Olympus Infinity Zoom 230 Operating Instructions
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1. E 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 automatically If DX coded film is unavailable use ISO 100 film Make sure the film lies flat Align the film leader with the red Do not touch the lens inside the body film loading indicator with your fingers or the film leader Unless the film leader matches the film loading indicator the film may not be loaded you you 6 Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame Set the power switch ON to make Use the window in the camera back to sure that the exposure counter shows check type of film loaded T 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 E The camera automatically rewinds If you want to rewind the film before the film when you reach the end ofa 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 U di h The final reading of the exposure counter nioa2. Measure the distance of 0 4m 1 3ft At 0 4m 1 3ft position your subject In this mode none of the flash or subject with the green mark on the strap within the area outlined by the close modes can be used Qutside of 0 4m 1 3ft the shutter up correction marks After P the aE the e will release even though correct The shaded area is the area that will mode willbe automatically canceled To return to the normal shooting mode before releasing the shutter press the super macro button or the zoom button focus has not been achieved actually be taken In this mode the AF indicator green will not light up in the viewfinder t a Green mark latios sities satttaasnieattamlin asana sinin an Close up correction frame When there is strong backlight your By using the spot mode your subject subject will appear too dark will be properly exposed Spot mode Use the spot mode when you want to limit light metering to aparticular area of the composition In this mode your subject will be properly exposed without being affected by backlight E Press the SUBJECT button until Position your subject in the When correct focus has been achieved SPOT is displayed on the LCD autofocus frame in the center ofthe the AF indicator green will light up panel viewfinder and press the shutter release in the viewfinder The exposure and the button halfway focus will be locked in the autofocus frame
3. Questions and answers section settee ce oss it enna at these AMES baaa ERA at PEAN aRE AAAA Dreta hoaa O NLT BE PORADA PARA at Ma PoI AARMA test SAGEATA ter seeLerneMEtnas cans eetetentenambert tbe betebtte ete Q What kind of batteries should I use A 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 Q How long will the battery last A If you use 24 exposure rolls of film and expose half of all your pictures with flash two new 3V lithium batteries DLI23A 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 Q The camera does not operate What should I do A 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 cover is opened 4 While the flash 1s being charged the shutter will not release 5 If the distance range to the subject is less than 0 6m in normal shooting mode the shutter will not release Q The camera does not focus correctly What should I do A 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 Refer to page 24 Objects that reflect too much li
4. focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6m 2ft e infinity 0 4m 1 3ft in super macro mode Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control Center weighted average light metering switchable to spot metering renege rr setaninnt eaterman tas samtalan nisat ae ante snags aam tet Specifications mtae pate me mue m eee aaea e e e rarah ALa nd teh cae tenaa mtae aeaaea E E EE T aE Autoexposure range Wide angle EV 3 3 F4 5 2 sec to EV16 F11 1 500 sec Telephoto EV4 7 F7 2 2 sec to EV17 F16 1 500 sec Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12sec 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 Filmloading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Filmrewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with rewind button 52 53 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 3m 2ft 14 1ft Telephoto 0 6m 2 7m 2ft 8 9ft Flash working range ISO 400 color
5. Ing t C before rewinding may be more than the film number of exposures specified for the film cme arent DE B 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 1s removed 2 Rewinding completed indicator When the power switch 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 19 pictures Simple point amp shoot photography How to take When the power switch 1s ON the LCD panel lights The LCD panel goes out after 4 to 5 minutes to minimize battery drain After 4 hours the power 1s automatically turned OFF To resume operation set the power switch OFF and then ON again E Set the power switch ON B While looking through the When the camera is not in use viewfinder aim the camera at your always set the power switch OFF so subject that the shutter cannot be activated accidentally Use the zoom buttons to adjust the Press the T Telephoto button to Hold the camera correctly size of your subject in the frame zoom in The maximum focal length Itis particularly important to hold the telephoto or wide angle in the T position 1s 90mm camera steady when shooting at a The shutter release cannot be operated
6. J e FLASH SUBJECT While keeping the shutter release button pressed haltway change the position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture 89 Auto zoom mode Use auto zoom mode to maintain aconstant head and shoulders subject size within the frame even though the distance to the subject may vary EJ Press the SUBJECT button until g is displayed on the LCD panel ny e FLASH SUBJECT B 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 3 1m 10 2ft Outside the range as shown auto zoom may not operate Even in the auto zoom mode it 1s possible to use the zoom buttons 18m fim 4i 0 36 E Press the SUBJECT button until C is displayed on the LCD panel Continuous mode Use continuous mode to a shoot a continuous series of igen eugecr pictures at approx 1 frame per 1 7 seconds 1 frame per approx 2 5 seconds when the flash is fired E The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button pressed If the subject gets closer than 0 6m 2ft the shutter will automatically stop E Set the camera firmly in position Press the shutter release button Press the SUBJECT button until h
7. Press the W Wide angle button to longer focal length use both hands for while zooming zoom out The minimum focal length maximum stability in the W position 1s 38mm Keep your fingers and the strap away 3 Position your subject within the from the lens flash autofocus autofocus frame in the viewfinder windows and light sensor With the composition shown on the right the background will be in focus as the autofocus frame does not cover the subject In this case use the focus lock to keep the subject in focus Refer to page 24 Press the shutter release button Ifthe AF indicator is blinking halfway to focus correct focus has not been achieved If When correct focus has been this occurs let go of the shutter release achieved the AF indicator green button Make sure your subject is will light up in the viewfinder within the autofocus frame in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button haltway again 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 2tt the subject should be positioned within the close up correction marks e infinity Picture frame at ac Close up correction marks If the subject 1s nearer than 0 6m 2ft the AF indicator green will blink and the shutter will not release However the shutter may sometimes
8. To cancel AUTO S mode press the flashes followed directly by the main FLASH button flash to 4 e l FLASH SUBJECT UNS BAL AUTOM f a ios a i x N AUTO SH 4 EEF ANTONY h LTA FILL IN W NEZI ea aie ae ae FLASH XN i In the super macro mode AUTO S mode will be canceled and the flash mode will be reset to AUTO AUTO S flash mode working range WIDEG8mm TELE 0mm 0 6 2 7m 2 8 9ft 2 14 1ft 0 6 3 8m 2 12 5ft ee eee 0 6 5 4m 21 TY eager Flash OFF Use this mode for photography utilizing available light in situations where flash photography is prohibited or when you don t want the flash to fire such as for a night scene Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to 4 OFF 2 ry 3 FLASH SUBJECT In low light 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 h TTE ITIT ALLEI Tt OG Se Os Te TITTY oe pal 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 Press the FLASH button to set the subject will be
9. properly lit by the flash mode to FILL IN flash Night scene flash photography Use the night scene flash to capture dimly lit backgrounds such as the sky at dusk while properly lighting the foreground with flash o FLASH SUBJECT Press the FLASH button to set the In the flash AUTO mode only the By using the night scene flash mode flash mode to main subject will be properly exposed both the subject in the foreground and In the night scene flash mode the the night scene in the background will 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 7S FLASH SUBJECT be properly exposed 45 How to use the filters optional Special etfects can be obtained by using the optional Olympus filter and filter adaptor Olympus offers the following optional filters Filter diameter 35 5mm 1 Skylight Prevents a blue tone in color photographs taken on fair weather days and provides an overall more natural color tone When the Softon is used 2 Softon Use this for portraits it softens the image for more moody pictures 3 Sunny Cross The photograph will have rays of light around bright objects When the Sunny Cross 1s used Filter adaptor optional i mi 46 How to use the soft case opt
10. OLYMPUS infinity Zoomes BINSTRUCTIONS Table of contents Description ofcontrols sssseyesssevsosesssrvroesssroresesnronrsnas 3 Beforeyou begin Loading the DAErES scishicssnsbstensen asceelssictdee 6 Checking the batteries sssssssssssessssssososesesesonosonrnnas 7 Adjusting the viewfinder ssssssssscssssesssssssssee Attaching the strap sesssszshavsedtsssbecslsisienctsstpsaveel 9 Loading the 22 Sse ecensstenadesstesnrastontgcsstentt 10 Unloading the Hii imssanensnnnansonein 13 Simple point amp shoot photography How to take pictures sssssssessosssosrorosososenoonososesoronene 15 Auto flash photography 1 Taking pictures in low light sssessssessssesssee 20 2 Taking backlit subjects sessssssssesssssessssssssee 23 Advanced shooting techniques POCUS JOOK anior 24 Remot CORIO yerina 20 Super macro photography s rssssssssisssrsasasse 0 SHOU TOU enaa 32 AUtO ZOOM MOE sersucnsnsessiessiteensneunenien 35 Con M INOUE ssrasstaastctsstidetanstebete 31 SET atnsanseeeamendeddanseiamtaaisane 38 AUTO S flash photography sscnssestatassesene 4 FROR sran R 4 FLEAN vesena 4 Night scene flash photography sessssassassssetos 43 How to use the filters optiomal sssssssessssnsesssees 45 How to use the soft case optional essssecesssseessssses 4 Care dnd OIE nnana 48 Questions and anSWers ssessssesessesrsssssosocsosoresosesersosararsrs 50 SEEE T E 52 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230 Please read t
11. alfway to focus is displayed on the LCD panel Selftimer When correct focus has been achieved the AF indicator green will light up in the viewfinder In case your subject is not in the center of the viewfinder use the focus lock Refer to page 24 During selttimer 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 OFF amp 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 1s released 0000o Selftimer indicator lights Selftimer for the first 10 sc Ms indicator mg then blinks for 2 sec AUTO S flash photography AUTO S flash significantly reduces red eye phenomenon when a subject s eyes appear red in flash portraits and group photos Red eye phenomenon is most likely tooccurin very low light and at longer focal lengths telephoto Press the FLASH button to set the Hold the camera firmly while mode to AUTO S pressing the shutter release button Compose your shot and press the AUTO S mode will not be canceled shutter release button The flash will when power is switched OFF emit a rapid series of low power pre
12. be released erroneously when the subject 1s extremely close to the camera Shooting range from 0 6m 2ft to When correct focus has been infinity achieved the AF indicator has lit At 0 4m 1 3ft you can take pictures up press the shutter release button with super macro mode fully gently to minimize camera Refer to page 30 shake NO 0 6m a ek T at to ee T macro Oves Xo B As soon as the shutter is released the film will automatically advance to the next frame The LCD exposure counter shows the next frame number Auto flash photography 1 Taking pictures in low light When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO S the flash will fire automatically in low light conditions Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway The 5 indicator orange will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged Compose your shot and press the shutter release button The flash will fire automatically The shutter release cannot be operated while the flash 1s charging Ittakes about 0 2 3 5 seconds after the film 1s advanced to recharge the flash at normal temperatures with new batteries NOTE To significantly reduce red eye phenomenon use the AUTO S flash mode P 40 From 0 6m 2ft to 1 6m 5 2ft the flash strength 1s controlled automatically as shown This soft flash mechanism prevents pictures trom being overexposed Overexposed with convent
13. ght Black objects Pictures taken through a glass window or wire screening Pictures including flames or smoke When the sun is included in the picture Q The flash does not fire A 1 Make sure the flash mode is not set to OFF mode 2 When the flash is fired too often continuously flash charging will take longer and the flash may not fire Wart until the indicator lights up in the viewfinder 50 Q The camera fails to operate in cold weather What can I do A Generally low temperatures will reduce the battery performance temporarily Try to keep the camera warm before using them The remote control does not operate A Due to the noise produced by specific types of fluorescent lighting fluorescent lights without glow lamp it may not be possible to use the remote control unit In such cases use the selftimer 51 rn setnbans besa orsetoeserentacsatttOrrtete tbs std dans adedepag pang raada ae ae Ott tDMedssatenessegttcred Fine hrt tata a tenen aaan net Type Full automatic 35mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in 38 90 mm zoom lens Film format 35mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36mm Lens Olympus lens 38 90mm F4 5 7 2 7 elements in 7 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Kepler type zoom finder with autofocus frame close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Dioptric correction possible 2 1 diop Focusing Active type autofocus system
14. gt iam f Battery check g 0 4m SPQT FL RDA EE E Spot mode Flash mode AEE E A E Ne E wo AE E AES ase tans Super macro a Flash mode selection ENT Re ST een See aT A EERE ET Remote control Before you begin Loading the batteries E Remove battery cover on the side of the grip Before replacing the batteries set the power switch OFF 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 Turn power ON by sliding the power When is displayed batteries are switch as shown OK The battery check indicator will be If Q flashes batteries are low have displayed for 12 seconds spares handy If A is displayed continuously bok batteries should be replaced batteries When the battery power is low the flash will take longer to recharge To turn OFF slide the power switch again Adjusting the viewfinder A dioptric correction lever on the viewfinder eyepiece allows you to adjust the clarity of the viewfinder image This 1s especially helpful for photographers who wear eyeglasses Attaching the strap a d 3 Green mark for super macro photography see P30
15. his instruction manual carefully before using the camera This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set ON Before taking Important pictures it 1s recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera s features Symbols used in this manual O X gt Correct Incorrect Operation Order ly AN NNN ah Attention Operation sound Lamp on mam Q quem Operation order d pers Lamp blinking TILG Automatic operation Press lightly Description of controls Super macro button Power switch Viewfinder aipeanna T res Dioptric correction lever LCD panel Shutter release button fx Flash reflector AK A i iaaa kI Autofocus windows Selftimer indicator SEAIN OI accesses ate oc nee y enp Maree Licht sensor E1 EEN a at Si al al a eee Lens barrier Back cover release A Battery compartment cover SA Remote control unit po Tripod socket PE E Retr eee ee BEES steht ata n a UN scat a StS Rewind button i Viewfinder display LCD panel 4 flash indicator orange oo Exposure counter j j j AF indicator green we emme oo eae y pate En Close up correction marks _ Continuous mode epee peering stare pane IRA AUTOA T auTO S ala aja P 4 OFFI ity fe Selftimer i 7 4 Ne Autofocus frame
16. ional Make sure to set the power switch The soft case can also be carried on OFF before the camera is inserted into a belt using the belt loop on the back the case of the case OThe camera s neck strap can be used to carry the camera after the camera 1s properly inserted into the soft case Care and storage eee ape en nt on nt ae papae taaah tsar sacseanhe mene se vata tr ogane nadnes srt tanebeenesnetoeranneettenaatvantctstensometeeessmDNs tert NaneeHttomtagtterstetemetentstestetectcatte mesas eh atitin amaan ne Re Ee tee enone cate ae creat cay TEE pronbotnes Beente muss fhgeetconteseaecsntheratonieeccsedttnsestAseteteseloogetteteteguentad nearne Atercoote caste Never disassemble the camera it Do not touch the DX read off ODo not rotate the camera once it is contains a high voltage circuit contacts Do not disassemble or mounted on a tripod Use the tripod Do not use thinner benzine or expose batteries to excessive heat swivel to vary direction Do not open organic solvents to clean the camera the back cover while it 1s mounted on a tripod X 48 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 14F 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 6 Xie 14 F 49 NO
17. ional Soft flash flash ISO 100 ee x with a flash 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 optimal for color negative film Actual flash working range for other film type may vary TELE 90mm 0 6m 4 3m 2ft 14 1ft 0 6m 2 7m0ft 8 9f0 0 6m 6 1m e 0 6m 3 8m 2ft 12 5ft 0 6m S 4m 2ft 17 7ft TELE mm ADE Gon E 0 6m 22m02f 72i 0 6m 4 9m 2ft 16 1ft 0 6m 3 1m 2ft 10 2ft 0 6m 7m 2ft 23ft O 6m 4 4m 2ft 14 4ft 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 indicator orange will light up in the viewfinder when the flash 1s charged Tt the backlit subject is very small or is not in the center of the viewfinder the flash may not fire automatically Advanced When the main subject 1s not in the Otherwise the camera will focus on the autofocus frame use the focus lock background and the subject will not be shooting in focus techniques Focus lock Using the focus lock your subject will be in focus even tf itis notin the center of the picture E Posi
18. negative film Wide angle 0 6m 8 6m 2ft 28 2ft Telephoto 0 6m 5 4m 2ft 17 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 activation For night scene automatic flash activation in low light Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source Two 3V lithium batteries DLI23A CR123A Dimensions 137 W x 72 H x 61 D mm 55 246 x25 in Weight 385g 13 60z without batteries Remote control Wireless remote control unit with 1 second and 3 second delay time Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 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 UK LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX England Tel 01 253 2772 PRINTED IN JAPAN 0591 IOMM
19. tion your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway The AF indicator green will light up in the viewfinder and the focus will be locked When focus 1s locked exposure settings are also locked AE lock B Recompose your picture while Press the shutter release button keeping the shutter release button fully to take the picture pressed halfway Ifyou remove your finger from the shutter release button the AF indicator green will disappear and the focus lock will be canceled E Using a coin turn the screw to When the remote control unit has been remove the remote control unit from removed from the camera blinks the bottom of the camera on the LCD panel Remote control Use the remote control unit to take pictures when operating at a distance from the camera The camera should be set firmly in position with a tripod for example While looking through the viewfinder aim the camera at the subject With the remote control unit in your hand position yourself in front of the camera and press the release button on the unit s side The remote control unit functions at distances up to Sm 16 4ft from the camera within an arc of about 30 3 5m 11 5ft to the right or left of 3 5m S 35m 11 T i 11 5ft 4 t 1 t Remote control unit the center of the frame Outside of this range use the selftimer Strong backlighting through the vie
20. wfinder may interfere with remote control operation Release button E The remote control can be set to E Press the release button The release the shutter either or 3 selftimer indicator will blink rapidly seconds after the release button 1s until the shutter 1s released pressed NOTE 3 After using the remote control unit e The remote control unit will operate replace it and lock it in place with a for approximately 18 minutes after coin removing it from the camera Outside of this period the remote control unit cannot be operated To resume Operation replace and then remove the remote control unit e Although all operating modes can be used in conjunction with the remote control unit continuous frame advance is limited to two frames e The battery of the remote control lasts approx eight years In case of battery drain contact your local distributors 29 E Press the super macro button Pull the camera strap to adjust the The lens will automatically extend to stopper to the strap eyelet telephoto and will be displayed on the LCD panel In this mode the flash always fires regardless of available light though Super macro the flash mode indicator 1s set to photography AUTO Super macro photography 1s possible at a distance of 0 4m 1 3t Note Without performing any special operations macro photography is possible at any focal length up to a distance of 0 6m 2ft StOpper
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