Olympus AZ-4 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-4 Zoom. The AZ-4 Zoom is a totally new handgrip type single lens reflex camera in the full-size 35mm format. It is equipped with a 35 ~ 135mm zoom lens and, of course, focus is fully automated. Furthermore, the camera is extremely compact and easy-to-use, with features that give added flexibility including spot metering, fill-in flash, program shift, exposure compensation, double exposure, and a continuous shooting mode. With the AZ-4 Zoom, everyone can enjoy photography, from snapshots and portraiture to advanced techniques. Before using the camera, please study this instruction manual carefully with the AZ-4 Zoom in front of you, to get the very best performance and longest service life from your new camera.

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Operation

Lamp on

Operation order Automatic operation

Lamp blinking

Preparations before taking pictures

Loading batteries Checking the batteries

Taking photographs I

Loading the film Taking photographs Unloading the film

Taking photographs II

Using the focus lock

Taking a continuous series of shots ....

Using the self-timer How to use the manual focus Macro photography Exposure compensation Spot metering Program shift Double-exposure photography Using the RESET button

Taking photographs III

Flash auto photography Using fill-in flash Using an exterior flash attachment Attaching a shoulder strap In order to take even better

photographs Auto focus (AF) Exposure Viewfinder displays LCD panel and mode buttons

For long-lasting enjoyment of your

AZ-4 Zoom

Care and storage Questions and answers Description of controls Specifications Accessories sold separately

Preparations before Taking Pictures

Loading Batteries

Do not use incorrect batteries or mix new and old batteries at the same time. Before replacing batteries, set the power switch to OFF. Please remove the batteries from your camera during long periods in which the

camera is not in use.

Turn the lock screw on the bottom of the grip with a coin as shown to remove the battery case lid.

Insert the batteries correctly as shown and

replace the lid using a coin to turn the screw. Use two 3V Lithium batteries (Panasonic CR-123A or Duracell DL-123A batteries.) * Try to avoid changing batteries while the

film is still in the camera. (With the batteries removed the film counter indicator will remain active for approximately 30 minutes.)

Checking the Batteries

Slide the power switch ON. * In order to conserve power, the LCD

panel and the finder indicator will shut off automatically after approximately 15 sec. Lightly pressing the shutter release button will reactivate the panel and indicator.

The charge remaining in the batteries will be displayed on the LCD panel. When batteries are OK. When consumption is occurring. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. When the outer frame flash cannot be used. * When

reached their expected life span and should be replaced immediately.

is displayed for 2 sec., the blinks, excess battery

is blinking, the

is indicated, the batteries have

Taking Photographs I

With the AZ-4 Zoom, anyone can take photographs easily using a variety of techniques. This section explains the basics of photography.

Loading the Film

Film-loading and film-speed selection (ISO) for DX film is automatic in this camera.

Use a DX type film. Your camera will automatically set itself for DX-coded film

speeds ranging from ISO 25 to 5000.

* In case of non-DX film, film speed is

automatically set at ISO 100.

Depress the film compartment cover lock release button down to open

and slide the cover latch

Insert the film cartridge. Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.

Align the film leader with the green mark.

Close the camera back.

The film is automatically wound until the exposure counter reads 1.

Film type confirmation: This is possible through the window in the camera back.

* If the film is wound incorrectly, the

will blink and the shutter release will not operate. In this case, open the film compartment cover and load the film again.

* When using a non-DX film, if the film is

not wound correctly, the number indicator in the LCD panel will stop on

0. The

indication will not appear in the LCD and the shutter release may not lock.

Preparations

Taking Photographs

Under normal operation conditions, set the switch to A for autofocus. When you wish to set the focus manually, set the switch to M. (See p. 23)

When this camera is in focus, and when the last frame of film has been exposed, you will hear a "beep-beep" sound signaling these conditions. In order to turn off this sound, slide the sound switch to the down position.

Remove the lens cap.

Adjust the grip angle. * The grip angle can be adjusted

the grip as you push the grip lock release button The grip adjusts to 6 different angles at 15° increments.

Slide the power switch to ON and the lens will extend from the camera body. * Use the MACRO position for taking photos of

objects nearby. (See p. 24)

* With the switch in the OFF position, the

Viewfinder will become dark.

by moving

While looking through the Viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject you want to shoot. * When the shutter speed indicator blinks in the

Viewfinder, change to the flash AUTO photography mode. (See p. 34)

Adjust the zoom lever to the correct angle for the photo you wish to take. * Be careful not to touch the lens surface with

your finger. Tele: long angle Wide: wide angle

* The LCD panel will indicate the lens focal

length for two seconds after you stop zooming.

Move the camera so the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame. * Be sure to keep the subject within the frame.

Press the shutter release button halfway to focus.

13 * The button can be pressed in two steps;

autofocus operates when the button is

pressed to the first of these steps.

* When the camera is in focus, the green

focus lamp comes on in the Viewfinder and you will hear the "beep-beep" sound.

* The shutter speed and the aperture will

be indicated in the Viewfinder. (See p. 46)

* When the shutter speed indicator is

blinking, change to the flash mode. (See p. 34) If you do not use the flash in this case, the shutter speed may be too slow and it is recommended that you use a tripod to avoid the effects of camera shake.

* If the camera is not in focus, the red

focus-aid lamp will blink. In this case, push the shutter release button again.

* The shutter cannot be released while the

focus-aid indicator is blinking.

Press the shutter release button fully. * Immediately after the shutter is released,

the film is automatically wound by one frame, and the exposure counter advances by one.

In dark places: A red-colored light emerging from the AF illuminator aimed at your subject will provide extra illumination and allow for precise focus. (illumination distance: approx. 5.5m (18 ft))

Shooting range: Photos can be taken from a range of 1.2m (3.9 ft.) to infinity. When

the

is blinking in the Viewfinder, the camera is too close to the subject. Switch to the

MACRO mode.

Aim correctly: Be careful not to touch the lens, flash or AF Illuminator.

As the focal distance increases, the possibilities of the camera shake also increase. Grip the camera tightly with your right hand as you aim in order to avoid any shaking. If you use the shoulder strap, make sure that it doesn't interfere with the flash or the lens.

Unloading the Film

When you reach the end of the film, it will rewind automatically. You will hear the

"beep-beep" sound indicating that the film

has been rewound fully.

If you want to rewind the film in the

middle of a roll, open the mode cover and

press the rewind button. * The final reading of the exposure counter

prior to rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film.

* You will hear the "beep-beep" sound

indicating that the film has been completely rewound and the exposure indicator will return to 0.

* After the film has been rewound, the

shutter cannot be released until the film has been removed.

Open the camera back, and remove the film. * In order to protect the shutter, the film is

entirely rewound into the film canister.

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