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The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are some

subjects that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on.

These include: glossy or reflective surfaces, black

objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flames

and smoke, excessively bright light within the picture

area.

First focus on an object at the same distance as the

desired subject.Then aim at the desired subject
and release the shutter release button. (P.36)

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.

Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 29)

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use ZOOM 105 DLX ...

Page 2: ...fe from the unit DANGER KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 2 ...

Page 3: ...y Symbols used in this manual Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs MAIN FEATURES Built in 38mm 105mm 3Xzoom lens Quartzdateortime imprinting Weatherproof Remote control optional Versatile easy to use functions include spot metering night scene as well as v...

Page 4: ...opter adjustment 9 Usingthestrap soft case 9 Outlineofoperations 10 Loadingthebattery 13 Checking the battery 14 Points to remember 15 Loadingthefilm 17 Taking pictures 20 UsingtheFocusLock 25 After Shooting 27 Unloadingthefilm 28 PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS 4 ...

Page 5: ...ride 33 FILL IN Forced Activation 34 Night Scene 35 Spot 36 Selftimer 38 Remote Control optional 39 Correcting the data 41 Printing the date and time 43 Questions and answers 44 Care and storage 45 Caring for your weatherproof camera 48 Battery handling 50 Remote control optional handling 52 Troubleshooting 53 5 Specifications 60 ...

Page 6: ...on See p 16 Selftimer remote control button See p 38 39 Flash mode button See p 29 LCD panel Date time indicator See p 8 Flash Selftimer indicator Strap eyelet Vlewfinder Light sensor Lens barrier Autofocus windows Lens Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth 6 PREPARATIONS ...

Page 7: ...te mode buttons See p 43 Diopteradjustmentdial See p 9 Vlewfinder See p 8 Orange lamp Green lamp Film window Back cover Mid rollrewindbutton Seep 28 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release 7 ...

Page 8: ...nks while the flash is recharging Green lamp Lightswhen the subject is infocus Blinks when the subject is not in focus Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark LCDPanel Date time indicator Exposure counter See p 19 Batterycheck See p 14 Spot See p 36 Selftimer remote control See p 38 39 Flash modes See p 29 Note The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultan...

Page 9: ...be carried on a belt Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear Turn to the right if you are far sighted or to the left if you are near sighted 9 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Far sighted Vision USINGTHESTRAP SOFTCASE ...

Page 10: ...ry p 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 10 OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures ...

Page 11: ...until you hear a click p 19 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...on halfway 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 12 ...

Page 13: ...ert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Use a 3 V lithium battery Duracell DL 123A Panasonic CR123A or equivalent About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery p 44 Read Battery Handling on page 50 13 LOADINGTHEBATTERY ...

Page 14: ... using the camera in cold weather Adjust the data every time the battery is replaced Display lights and turns off automatically blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are displayed normally blinks and 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent 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 autofocus windows and flash See page 6 15 ...

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

Page 17: ...e of 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 select ISO 100 17 LOADINGTHE FILM BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 18: ...Correct Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover Incorrect Ifthe film is not lying flat asshown the film may not advance to the first frame 18 ...

Page 19: ...irst frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left Open the lens barrier until you hear a click 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 19 Make sure Make sure ...

Page 20: ...ds slightly 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 20 TAKING PICTURES Make sure ...

Page 21: ...er 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 21 ...

Page 22: ...cus mark on your subject Autofocus mark 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 22 Make sure ...

Page 23: ...to the next frame Working Distance The focusrangeofthe camera is0 6 m 2 ft to infinity When the subject is closerthan 0 6 m 2 ft 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 23 ...

Page 24: ...der 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 positioned below the close up correction marks 24 ...

Page 25: ... the focus lock The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in left case the camera will focus on the background behind the subjects and the subjects will be out of focus Autofocus mark Position the autofocus mark onyour subject and press the shutter release button halfway The green lamp lights 25 Make sure ...

Page 26: ...lly DifficultAutofocusSubjects In such situation as the above usethe focus lock by focusing on a different subject at a similar distance Then reposition the correctsubject inthe pictureframe Glossy or reflective surfaces Blackobjects Subjects behind glassor wire mesh Flames smoke etc Sunlight or excessively bright light within the picturearea 26 ...

Page 27: ...lens barrier closed as it will interfere with lens retraction Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully The lens and flash will retract automatically Close the lens barrier completely The display goes out AFTERSHOOTING 27 ...

Page 28: ...r and remove the film Notes The number of exposures remaining decreases during winding 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 28 UNLOADING THE FILM ...

Page 29: ... modes Selectthe flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs Howtoselecttheflashmode 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 29 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ...

Page 30: ...L IN mode Fires regardless of available light p 34 mode Lights the subject in the foreground with a night scene in the background p 35 Notes AUTO S will not be canceled when the power is turned off All other modes will return to the AUTO mode 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...

Page 31: ...e lamp is blinking the flash 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 when using positive color film Flash Working Range with color negative film 31 Make sure 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...

Page 32: ... reducing red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode 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 4 Does not respond to the pre flashes due to particular individual characteristics IMPORTANT Besuretoholdthecamerastilluntilthe shutter rele...

Page 33: ...ht conditions 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 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 33 OFF Flash Override ...

Page 34: ...ss of available light For example this mode can be used to 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 34 FILL IN Forced Activation ...

Page 35: ...t in the foreground while leaving the background naturally lit Note Since a 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 35 NIGHT SCENE ...

Page 36: ...button at the same time or close the lens barrier to cancel the spot mode Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway The green lamp lights The exposure will be locked in the center of the autofocus mark 36 SPOT MODE To Focus and Set the Exposure for a Selected Area Make sure ...

Page 37: ...ject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully Exposure can be adjusted at different points from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode 37 ...

Page 38: ... lights 2 sec Blinks Theshutterwillbereleasedabout12seconds 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 REMOTE button again 38 SELFTIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture Make sure ...

Page 39: ... press the REMOTE button again to cancel the selftimer remote control mode Remote control operation is canceled automatically when not in use for morethanabout20minutes The optional RC 100 Remote Control is required in the operation below 39 REMOTE CONTROL optional ...

Page 40: ...nds 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 40 ...

Page 41: ...ger The year indication will start blinking Pressthe SET button to correctthe 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 41 CORRECTING THE DATA ...

Page 42: ... 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 42 ...

Page 43: ...uartzdate usesthesamepowersource asthe main unit Makesure to correctthe dataafterthe battery isreplaced Thedatais imprinted in the lowerrightofthepicture If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinted thedata may be difficult to read The data maynot beimprinted correctlyon the frame s afterthe specified final exposure ofthefilm 43 PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME ...

Page 44: ...y 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 when both the orange a...

Page 45: ...mple inacaroronthebeach Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene If the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towelassoonaspossible Thesaltin seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera 45 CARE AND STORAGE ...

Page 46: ...rious damage Do not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens Please 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...en transporting the camera from a cold place to awarm 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 ...

Page 48: ...roof 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 48 ...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...of time remove the battery Keep spare 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 battery 50 BATTERY HANDLING ...

Page 51: ...EXPOSE BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IFACHILDSWALLOWSABATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY USEONE3VLITHIUMBATTERY DL123AOR CR123A NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLEOR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THISCAMERA 51 ...

Page 52: ... from your nearby camera store or Olympus service center when it no longer transmits signals to the camera Keep the remote control out of the 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 52 ...

Page 53: ... not correct Reload 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 53 ...

Page 54: ...d OFF automatically after 4 hours When the camera is not in use try to keep the lens barrier closed 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 toturn off Press the zoom lever The LCD will light Then press the Sel...

Page 55: ...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 Setthe flash mode to FILL IN...

Page 56: ...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 22 The lens and autofocus windows were dirty Clean the lens and autofocus windows 56 ...

Page 57: ... was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens 0 6 m 2 ft Shoot from more than 0 6 m 2ft away from the subject P 23 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 38 57 ...

Page 58: ...ture area First focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject Then aim at the desired subject and release the shutter release button P 36 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 w...

Page 59: ...e data is printed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions P 43 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 ofthe room lighting affected the picture Set the flash to FILL ...

Page 60: ... 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 2 ft 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 ...

Page 61: ...ing 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 camera back 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 poi...

Page 62: ...e film Wide angle 0 6 9 4 m 2 30 8 ft Telephoto 0 6 4 7 m 2 15 4ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes AUTO Automatic flash activation in low light and backlight AUTO S Red eye reducing otherwise same as auto OFF No flash FILL IN Forced activation for night scene with slowest shutter speed of 4 sec Other functions operate as the same asin Auto mode Battery check Displayed on LCD panel 62 ...

Page 63: ...e from any direction shall have no harmful effect Test for second numeral 4 The equipment is sprayed 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 120 W x 64 H x 44 D mm 4 ...

Page 64: ... 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 64 ...

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