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2. Aim the camera at your

subject. Use the zoom

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Summary of Contents for 102375 - Stylus Epic Zoom 80 DLX 35mm Camera

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera ...

Page 2: ...nces under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES WARNING 2 ...

Page 3: ...TAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 3 ...

Page 4: ... 8 Loading the battery 11 Checking the battery 13 Proper shutter release 14 Loading the film 15 Taking pictures 18 After shooting 24 Unloading the film 25 Taking panorama pictures 26 Using the shooting modes 29 Backlight control 39 Selftimer 42 4 ...

Page 5: ...mote control optional 44 Correcting the data 48 Printing the date and time 50 Care and storage 52 Caring for your weatherproof camera 56 Specifications 59 Models with the panorama switch only QUARTZDATE DLX models only 5 ...

Page 6: ...m lever Strap eyelet Remote control sensor Lens barrier Light sensor Selftimer indicator Lens Autofocus windows Flash LCD panel date time indicator Viewfinder Shooting mode button Selftimer remote control button NAMES OF PARTS 6 ...

Page 7: ...ma switch Back cover release Back cover Mid roll rewind button Film window Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth QUARTZDATE DLX models only May not be available depending on the model 7 ...

Page 8: ...VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close up correction marks Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp A Standard mode B Panorama mode Models with the panorama switch only 8 ...

Page 9: ...ndicator Infinity mode Exposure counter Selftimer remote control Red Eye Reducing Flash mode Off Flash Override mode Fill In Flash mode Night Scene Flash mode Battery check QUARTZDATE DLX models only Optionally available 9 ...

Page 10: ...Notes If you don t use the camera the LCD goes off after four and half minutes The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown Attach the strap as shown 10 ...

Page 11: ...1 Close the lens barrier PushOPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the new battery correctly WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY 11 ...

Page 12: ...re battery on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area Sweat oil and so on can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery Dispose of used batteries as general waste according to local regulations 12 ...

Page 13: ...d turns off automatically Meaning Battery is OK You can shoot Display blinks and other indicators are displayed normally Meaning Battery power is low and battery should be replaced Display blinks and other indicators go out Meaning Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately 13 ...

Page 14: ...loading the film Locks the focus The green lamp lights Releases the shutter to take the picture Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 14 ...

Page 15: ...LOADINGTHEFILM 1 Open the back cover Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens 2 Insert the film cartridge until it clicks Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended 15 ...

Page 16: ... the film cartridge gently to position the film correctly Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely If the film is not lying flat the film may not advance to the first frame Caution Do not touch the plastic parts near the take up spool 16 ...

Page 17: ...advances to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides Then close the back cover 4 Open the lens barrier until you feel a click The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter the film is improperly loaded Reload the film 17 ...

Page 18: ...1 Open the lens barrier until you feel a click The lens extends slightly the flash pops up and the LCD panel turns on Note When the flash is held down the camera will not activate Release your finger from the flash 18 ...

Page 19: ...2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography 19 ...

Page 20: ...How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto Pull the lever to the T side to zoom in Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out 20 ...

Page 21: ...ubject 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights Exposure also will be adjusted automatically WARNING DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGHTHEVIEWFINDER 21 ...

Page 22: ...m the lens autofocus windows and flash Working distance 0 6 m 2 ft infinity Notes When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance the shutter will not release The green lamp blinks When the subject is extremely close to the camera the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases 22 ...

Page 23: ...Close up Correction Picture area at infinity Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2ft The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject 23 ...

Page 24: ... will retract automatically 2 Close the lens barrier completely Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction Note The power is turned off automatically after 4 5 hours When the camera is not in use try to keep the lens barrier closed 24 ...

Page 25: ...e end of a roll After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with your fingernail etc Caution Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 25 ...

Page 26: ...inside the camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode Notes Always set the panorama switch to either end not midway between the two ends The panorama frame in the viewfinder will disappear after a certain amount of time To display it again close and open the lens barrier Models with the panorama switch only 26 ...

Page 27: ... that you consult your local film processor or camera dealer before taking pictures in the Panorama mode When pictures taken in the Panorama mode are printed in the standard size black strips appear at top and bottom of prints A Viewfinder in the Standard mode B Viewfinder in the Panorama mode 27 ...

Page 28: ...Close up Correction in the Panorama Mode At about 0 6 m 2 ft the shaded area in the illustration becomes the image area 28 ...

Page 29: ... these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the shooting mode button is pressed the mode will change sequentially as shown on page 58 WARNING DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS 29 ...

Page 30: ...mode p 34 Fill In Flash Forced Activation mode p 35 Infinity mode p 36 Night Scene Flash mode p 37 Red Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode p 38 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close 30 ...

Page 31: ...nder fluorescent or other artificial lighting The orange lamp lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Notes When the orange lamp is blinking the flash is being recharged and the shutter won t release Release your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds Maximum distance is about 70 of the working range when using positive color film Flash Working Rang...

Page 32: ...ear red in flash photography Inthe flash mode the camera will fire a series of low power pre flashes before the regular flash Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking at the flash from the right front 2 Is not watching the pre flashes 3 Is too far from the camera 32 ...

Page 33: ... effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases It takes approximately one second 33 ...

Page 34: ... mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 2 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode OFF FLASH OVERRIDE 34 ...

Page 35: ...e light Use this mode to compensate for a shadow oast on the subject s face such as the shadow of a tree It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting such as fluorescent light Use this mode within the flash working range p 31 Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode 35 ...

Page 36: ...infinity and the flash to OFF flash override Notes Cancel the Infinity mode to shoot a subject up close Since the autofocus system is de activated this mode is useful for shooting a landscape through a window Close the lens barrier to restore the Auto Flash mode 36 ...

Page 37: ...of a night scene this mode produces clear images Notes The use of a tripod is recommended since slow shutter speeds down to 4 seconds are automatically selected in low light situations Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode 37 ...

Page 38: ...nd while reducing the red eye phenomenon Notes Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode Read precautionary remarks in Red Eye Reducing Flash p 32 and Night Scene Flash p 37 When the lens barrier is closed the camera switches to the Red Eye Reducing Flash mode 38 ...

Page 39: ...e displayed on the LCD panel To cancel the Backlight Control mode press both buttons simultaneously again or close the lens barrier 2 Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press down the shutter release button all the way Notes This mode cannot be engaged while the date time is being corrected To confirm the date time after engaging this mode press the SETbutton 39 ...

Page 40: ...s camera s autofocus system can lock on virtually any subject under certain conditions such as below it may not lock on the correct subject even if the shutter releases This can happen either when the green lamp lights or blinks intermittently 40 ...

Page 41: ...rent subject at a similar distance and then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame Glossy or reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames and smoke Excessively bright light within the picture area 41 ...

Page 42: ...r other support 2 Aim at your subject and press the shutter release button The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button The selftimer automatically disengages after release 10 sec Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec Blinks SELFTIMER 42 ...

Page 43: ...Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 43 ...

Page 44: ...he button to display To cancel this mode press the button again This mode is canceled automatically when not used for more than 20 minutes 2 Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button The shutter will be released after about 3 seconds 44 ...

Page 45: ...OL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME Notes Use the remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it The remote control may not work when the subject Is backlit In this case use the selftinier The remote control may not work when there is inverted fluorescent light near the camera 45 ...

Page 46: ... buckle insert the strap and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 5 mm 0 12 0 2 in and flat straps with a thickness of 1 2 2 mm 0 05 0 08 in and a width of 6 12 5 mm 0 23 0 42 in 46 ...

Page 47: ...n of the arrow 2 Insert a new battery CR1220 with the plus mark showing on top 3 Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the buckle Handling Cautions Never apply excessive force to the remote control when attached to the strap Usable temperature range 10 C 40 C 14 F 104 F ...

Page 48: ...MODE button for two seconds or longer The year indication will start blinking 2 Press the SET button to correct the year If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 And if you keep it pressed the numbers will run in rapid succession 48 ...

Page 49: ...tart blinking 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the day hour and minutes Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour and minute The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again 49 ...

Page 50: ...r switch as the main unit Make sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinted the data may be difficult to read The data may not be printed correctly on the frame s after the specified final exposure of the film 50 ...

Page 51: ...No data Year month day Month day year Day month year Day hour minute 51 ...

Page 52: ...ach Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene If the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera Do not leave the camera on or near a television refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field 52 ...

Page 53: ...o not apply excessive force to the zoom lens 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 within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance temporarily disabling the camera 53 ...

Page 54: ...lace to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change put the camera into a plastic bag This allows the camera s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has to the new temperature you can remove it from the bag and use it 54 ...

Page 55: ...mera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use Some airport X ray machines can damage the film in your camera Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines Give it to the security officer for manual inspection 55 ...

Page 56: ...ntent Note the following warnings and take the necessary precautions if your camera becomes wet The camera can withstand splashing water e g seaside and poolside The camera can be used in rain or snow but should not become soaked Do not wash the camera Do not submerge the camera or attempt to take pictures underwater This camera is designed with rubber gaskets located inside the rear of the camera...

Page 57: ...a gets wet take the following precautions to maintain your camera in good working order Clean the entire exterior ofthe camera with a dry cloth Open the battery compartment and remove the battery leaving the battery cover open Open the back cover and expose the film compartment Check the interior to see if it is wet If it is carefully dry it Leave both the battery compartment and back cover for se...

Page 58: ...rproof performance They may need more frequent replacement depending on use and wear If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement contact your nearest Olympus service center If you are taking pictures at the beach you need to avoid getting sand on or inside of your camera Transport your camera in its own case Do not wrap your camera up with beach towels and carry it in your beach bag 58 ...

Page 59: ...m standard DX coded film 24 x 36 mm Lens Olympus lens 38 80 mm F4 5 8 9 5 elements in 4 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Standard panorama switchable models with panorama switch only real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator 59 ...

Page 60: ...nity in mode Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control 2 zone light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 2 4 EV 16 Telephoto EV 4 3 EV 17 Backlight control 1 5 EV Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with approx 12 sec delay 60 ...

Page 61: ...3 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to next lower speed For non DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 61 ...

Page 62: ...y advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with rewind button 62 ...

Page 63: ...ge Wide angle 0 6 4 4 m 2 14 4ft Telephoto 0 6 2 2 m 2 7 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 8 8 m 2 28 9 ft Telephoto 0 6 4 4 m 2 14 4 ft with ISO 400 color negativefilm Flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reducing Flash Off Fill in Flash Night Scene Flash and Red Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash 63 ...

Page 64: ...l Power source One 3 V lithium battery DL123A CR123A Dimensions 115 W x 59 5 H x 39 5 D mm 4 5x2 3x1 6 in without grip and other protrusions Weight without battery Non QUARTZDATE DLX models 180g 6 3oz QUARTZDATE DLX models 185g 6 5oz 64 ...

Page 65: ...ar month day month day year day month year and day hour minute External indication of data Data display on LCD panel Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting Automatic calendar system Up to year 2030 Power source Ordinarily used with camera body SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT 65 ...

Page 66: ...vice life approx 5 years or approx 20 000 operations Dimensions 32 x 44 x 13 mm 1 2 x 1 7 x 0 5 in Weight 11 g 0 4 oz without battery Other Operating confirmation beeper weatherproof design SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEWITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL 66 ...

Page 67: ...976 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference This Class B digital apparatus rneets 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 This camera compiles ...

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