INSTRUCTIONS

Infinity

Table of contentsDescription of controlsBefore you begin

Loading the batteriesChecking the batteriesAdjusting the viewfinderAttaching the strapLoading the filmUnloading the film

Simple point & shoot photographyHow to take picturesAuto flash photography(1)Taking pictures in low light(2)Taking backlit subjects

Advanced shooting techniquesFocus lock

Remote controlSuper macro photographySpot modeAuto-zoom modeContinuous modeSelftimerAUTO-S flash photographyFlash OFFFILL-IN flashNight scene flash photography

How to use the filters (optional)How to use the soft case (optional)Care and storageQuestions and answersSpecifications1

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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. Please read this instruction manual carefully before usingthe camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set ON. Before takingimportant pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera'sfeatures.

Symbols used in this manual

Correct Incorrect Operation Order Operation order Automatic operation

Attention Operation sound Lamp on Lamp blinking Press lightly2

Description of controlsViewfinder

Super macro button

Zoom buttons

Shutter release button

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Autofocus windows

Steady grip

Lens

Dioptric correction lever

Power switch

LCD panel

Flash reflector

Strap eyelet

Selftimer indicator

Light sensor

Lens barrier

Subject button

Flash mode button

Film window

Back cover

Tripod socket

Viewfinder

Back cover release

Battery compartment cover

Remote control unit

Rewind button4

Viewfinder display LCD panel

(flash) indicator (orange)

"AF" indicator (green)

Close-upcorrection marks

Autofocus frame

Flash mode

Flash mode selection

Exposure counter

Auto-zoom

Continuous mode

Selftimer

Battery check

Spot mode

Super macro

Remote control5

Before youbegin...

Remove battery cover on the sideof the grip.*Before replacing the batteries, set thepower switch OFF.

Insert two 3V lithium batteries asshown and replace the cover.Use Panasonic CR123A, DuracellDL123A, or equivalent.*Do not mix different types of batteries or

new and old batteries at the same time.*Remove batteries if you do not plan to use

the camera for an extended period of time(more than a year).Loading the

batteries

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Checking thebatteries

Turn power ON by sliding the powerswitch as shown.The battery check indicator will bedisplayed for 12 seconds.

When is displayed, batteries areOK.If flashes, batteries are low, havespares handy.If is displayed continuously,batteries should be replacedimmediately.*When the battery power is low, theflash will take longer to recharge.

*To turn OFF, slide the power switchagain.

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Adjusting theviewfinder

A dioptric correction lever on theviewfinder eyepiece allows you toadjust the clarity of the viewfinderimage. This is especially helpful forphotographers who wear eyeglasses.

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Attaching thestrap

Stopper9

Green mark for super macro photography (see P.30)

Open the back cover by sliding theback cover release toward the top ofthe camera.

Loading the film

This camera is designed touse DX-coded 35mm film.DX coding, used by virtuallyall major film manufacturers,allows the camera to identifyand set the film speedautomatically. If DX-codedfilm is unavailable, use ISO100 film.

Insert the film cartridge into thecamera. Always avoid direct sunlightwhen loading the film.

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Make sure the film lies flat. Align the film leader with the redfilm loading indicator.Unless the film leader matches thefilm loading indicator, the film maynot be loaded.

*Do not touch the lens inside the bodywith your fingers or the film leader.

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Close the back cover. The filmautomatically advances to the firstframe.

Set the power switch ON to makesure that the exposure counter shows"1".If film is improperly loaded, the LCDpanel will display a blinking "E". Inthis case, open the back cover, andrealign the film leader.

Use the window in the camera back tocheck type of film loaded.

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Unloading thefilm

The camera automatically rewindsthe film when you reach the end of aroll. The exposure counter on the LCDpanel counts down as the film isrewinding.*The final reading of the exposure counterbefore rewinding may be more than thenumber of exposures specified for the film.

If you want to rewind the film beforethe end of the roll, press the rewindbutton with the tip of a ballpoint pen.Do not use any device with a sharptip.

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Once the film has been rewound, ablinking "E" will be displayed on theLCD panel. Further operations are notpossible until the rewound filmcartridge is removed.

Open the back cover, and removethe film cartridge from the camera.Avoid direct sunlight when removingthe film.

"Rewinding completed" indicatorWhen the powerswitch is OFF,there will be noindication on theLCD panel.When the powerswitch is ON

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When the power switch is ON,the LCD panel lights.The LCD panel goes out after 4 to5 minutes to minimize batterydrain. After 4 hours the power isautomatically turned OFF. Toresume operation, set the powerswitch OFF and then ON again.

How to takepictures

Set the power switch ON.* When the camera is not in use,always set the power switch OFF sothat the shutter cannot be activatedaccidentally.

While looking through theviewfinder, aim the camera at yoursubject.

Simple point &shootphotography

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Use the zoom buttons to adjust thesize of your subject in the frame.(telephoto or wide-angle)The shutter release cannot be operatedwhile zooming.

Press the "T" (Telephoto) button tozoom in. (The maximum focal lengthin the "T" position is 90mm.)Press the "W" (Wide-angle) button tozoom out. (The minimum focal lengthin the "W" position is 38mm).

Hold the camera correctly.It is particularly important to hold thecamera steady when shooting at alonger focal length; use both hands formaximum stability.

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*Keep your fingers and the strap awayfrom the lens, flash, autofocuswindows and light sensor.

Position your subject within theautofocus frame in the viewfinder.With the composition shown on theright, the background will be in focusas the autofocus frame does not coverthe subject. In this case, use the focuslock to keep the subject in focus. (Referto page 24.)

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Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus.When correct focus has beenachieved, the "AF" indicator (green)will light up in the viewfinder.

If the "AF" indicator is blinking,correct focus has not been achieved. Ifthis occurs, let go of the shutter releasebutton. Make sure your subject iswithin the autofocus frame in theviewfinder and press the shutter releasebutton halfway again.

The entire subject should normally bepositioned within the picture frame,however, the actual available imagearea will become smaller as you getnearer to the subject. At 0.6m (2ft),the subject should be positionedwithin the close-up correction marks.

Picture frame at (infinity)

Close-up correction marks

Picure frame at 0.6m (2ft.)

Picture frame

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If the subject is nearer than 0.6m (2ft),the "AF" indicator (green) will blinkand the shutter will not release.However, the shutter may sometimesbe released erroneously when thesubject is extremely close to thecamera.

Shooting range: from 0.6m (2ft) to(infinity).At 0.4m (1.3ft) you can take pictureswith super macro mode.(Refer to page 30.)

When correct focus has beenachieved (the "AF" indicator has litup), press the shutter release buttonfully (gently, to minimize camerashake).

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Auto flashphotography(1)Taking pictures

in low light

When the flash mode is set toAUTO or AUTO-S, the flashwill fire automatically in lowlight conditions.

As soon as the shutter is released,the film will automatically advance tothe next frame. The LCD exposurecounter shows the next frame number.

Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. Theindicator (orange) will light up in theviewfinder when the flash is charged.Compose your shot and press theshutter release button. The flash willfire automatically.

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The shutter release cannot be operated whilethe flash is charging.It takes about 0.2—3.5 seconds after the filmis advanced to recharge the flash (at normaltemperatures with new batteries).NOTE: To significantly reduce red-eyephenomenon, use the AUTO-S flash mode(P.40).

From 0.6m(2ft) to l.6m(5.2ft), theflash strength is controlledautomatically as shown. This soft flashmechanism prevents pictures frombeing overexposed.

Soft flash:Overexposed (with conventionalflash).

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Properly exposed (with soft flash). Flash working range:

Color negative film offers the widestexposure latitude, compensating forover and underexposure more readilythan other films. The flash workingrange shown below is optimal for colornegative film. Actual flash workingrange for other film type may vary.

ISO100200400

WIDE (38mm)0.6m—4.3m(2ft—14.1ft)0.6m—6.1m(2ft—20ft)0.6m—8.6m(2ft—28.2ft)

TELE (90mm)0.6m—2.7m(2ft—8.9ft)0.6m—3.8m(2ft—12.5ft)0.6m—5.4m(2ft—17.7ft)

ISO100200400

WIDE (38mm)0.6m—3.5m(2ft—11.5ft)0.6m—4.9m(2ft—16.1ft)0.6m—7m(2ft—23ft)

TELE (90mm)0.6m—2.2m(2ft—7.2ft)0.6m—3.1m(2ft—10.2ft)0.6m—4.4m(2ft—14.4ft)

In continuous mode

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Auto flashphotography(2)Taking backlit

subjects

When the flash mode is set toAUTO or AUTO-S, the flashwill fire automatically inbacklit situations.

Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. Theindicator (orange) will light up in theviewfinder when the flash is charged.*If the backlit subject is very small oris not in the center of the viewfinder,the flash may not fire automatically.

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When the main subject is not in theautofocus frame, use the focus lock.

Otherwise the camera will focus on thebackground and the subject will not bein focus.

Advancedshootingtechniques

Focus lock

Using the focus lock, yoursubject will be in focus even ifit is not in the center of thepicture.

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Position your subject in theautofocus frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway. The "AF"indicator (green) will light up in theviewfinder and the focus will belocked.*When focus is locked, exposuresettings are also locked (AE lock).

Recompose your picture whilekeeping the shutter release buttonpressed halfway.*If you remove your finger from the

shutter release button, the "AF"indicator (green) will disappear andthe focus lock will be canceled.

Press the shutter release buttonfully to take the picture.

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Remote control

Use the remote control unit totake pictures when operatingat a distance from the camera.

Using a coin, turn the screw toremove the remote control unit fromthe bottom of the camera.

When the remote control unit has beenremoved from the camera, blinkson the LCD panel.

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The camera should be set firmly inposition (with a tripod for example).While looking through the viewfinder,aim the camera at the subject.

With the remote control unit inyour hand, position yourself in frontof the camera and press the releasebutton on the unit's side.*The remote control unit functions atdistances up to 5m (16.4ft) from thecamera within an arc of about 30°(3.5m (11.5ft) to the right or left of

the center of the frame).Outside of this range use theselftimer.

*Strong backlighting through theviewfinder may interfere with remotecontrol operation.

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Release button

The remote control can be set torelease the shutter either l or 3seconds after the release button ispressed.

Press the release button. Theselftimer indicator will blink rapidlyunti l the shutter is released.

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After using the remote control unit,replace it and lock it in place with acoin.

NOTE:•The remote control unit will operate

for approximately 18 minutes afterremoving it from the camera. Outsideof this period the remote control unitcannot be operated. To resumeoperation, replace and then removethe remote control unit.

• Although all operating modes can beused in conjunction with the remotecontrol unit, continuous-frameadvance is limited to two frames.

•The battery of the remote controllasts approx. eight years.In case of battery drain, contactyour local distributors.

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Press the super macro button.The lens will automatically extend totelephoto and will be displayed onthe LCD panel.*In this mode, the flash always firesregardless of available light, thoughthe flash mode indicator is set toAUTO.

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Super macrophotography

Super macro photography ispossible at a distance of 0.4m(1.3ft).Note: Without performingany special operations, macrophotography is possible atany focal length up to adistance of 0.6m (2ft).

Pull the camera strap to adjust thestopper to the strap eyelet.

Stopper

Measure the distance of 0.4m (1.3ft)with the green mark on the strap.*0utside of 0.4m (1.3ft) the shutterwill release, even though correctfocus has not been achieved.

*In this mode, the "AF" indicator(green) will not light up in theviewfinder.

At 0.4m (1.3ft), position your subjectwithin the area outlined by the close-up correction marks.The shaded area is the area that willactually be taken.

*In this mode, none of the flash or subjectmodes can be used.

*After releasing the shutter, the super macromode will be automatically canceled.

*To return to the normal shooting modebefore releasing the shutter, press the supermacro button or the zoom button.

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Green mark

Stopper

Spot mode

When there is strong backlight, yoursubject will appear too dark.

By using the spot mode, your subjectwill be properly exposed.

Use the spot mode when youwant to limit light metering toa particular area of thecomposition. In this mode,your subject will be properlyexposed without beingaffected by backlight.

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Press the SUBJECT button until"SPOT" is displayed on the LCDpanel.

When correct focus has been achieved,the "AF" indicator (green) will light upin the viewfinder. The exposure and thefocus will be locked in the autofocusframe.

Position your subject in theautofocus frame in the center of theviewfinder and press the shutter releasebutton halfway.

Autofocus frame

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While keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway, change theposition of your subject in theviewfinder to achieve the desiredcomposition.

Press the shutter release buttonfully to take the picture.

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Press the SUBJECT button untilis displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button.The lens will automatically zoom andafter the appropriate subject size hasbeen achieved the shutter will bereleased.

Auto-zoommode

Use auto-zoom mode tomaintain a constant head andshoulders subject size withinthe frame, even though thedistance to the subject mayvary.

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Auto-zoom mode working range: from1.3m (4.3ft) to 3.lm (10.2ft).*Outside the range as shown, auto-zoom may not operate.

*Even in the auto-zoom mode, it ispossible to use the zoom buttons.

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Press the SUBJECT button until"C" is displayed on the LCD panel.

The camera will shoot repeatedlyas long as the shutter release buttonpressed.If the subject gets closer than 0.6m(2ft) the shutter will automaticallystop.Continuous

mode

Use continuous mode toshoot a continuous series ofpictures at approx. 1 frameper 1.7 seconds.(1 frame per approx. 2.5seconds when the flash isfired.)

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Selftimer

Set the camera firmly in position.Press the SUBJECT button untilis displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus.

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When correct focus has been achieved,the "AF" indicator (green) will light upin the viewfinder.*In case your subject is not in the

center of the viewfinder, use thefocus lock. (Refer to page 24.)

Press the shutter release buttonfully to start the selftimer. The shutterwill be released 12 seconds later.The selftimer indicator on the front ofthe camera will light up for the first 10seconds, then blink rapidly for 2seconds unti l the shutter is released.

*During selftimer operation, the focusand exposure will be locked whenthe shutter release button is pressed.

*To cancel the selftimer after it hasbeen activated, press the SUBJECTbutton or set the power switch OFF.

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Selftimer indicator lightsfor the first 10 sec.

Selftimerindicatorthen blinksfor 2 sec.

AUTO-S flashphotography

AUTO-S flash significantlyreduces "red-eye"phenomenon (when asubject's eyes appear red) inflash portraits and groupphotos. Red-eye phenomenonis most likely to occur in verylow light, and at longer focallengths (telephoto).

Press the FLASH button to set themode to AUTO-S.Compose your shot and press theshutter release button. The flash willemit a rapid series of low power pre-flashes, followed directly by the mainflash.

*Hold the camera firmly whilepressing the shutter release button.

*AUTO-S mode will not be canceledwhen power is switched OFF.To cancel AUTO-S mode, press theFLASH button.

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*In the super macro mode, AUTO-Smode will be canceled and the flashmode will be reset to AUTO.

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to OFF.

Flash OFF

Use this mode forphotography utilizingavailable light, in situationswhere flash photography isprohibited or when you don'twant the flash to fire, such asfor a night scene.

AUTO-S flash mode working range:

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ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

WIDE(38mm)

0.6—4.3m(2—14.1ft)

0.6—6.1m(2—20ft)

0.6—8.6m(2—28.2ft)

TELE(90mm)

0.6—2.7m(2—8.9ft)

0.6—3.8m(2—12.5f t )

0.6—5.4m(2—17.7ft)

*In low light conditions, the necessaryshutter speed may be very slow (upto 2 seconds) to attain properexposure. To prevent blurred picturesresulting from camera shake, thecamera should be set firmly inposition (with a tripod for example).

In this mode, the flash always firesregardless of available light. Use thismode for daylight shooting in backlitconditions to compensate forbacklighting which may make thesubject appear too dark.FILL-IN flash

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By using the FILL-IN mode, thesubject will be properly lit by theflash.

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to FILL-IN.

Night scene flashphotography

Use the night scene flash tocapture dimly litbackgrounds, such as the skyat dusk, while properlylighting the foreground withflash.

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Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to*In the night scene flash mode the

necessary shutter speed may be very slow(up to 2 seconds) to attain properexposure. To prevent blurred picturesresulting from camera shake, the camerashould be set firmly in position (with atripod for example).

In the flash AUTO mode, only themain subject will be properly exposed.

By using the night scene flash mode,both the subject in the foreground andthe night scene in the background willbe properly exposed.

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When the Softon is used.

Olympus offers the following optionalfilters.(Filter diameter: 35.5mm)(1) SkylightPrevents a blue tone in colorphotographs taken on fair weatherdays and provides an overall morenatural color tone.(2) SoftonUse this for portraits; it softens theimage for more "moody" pictures.(3) Sunny CrossThe photograph will have rays of lightaround bright objects.

Special-effects can beobtained by using theoptional Olympus filter andfilter adaptor.

How to use thefilters(optional)

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When the Sunny Cross is used. Filter adaptor (optional)

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How to use thesoft case(optional)

Make sure to set the power switchOFF before the camera is inserted intothe case.

The camera's neck strap can be usedto carry the camera after the camera isproperly inserted into the soft case.

The soft case can also be carried ona belt using the belt loop on the backof the case.

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Care and storage

Never disassemble the camera; itcontains a high-voltage circuit.

Do not use thinner, benzine ororganic solvents to clean the camera.

Do not touch the DX read-offcontacts. Do not disassemble orexpose batteries to excessive heat.

Do not rotate the camera once it ismounted on a tripod. Use the tripodswivel to vary direction. Do not openthe back cover while it is mounted ona tripod.

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Do not expose the camera toextreme heat (over 40°C/104°F), suchas inside a car during the hot summerweather, or to extreme cold (below —100C/14°F).

Do not leave the camera nearmagnetic fields, like on top of a TVset, or radio.In case of malfunction, take thecamera to your nearest Olympusdealer or service center.

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Questions and answers

Q: What kind of batteries should I use?A: Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Do not

mix new and old batteries at the same time. Change them bothat the same time.

Q: How long will the battery last?A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and expose half of all

your pictures with flash, two new 3V lithium batteries(DL123A/CR123A) will allow you to take 30 or more rolls offilm. If you do not use flash and zoom so often, the batterieswill last much longer.

Q: The camera does not operate. What should I do?A: (1)Make sure the power switch is ON. (2)Make sure there are

batteries in the camera, and that they are inserted correctly.(Refer to page 6.) (3)If the film has been rewound, the camerawill not operate until the back cover is opened. (4)While theflash is being charged, the shutter will not release. (5)If the

distance range to the subject is less than 0.6m in normalshooting mode, the shutter will not release.

Q: The camera does not focus correctly. What should I do?A: In the following situations, the camera's autofocus

mechanism may not function properly. Compose your pictureby focusing on a different subject which is in the same rangeas your subject. (Refer to page 24.)

Objects that reflect too much light Black objectsPictures taken through a glass window or wire screeningPictures including flames or smoke When the sun is

included in the pictureQ: The flash does not fire.A: (1 )Make sure the flash mode is not set to OFF mode.

(2)When the flash is fired too often continuously, flashcharging will take longer, and the flash may not fire. Waituntil the indicator lights up in the viewfinder. 50

Q: The camera fails to operate in cold weather. What can Ido?

A: Generally, low temperatures will reduce the batteryperformance temporarily. Try to keep the camera warm beforeusing them.

Q: The remote control does not operate.A: Due to the noise produced by specific types of fluorescent

lighting (fluorescent lights without glow lamp), it may not bepossible to use the remote control unit. In such cases, use theselftimer.

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Specifications

Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera withbuilt-in 38—90 mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 × 36mm)Lens: Olympus lens 38 — 90mm F4.5—7.2, 7 elements in 7

groups.Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (with autofocus frame,

close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flashindicator).Dioptric correction possible (–2—+1 diop.).

Focusing: Active type autofocus system, focus lock possible.Focusing range: 0.6m (2ft) — (infinity).0.4m (1.3ft) (in super macro mode).

Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control.Center-weighted average light metering, switchable to spotmetering.

Auto exposure range:Wide-angle: EV 3.3 (F4.5, 2 sec.) to EV16 (F11, 1/500 sec.)Telephoto: EV4.7 (F7.2, 2 sec.) to EV17 (F16, 1/500 sec.).

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset,displayed on LCD panel.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay.Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO

50 — 3200 (color negative film). Actual setting points atISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.For non-DX coded film, film speed is set to ISO 100.

Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances tofirst frame when camera back is closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding.Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind

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Flash: Built-in flash.Recycling time: approx 0.2—3.5 sec. (at normaltemperature with new batteries).Flash working range (ISO 100 color negative film):Wide-angle: 0.6m—4.3m (2ft—14.1ft) ,Telephoto: 0.6m—2.7m (2ft—8.9ft)Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film):Wide-angle: 0.6m—8.6m (2ft—28.2ft),Telephoto: 0.6m—5.4m (2ft—17.7ft)

Flash modes:AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light andbacklight)AUTO-S (Red-eye reducing, in low light and backlight)

OFF (No flash)FILL-IN (Forced activation)

(For night scene, automatic flash activation in low light.)

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panelPower source: Two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A/CR123A)Dimensions: 137(W) × 72(H) × 61(D)mm

Weight: 385g (13.6oz) (without batteries).Remote control: Wireless remote control unit with 1-second and

3-second delay time.

*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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