Olympus 800 - Superzoom 800 Instructions Manual Download

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INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully before using your

camera.

ACCURA

ZOOM 80S

Summary of Contents for 800 - Superzoom 800

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera ACCURA ZOOM 80S ...

Page 2: ...ircumstances 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 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: ...ewfinder display LCD panel 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 Using the flash modes 26 Selftimer 33 4 ...

Page 5: ...Using the RC 200 remote control optional 35 Correcting the data 39 Printing the date and time 41 Care and storage 43 Specifications 47 QUARTZDATE model only 5 ...

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

Page 7: ...mp Orange lamp Viewfinder 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 models only 7 ...

Page 8: ...VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close up correction marks Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp 8 ...

Page 9: ...LCD Panel Date time indicator Exposure counter Selftimer remote control Red Eye Reducing Flash mode Off Flash Override mode Fill In Flash mode Battery check QUARTZDATE 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: ...r PushOPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two alkaline AAA LR 03 batteries while aligning them correctly as shown WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY 11 ...

Page 12: ...ies Keep spare batteries 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: ...turns off automatically Meaning Batteries are 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 Batteries are 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: ...PICTURES 1 Open the lens barrier until you feel a click The lens extends slightly 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: ...to adjust the focus Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights Exposure also will be adjusted automatically The autofocus auxiliary light will turn on automatically when necessary to improve autofocus accuracy WARNING DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 21 ...

Page 22: ...rom the lens autofocus windows and flash Workingdistance 0 6m 2ft 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: ... 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 ofthe 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: ...hese modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the flash mode button is pressed the mode will change sequentially as shown on page 27 WARNING DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS 26 ...

Page 27: ...ucing Flash mode p 29 Off Flash Override mode p 31 Fill In Flash Forced Activation mode p 32 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close 27 No Display ...

Page 28: ...eing 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 reversal film Flash Working Range with color negative film ISO 100 200 400 W 38 mm 0 6 3 8m 2 12 5ft 0 6 5 4m 2 17 7ft 0 6 7 6m 2 24 9ft T 80 mm 0 6 1 9m 2 6 2ft 0 6 2 7m 2 8 9ft 0 6 3 8m 2 12 5ft 28 ...

Page 29: ...pear red in flash photography In the 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 Is not looking at the flash from the right front Is not watching the pre flashes Is too far from the camera 29 ...

Page 30: ... 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 30 ...

Page 31: ...s fireworks Use this 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 1 second is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode 31 ...

Page 32: ...pensate for a shadow cast 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 28 Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode FILL INFLASH ForcedActivation ...

Page 33: ... tripod or 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 33 ...

Page 34: ... and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Do not press the button from right in front of the camera To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 34 ...

Page 35: ...e 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 35 ...

Page 36: ...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 selftimer The remote control may not work when there is inverted fluorescent light near the camera 36 ...

Page 37: ...the 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 42in ...

Page 38: ...f 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 38 ...

Page 39: ...dication will start blinking Caution Do not press the button with a pointed object such as the tip of a mechanical pencil 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 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 40 ...

Page 41: ...witch 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 41 ...

Page 42: ...No data Year month day Month day year Day month year Day hour minute 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 adjusted to the new temperature you can remove it from the bag and use it 45 ...

Page 46: ... not put rolls of exposed film into your check in luggage regardless of the film speed If your camera has film in it do not put it in your check in luggage either Otherwise airport X ray machines may cause the film to be exposed Always bring your film and camera on board yourself Also when carrying film in your hand luggage give it to the security officer for manual inspection so that the film doe...

Page 47: ... zoom lens Film format 35 mm 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 real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator 47 ...

Page 48: ...ontrol Programmed automatic exposure control center weighted light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 4 4 EV 16 Telephoto EV 6 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 48 ...

Page 49: ...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 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 50 ...

Page 51: ... battery Flash working range Wide angle 0 6 3 8m 2 12 5ft Telephoto 0 6 1 9 m 2 6 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 7 6 m 2 24 9 ft Telephoto 0 6 3 8 m 2 12 5 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reducing Flash Off Fill in Flash 51 ...

Page 52: ...ry check Displayed on LCD panel Power source Two alkaline AAA LR 03 batteries Dimensions 116 5 W x 62 H x 40 D mm 4 6 x 2 4 x 1 6 in without grip and other protrusions Weight 195 g 6 89 oz without battery 52 ...

Page 53: ...s side Data coding No data year 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 2029 Power source Ordinarily used with camera body 53 ...

Page 54: ...service 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 CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ...

Page 55: ...lies 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This camera complies with EU directive 89 336 EEC for CE marking Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérie...

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