Olympus 200 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Preparations before taking pictures

Loading the batteries

Simple operating procedures

Advanced shooting techniques

the

Loading
Taking pictures
Unloading
Automatic flash activation
(1)

Taking pictures

(2)

Taking backlighted subjects ..........

Spot metering
Auto-zoom photography
Taking a continuous scries
Using

the

• Please read this instruction manual carefully before using your camera. •This camera will not operate unless the barrier is opened.

•Before taking important pictures such as on travels, it is recommended that you take trial pictures.

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Flash OFF mode
FILL-IN
MULTI
Using

the

Use

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fillers
Mounting
Use of the

Care

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storage

Questions

and
Description
Viewfinder

display

Specifications

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flash

mode

flash

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remote control

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the

optional Olympus case

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answers

controls

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Preparations

before taking

pictures

Loading t he batteries

Be sure t o t h e correct
batteries, and do not mix
new and old batteries at the
same time.
Remove the batteries and
keep th em i n a saf e place i f

you are not likely to use the

camera for long time.

Remove the battery cover on the

side of the grip.

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Insert the batteries in t he correct

directions and replace the cover.

Two 3V lithium batteries
(DL123A/CR123A)

Note: After inserting the batteries the

camera may activate electronically

without having set th e power switch
to th e ON position I n this switch-

ON status, the barrier opens and the

LCD panel is indicated The LCD
panel will remain on fo r approximate­ly 4, 5 minutes.

Set the power switch to ON and
check the charge remaining in the
batteries.

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Battery power will be displayed i n

the LCD panel.

When is displayed for 12 sec.,
the batteries are OK.
When blinks , it indicates t ha t
the battery power is low, an d t h e

batteries should be replaced.
When lights, replace th e

batteries immediately.

Simple operating

procedures

Loading th e f il m

This camera is designed to
use 35mm film with "DX"

coding to automatically set

film speed.

If no "DX" fil m i s available,

use ISO-100 film.

To open the back, slide the b ack

cover lock up.

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The camera ba ck wil l open.

Prepare a "DX" f ilm cartridge.

Your camera w ill automatically set

itself for DX-coded fil m speeds

ranging from ISO 50 — 3200. (Refer
to Page 47.)

• In case of non DX film, film speed
is automatically set to ISO 100.

Insert the film cartridge into the

camera.

Always avoid direct sunl ight w hen

loading the f ilm.

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Make sure the film lies flat.

Align the film leader with the red

mark.

Close the camera back.

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Setting the power switch to ON,

check that the exposure counter

displays "1".

• I f the film is not loaded properly, the

exposure counter will not show "1"

and a display as shown in t he illus-

tration will appear in the LCD panel

In th i s case, reload th e film correctly.

You can check the type of fil m in

use through the window in the

back of the camera.

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Taking pictures

When the power switch is on,
the LCD panel lights.
The LCD panel goes out
after 4.5 minutes.
Then the lens will zoom
to the wide-angle

position.

Set the power switch to ON, which

wi ll open t he lens barrier. When t he
camera is not in use, always set the
power switch to OFF so that the
shutter cannot be activated by acci­dent and the lens barrier will be
closed to protect the lens.

When the power switch is set to ON,
the barrier opens and the lens shifts
out to the wide angle shooting
position.

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While looking through the
view f in d e r, ai m t h e camera a t t h e
subject you want to shoot.

Operate th e zoom button to adjust
the lens until you see the image you
want.

When th e T side of the zoom button
is pressed, the lens w i ll zoom to t h e

telephoto side.

(In the telephoto position. the maxi­mum f o ca l length of the lens is
80mm.)

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When the W side of the zoom button
is pressed, the lens wil l zoom to th e
wide-angle side.
(In the wide-angle position, the
minimum focal length of the lens is
38mm.)

Adjust the focus to position your
subject within the multi autofocus
frame.
The multi autofocus system wi ll

focus the camera on t he closest

subject i n the m ul ti autofocus frame.

Press t h e shutter release button light-

ly and c onfir m tha t the autofocus
indicator "AF" (green) lights in the

viewfinder.

The subject should be within the

picture frame.

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As this camera has the multi

autofocus system built-in, correct
focus is assured even i n a composi­tion like this when your subject is not
centered in the viewfinder.

The subject should normally be

positioned within the picture frame.

However, if the subject is 0.6m (2 ft .)
from

the camera, the
area is reduced and th e subject
should be positioned within the

close-up correction marks.

Close-up correction marks for close

range subjects.

actual

image

Shooting range:

Autofocus operates wi th t he subject

at a distance of 0.6m (2 ft) to
(infinity).

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If the subject is closer th a n 0.6m

(2 ft), the "AF" indicator (green)
blinks when the shutter is pressed

lightly to warn that the picture will

probably be out of focus.

Note: the AF indicator may not
blink when the subject is extremely

close even though the picture will be

out of focus.

• The shutter can still be released
even if the AF indicator blinks.

Correct a n d incorrect ways to a im
the camera: Be careful not to touch
the lens or flash. When using a
shoulder strap, be careful that the
strap does not obstruct the lens or flash.

Whe n t h e le n s needs t o b e cleaned,
wipe i t softly with lens cleaner and

lens cleaning tissue.

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Gently press t h e shutter release

button. If you press the button too

quickly, the camera may shake,

causing blurred pictures.

As soon as your finger is removed,
the fil m automatically advances to
the next frame.

As t he fil m advances one frame, the

exposure counter advances to the

next frame number.

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Unloading th e fi lm

When you reach th e end of a roll

of film, it is automatically rewound.

You will hear the motor operating
and th e exposure counter will count

back until it reads "E".
The final reading of the exposure
counter prior to rewinding may be

more than the number of exposures

specified for the film (24 or 36), as
you may get 25 shots on a 24
exposure roll.

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If you want to rewind the film before

the end of the roll, push the rewind

button using the lip of a ball point
pen or o t he r device having a small
round lip. Do not use any device

having a sharp pointed tip.

Be careful not to press the rewind

button with too much force.

When rewinding is complete, the

sound of the motor operating will

stop and "E" will blink in the LCD

panel. Open the camera back.

• Once the rewinding is finished, the
came ra back m us t be opened
before any other operations are
possible.

Remove the fi lm fr om t he camera.

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Automatic flash

activation

(1) Taking pictures

in low light

When the flash mode is set

to AUTO, the flash will fire

automatically when there is

insufficient light

If there is insufficient light, the

flash indicator (orange) will light

when the shutter release button is

pressed lightly. If a picture-taking
situation is likely to result in the Red­eye phenomenon," S" will blink

in the viewfinder. Switch to the
"AUTO-S" mode. (Refer to Page 25.)

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Press the shutter release b utt on f ull y

to take a picture.

• While the flash is being charged,

the flas h indicator (orange) may
not l ight a nd the fl ash may not fire.
It takes about 0.2 — 3. 5 seconds

after the film is advanced to charge

the flash (at normal temperatures).

Flash working range:

Color negative film will give you

excellent pictures in this shooting range

because it offers the widest exposure

latitude, compensating for over and

underexposure more readily than

other films.

ISO

100

400

WIDE (38mm)

0.6m-4.1m(2ft-13.5ft)

0.6m-8.2m (2ft-26.9ft)

In the continuous shooting mode

ISO

100

400

WI DE (38mm)

0.6m-2.9m (2ft-9.5ft)

0.6m-5.8m(2ft-19ft)

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TEL E (80mm)

0.6m-2.9m (2ft-9.5ft)

0.6m-5.8m(2ft-19ft)

TEL E (80mm)

0.6m-2m (2ft-6.6ft)

0.6m-4m (2ft-l3.1 ft)

Automatic flash

activation
(2) Taking

backlighted
subjects

If you are taking backlighted sub-

jects, the flash indicator (orange)

will light when the shutter release is

depressed to tel l y ou t ha t th e flash

will fire automatically.
Mak e su re to place the m ai n part of
your subject in the multi autofocus
frame.

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Advanced
shooting

techniques

Spot metering

This mode should be used
when there exists an

obstacle in front of the

image in the multi auto­focus frame or if the focus-

ing object is out of th e

multi autofocus frame.

This mode can also be used
in situations where uneven
lighting conditions exist.

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Pressing the "SUBJECT" b utton.

set the mode to "SPOT".

"SPOT"

will

appear

panel.

in the LCD

Press th e shutter release button

lightly, aiming at the image desired.

Confirm that the "AF" indicator

(green) in the viewfinder lights.

(I n t h i s case, focusing is locked o n

the spot frame at the center.

Exposure is also locked a t t he same
time. Be careful to keep the subject

inside the spot frame.)

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Keep ing t he s hu tte r release button

pressed lightly, change the composi-

tion of the image as you want.

Press th e shutter release button

fully to take the picture.

Auto-zoom photography

Use this mode to obtain

photographs of portrait

composition even when the
distance to the subject
changes.

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Press the SUBJECT button to set

the mode to

.

Press t h e shutter release button.

The zoom operates automatically to

capture an above the waist portrait

of a person before th e shutter is

released.

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Working distances:

• Outside the ranges shown in t he
illustrations below Auto-zoom

may not function.

• Even in the Auto-zoom mode it is
possible to use t he zoom button.

Taking a

continuous

series of shots

You can shoot continuously

at a speed of 1 frame every

approx. 1.7 seconds (1 frame

every approx. 2.5 seconds
when the flash is used.
Refer to page 17 f or the
flash working range whe n
in the continuous shooting
mode.)

Press t h e SUBJECT button to set

the mode to "C".

"C" lights in the LCD panel

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The camera will shoot repeatedly
as long as the shutter release button
is depressed.

• The autofo cus a n d exposure wil l be

reset instantly even when the subject is

moving toward or away fro m the
camera, and even w hen the ligh t
condition changes.

Using the

self-timer

The camera should be set

firmly, on a tripod, for

example.

Press the SUBJECT button, and

set the mode to

lights in t h e LC D panel.

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Press t h e shutter release button

lightly, and focus on the subject you

want to shoot.
Wh en focused, th e "AF" i ndicat or

(green) lights in the viewfinder.

Press t h e shutter release button

fully to start the self-timer.
The self-timer indicator lights and
the shutter will be released i n 12

seconds.

The self-timer indicator will start

blinking 2 seconds before the

shutter is released.

After the shutter is released, the

self-timer mode will be released.

(In case you want to cancel th e self­timer function before the shutter is
released, press the SUBJECT
button, or set the power switch to

OFF.)

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AUTO-S fla sh

mode

In th is mode, the red-eye
phenomenon which occurs
mostly in compact type

cameras will be minimized.

Remarks: "Red-eye" is a
phenomenon in which the

pupil of the eye appears too

red in pictures taken with a

flash.

When " S" blinks in the view-

finder while the camera is in either

the AUTO or FILL-IN modes,
switch to the AUTO-S mode. The
blinking " S" will disappear.

Press t h e FLASH button to
change the mode to AUTO-S.
will light in the LCD panel.

Pressing the shutter release but to n ,
a preparatory flash emission occurs
before the shutter is released with

the main flash emission. The pre-

paratory flash emission produces a

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flickering beam of light which
"prepares" yo u r subject's eyes by

reducing pupil size. The m ai n flash

emission is the same as the normal

auto flash emission.

• Hold the camer a steady while
pressing the shutter release but t o n
until th e shutter is released.

• The AUTO-S mode is not can-

celled by switching the power

switch to OFF. To release the
AUTO-S mode, press the FLASH

mode button.

AUTO-S flash mo de working

range.

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Flash OFF mode

Use this mode in a museum,
etc., where flash photo­graphy is prohibited, or

wh en you don't wa nt t he

flash to fire, such as during

the shooting of night scenes.

Press t he FLASH b utt on to set the
flash mode to OFF.

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• In low lighting conditions, the
shutter speed ma y be slo w (as l ong

as 1 second). Use a tripod, etc., to

prevent the effects of camera shake.

FILL-IN flash

mode

In t his mode, the flash
always operates.

Use this mode for daylight

synchro photography or

shooting backlit subjects.

Press the FLASH button and set

the flash mode to FILL-IN.

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With backlighting, the person's face

etc., may be too dark.

By using the FILL-IN mode, t he
subject will be properly lit by the
flash.

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MULTI flash

mode

In the MULTI flash mode
you can segment a motion
sequence — such as a golf

single shot.

Press th e FLASH button and set

the flash mode to MULTI.

The flash wil l fi re fou r times during

one exposure.

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The shutter sp eed is set to 1/6 set

Use it in low light.

If using it in a light place, the picture
will be over-exposed.

•

Use a tripod, to prevent the effect

of camera shake.

Working range of the MULTI

flash mode.

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Using th e

remote control

Using a coin, t ur n t h e screw to
remove the remote control device
from the camera.

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When t he remote control device
been removed fro m the camera,

blinks in the LCD panel

The camera should be set firmly,

on tripod, for example.
While looking through the view-

finder, aim the camera at the subject

you want to shoot.

Wi t h the remote control device i n

your han d stand w here t he picture is

to be taken, and press the transmitt-

ing button on th e device.

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• This remote control device is
usable u p to approx. 5m (16.4 f t )

directly in front of the camera, and

up to 3.5m (11.5 ft i n a diagonal

direction within 30° to the right or

left. If you are not within the above

range, use the self-timer instead.

The se lf- tim er signal of the camera

blinks.

As soon as the blinking stops, the

shutter is released

The allowance time, after having

pressed t he transmitting button on

the remote control device until the

shu t t e r is released, can be switched

to either 1 sec. or 3 sec.

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NOTE:

The remote control device will be effective

for approximately 20 minutes after remov-

ing it from the camera.

• The remote control may not function in
backlighting situations.

• Remote control shooting c an be
combined with each camera mode. In
the continuous shooting mode, however,
you are limited to two shots.

• The batte ry inside th e remote control
device cannot be changed; however, it is
designed to last a minimum of eight
years.

After having finished using the
remote control device, return it to the
camera and lock it in place wi th a
coin.

Use of filters

Special-effects can be ob-

tained by using the optional

Olympus Filter set.

You can attach these filters

to this camera by using the

optional adaptor.

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Olympus offers the following

optional filters.

(Filter diameter. 35.5mm)

(1) Skylight

Prevents a blue tone in color photo­graphs taken on fair weather days

and provides an overall more natura l

color lone.

(2)Softon

Use this for portraits; it softens the

image for more "moody" pictures.

(3) Sunny Cross

The photograph will have rays of

light around brigh t objects.

When the Softon is used.

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When the Sunny Cross is used.

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Mounting

the strap
Use of the

optional

Olympus case

How to put the strap on the camera

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How t o u se the c a se
Mik e sure to set t h e power switch
to OFF before the camera is
inserted into th e case.

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Care and storage

Do not try to disassemble the
camera yourself. Do not use
thinner, benzen or organic solvents to

clean th e came ra.

Do not touch the DX readoff con-

tacts. Do not put used batteries

into a fi r e an d do n ot heat, disassem-

ble or try short them.

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Do not rotate the camera f ur th er

once it is mounted on a tripod. Use
tripod swivel to vary direction.

Do not expose the camera to

extreme heat (over 50°C or 122°F),
such as inside a car during the hot
summer weather, or to extreme cold
(below -10°C or 14°F).

Do not leave th e camera near

magnetic fields, like on top of a

TV set, or radio.

In case of malfunction, take the

camera to your nearest Olympus

dealer or repair center.

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Questions and answers

Q:

What

kind of battery should I use?

A: Use two lithium Duracell DL-123A or two Panasonic

CR123A batteries. Don't install one new battery with

an old one. Change them both at t he same time.

Q: How long do the batteries last?
A: Since long-life lithium batteries are used, approximate-

ly 30 rolls (24-exposure, half the shots with flash) can
be taken.

When the frequency with which the flash and zoom are
used is less, th e batteries will last longer.

Q: The camera does not work. What should I do?
A: (1) Make sure the power switch is set to ON.

(2) Check to make sure that the batteries are loaded
and inserted correctly.
(3) If the film has been rewound, the camera won't

work until new film is inserted.

Q: The camera does not focus correctly. What should I do?
A: (1) In the following situations, the camera's autofocus

mechanism may not function properly. Use the spot mode
when taking the following pictures.(Refer to P. 19)

Objects that reflect too much light Black objects

Pictures taken through a glass window or wire screening

Pictures including flames or smoke When the sun is

included in the picture.

(2) The Multi AF system built-in this camera shifts the

measuring distance according to the focal distance as

shown in th e illustration.

In case there are any objects other than the primary
subjects within range of this measuring distance, t he

camera may not focus on the subject. I n such cases, us e

the spo t mode. (Refer to P. 19 )

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Q: The flash doesn't fire. What should I do?

A: (1) Check to see if the flash mode is set to OFF.

(2) W h e n t h e flash i s fired too often in succession,

flash charging will take longer, and t he fla sh ma y not
fire. Wait until the flash indicator lights.

Q:

The camera does not operate in cold weather. What

should I do?

A: Battery performance will be reduced temporarily by

low temperatures, so it is recommended to bring spare
batteries wit h you. However, the b atteries will function

properly again if the temperature returns to normal. In

cold weather keep the camera inside your coat until

ready to shoot.

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Description of controls

Viewfinder

Power zoom
control button

Shutter release button
Steady gri p

Autofocus windows

Lens

Remote control

SBC light sensor

LCD panel

Self-timer signal

Flash reflector

Strap eyelet

Lens barrier

Tripod socket

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Power switch

Flash button

DX read-off contacts

Film window

Film pressure plate

Camera ba ck

Subject button

Film take-up spool

Back cover lock

Film loading indicator

Rewind button

Film rewind shaft

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Viewfinder display

Close-up

correction marks

Multi autofocus
frame

Spot frame

AF indicator

Flash AUTO-S mode indicator
Flash indicator

Flash mode indicator

LCD panel

Exposure counter

Auto zoo m

Continuous shooting

Self-timer

Spo t metering

Battery cond ition

Remote control indicator

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Specifications

Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens shutter camera

with built-in 38 -80 Zoom lens

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

Lens: Olympus 38 - 80mm F4.5-6. 4 lens with 7 elements

in 7 groups.

Possible

adapter.

Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter

Focusing: Active type multi autofocus system

Focus range 0.6m (2 ft) — (infinity)

Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder

(with multi autofocus frame, spot f ra me , close-up

correction marks, AF indicator,

and AUTO-S flash warning indicator)

Exposure control: Automatic exposure control with pro-

grammed electronic shutter.

Center-weight average light metering, switchable to

spot metering

to use 35 mm

flash

filters

with

indicator,

filter

Auto exposure range:

WIDE: EV4.3 (F4.5,1 sec.) - E V16 (F11,1/500sec.)
TELE: EV5.4 (F6.4. 1 sec.) - EV17 (F16, 1/500 sec.)

Exposure counter:

panel.

Self-timer: Electronic self-timer with 12 seconds delay.
Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX coded film

ISO50 - 3200 with color negative film (A ctual setting

at 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200. For other

intermediate fi lm speeds, t h e camera is automatically

set to the
speed is set to ISO 100.)

Film loading:

to first frame when camera back is closed)

Film advance: Automatic film winding

Film rewind:

activated at the end of film, automatic rewind stop).

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Progressive

type,

displayed

lower

speed.

For

non-DX

Automatic loading (automatically advances

Automatic

film

rewind

(Automatic

coded

in LCD

film,

film

rewind

Rewind possible at an y point wit h rewin d b ut ton .

Flash: Built-in flash

(Recycling time: approx. 0.2 — 3.5 sec. at normal

temperature)

Flash working range: (ISO 100 color negative film)

WIDE: 0.6m ( 2 ft) - 41 m (13.5 ft).
TELE: 0.6m (2 ft ) — 2.9m (9.5 ft) .

Flash working range: (ISO100 color ne gative film)

WIDE:

0.6m (2 ft) - 8.2 m (26.9 ft),

TEL E 0.6m (2 ft) — 5.8m (19 ft)

Flash Modes:

AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light and
backlight)

AUTO-S

(Red-eye

OFF(No flash)

FILL- I N (Forced activation)

MULTI (4 activation at fixed time of 1/6 sec.)

reducing, in low light and backlight)

Battery check: Displayed in LCD panel
Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (Duracell DL123A

or Panasonic CR123A, replaceable)

Dimensions: 135(W)mm x 70(H)mm x 57(D)mm

(5.3"x 2.8"x 2.2") (excluding protrusions)

Weight: 370g (13.1oz) (without batteries)

Remote control: Cordless remote control device with 1-

second an d 3-second delay time.

* Specifications and design are subject to change without

notice.

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