Olympus LT Zoom 105 Instructions Manual Download

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Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter

camera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36

mm)

Lens: Olympus lens 38~105 mm F4.5 ~ 8.9,

6 elements in 5 groups.

Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with

autofocus mark, close-up correction marks,
autofocus indicator and flash indicator).

Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus lock

possible.

Focusing range: 0.6 m (2ft) ~

(infinity).

Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure

control, 3-zone light metering, switchable to spot

metering. Auto exposure range: Wide-angle —

EV2.3 (F4.5, 4 sec.) to EV16 (F10.9, 1/500 sec.),

Telephoto — EV4.3 (F8.9, 4 sec.) to EV17 (F19.7,

1/350 sec.).

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for LT Zoom 105

Page 1: ...PREPARATIONS CAMERA MAINTENANCE BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTIONS Before usingyourcamera read this manualcarefully toensure correct use ...

Page 2: ...mance and a longer service life from the unit KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS 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 2 ...

Page 3: ...ilt in 38mm 105mm approx 3X zoom lens Quartz date or time imprinting Weatherproof Remote control optional Versatile easy to use functions include spot metering night scene mode as well as various flash modes Symbols used in this manual Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from the actual unit Incorrect Next operation Manual operation Operation order Automatic opera...

Page 4: ...opter adjustment 9 Using the strap 9 Outline of operations 10 Loading the battery 13 Checking the battery 14 Points to remember 15 PREPARATIONS Loading the film 17 Taking pictures 20 Using the focus lock 25 After Shooting 27 Unloading the film 28 BASIC OPERATIONS 4 ...

Page 5: ...ght Scene 35 Spot 36 Selftimer 37 Remote Control optional 38 Correcting the data 40 Printing the date and time 42 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Questions and answers 43 Care and storage 44 Caring for your weatherproof camera 47 Battery handling 49 Remote control optional handling 51 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications 59 5 ...

Page 6: ...l button See p 37 38 Flash mode button See p 29 LCDpanel Date time indicator See p 8 Flash Selftimer indicator Strap eyelet Viewfinder Light sensor Lens barrier Autofocus windows Power switch Lens Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 6 ...

Page 7: ...ns See p 40 Panorama lever See p 29 Diopteradjustmentdial Seep 9 Viewfinder See p 8 Orange lamp Green lamp Film window Back cover Mid roll rewind button See p 28 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release 7 ...

Page 8: ...ging Green lamp Lights when the subject is in focus Blinks when the subject is not in focus Note The LCD panel does not actually display all indication simultaneously as shown Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark LCDPanel Date time indicator Exposure counter See p 19 Battery check See p 14 Spot See p 36 Selftimer remote control See p 37 38 Flash modes See p 29 VIEWFINDER ...

Page 9: ...he viewfinder display becomes clear Turn to the right if you are far sighted or to the left if you are near sighted Attaching the strap DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Far sighted vision USINGTHESTRAP 9 ...

Page 10: ... 13 Open the back cover p 17 Load the film p 17 Use of ISO 400 film is recommended Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame p 19 OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures 1 2 3 4 10 ...

Page 11: ...ns barrier will open automatically Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panelreads p 19 Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography p 21 Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph p 22 5 6 7 8 11 ...

Page 12: ...lfway to make sure the green lamp lights p 22 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 23 When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind p 28 Open the back cover to remove the rewound film p 28 9 10 11 12 12 ...

Page 13: ...close the lens barrier when replacing the batteries Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Use a 3 V lithium battery DL 123A CR123A or equivalent About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery p 43 Read Battery Handling on page 49 1 2 13 LOADINGTHEBATTERY ...

Page 14: ...d other indicators on the LCD panel go out Meaning Battery is OK You can shoot Battery power is low and battery should be replaced Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately Note Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather Adjust the data of the Quartzdate every time the battery is replaced CHECKINGTHEBATTERY 14 ...

Page 15: ...ent the camera from shaking Correct In the vertical position hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Caution keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens lens barrier autofocus windows and flash See p 6 POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly 1 2 3 15 ...

Page 16: ...lock the focus Make sure Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture 1 2 16 ...

Page 17: ...f the camera especially the lens If there is dust or dirt on the lens remove it with a blower brush Insert the film cartridge making sure the film is lying flat Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended When using non DX coded film use ISO 100 film BASIC OPERATIONS LOADINGTHEFILM 1 2 17 ...

Page 18: ...Correct Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover Incorrect If the film is not lying flat as shown the film may not advance to the first frame A B 18 ...

Page 19: ...to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left Turn the power switch ON The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter as shown on the left the film is improperly loaded Reload the film Make sure Make sure 4 3 19 ...

Page 20: ...ly the flash pops up and the LCD panel activates When the flash is held down the two indicators next to the viewfinder blink The camera will not activate The display also goes out Release the flash to reactivate the camera Make sure TAKING PICTURES 20 ...

Page 21: ...r for telephoto or wide angle photography How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto Pull the lever to the T side to zoom in Maximum telephoto focal length 105 mm Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out Maximum wide angle focal length 38 mm 2 21 ...

Page 22: ...focusmark Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Make sure 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 3 4 22 ...

Page 23: ...Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture The film automatically advances to the next frame 5 23 ...

Page 24: ...us although the shutter releases Close up Correction Picture frame Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2 ft The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject At 0 6 m 2 ft the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should be ...

Page 25: ...he subject in this case the camera will focus on the background behind the subjects and the subjects will be out of focus Autofocus mark Make sure 1 Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway The green lamp lights USING THE FOCUS LOCK ToAvoidTakingOut of focus Pictures 25 ...

Page 26: ...Difficult Autofocus Subjects In such situation as the above use the focus lock by focusing on a different subject at a similar distance Then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame Glossy or reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames smoke etc Sunlight or excessivelybrightlightwithinthe picture area 2 26 ...

Page 27: ...When the powerswitch is turned OFF the lens and flash will retract automatically The display goes out Close the lens barrier AFTER SHOOTING 1 2 27 ...

Page 28: ...r and remove the film Notes The number of exposures remaining decreases during rewinding The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with your nail etc Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip UNLOADINGTHE FILM 28 ...

Page 29: ...rding to your shooting conditions and needs How to select the flash mode As you press the FLASH mode button the mode switches as shown on p 30 The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel Do not discharge flash too close to eyes of people or animals ADVANCED TECHNlQUES 29 ...

Page 30: ...h photos p 32 OFF mode The flash does not fire p 33 FILL IN mode Fires regardless of available light p 34 mode Lights the subject in the foreground with a nightscene in the background p 35 Note In the Auto Auto S Flash and modes the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close LCD Panel Display 30 ...

Page 31: ...is being recharged and the shutter release button won t release Release your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds Maximum distance is about 70 of the distance shown left when using positive color film Flash Working Range with color negative film ISO 100 200 400 W 38 mm 0 6 4 7 m 2 15 4 ft 0 6 6 6 m 2 21 7 ft 0 6 9 4 m 2 30 8 ft T 105 mm 0 6 2 4 m 2 7 9 ft 0 6 3 3 m 2...

Page 32: ...educing red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode Redeye 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 Does not respond to the pre flashes due to particular individual characteristics IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter r...

Page 33: ... prohibited or in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Flash OFF mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera When the power switch is turned OFF the mode will return to the AUTO mode Flash Override 33 ...

Page 34: ...brighten up a subject s shaded face or under artificial lighting such as back lit fluorescent light Use this mode within the flash working range p 31 It may be hard to work under the excessively bright light When the power switch is turned OFF the mode will return to the AUTO mode FILL IN Forced Activation 34 ...

Page 35: ...slow shutter speed down to 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations use a tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake Night Scene mode cannot be used together with Spot mode When the power switch is turned OFF the mode will return to the AUTO mode NIGHT SCENE To Capture a Night Scene Beautifully 35 ...

Page 36: ...buttons at the same time or turn the power switch OFF to cancel the Spot mode Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway Make sure SPOT MODE TO FOCUS AND SET THE EXPOSURE FOR A SELECTED AREA 1 2 The green lamp lights The exposure will be locked in the center of the autofocus mark 36 ...

Page 37: ... 2 sec Blinks The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 1 2 Make sure Press the button isdisplayed ontheLCDpanel 37 ...

Page 38: ...ing press the button again to cancel the selftimer remote control mode Remote control operation is canceled automatically when not in use for more than about 20 minutes 1 REMOTE CONTROL optional TheoptionalRC200RemoteControlisrequiredintheoperationbelow 38 ...

Page 39: ...ds Notes Use the remote control within the range shown at left 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 2 39 ...

Page 40: ...wo seconds or longer The year indication will start blinking 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 1 2 40 ...

Page 41: ...ll start blinking Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the 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 41 ...

Page 42: ...our minute The quartzdate uses the same power source 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 imprinted correctly on the frame s after the specified final exposure of the fil...

Page 43: ...last much longer Q Why does the flash get hot A If the flash is used continuously it may become hot Ifthis happens stop using the camerafor awhile Q Can I use infrared film A No you cannot Q How should I clean the lens A Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid Q Can I mount afilter or hood A No youcannot Q What should I do w...

Page 44: ...CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave camera in any place exposed to excessive heat humidity or direct sunlight for example in a car on n n5 a 43 the5 a 43 beac ...

Page 45: ...bling the camera 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 5 6 7 8 Do not leave the camera on or near a television refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage Do not shake or shock th...

Page 46: ...This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of camera before use This camera is controlled by a microcomputer Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation If this happens remove the batteries then reload them and try the camera again Strong electrical fields can also interfere with the op...

Page 47: ...proof however it is not designed for underwater use Please note the following warnings and use the camera correctly The camera can withstand splashing water e g seaside swimming pool side etc The camera can be used in rain And in snow Do not wash the camera 47 ...

Page 48: ... by water etc clean the camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery compartment cover or the rubber gasket on the camera back with excessive force Do not remove the gaskets Gaskets should be replaced after approximately three years although they may require replacement earlier than that depending on use and wear If the gaskets are damaged or need repla...

Page 49: ...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 battery Used batteries should be treated as general waste in accordance with local government regulations BATTERY HANDLING 49 ...

Page 50: ...E BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY DL123A OR CR123A NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA 50 ...

Page 51: ...e reach of children If a child swallows the remote control contact a physician immediately Never try to disassemble the remote control Never expose the remote control to excessive heat or open flame REMOTE CONTROL optional HANDLING 51 ...

Page 52: ...d the battery correctly p 13 The battery is exhausted Replace the battery with new one p 14 The battery is temporarily unable to function because of cold Keep the camera warm while using it The loaded film has been rewound Remove the film p 28 The film is incorrectly loaded Reload the film p 17 The flash is held with your finger Release your finger TROUBLESHOOTING 52 ...

Page 53: ...ned OFF automatically after 4 hours When the camera is not in use try to keep the power switch OFF The shutter release button doesn t release when the remote control s shutter release button is pressed The remote control hasn t been used in the 20 minutes since the Selftimer Remote Control mode was engaged causing the LCD panel to turn off Press the zoom lever The LCD will light Then press the Sel...

Page 54: ...e lamp blinks and the shutter release button will not release The flash has not been recharged yet Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds until the flash is recharged before shooting p 31 The flash does not fire even in the dark The flash mode is set to OFF Set it to a mode other than OFF p 29 High sensitivity film is being used Set the flash mode to FILL I...

Page 55: ...ocus The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently p 15 The subject was not within the viewfinder s autofocus mark Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark or use the focus lock p 25 The lens and autofocus windows were dirty Clean the lens and autofocus windows 55 ...

Page 56: ... was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens 0 6 m 2 ft Shoot from more than 0 6 m 2 ft away from the subject p 24 When using the selftimer the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera Do not stand in front of the camera Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder p 37 56 ...

Page 57: ... within the picture area Focus on an object located at the same distance as the subject then return to the subject and take the picture p 26 The picture is too dark The flash was blocked e g by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the flash p 15 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range p 31 The flash mode was set to OFF ...

Page 58: ...e data is printed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions p 42 The picture was taken with black and white film Do not use black and white film if you want to print data on the pictures The camera s battery is low Replace with a new battery p 13 The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal The color of the room lighting affected the picture Set the flash to FILL...

Page 59: ... Real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Focusing Active type autofocus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6 m 2ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control 3 zone light metering switchable to spot metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV2 3 F4 5 4 sec to EV16 F10 9 1 500 sec Telephoto EV4 3 F...

Page 60: ...with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 For non DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 Film loading Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when 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 wi...

Page 61: ...e film Wide angle 0 6 9 4 m 2 30 8 ft Telephoto 0 6 4 7 m 2 15 4 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes AUTO Automatic flash activation in low light and backlight AUTO S Redeye Reducing otherwise same as Auto OFF No flash FILL IN Forcedactivation for night scene with slowest shutter speed of 4 sec Other functions operate as the same as in Auto mode Battery check Displayed on LCD panel 61 ...

Page 62: ...e from any direction shall have no harmful effect Test for second numeral 4 The equipment is splayed from all practical directions The water pressure is adjusted to give a delivery rate op 10 lit min The test duration shall be 1 min per m2 of calculated surface area of the enclosure with a minimum duration of 5 min Power source 3 V lithium battery DL123A CR123A Dimensions 121 W x 66 H x 46 D mm 4 ...

Page 63: ... 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 ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 63 ...

Page 64: ...ate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 800 622 6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1YOTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 0197 10MM ...

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