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INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully before using your

camera.

Summary of Contents for Epic Zoom 80 CF

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

Page 2: ...ces 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...

Page 3: ...AINS 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 NEAR...

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...

Page 5: ...ote 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 QUARTZDAT...

Page 6: ...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 cont...

Page 7: ...a 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...

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: ...dicator 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 O...

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: ...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...

Page 12: ...e 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...

Page 13: ...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 o...

Page 14: ...oading 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 relea...

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 Caut...

Page 17: ...dvances 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...

Page 18: ...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 f...

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: ...bject 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 DIRE...

Page 22: ...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 th...

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...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...nside 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...

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...

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 WARNIN...

Page 30: ...ode 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 pr...

Page 31: ...der 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 shu...

Page 32: ...ar 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...

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 secon...

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 situa...

Page 35: ...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 fluores...

Page 36: ...nfinity 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...

Page 37: ...f 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...

Page 38: ...d 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 F...

Page 39: ...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 shut...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...ent 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 Excessive...

Page 42: ...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...

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: ...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 Th...

Page 45: ...L 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...

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 wi...

Page 47: ...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 exces...

Page 48: ...ODE 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...

Page 49: ...art 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...

Page 50: ...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 t...

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

Page 52: ...ch 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 pa...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...ace 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 yo...

Page 55: ...era 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 passi...

Page 56: ...tent 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...

Page 57: ...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 leavi...

Page 58: ...proof 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 picture...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...ity 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 Pr...

Page 61: ...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 f...

Page 62: ...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...

Page 63: ...e 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 A...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...r 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...

Page 66: ...ice 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 SPECIFICATI...

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 requirement...

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