Olympus AZ-4 Zoom User's Manual
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1. When there is no light reflected from the subject for example in a dark room focusing is performed using a beam of light from the camera the AF Illuminator Autofocus is designed so that the subject in the center of the picture frame is correctly focused However sometimes you may want a subject that is not in the center of the frame to be in focus for such cases the AZ 4 Zoom is also equipped with a focus lock 1 Subject that does not 2 Subject with low 3 A rapidly moving include vertical lines contrast subject Oy Jf A A A N Y meee mechanism For example when your subject is at the edge of the picture frame not in the center first move the camera slightly so that the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame then press the shutter release button halfway to focus While keeping the button pressed recompose the picture and press the button fully See Taking Photographs II on p 19 By doing this photographs with any required composition can be taken Manual focus is also possible Subjects with which autofocus is difficult Although the AZ 4 Zoom can focus in almost any situation there are certain conditions such as those illustrated below in which it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus The focus aid indicator gt lt in the Viewfinder will usually blink to warn you during 44 these conditions however in situations 4 5 and 6 the2. indicator OO O O SELF TIMER Pw oe OO Az 4zZoom For Long lasting Enjoyment of Your AZ 4 Zoom 49 Do not drop the camera on the hard surfaces Care and Storage Do not use thinner benzine Do not expose the camera or organic solvents to clean to rain shower and water the camera gt Po 71a VN Do not throw used batteries into fires and do not heat disassemble or shorten them Do not tighten the tripod Do not apply excessive screw too much force to the camera 50 C 122 F a Do not put the camera in the extreme heat over 50 C or 122 F like inside of cars during hot summer weather or in the extreme cold below 10 C or 14 F Avoid sudden temperature changes Do not leave the camera near magnetic fields like on the top of TV set or radio 50 In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station 51 ro gt O ro Questions and Answers What kind of batteries should I use Use two lithium Panasonic CR 123A batteries or Duracell DL 123A batteries Don t install one new battery with an old one Change them both at the same time How long will the batteries last Since long life lithium batteries are used approximately 20 rolls 24 exposure half the shots
3. 3 Determine the photographic composition for the second shot and press the shutter release button When the second exposure is finished the film will be advanced to the next frame and the DOUBLE EXP will be cancelled p 12152 3 5 10 m m a n m a a a m m e OO 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft Tf you push the reset button after taking your first photo the double exposure mode will be cancelled and the film will wind automatically Using the RESET Button If you have made a mistake in setting any controls etc press the Reset button to return to the standard shooting mode Press the RESET button Standard shooting mode Self timer Continuous series Fill in flash Double exposure Exposure compensation Program shift 32 cancellation single frame photography cancellation cancellation t0EV cancellation Az 4ZO0m Taking Photographs HI Flash Photography The AZ 4 Zoom has an extended range of flash functions This section explains these various functions Flash Auto Photography If you move the flash switch in the direction of the arrow the flash will pop up and charging will commence While the flash is being charged the 4 mark will blink in the Viewfinder 34 When the shutter speed indicator blinks in the Viewfinder change to the flash photography mode 35 Once the flash is fully charged the 4 mark will stay on and the shutter speed
4. Compensation You can adjust exposure to compensate for special lighting conditions and for special effects panel you have set your exposure compensation The compensation varies between 4EV and 4EV in steps of 1 3EV every time the button is pressed During flash AUTO photography See p 34 exposure compensation is not 26 possible As you press the exposure compensation button under the mode cover and the up down button as illustrated simultaneously and when your desired compensation is indicated in the LCD 2EV Spot Metering You can set the exposure for critically lighted subjects If the pop up flash is not engaged the activation of spot metering is especially effective 27 Metering range Press the SPOT button The SPOT indicator blinks in the Move the camera so that the section to be Viewfinder and the LCD panel and the metered is in the center of the Viewfinder exposure AE is locked If you remove your finger from the SPOT button this sane exposure will be disengaged and it will SPOT j return to normal operation To use the Ginisa as trades focus lock jointly simply press the tie a hg EA release button lightly to the first stop Spot metering can be performed regardless of which button is pressed first Change the composition while pressing the Press the shutter release button fully while SPOT button keeping
5. cancelled at any time before the shot is taken by performing any of the following operations 1 Pressing the SELF TIMER button 2 Sliding the power switch to OFF 3 Pressing the RESET button 22 How to Use the Manual Focus Use it when the autofocus system cannot focus properly or when you prefer to focus the camera yourself Seepg 44 23 Slide the focus switch to the M position Adjust the focus by moving the zoom lever as you press the manual focus button As you move the zoom lever towards the focus aid indicator in the Viewfinder your subject will come into focus and the focus lamp will go on confirming correct focus Macro Photography You can take close up photos at a distance of 0 49 1 2m 1 6 3 9 ft When using the MACRO mode manual focusing is necessary 24 Move the power switch to the MACRO Adjust the focus by aiming through the position Viewfinder and moving the zoom lever The amp mark will light up in the Release the shutter when your subject is in Viewfinder focus As you move the zoom lever in the direction of the focus aid in the Viewfinder the focus lamp will light when your picture is in focus 25 The autofocus does not work during macro photography In macro photography zooming is not possible There is no need to press the manual focus button Do not change the focus switch from the A position Exposure
6. focus indicator in the Viewfinder may light even though the lens is incorrectly focused In any of these situations you can try focusing on a subject at a similar distance and then using the focus lock Or you may also use manual focus to take the photo 4 Two subjects within the 5 Excessively bright light focusing frame at in the center of the 6 A subject with a different distances focusing frame repeated pattern Wi i DUA 45 Exposure Programmed exposure One of the basics of photography is exposure Exposure refers to the amount of the light which strikes the film The correct amount of the light or correct exposure is controlled according to the film speed indicated on the film package such as ISO 100 or ISO 200 the shutter speed and aperture Many cameras are now equipped with a programmed exposure function so that the correct exposure can be obtained easily without any guess work or previous photographic experience With programmed auto exposure the camera automatically sets the most suitable combination of f stop and shutter speed for subjects at any brightness level As a result the correct exposure will be obtained almost immediately It s an automatic exposure system that means you ll never miss the opportunity to take a photograph All the photographer has to do when holding the camera is to concentrate on aiming it correctly and press the shutter release button For example when
7. of the single lens reflex type which shows what is seen through the camera lens It also displays valuable information regarding the photographic conditions Flash charge indicator Focus aid indicator SPOT frame E3 Autofocus frame 46 Macro indicator Program shift indicator Exposure compensation indicator AF indicator Spot indicator Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Reciprocal numbers seconds are indicated except in the case of exposures of over one second 2000 1 2000 sec lt Finder light gt L2 2 ec Lights up automatically in dark locations 47 LCD Panel and Mode Buttons The AZ 4 Zoom has an LCD panel which displays important photographic information These indications remain visible for 15 seconds after each operation is performed After they go out if you press lightly on the shutter release button the indication is displayed again After the power is switched off any mode other than the self timer and program shift which have been set are held in the camera s memory for use next time Continuous winding Double exposure DOUBLE EXP C N mu Battery condition SPOT metering SPOT f mr Self timer Fill in flash ILL IN Ke Ka Exposure counter Subject 4 Lar Lar mm distance Exposure e 1 2152 3 5 10 m compensation Film winding condition m m 4 5 1 i e ee OO Joint focus indicator distance Joint focus distance 7 10 15 30 ft
8. rewound the shutter cannot be released until the film has been removed Az 4zZ00m Taking Photographs H The AZ 4 Zoom is equipped with various functions that add greater versatility to photography In this section the operation of each of the camera s various features will be described explaining how to use them most effectively 19 Using the Focus Lock For use when the subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame Center the subject within the autofocus frame Press the shutter release button lightly to lock focus on that subject When focused you will hear the beep beep sound The AF indicator will light in the Viewfinder The distance indicator appears in the LCD panel See p 46 Maintain the focus lock by keeping the release in this position and recompose the picture Now fully depress the shutter release to take the picture Taking a Continuous Series of Shots You can take pictures at the rate of 2 shots per second When using the flash the film will not be wound until the flash has finished charging i Z X i Push the continuous mode button under The camera will shoot repeatedly as long the mode cover and the LCD panel will as the shutter release button is depressed indicate C for this mode C will appear in The focus will be locked to the settings the LCD panel and it will blink corresponding to the first shot of the If you push the continuo
9. the SPOT button pressed Spot metering will not be cancelled while 28 the shutter release button is pressed half way even if the SPOT button is released before the shutter is released The required subject will be exposed correctly without being affected by background illumination 29 Program Shift Allows you to adjust the effects of shutter speed motion control and aperture depth of field control without affecting overall exposure By pushing the Up Down button the aperture and shutter speeds will be displayed in the Viewfinder as they change When you reach the desired combination release the button to lock the aperture and speed With the power switch in OFF position the program shift will be cancelled The 8 mark will blink in the Viewfinder during your program shift To cancel the program shift simply push the reset button Tt is possible to use exposure compensation in conjunction with program shift See p 26 for example 7 t wR A C Double exposure Photography 30 Press the DOUBLE EXPOSURE button Determine the photographic composition inside the mode cover for one frame Press the shutter release DOUBLE EXP blinks in the LCD panel button Press it again for cancellation The DOUBLE EXP starts blinking DouE faster i i The film will not be advanced to the next frame 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft DOWBLE EXP vj N I 4 o 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft
10. will be automatically adjusted to 1 100 of a second Press the shutter release button As you lightly press the shutter release button if your subject exceeds the distance of the flash potential the 4 mark will start to blink In this case you should move closer to your subject Shooting range guide ISO WIDE TELE 100 1 2 5m 1 2 4m 3 9 164 ft 3 9 13 1 ft 400 1 2 10m 1 2 8m 3 9 32 8 ft 3 9 26 2 ft Under sufficient lighting conditions the flash will not fire Using Fill in Flash In this mode the flash always fires Use this mode when performing backlighting synchro photography nighttime slow synchro flash photography or shooting backlit subjects For normal indoor photography we recommend flash AUTO photography to avoid any effects of camera shake 36 Press the FILL IN button inside the mode The flash pops up and when it has been cover FILL IN blinks Press charged you can press the shutter it again for cancellation vt i FILL Itt i 124 82 3 3 W m co 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft Example A With backlighting the person s face Example B When shooting a night scene etc etc will be too dark which includes the background only the person in the foreground will be illuminated 37 A Lee a Clear photographs of a person using daylight The backgroun synchro photography Aw d can als
11. with flash can be taken When the frequency with which the flash and zoom are used is less the batteries will last longer The camera does not work What should I do 1 Make sure the power switch is set to ON 2 Check to make sure that the batteries are loaded and inserted correctly 3 Ifthe film has been rewound the camera won t work until new film is inserted Q The camera does not focus correctly What should I do A The camera may not focus correctly in some cases Focusing is difficult when for example the subject is moving quickly if the camera is shaking or if the subject is one of those with which focusing is difficult See Subjects with which autofocus is difficult on p 44 Q Why doesn t the camera focus although the AF Illuminator lights It may not focus if the subject is too close too far or if the subject reflects too little light when it is blue or black Q Why won t the shutter fire when I press the rO shutter release button 1 Probably because the camera hasn t focused Check the AF indicator in the Viewfinder 2 The flash may still be in the process of charging Check for the 4 mark in the Viewfinder The flash doesn t fire What should I do Check to make sure if the flash has popped up Q The camera does not operate in cold weather What can I do Battery performance will be reduced temporarily by low temperatures so it is recomm
12. you change from a dark to bright subject the camera adjusts itself to maintain the correct exposure Anyone can take photographs without worrying about making a mistake Now through the program shift function it is possible to change combinations of shutter speed and aperture without changing the overall exposure Program chart The chart below is a line chart showing the AZ 4 Zoom exposure program In response to the use of the macro mode or zooming the ideal shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically for an appropriate brightness in your photos As the brightness of your target decreases the aperture opening is increased and the shutter speed is lengthened In order to avoid the effects of camera flutter the shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec for pictures taken with the flash auto mode If the format is too dark for an appropriate photo the flash will fire automatically In the event that the flash does not pop up by using the fill in flash mode the shutter speed can be increased to compensate for brightness at the EV 4 level and it is possible to increase the shutter speed up to a 32 sec exposure by employing the program shift at the same time EV Aperture F J NI N N 4 x 1 172 14 ve 11S 1 30 1760170017125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Shuter speed sec MACRO Zoom S0 70mm Zoom 35 45mm Zoom 75 135mm Viewfinder Displays The Viewfinder in the AZ 4 Zoom is
13. OLYMPUS AZ 4 ZOOM 7 Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ 4 Zoom The AZ 4 Zoom is a totally new handgrip type single lens reflex camera in the full size 35mm format It is equipped with a 35 135mm zoom lens and of course focus is fully automated Furthermore the camera is extremely compact and easy to use with features that give added flexibility including spot metering fill in flash program shift exposure compensation double exposure and a continuous shooting mode With the AZ 4 Zoom everyone can enjoy photography from snapshots and portraiture to advanced techniques Before using the camera please study this instruction manual carefully with the AZ 4 Zoom in front of you to get the very best performance and longest service life from your new camera Symbols used in this manual O X Correct Incorrect oN t Nene Attention Press lightly Operation AA 7N Lamp on D 0 Operation order s Pats Lamp blinking ELLE 2 Automatic operation
14. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparations before taking pictures 3 TakingphotographslIL 33 Loading batteries 4 Flash auto photography 34 Checking the batteries 5 Using fill in flash 0 00 36 Taking photographs L 6 Using an exterior flash attachment 38 Loading the film 00 00 000 0 T Attaching a shoulder strap 39 Taking photographs 10 In order to take even better Unloading the film 0 16 photographs a a 40 Taking photographs IL 18 Auto focus AP 43 Using the focus lock 19 EXpOSUre 2 6 2 c enbiactavotees tite La tides 45 Taking a continuous series of shots 20 Viewfinder displays 46 Using the self timer 21 LCD panel and mode buttons 47 How to use the manual focus 23 For long lasting enjoyment of your Macro photography 24 AZ 4 Zoom 48 Exposure compensation 26 Care and storage 49 Spot metering 21 Questions and answers 51 Program shift 29 Description of controls 53 Double exposure photography 30 Specifications 0 0 0 0 0 00 0c eee 55 Using the RESET button 32 Accessories sold separatel
15. ached their expected life span and should be replaced immediately Taking Photographs I With the AZ 4 Zoom anyone can take photographs easily using a variety of techniques This section explains the basics of photography Loading the Film Film loading and film speed selection ISO for DX film is automatic in this camera Z Use a DX type film Your camera will Depress the film compartment cover lock automatically set itself for DX coded film release button and slide the cover latch speeds ranging from ISO 25 to 5000 down to open In case of non DX film film speed is automatically set at ISO 100 Film leader mark BaobpaoAaoaAaAaoaaAaA Insert the film cartridge Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film Close the camera back The film is automatically wound until the exposure counter reads 1 o0 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft Tf the film is wound incorrectly the will blink and the shutter release will not operate In this case open the film compartment cover and load the film again Film type confirmation This is possible through the window in the camera back When using a non DX film if the film is not wound correctly the number indicator in the LCD panel will stop on 0 The indication will not appear in the LCD and the shutter release may not lock Taking Photographs Preparations Auto ma
16. aid potential Viewfinder TTL Type magnification X0 80 at 50mm Finder view field 87 of actual picture field Viewfinder information Auto focus frame spot metering frame focus aid indicator AF indicator flash charging indicator program shift indicator macro indicator spot metering indicator shutter speed with slow speed warning aperture and exposure compensation indicator Exposure control Programmed exposure adjustment center weighted average light metering switchable to spot metering auto exposure range EV4 20 ISO 100 program shift potential Exposure compensation 4EV compensation potential 1 3 step Exposure counter Progressive type displayed in LCD panel Self timer Electronic self timer with 10 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25 5000 with color negative film Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding type Film rewinding Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activated at the end of film rewind possible at any point with rewind button Flash Manual pop up flash recycling 3 5 sec at normal temp flash working range WIDE 1 2m 3 9 ft 5m 164 ft ISO 100 negative color film TELE 1 2m 3 9 ft 4m 13 1 ft SO 100 negative color film WIDE 1 2m 3 9 ft 10m 32 8 ft SO 400 negative color film TELE 1 2m 3 9 ft 8m 26 2 ft ISO 400 negative
17. ation distance approx 5 5m 18 ft 14 Shooting range Photos can be taken from a range of 1 2m 3 9 ft to infinity When the amp is blinking in the Viewfinder the camera is too close to the subject Switch to the MACRO mode oe a me E oo I5 Aim correctly Be careful not to touch the lens flash or AF Illuminator Pry As the focal distance increases the possibilities of the camera shake also increase Grip the camera tightly with your right hand as you aim in order to avoid any shaking If you use the shoulder strap make sure that it doesn t interfere with the flash or the lens Unloading the Film p LEAS ON 16 When you reach the end of the film it will rewind automatically You will hear the beep beep sound indicating that the film has been rewound fully If you want to rewind the film in the middle of a roll open the mode cover and press the rewind button The final reading of the exposure counter prior to rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film m av 2152 32 a 3 5 7 10 15 30 f Open the camera back and remove the You will hear the beep beep sound film 17 indicating that the film has been In order to protect the shutter the film is entirely rewound into the film canister completely rewound and the exposure indicator will return to 0 After the film has been
18. color film Flash modes AUTO automatic flash activation in low light FILL IN forced activation external flash unit sold separately Electronic Flash L 30 Battery check Displayed in LCD panel Power source Two 3V lithium batteries Duracell DL 123A or Panasonic CR 123A Dimensions 134 5mm W x 80 5mm H x 127 5mm D 5 3 x3 2 x5 0 Weight 1 020g 36 0 oz without batteries Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 56 57 Accessories Sold Separately ELECTRONIC TELECONVERTER FLASH L 30 LENS X1 5 GRIP STRAP RECORDATA BACK 400 SOFT CASE DIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENS with Eye Cup 2
19. distance from the camera to the subject the pictures are clear The subjects are only half the size of those in pictures taken under 35mm conditions The exaggeration found in close ups is lessened and your pictures will seem more natural less posed You can use the 70mm position for snapshots portraits scenery and a wide variety of other photographic objectives 63 W 35mm 34 W 70mm 18 71 135mm Over 100mm In the full zooming position you will be using in effect a 135mm lens which will give you a field nearly 4 times as narrow as what you would have with the lens in the 35mm position You can appreciate the excellence of a true telephoto lens Compared to wide angle photography you have a narrow field of vision and the depth of field to be photographed is fairly shallow Also since your pictures will have less depth of field than with the lens in the wide angle position you will be able to take pictures in which you enjoy having only the subject in true focus Aim your camera for close up shots of sporting events or for animal subjects in their natural habitat It is possible to achieve close ups unnoticed of people in crowds These kinds of snapshots and portraits with only the subject in focus can be quite enjoyable Caution is necessary when you are taking shots with the lens in the telephoto position to hold the camera steadily so that you can avoid any unnecessary shaking The three examples on the left are samples
20. e slow synchro Often when photographing at night if the subject is too far away from the camera the flash will not suffice Yet if you use the Fill in Flash mode the shutter speed is lengthened and the flash will fire allowing for 52 the possibility of photographing both the subject and the background Since the exposure time is longer than usual caution is required with moving subjects It helps to use a tripod to avoid camera shake while using this mode Description of Controls Shoe cover Spot metering button Zoom lever Shutter release button FLASH button Flash reflector LCD panel Power switch Up down button Self timer button Self timer lamp RESET button pT STS a AF illuminator Grip strap metal fitting Shoulder strap metal fitting Manual focus button Grip lock release button Back cover lock button Shoulder strap metal fitting Mode cover Eye piece Camera back release knob 4 Film window Sound switch Auto manual focus switch Tripod socket Grip strap metal fitting Battery case 55 Specifications Type Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single lens reflex camera with 35 135mm built in lens Film format 35mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36mm Lens Olympus 35 135mm F4 2 5 6 lens Shutter Programmed electronic shutter speed 1 2000 sec 32 sec Focusing Passive autofocus system with focus lock manual focus power focus and focus
21. e advanced techniques yourself We ll be pleased if they help to give you the results you are seeking 40 41 How to use your zoom lens for the best results The AZ 4 Zoom is a compact camera equipped with a 35 135mm zoom lens The zoom lens is a lens that moves and allows you to alter the focal distance With the AZ 4 Zoom you can change the focal distance from 35mm to 135mm This allows the photographer to change the composition of a photo through zooming while remaining in the same location such as in the case of focusing in on a single member of a large group This is a camera with a large amount of mobility which offers a wide range of photographic potential Using only this single lens it is the equivalent of having a number of interchangeable lenses with you at all times Take advantage of your zoom lens and see what it can do for you The zooming operations are carried out through the zoom lever on the camera grip By operating the zoom lens the LCD panel will display the focal distance for approx 2 seconds Use this as your standard for zooming photography Now let s take a look at some of the pictures you can take with your AZ 4 Zoom e 35mm Wide angle This is achieved by retracting your super zoom lens The photo format is wide and the depth of field with regard to the subject is deep leading to a clear contrast and sharp close up pictures e 70mm Pictures taken under medium zooming conditions In spite of the longer focal
22. ended that you try to use the camera within a reasonable temperature range Q How should I take advantage of all of the capacities of this excellent flash A We recommend that you use the Flash Auto mode p 34 under normal circumstances It will flash when conditions are dark enough to require extra lighting and the exposure is automatically set at 1 100 sec to avoid unnecessary flutter There is no need to worry about lighting and the camera is easy to use The Fill in Flash mode is to be used under conditions of daylight synchro or slow synchro photography or other special conditions to which the Flash Auto mode cannot respond Q How should I use the Fill in Flash mode for daylight synchro or slow synchro photography A The Fill in Flash mode causes the flash to fire regardless of the available light as well as conditions of exposure control shown in the exposure program line graph on p 45 Note that the shutter speed will be slower than the normal 1 100 sec With regard to lighting conditions photography will be either daylight synchro or slow synchro photography Please see the examples on p 37 for your reference daylight synchro When photographing a subject against a light source the Flash Auto mode will not activate and the subject will be dark due to the affects of the backlighting in his surroundings By using the Fill in Flash mode the flash will fire and the subject will be well lit for an attractive pictur
23. nual focus switch Sound switch A autofocus M manual focus M tae Under normal operation conditions set the switch to A for autofocus When you wish to set the focus manually set the switch to M See p 23 When this camera is in focus and when the last frame of film has been exposed you will hear a beep beep sound signaling these conditions In order to turn off this sound slide the sound switch to the down position 11 Remove the lens cap Adjust the grip angle The grip angle can be adjusted by moving the grip as you push the grip lock release button The grip adjusts to 6 different angles at 15 increments Slide the power switch to ON and the lens will extend from the camera body Use the MACRO position for taking photos of objects nearby See p 24 With the switch in the OFF position the Viewfinder will become dark While looking through the Viewfinder aim the camera at the subject you want to shoot When the shutter speed indicator blinks in the Viewfinder change to the flash AUTO photography mode See p 34 Autofocus frame Adjust the zoom lever to the correct angle for the photo you wish to take Be careful not to touch the lens surface with your finger Tele long angle Wide wide angle The LCD panel will indicate the lens focal length for two seconds after you stop z
24. o be photographed using slow synchro Using the FILL IN flash mode the shutter speed may be lengthened Please check the shutter speed indicated within the Viewfinder If the exposure time is lengthened it is best to use a tripod to avoid a slower shutter speed motion blur The slowest possible shutter speed is 2 seconds By simultaneously employing the PROGRAM SHIFT it is possible to increase the exposure time to 32 sec Using an Exterior Flash Attachment It is possible to light up a greater area by using the Electronic Flash L 30 which is sold separately 38 Remove the flash shoe cover by pressing Attach the Electronic Flash L 30 towards the back of the camera with your Flash attachments other than the finger and opening it with a coin or Electronic Flash L 30 cannot be used similarobject Be sure to read the Electronic Flash L 30 user s manual for further details 39 Attaching a Shoulder Strap In order to take even better photographs Everyone wants to take pictures to be proud of Everyone wants to master the more advanced photographic techniques As a fundamental rule of thumb this becomes possible only when the photographer becomes thoroughly familiar with his or her camera and its full potential The following pages which are based on each of the basic operations that have already been introduced have been included with the hope that you might be able to challenge some of the mor
25. of the same subject photographed with the zoom lens 42 set at three different positions It is easy to comprehend the effects of zooming up The three samples on the right of the same subject photographed with the zoom lens set at three different positions but the size of the subject remains the same It is easy to comprehend the relationship of the subject to the background in these different settings Total area of overall image sharpness within the angle of view of a specific focal length setting Depth of Field will be at its greatest when the lens is in its lowest focal length positions 35mm 70mm 43 Autofocus AF The Autofocus AF mechanism automatically adjusts focus With it the camera measures the distance to a subject and adjusts the lens so that the subject is in focus Currently with the exception of a few cameras for professional use this function is included in most of the single lens reflex and compact cameras that are now on the market Of course this function is used in the AZ 4 Zoom In the AZ 4 Zoom focusing is done by a newly developed Phase Difference detection system In this system light from the subject is picked up by a special sensor and any inconsistencies phase differences in the image are used by a microprocessor chip to calculate the best focus setting Since the lens used in the AZ 4 Zoom is very accurate correct focusing is even more accurate and accomplished by just aiming the lens at the subject
26. ooming Move the camera so the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame Be sure to keep the subject within the frame 12 13 Press the shutter release button halfway to focus The button can be pressed in two steps autofocus operates when the button is pressed to the first of these steps When the camera is in focus the green focus lamp comes on in the Viewfinder and you will hear the beep beep sound Focus aid indicator AF indicator Shutter speed Aperture value The shutter speed and the aperture will be indicated in the Viewfinder See p 46 When the shutter speed indicator is blinking change to the flash mode See p 34 If you do not use the flash in this case the shutter speed may be too slow and it is recommended that you use a tripod to avoid the effects of camera shake Tf the camera is not in focus the red focus aid lamp will blink In this case push the shutter release button again The shutter cannot be released while the focus aid indicator is blinking Press the shutter release button fully Immediately after the shutter is released the film is automatically wound by one frame and the exposure counter advances by one co 4 5 7 101530 ft In dark places A red colored light emerging from the AF illuminator aimed at your subject will provide extra illumination and allow for precise focus illumin
27. us mode button series so be careful when shooting a again the C indication will disappear moving subject or other subject where and the camera will return to the single subject distance varies shot mode ee 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft 21 Using the Self timer The camera should be set firmly on a tripod for example If you push the self timer button the will be indicated in the LCD panel This will blink If you push the self timer button again the amp indication will disappear and releasing the camera from the self timer mode Siz Dya I 12152 3 5 10 m oo 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft Press the shutter release button lightly and focus on the subject you want to shoot When focused you will hear the beep beep sound and the focus lamp will light in the Viewfinder Press the shutter release button fully to start the self timer The self timer lamp will blink and there will be a beep beep sound indicating that the shutter will be engaged within 10 seconds 2 seconds before the shutter is engaged the self timer lamp will remain on and the beeping sound will continue withoutinterruption To avoid incorrect exposure in the self timer mode ensure that strong light does not enter through the Viewfinder before the self timer mode is started Once the shutter is released the self timer mode is disengaged The self timer can be
28. y 57 AZ 4200M Preparations before Taking Pictures Loading Batteries Do not use incorrect batteries or mix new and old batteries at the same time Before replacing batteries set the power switch to OFF Please remove the batteries from your camera during long periods in which the camera is not in use Turn the lock screw on the bottom of the Insert the batteries correctly as shown and grip with a coin as shown to remove the replace the lid using a coin to turn the screw battery case lid Use two 3V Lithium batteries Panasonic CR 123A or Duracell DL 123A batteries Try to avoid changing batteries while the film is still in the camera With the batteries removed the film counter indicator will remain active for approximately 30 minutes Checking the Batteries Slide the power switch ON In order to conserve power the LCD panel and the finder indicator will shut off automatically after approximately 15 sec Lightly pressing the shutter release button will reactivate the panel and indicator 4 5 7 10 15 30 ft The charge remaining in the batteries will be displayed on the LCD panel When a is displayed for 2 sec the batteries are OK When 4 blinks excess battery consumption is occurring The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible When the outer frame 1 is blinking the flash cannot be used When lt 2 is indicated the batteries have re
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