Olympus Infinity 210 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Description
Before you begin

Simple point & shoot photography

Advanced shooting techniques

1

of

controls

Loading the batteries............................................. 6

Checking the batteries ........................................... 7

Attaching the strap ................................................ 8

Loading the film .................................................... 9

Unloading

How to take pictures ............................................ 14

Auto flash photography

(1)Taking pictures in low light ............................20

(2)Taking backlit subjects ....................................23

Macro photography .............................................. 24

the

film

.............................................

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3

12

Focus lock ............................................................ 25

Selftimer............................................................... 28

Continuous mode ................................................. 30

Auto-zoom mode.................................................. 31

Pre-focus mode ....................................................33

AUTO-S flash photography .................................35

Flash OFF............................................................. 37

FILL-IN flash ....................................................... 38

MULTI flash ........................................................ 39

Night scene flash photography ............................41

How to use the soft case (optional) ...........................43

Care and storage ........................................................44

Questions and answers............................................... 46

Specifications............................................................. 47

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 210. Please read this instruction manual carefully before

using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power swi tch is set to ON.

Before taking important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the

camera's features.

Symbols used in this manual

Correct

Attention

Incorrect

Operation sound

Operation

Order

Lamp on

Operation order

Lamp blinking

Automatic operation

Press lightly

2

Description of controls

LCD panel
Light sensor
Viewfinder
Shutter release button

Autofocus windows

Steady grip

Power switch

3

Selftimer indicator

Subject button

Flash mode button

Flash reflector

Lens

Strap eyelet

Zoom buttons

Back cover

Film window

Viewfinder

Battery compartment cover

Back cover release

Tripod socket

Rewind button

4

Viewfinder display

LCD panel

Selftimer

Close-up

correction marks

Autofocus frame

AF indicator (green)

Flash indicator (orange)

5

Continuous mode

Auto-zoom

Pre-focus

Battery check

indicator

Exposure counter

Flash mode selection indicator

Flash mode indicator

Before you

begin···

Loading the batteries

Insert a coin into th e groove of the

battery cover on the side of the grip

and open the cover.

Insert two 3V lithium batteries as

shown and replace the cover.

Use Panasonic CR123A, Duracell

DL123A, 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).

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Checking the batteries

7

Set the power switch to ON to check
the batteries. The battery check
indicator will be displayed for 12
seconds.

When " " is displayed, batteries are

OK.

If " " flashes, batteries are low,
have spares handy.
If " " is displayed continuously,
batteries should be replaced
immediately.
* When the battery power is low, the

flash will take longer to recharge.

* Before replacing the batteries, set

the power switch to OFF.

Attaching the strap

8

Loading t he fi l m

This camera is designed to
use DX-coded 35mm film,

DX coding, used by

virtually all major film

manufacturers, allows the

camera to identify and set

the f il m speed automati-

cally. If DX-coded film is

unavailable, use ISO 100
film.

9

Open the back cover by sliding the

back cover release toward the top of

the camera.

Insert the film cartridge into the
camera. Always avoid direct su nlight
when loading the film.

Make

sure

the

film

lies

flat.

Align

the

film

leader

with

the red
film loading indicator.
Unless

the

film

leader

matches

the
film loading indicator, the film may
not be loaded.

* Do not touch the lens inside the

body with your fingers or the film
leader.

10

Close the b ack cover. The film

automatically advances to the first

frame.

11

Set the power switch to ON to make
sure that the exposure counter shows
"1".

If film is improperly loaded, the LCD

panel will display a blinking "E". In

th is case, open the back cover, and
realign the f ilm leader.

Use the window in the camera back
to check type of film loaded.

Unloading the film

The camera automatically rewinds

the film when you reach the end of a
roll. The exposure counter on the LCD

panel counts down as the film is
rewinding.

* The final reading of the exposure counter

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

If you want to rewind the film before

the end of the roll, press t he rewind
button with the tip of a ballpoint pen.

Do not use any device with a sharp
tip.

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Once the film has been rewound, a

blinking "E" will be displayed on the
LCD panel. Further operations are not
possible until the rewound film
cartridge is removed.

"Rewinding completed" indicator

When the

power switch

is OFF, there
will be no
indication on the LCD panel.

When the

power switch

is ON

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Open the back cover, and remove
the film cartridge from the camera.
Avoid direct sunlight when removing

the film.

Simple point &

shoot

photography

How to take pictures

When the power switch is ON,

the LCD panel lights.

The LCD panel goes out after 4 to
5 minutes to minim ize battery

drain. The lens will then zoom to

the wide-angle position. Afte r 4
hours the power is automatically

turned to OFF. To resume

operation, set the power switch

to OFF and then to ON again.

Set the power switch to ON.

* When the camera is not in use,

always set the power switch to OFF
so that the shutter cannot be
activated accidentally.

While looking through the

viewfinder, aim the camera at your
subject.

14

Use the zoom button to adjust the

size of your subject in the frame,
(telephoto or wide-angle)
The shutter release cannot be operated
while zooming.

15

Press the "T" (Telephoto) on the
zoom button to zoom in. (The
maximum focal length in the "T"
position is 76mm.)

Press the "W" (Wide-angle) on the
zoom button to zoom out. (the
minimum focal length in the "W"
position is 38mm).

Hold the camera correctly.
It is particularly important to hold the
camera steady when shooting at a
longer focal length; use both hands
for maximum stability.

* Keep your fingers and the strap

away from the lens and flash.

16

Position your subject within the

autofocus frame in the center of the
viewfinder.

17

Press the shutter release button

halfway to focus.
When correct focus has been
achieved, the autofocus indicator
(green) will light up in the viewfinder.

If the autofocus indicator is blinking,

correct focus was not achieved. If this
occurs, let go of the shutter release
button. Make sure your subject is
within the autofocus frame in the
center of the viewfi nder and press the
shutter release button halfway again.

The entire subject should normally be
positioned within the picture frame,
however, the actual available image
area will become smaller as you get
nearer to the subject. At 0.6m(2ft), the
subject should be positioned within
the close-up correction marks.

Picture frame

at

(infinity)

Picture frame

at

0.6m (2ft)

Close-up
correction marks

Shooting range: from 0.6m(2ft) to
(infinity).

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If the subject is nearer than 0.6m(2ft),
the autofocus indicator (green) will

blink and the shutter will not release.

However, the shutter may sometimes

be released erroneously when the
subject is extremely close to the

camera.

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When correct focus has been

achieved (the autofocus indicator has
lit up), press the shutter release button
fully (gently, to minimize camera
shake).

As soon as the shutter is released,

film will

automatically
next frame. The LCD exposure
counter shows the next frame number

advance

to the

Auto flash

photography

(1)Taking pictures

in low light

When the flash mode is set

to AUTO or AUTO-S, the

flash will fire automatically

in low light conditions.

Confirm flash charge by pressing the
shutter release button halfway. The
flash indicator (orange) will light up
in the viewfinder when the flash is

charged. Compose your shot and

press the shutter release button. The
flash will fire automatically.
The shutter release cannot be

operated while the flash is still

charging. It takes about 0.2-3.5
seconds after the film is advanced to

recharge the flash (at normal
temperatures with new batteries).
Use the AUTO-S flash mode to
prevent the red-eye phenomenon

(P.35).

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From 0.6m(2ft) to 1.6m(5.2ft), the

flash strength is controlled automati-

cally as shown. This soft flash

mechanism prevents pictures from
being overexposed.

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Soft flash:

Overexposed (with conventional flash).

Properly exposed (with soft flash).

Flash working range:

ISO

100
200
400

WIDE

0.6m - 4.1m (2ft - 13.4ft)

0.6m - 5.8m

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

In continuous mode

ISO

100
200
400

WIDE

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

0.6m - 4.1m (2ft - 13.4ft)

0.6m - 5.8m

(38mm)

(2ft - 19ft)

(38mm)

(2ft - 19ft)

Color negative film offers the widest
exposure latitude, compensating for

over and underexposure more readily

than other films. The flash working

range shown below is optional for

color negative film. Actual flash

working range for other film type may
vary.

TELE (76mm)

0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft)

0.6m - 4.2m (2ft - 13.8ft)

0.6m - 6m (2ft - 19.7ft)

TELE

(76mm)

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

0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft)

0.6m - 4m (2ft - 13.1ft)

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Auto flash

photography

(2)Taking backlit

subjects

When the flash mode is set

to AUTO or AUTO-S, the
flash will fir e automatically
in backlit situations

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Confirm flash charge by pressing the
shu tter release butt on halfway. The flash
indicator (orange) w ill light up in the

viewfinder when the flash is charged.

* If the backlit subject is very small

and does not fully cover the
autofocus frame, the flash may not
fire automatically.

Advanced shooting techniques

Macro

photography

Macro photography is

possible at any focal length.

Without performing any
special operations, it is

possible to take close-up

pictures up to a distance of

0.6m(2ft).

At 0.6m(2ft), position your subject
within the area outlined by the close­up correction marks.

* When the subject is close to the

camera, use a tripod or other camera
support to prevent the effects of
camera shake.

Focal length of 38mm at 0.6m(2ft).

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Focal length of 76mm at 0.6m(2ft).

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Focus lock

Using the focus lock, yo ur

subject will be in focus

even if it is not in the center

of the picture.

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

Otherwise the camera will focus on
the background and the subject will

not be in focus.

Position your subject in the

autofocus frame and press the shutter

release button halfway.

When correct focus has been

achieved, the autofocus indicator

(green) will light up in the viewfinder.

The focus and the exposure will be

locked.

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While keeping the shutter release

button pressed halfway, change the

position of your subject in the

viewfinder to achieve the desired

composition.

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Press the shutter release button fully

to take the picture.

Selftimer

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

Press the shutter release button
halfway to focus. When correct focus
has been achieved, the autofocus
indicator (green) will light up in the
viewfinder.

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Press the shutter release button fully

to start the selftimer. The shutter will

be released 12 seconds later.
The selftimer indicator on the front of

the camera wi ll light up for the first

10 seconds, then blink rapidly for 2
seconds until the shutter is released.

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* During selftimer operation, the

focus and exposure will be locked

when the s hutte r release but ton is

pressed.

* To cancel the selftimer after it has

been activated, press the SUBJECT
button or set the power switch to

OFF.

Continuous mode

Use continuous mode to

shoot a continuous series of
pictures at approx. 1 frame

per 1.7 seconds.

(1 frame per approx. 4

seconds when the flash is

fired.)

Press the SUBJECT button until

"C" is displayed on the LCD panel.

The camera wi ll shoot repeatedly as

long as the shutter release button is

pressed.
Outside the shooting range (P. 18) the
shutter will automatically stop.

30

Auto-zoom mode

Use auto-zoom mode to
maintain a constant head
and shoulders subject size

within the frame, even

though the distance to the
subject may vary.

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Press the SUBJECT button until

is displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button. The
lens will automatically zoom and after
the appropriate subject size ha s been
achieved the shutter will be released.

Auto-zoom mode working range:
from 1.3m (4.3ft) to 2.6m (8.5ft).
* Outside the ranges as shown, auto-

zoom may not operate.

* Even in the auto-zoom mode, the

zoom button can be operated to
override the automatic zoom setting.

32

Pre-focus mode

Use pre-focus mode when

you want the shutter to

release th e moment you press

the shutter release button. It

is useful when taking moving

subjects such as at a sports

event.

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Press the SUBJE CT button until
"PRE FOCUS" is displayed on the
LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button
halfway to focus on your subject.
The autofocus indicator (green) will
light up and you will hear a "click".

Press the shutter release button
fully. The shutter will be immediately
released.

By using this mode, th e time lapse
between when the shutter button is
released and when th e picture is
actually taken is reduced.

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AUTO-S flash

photography

Auto-S flash significantly

reduces "red-eye"
phenomenon (whe n a subject's
eyes appear red) in flash
portraits and group photos.
Red-eye phenomenon is most

likely to occur i n ver y lo w

light, and at longer focal

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lengths (telephoto).

Press the FLASH b ut to n to set the

mode to AUTO-S.

will light on the LCD panel.

Compose your shot and press the
shutter release button. The flash will
emit a rapid series of low power p re­flashes, followed directly by the main
flash.

* Hold the camera firmly while

pressing the shu tter release button.

* Auto-S mode w ill not be cancelled

when power is switched OFF.

To cancel AUTO-S mode, press the

FLASH button.

AUTO-S flash mode working range:

ISO

100

0.6 – 4.1m (2 – 13.4ft)

0.6 – 5.8m (2 – 19ft)

200

0.6 – 8.2m (2 – 26.9ft)

400

WIDE(38mm)

TELE(76mm)

0.6 – 3m (2 – 9.8ft)

0.6 – 4.2m (2 – 13.8ft)

0.6 – 6m (2 – 19.7ft)

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Flash OFF

Use this mode for

photography utilizing

available light, in situations

where flash photography is
prohibited or when y ou
don't want the flash to fire,
such as for a night scene.

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Press the FLASH button to set t he
flash mode to OFF.

will light on the LCD panel.

* In low li t conditions, the necessary

shutter speed may be v ery slo w ( up
to 2 seconds) to attain proper
exposure. To prevent blurred
pictures resulting from camera
shake, the camera should be set
firmly in position (with a tripod for
example).

FILL-IN flash

In this mode, the flash always fires

regardless of available light. Use this
mode tor daylight shooting in backlit
conditions to compensate for
backlighting which may make the
subject appear too dark.

By using the FILL-IN mode, the

subject will be properly lit by the

flash.

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Press the FLASH button to set the

flash mode to FI LL-IN.

will light on the LCD panel.

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Press the FLASH button to set the
flash mode to MULTI.

will light on the LCD panel.
The flash will fire four times.
The shutter speed i s set to 1/6 sec..

MULTI flash

Use this mode, whe n you

want to segment a motion

sequence - such as a golf

swing - in 1 frame.

For best results use

together with pre-focus
mode.

* Use this mode in low light. If you

use it in bright conditions, your
picture will be overexposed.

* Use a tripod or other camera support

to prevent the effects of camera

shake.

MULTI flash mode working range:

ISO

100

0.6 – 3.1m (2 – 10.2ft)

0.6 – 4.4m (2 – 14.4ft)

200

0.6 – 6.2m (2 – 20.3ft)

400

WIDE(38mm)

TELE(76mm)

0.6 – 2.2m (2 – 7.2ft)

0.6 – 3.1m (2 – 10.2ft)

0.6 – 4.4m (2 – 14.4ft)

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Night scene flash

photography

Use slow-synchoro FILL-

IN flash to capture dimly lit

backgrounds, such as the

sky at dusk, while properly

lighting the foreground
with flash.

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Press the FLASH button to set the
flash mode to

will light on the LCD panel.

With the flash AUTO mode, only the
subject can be taken.

By using the flash mode for night
scene photography, you can take both
the subject in the foreground and the
night scene in the background.

* The necessary shutter speed may be

very slow (up to 2 seconds) to
attain proper exposure. To prevent
blurred pictures resulting from

camera shake, the camera should be

set firmly in position (with a tripod
for example).

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How to use the

so f t case

(optional)

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Make sure to set the power switch to
OFF before the camera is inserted into

the case.

Care and storage

Never disassemble the camera; it

contains a high-voltage circuit.

Do not use thinner, benzine or

organic solvents to clean the camera.

Do not touch the DX read-off

contacts. Do not disassemble or

expose batteries to excessive heat.

Do not rotate the camera once it is

moun ted on a tripod. Use the tripod

swivel to vary direction. Do not open
the back cover while it is mounted on
a tripod.

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Do not expose the camera to
extrem e heat (over 40°C/104°F), such
as inside a car during the hot summer

weather, or to extreme cold (below

-10°C/14°F).

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Do not leave the 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 service center.

Questions and answers

Q: W hat 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

both at the same time.

Q: How long wil l the battery last?

A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and expose half of all

your pictures with flas h, two new 3V lithium batteries
(DL123A/CRI23A) will allow you to take 30 or more rolls

of film. If you do not use flash and zoom so often, the

batteries wi ll 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 i n the camera, and that they are inserted

correctly.(Refer to page 6.) (3)If the fi lm has been rewound,

the camera wi ll not operate until the back cover is opened.
(4)While the flash is being charged, the shutter will not

release. (5)If the distance range to the subject is less than

0.6m, the shutter wil l not release.

Q: The camera does not focus correctly. What should I do?

A: ( 1) I n the following situations, the camera's autofocus

mechanism may not function properly. Compose your
picture by focusing on a different subject which is in the

same range as your subject.

Objects that reflect too muc h 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) Use the focus lock whe n the subject is not in the center of

the picture. (Refer to P.25)

Q: The flash does not fire.

A: Make sure the flash mode is not set to OFF mode.

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

do?

A: Generally, low temperatures will reduce the battery

performance temporarily. Try to keep the camera warm
before using them.

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Specifications

Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera w i t h

built-in 38 - 76 zoom lens.

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

Lens: Olympus lens 38 - 76mm F4.5 - 6.2, 7 elements in 7

groups.

Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.

Focusing: Active type infrared autofocus system, focus lock

possible.

Focusing range: 0.6m (2ft) - (infinity)
Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (with autofocus frame,

close-up correction mark s, autofocus indicator and flash

indicator).

Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control.

Center-weighted average light metering.

Aut o exposure range:

Wide-angle: EV 3.4 (F4.5, 2 sec.) to EV1 6 (F11 1/500 sec.)

Telephoto: EV4.3 (F6.2, 2 sec.) to EV17 (F16, 1/500 sec.).

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset,

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displayed on LCD panel.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay.

Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 50

- 3200. ( colo r negative film). Actual setting points at ISO 50,

100, 2 00, 40 0 , 80 0 , 1600, 32 0 0.

For non-DX coded film, 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 point wit h rewind button.

Flash: Built-in flash.

Recycling time: approx 0.2 - 3.5 sec. (at normal
temperature with new batteries).
Flash working range (ISO 100 color neg ative film):

Wide-angle: 0.6m-4.1m (2ft- 13.4ft),

Telephoto: 0.6m - 3m (2 ft - 9.8ft)

Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film):
Wide-angle: 0.6 - 8.2m (2ft - 26.9ft).

telephoto: 0.6m - 6m (2ft - 19.7ft)

Flash modes:

AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light and

backlight)

Auto-S (Red-eye reducing, in low light and backlight)

OFF (No flash)

FIL L-I N (Forced activation)
MULTI (4 activations at fixed shutter speeds of 1/6 sec.)

(For night scene at a maximum shutter speed of 2

seconds.)

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel

Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A/CR123A)

Dimensions: 138(W) x 74(H) x 64(D)mm (5-7/16 x 2-15/16 x

2-1/2 in.)

Weight: 360g (12.7oz) ( without battery).

*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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