beenused for about 30 seconds.

The flash has not finished recharging.

blinks to warn you that camera-shake islikely to occur due to insufficient light andto recommend that you use the flash toget a better result (for example, whenshooting under fluorescent light).

The autofocus system may not work whenthe subject is moving too fast, when thecamera is shaking, or when the subject isdifficult for autofocus to lock onto (refer top. 54).The subject is closer than the camera'sminimum working distance (75 cm/2.5 ft).

The autofocus may not work when thesubject is out of the auxiliary flash'sworking distance (approx. 75 cm ~ 5m/2.5 ft ~ 16.4 ft).

RemedySet the power switch to ON.Reload the batteries correctly.Replace the batteries with new ones.Keep the camera warm while usingit.Remove the film.Reload the film.Press the FULL AUTO button, orpress the shutter release buttonhalfway.

Remove your finger from the shutterrelease button and wait for severalseconds until recharging iscompleted.

Flip up the flash.

First focus on something at the samedistance as the subject, thenrecompose the frame to take thepicture.

Move 75 cm/2.5 ft or more away fromthe subject.

Move the camera closer to thesubject.

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SymptomThe shutter doesn'trelease even whenthe shutter releasebutton is pressed.

The flash doesn'tfire.

+/- blinks in theviewfinder.

The shutter cannotbe released byremote control.

CauseThe subject is not in focus.

The rewound film is still loaded.

Ambient light is too bright.High-speed film is used.

Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode.

If no operations have been carried out inthe Selftimer/Remote Control mode forabout 20 minutes, the LCD panel turns offand the shutter can't be released with theremote control.

RemedyMake sure the subject is in focus andthe autofocus indicator in theviewfinder lights.Remove the film.

Set the flash mode to Fill-In.Set the flash mode to Fill-In.

Change the aperture until +/- stopsblinking. Use the flash whenavailable light is insufficient.

Press the FULL AUTO button to turnon the LCD panel, and engage theSelftimer/Remote Control modeagain.

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Problems with Printed PicturesSymptom

The subjects' eyesappear red inprinted pictures.

The subject was withinthe frame of theviewfinder, but its edgesare missing on the print.

The picture is outof focus.

The picture is toodark.

The colors of pictures takenindoors look unnatural.

CauseThis "red-eye phenomenon" occurs withall cameras when a flash is used. It iscaused by light from the flash reflecting offthe retina at the back of the eye. Red-eyevaries depending on the individual andshooting conditions such as ambientlighting. It is also more likely to occurwhen using 110 mm telephoto than whenusing wide-angle focal lengths.

When a negative is enlarged, sometimesthe edge of the frame is not printed.

The camera moved when the shutterrelease button was pressed.The viewfinder's autofocus frame was notpositioned on the subject.The shutter release button was pressedfrom right in front of the camera in theSelftimer mode.

The subject was backlit.The exposure compensation setting hasbeen adjusted.

The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture.

RemedyUse the Auto-S Flash mode tosignificantly reduce red-eyephenomenon.

Leave some room on the edges ofthe frame when you compose yourshots.

Hold the camera correctly, and pressthe shutter release button gently.Position the autofocus frame on thesubject, or use the focus lock.Press the shutter release buttonwhile looking into the viewfinder, notwhile standing in front of the camera.

Shoot within the working range of theflash.Set the flash to Fill-In mode.Reset the exposure compensationdial to the "0" position.

Set the flash mode to Fill-In.

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SPECIFICATIONSType: Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus single-lens

reflex camera with built-in 28 mm ~ 110 mmzoom lens.

Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 X36 mm) switchable to Panorama format‡.

Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52 mm filterdiameter), 28 mm ~ 110 mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11elements in 9 groups (5-group zoomconstruction).

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focalplane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~4-sec. Manual F8, 1 sec ~ 60 sec.

Flash-shutter synchronization: Under 1/100 sec.(1/2,000 ~ 1/100 sec. in Portrait mode).

Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection systemautofocus with focus lock. Autofocus beepavailable. Auxiliary flash activation in lowlight. (Available at distances up to 8 m (26.2ft), determined under Olympus testconditions.) Focusing range — 0.75 m (2.5ft) ~ (infinity). Provided with predictiveautofocus (in Stop Action mode only).

Exposure compensation: ±2 EV (1/2-step).Viewfinder: Standard/panorama switchable‡ single-

lens reflex system, magnification ratio 0.72(at 50 mm). Finder view-field — 85% ofactual view-field.

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spotframe, panorama frame‡ , autofocusindicator, flash indicator (to be used as flashwarning), overexposure/underexposureindicator.

Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1.Light metering system: TTL light metering system.

Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, center-weighted average light metering, spotmetering.

Exposure modes: Program AE (Full-Auto, StopAction, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape).

Aperture-Preferred Auto. Long Time(manual).

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed onLCD panel.

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed onLCD panel.

Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 125,200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000,3200). Other intermediate film speeds willbe automatically set for next lower speed.

Film loading: Automatic loading (automaticallyadvances to first frame when camera backis closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding.68

Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automaticrewind activated at end of film, automaticrewind stop). Rewind is possible at anypoint with rewind button.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control

unit, 3-sec. delay.Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power) flash

system, recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.9sec. (at normal temperature).Flash range:

Flash modes: Auto (automatic flash activation inlow-light, backlight, fluorescent light). Auto-S(red-eye reducing, same as Auto otherwise),Fill-In (forced activation), Off (when flash isretracted).

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A

or CR123A) (replaceable).Dimensions: 123 (W) X 88 (H) X 115 (D) mm (4.8

X 3.5 X 4.5 in) (excluding protrusions).Weight: 650 g (22.9 oz) (without batteries)

‡ Panorama model only

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEWITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ONTHE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

Quartz Date SpecificationsData recording system: Imprinting from behind film.Types of data recording: Year-month-day,

Day-hour-minute, No data,Month-day-year, Day-month-year.

External display of recorded data:Continuous LCD panel display.

Automatic calendar function:To year 2049, self-adjusting.

Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR2025).

Focal length

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

Telephoto

6.3 m (21 ft)

8.8 m (28.9 ft)

12.6 m (41 ft)

Wide angle

5.0 m (16.4 ft)

7.1 m (23.3 ft)

10.0 m (32.8 ft)

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CZ9459— A 0899 6.2MJ

This camera complies with EU directive 89/336/EEC for CE marking.Die CE-Marke zeigt an,daß diese Kamera die EG-Richtlinie 89/336EWG erfüllt.Cet appareil photo est conforme à la directive UE89/336/CEE pour le marquage CE.Esta cámara cumple con la directiva de la Union Europea 89/336/EEC para la marca de CE.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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