Olympus Superzoom 120 Instructions Manual Download

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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. 21/25)

The camera is in the Infinity mode which overrides

the flash.

Cancel the Infinity mode. (p. 26/33)

High-speed film is used.

Set the flash mode to FILL-IN. (p. 21/25)

The picture is out of focus.

The camera moved when the shutter release button

was pressed.

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter

release button gently. (p. 12)

The subject was not within the viewfinder's

autofocus mark.

Position the subject in the center of the autofocus

mark, or use the Spot mode. (p. 28)

The lens and autofocus windows were dirty.

Clean the lens and autofocus windows.

Summary of Contents for Superzoom 120

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...N FEATURES Built in 35mm 120mm 3 4X zoom lens Quartz date or time imprinting Weatherproof Remote control optional Versatile easy to usefunctionsincludespot metering auto zoom night scene infinity and continuousshootingmodes aswellasvarious flash modes QUARTZDATEmodel Symbols used in this manual Incorrect Indicator on Next operation Indicator blinking Manual operation Attention Operation order Depr...

Page 3: ...f parts 5 Viewfinder display LCD pane 6 Diopter adjustment 7 Usingthe strap softcase optional 7 Outline of operations 8 Loading the batteries 10 Checking the batteries 11 Points to remember 12 Loadingthefilm 14 Unloading the film 20 3 Taking pictures 16 ...

Page 4: ... Shooting 32 Infinity 33 Selftimer 34 Remotecontrol optional 35 Printingthedateandtime 36 Correcting thedata 37 Lighting the LCD panel 38 Caring for your weatherproof camera 39 Care and storage 41 Battery handling 43 Remotecontrol optional handling 44 Questions and answers 45 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 53 QUARTZDATE model 4 ...

Page 5: ... p 26 FLASH mode button See p 22 Power switch See p 11 Strap eyelet Flash Viewfinder Lens Autofocus windows Selftimer indicator Diopteradjustmentdial Seep 7 Viewfinder See p 6 QUARTZDATE MODE buttons See p 36 Mid rollrewind button Seep 20 Back cover Tripod socket Film window Battery compartment cover Back cover release QUARTZDATE model 5 PREPARATIONS ...

Page 6: ...h is ready to fire Green lamp Lights when the subject is in focus Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark LCD Panel Selftimer remote control See p 34 35 Flash modes See p 22 Battery check See p 11 Date time indicator Exposure counter See p 15 Subject modes Spot See p 28 Auto zoom Seep 30 NightScene See p 31 Continuousshooting See p 32 Infinity See p 33 QUARTZDATE model 6 ...

Page 7: ...ase s flap The soft case can also be carried on a belt DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision 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 7 ...

Page 8: ...sh the flash forward to turn on the power p 11 Practice pressing the shutter release and zoom buttons p 13 16 Open the back cover p 14 Load the film p 14 Use of ISO 400 film is recommended Close the back cover p 15 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads p 15 8 ...

Page 9: ...subject you want to photograph p 17 Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights p 17 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 18 When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind p 20 Open the back cover to remove the rewound film p 20 9 ...

Page 10: ...ery cover to with a coin to open the battery cover Insert two 3V lithium batteries CR123A or DL123A Note Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly as shown Replace the battery cover Turn the battery cover back to to lock in place Read Battery Handling on page 43 10 ...

Page 11: ...ically blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are displayed normally blinks and other indicatorsonthe LCD panel go out Meaning Batteries are OK You can shoot Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced Batteriesaredeadand should be replaced immediately CHECKING THE BATTERIES Push the flash forward to turn on the power 11 ...

Page 12: ...its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Caution Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens flash autofocus windows and viewfinder Be sure to put the middle finger of your right hand below the protrusion next to the flash before taking a photo When the lens and autofocus windows are stained with fingerprints etc wipe with a soft cloth 12 ...

Page 13: ...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 13 Make sure ...

Page 14: ...ch the inside of the camera especially the lens If the lens is dirty see p 45for proper cleaning technique Insert the film cartridge making sure the film is lying flat Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended It may be difficult to purchase ISO 400 film in some regions 14 BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 15: ...s to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above Push the flash forward to turn on the camera The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter as shown at left open the back cover and reload the film 15 Make sure Make sure ...

Page 16: ...he zoom button to compose your picture How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto Depress the zoom button at the T mark Max telephoto focal length 120 mm Wide angle Depress the zoom button at the W mark Max wide angle focal length 35 mm Note There are two zoom speeds Press the zoom button halfway for slow zooming press fully for fast zooming 16 Make sure ...

Page 17: ...ark Focus range 0 6 m 2 ft infinity Depress the shutter release button halfway The green lamp lights See p 6 Once focus and exposure have been correctly adjusted they remain locked as long as the shutter release button is kept halfway depressed 17 Make sure ...

Page 18: ...er exposure the film automatically advances to the next frame This camera has a built in multi beam autofocus system With this system the camera automatically sets the focus on a subject even in compositions where the subject may not be in the center of the frame 18 ...

Page 19: ...lthough the shutter releases Close up Correction Picture frame Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 75 m 2 5 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 75 m 2 5 ft the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should b...

Page 20: ...tarts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Note 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 button with the tip of a ballpoint pen or the like Do not use a sharp instrument 20 ...

Page 21: ...modes Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs Flash Working Range with color negative film ISO 100 200 400 W 35mm 5 1 m 16 7ft 7 2m 23 6 ft 10 2m 33 5 ft T 120mm 2 8m 9 2ft 4 0m 13 1 ft 5 6m 18 4ft 21 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ...

Page 22: ...ll return to the AUTO mode In the Auto and Auto S Flash modes the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close Mode Function Automatically fires in low light and backlit conditions p 23 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red in flash photos p 24 The flash does not fire p 25 Fires reg...

Page 23: ... shutter release button is depressed halfway Notes When the orange lamp is blinking the flash is being recharged and the shutter won t release Wait for several seconds The flash sometimes does not work even in backlit conditions This happens especially with telephoto when the subject is too small and in other situations Set the flash mode to FILL IN in such a case 23 Make sure ...

Page 24: ...bjects pupils contract significantly 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 or pre flashes 2 Is too far from the camera 3 Does not respond to the pre flashes due to particular individual characteristics IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter ...

Page 25: ...ibited Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 2 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 FILL IN When you want to fire the flash every shot In the FILL IN Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light For example this mode can be used to brighten up a ...

Page 26: ...ES The camera s five subject modes offer a variety of functions How to select the subject mode As you press the subject MODE button the mode switches as shown below The selected subject mode is displayed on the LCD panel 26 ...

Page 27: ...lders framed in the viewfinder Night Scene p 31 You can capture a night scene beautifully Continuous Shooting p 32 You can shoot a continuous series of pictures in rapid succession Infinity p 33 You can shoot a landscape through a window and distant subjects like mountains and clouds Note When the power is turned off and on again the camera returns to the Normal mode 27 ...

Page 28: ...electthe Spot mode Position the autofocusmark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway In the case shown on the left the camera will set the exposure for the background in the normal mode SPOT To Attain the Focus and Exposure for a Selected Area 28 Make sure ...

Page 29: ...enter of the autofocus mark Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture Note The Spot mode cannot be used in combination with the other Subject modes The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the following cases When there is an object in front of the main subject When the subject is on the edge of the frame When the background is brighter than the subject the subject is backlit ...

Page 30: ...and press the shutter release button halfway The lens will automatically zoom until the frame is filled with an adult s head and shoulders When the lens stops zooming press the shutter release button fully Even in the Auto Zoom mode it is possible to use the zoom button Note Outside 1 2 4 2 m 3 9 13 8 ft the subject won t be zoomed in to the frame as specified 30 ...

Page 31: ...the Auto Auto S or Fill In mode Both the subject in the foreground and the night scene will be properly exposed When in the Flash Off mode The night scene will be properly exposed Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 2 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera 31 ...

Page 32: ...can be taken In this case the shutter stops being released after the fourth frame is taken even if the shutter release button remains pressed down When the flash function is combined with Continuous Shooting the shutter can be released at intervals ranging from approx 0 5 4 seconds When shooting in sunlight with film of speed ISO 100 or faster When the film is not loaded In the Continuous Shooting...

Page 33: ... the camera automatically sets the working distance at infinity Engage the Infinity mode to set focus evenly throughout the frame Notes The flash does not fire even in the Auto or Auto S mode When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the exposure will be locked 33 ...

Page 34: ...er will be released 12 seconds after pressing 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 When the Selftimer and Continuous modes are combined the shutter releases twice at an interval of ...

Page 35: ...he camera and press the button The shutter will be released after 3 seconds Notes Use the remote control within the range shown at left The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it Only two frames can be shot successively when using the remote control in the Continuous Shooting mode CAUTIONS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL...

Page 36: ...ay hour minute The quartz date uses the same power source as the main unit Make sure to correct the data after the batteries are 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...

Page 37: ... it starts blinking And pressthe SET button to correct the data 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 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 37 ...

Page 38: ...tically Pressing the subject MODE button Pressing the FLASH mode button Pressing the shutter release button halfway Pressing the REMOTE button Pressing the QUARTZDATE MODE or QUARTZDATE SET button QUARTZDATE model only The light will go out automatically after approximately30seconds Ifanyoftheabove operations is performed while the light is on illumination duration will be extended 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 39 CAMERA MAINTENANCE ...

Page 40: ...een splashed 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 o...

Page 41: ... EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS DO NOTTOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS THINNERS OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA DO NOT IMMERSE THE CAMERA IN WATER DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO THE COLD WHEN IT SWET ORTHE LENS PROTECTOR ETC MAY FREEZE MA...

Page 42: ...INISHED WITH A SPECIAL COATING TO SMOOTH THE ZOOMING MOVEMENT NEVER WIPE IT WITH SOLVENTS LIKE THINNERS OR BENZINE WHEN IT IS HEAVILY STAINED CLEAN IT WITH A MOISTENED CLOTH AND THEN WIPE OFF THE MOISTURE WITH A DRY CLOTH WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT 42 ...

Page 43: ... cold area Sweat and oil can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading batteries WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES CR12...

Page 44: ...ry is approximately 5 years This varies with operating conditions and environment 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 44 ...

Page 45: ... longer Q How should I clean the lens A Use a blower to blow away the dust Then wipe the lens gently with a soft clean cotton cloth that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid Q Can I use film that is not DX coded A Yes but only ISO 100 film Q Why did my camera suddenly retract its lens while I was shooting A Because you applied too much pressure to the tip of the lens To en...

Page 46: ...me before you use it again Q Can the battery in the optional remote control be replaced with a new one A No it cannot be replaced but lasts about 5 years Q Can I use infrared film A No you can t Q Can I mount a filter onto the lens A No The lens doesn t have a mounting thread due to its construction with a built in protector 46 ...

Page 47: ... temporarily unable to function due to low temperature Keep the camera warm while using it The loaded film has been rewound Load new film p 20 The film is incorrectly loaded Reload the film p 15 The LCD display turns off suddenly The LCD display turns off after approx 20 minutes if the camera is not used Turn the power off and then on again or press the shutter relase button halfway to turn on the...

Page 48: ...e LCD will light Then press the REMOTE button again p 35 The green lamp blinks and the shutter will not release The camera is closer than 0 6 m 2 ft to the subject Move the camera farther than 0 6 m 2 ft from the subject p 19 The orange lamp blinks and the shutter will not release The flash has not been recharged yet Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds u...

Page 49: ...d Set the flash mode to FILL IN p 21 25 The picture is out of focus The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently p 12 The subject was not within the viewfinder s autofocus mark Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark or use the Spot mode p 28 The lens and autofocus windows were dirty Clean the le...

Page 50: ...orking distance to the lens 0 6 m 2 ft Shoot from more than 0 6 m 2 ft away from the subject p 19 While 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 34 The Infinity mode is engaged Cancel the Infinity mode p 33 50 ...

Page 51: ... is near first focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject in the Spot mode Then aim at the desired subject and release the shutter p 28 33 The picture is too dark The flash was blocked such as by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the flash p 12 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flash working range p 21 The flas...

Page 52: ...llow or red in the area of the picture where the date is printed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions The picture was taken with black and white film Do not use black and white film if you want to print the date The colors of the picture taken indoors look strange The room s illumination affected the colors Set the flash mode to FILL IN p 22 25 52 ...

Page 53: ... up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Focusing Active type multi beam autofocus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6 m 2ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control center weighted light metering switchable to spot metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV3 3 F4 5 2 sec to EV16 F11 1 500 sec Telephoto EV5 2 F8 7 2 sec to EV18 6 F27 1 500 sec E...

Page 54: ...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 Flash Built in flash Recycling time Approx 0 2 3 5 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range Wide angle 0 6 5 1 m 2 0 16 7 ft Telephoto 0 6 2 8 m 2 0 9 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angl...

Page 55: ...on 529 Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures Degrees of protection indicated by second characteristic numeral 4 Short description Protected against splashing water Definition Water splashed against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect Test for second numeral 4 Equipment is sprayed from all practical directions Power source Two 3V lithium batteries DL12...

Page 56: ...de Data coding No data year month day month day year day month year and day hour minute External indication of data Data display on liquid crystal 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 56 ...

Page 57: ...Crossways Park Woodbury New York 11797 2087 U S A Tel 516 364 3000 OLYMPUS OPTICALCO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICALCO UK LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 071 253 2772 1094 20MM ...

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