Olympus Infinity Zoom 200 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Preparations before taking pictures

Loading the batteries

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

2

Simple operating procedures

Loading

the

film ....................

4

Taking pictures

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

7

Unloading

the

film ..................

13

Automatic flash activation

(1)

Taking pictures

in low light

..........

15

(2)

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

18

Advanced shooting techniques

Spot metering

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

19

Auto-zoom photography

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

21

Taking a continuous scries

of

shots

.......

23

Using

the

self-timer

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

24

AUTO-S flash mode .................

25

Flash OFF mode

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

28

FILL-IN

flash

mode

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

29

MULTI

flash

mode

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

31

Using

the

remote control

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

33

Use

of

fillers

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

36

Mounting

the

strap

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

38

Use of the

optional Olympus c as e

........

39

Care

and

storage

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

40

Questions

and

answers

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

42

Description

of

controls

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

44

Viewfinder

display

and LCD

panel

..........

46

Specifications

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

47

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

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

1

Remove the battery cover on the

side of the grip.

Insert the batteries in th e correct

directions and replace t he cover.

Preparations

before taking

pictures

Loading th e batteries

Be su re t o t h e correct
batteries, and do not mi x
new and old batteries at the

same time.

Remove the batteries and

keep t he m in a safe place if

you are not likely to use the

camera for long time.

Two 3V lithium batteries
(DL123A/CR123A)

2

Note: After inserting the batteries the

camera may activate electronically

without having set t h e power switch

to t h e ON position I n this switch-

ON status, the barrier opens and t he

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

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

Battery power wil l be displayed in

the LCD panel.

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

batteries should be replaced.

When lights, replace t he

batteries immediately.

3

To open the back, slide the back

cover lock up.

The camera ba ck will open.

Simple operating

procedures

Loading the film

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

coding to automatically set

film speed.

If n o "DX" fil m is available,

use ISO-100 film.

4

Prepare a "DX" film cartridge.

Your camera wil l automatically set

itself for DX-coded fi lm 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 su nligh t when

loading the film.

Make sure the film lies flat.

5

Align the film leader with the red

mark.

Close the camera back.

6

Setting the power switch to ON,

check that the exposure counter

displays "1".

•If the film is not loaded properly, the

exposure counter will not show "1"

and a display as shown in the illus-

tration will appear in th e LCD panel

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

You can check the type of film in

use through the window in the

back of the camera.

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.

7

Set the power switch to ON, which
wi ll open t he lens barrier. Whe n the
camera is not in use, always set the
power switch to OFF so that the
shutter cannot be activated by acci­dent a nd the lens barrier will be
closed to protect th e lens.

Whe n th e power swit ch is set to ON,
the barrier opens and the lens shifts
out to t he wide angle shooting
position.

While looking through the
vie w f i nd e r , a im t h e camera a t t h e
subject you want to shoot.

8

Operate t he zoom button to adjust
the lens until you see the image you
want.

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

telephoto side.

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

When the W side of the zoom button
is pressed, th e le ns wi ll zoom to the

wide-angle side.
(In t he wide-angle position, the
minimum focal length of the lens is
38mm.)

9

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

focus th e camera on t he closest

subject in the mu lti autofocus frame.

Press the shutter release button light-

ly and conf irm th at the autofocus
indicator "AF" (green) lights in the

viewfinder.

The subject should be within the

picture frame.

As this camera has the multi

autofocus system built-in, correct
focu s is assured even in a composi­tion like this when your subject is not

centered in th e viewfinder.

10

The subject should normally be

positioned within the picture frame.

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

the camera, the

actual

image
area is reduced and th e subject
should b e positioned within the

close-up correction marks.

Close-up correction marks for close

range subjects.

Shooting range:

Autofocus operates w it h t he subject

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

If the subject is closer t han 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 A F indicator may not
blink when the subject is extremely

close even though the picture will be

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out of focus.

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

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

Wh e n th e l e ns needs t o be cleaned,
wipe it softly with lens cleaner an d

lens cleaning tissue.

12

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 film automatically advances to
the next frame.
As the fi lm advances one frame, the

exposure counter advances t o th e

next frame number.

Unloading the film

13

When you reach t h 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 t he 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.

If you want to rewind the film before

the end of the roll, push the rewind

button using the l ip of a ball point
pen or o th e r device having a small
round lip. Do not use any device

having a sharp pointed tip.

Be careful not to press th e rewind

button with too much force.

14

When rewinding is complete, th e

sound of the motor operating will

stop and "E" will blink in the LCD

panel. Open t he camera back.

• Once the rewinding is finished, the
cam e ra back mu s t b e opened
before any other operations are
possible.

Remove t he fi lm f rom the camera.

15

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.)

Press the shutter release butto n fu lly

to take a picture.

• While the flash is being charged,

the flash indicator (orange) may
not light and the flash may not fire.

It takes about 0. 2 — 3.5 seconds

after the film is advanced to charge

the flash (at normal temperatures).

16

Flash working range:

Color negative film will give you

excellent pictures in t his shooting range

because i t offers the widest exposure

latitude, compensating for over and

underexposure more readily tha n

other films.

ISO

WIDE (38mm)

100

400

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

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

In the continuous shooting mode

ISO

100

400

WIDE (38mm)

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

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

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

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

TE LE (80mm)

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

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

TE LE (80mm)

17

Automatic flash

activation
(2) Taking

backlighted
subjects

If you are taking backlighted sub-

jects, t h e flash indicator (orange)

will light when the shutter release is
depressed to tell you th at t he flash
will fire automatically.
Ma k e s ure to place th e ma in p art of
your subject in the multi autofocus

frame.

18

Pressing th e "SUBJECT" button.

set the mode to "SPOT".

"SPOT"

will

appear

in the LCD

panel.

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 focus­in g object is ou t of the

multi autofocus frame.

This mode can also be used

in situations where uneven
lighting conditions exist.

Advanced
shooting

techniques

19

Press t h e shutter release button

lightly, aiming at the image desired.

Confirm that the "AF" indicator

(green) in t he viewfinder lights.

( In t hi s case, focusing is locked on

the spot frame at the center.

Exposure is also locked at th e same
time. Be careful to keep th e subject

inside the spot frame.)

Kee ping the sh utt er release button

pressed lightly, change the composi-

tion of the image as you want.

20

Press the 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.

21

Press the SUBJECT bu tton to set

the mode to

Press the shutter release button.

The zoom operates automatically to

capture an above th e waist portrait

of a person before the shutter is

released.

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.

22

.

Press the SUBJECT button to set

the mode to "C".

"C" lights in the LCD panel

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

• Th e aut ofocus a nd exposure w ill b e

reset instantly even when the subject is

moving toward or away fr om the
camera, and even wh en t he l ight
condition changes.

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 for the
flash working range whe n
in the continuous shooting

mode.)

23

Press the SUBJECT button, and

set the mode to

ligh ts i n t he LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button

lightly, and focus on the subject you

want to shoot.
Wh en focused, the "AF" indicator

(green) lights in the viewfinder.

Using the
self-timer

The camera should be set

firmly, on a tripod, for

example.

24

Press th e shutter release button

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

seconds.

The self-timer indicator wil l start

blinking 2 seconds before the

shutter is released.

After the shutter is released, th e

self-timer mode will be released.

(In case you want to cancel th e self-

timer function before the shutter is
released, press the SUBJECT

button, or set the power switch to

OFF.)

AUTO-S flash

mode

In t hi s mode, the red-eye
phenomenon which occurs
mostly in compact type

cameras will be minimized.

Remarks: "R ed-eye" is a
phenomenon in which the

pupil of the eye appears too

red in pictures taken with a

flash.

25

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 bu tt o n,
a preparatory flash emission occurs
before the shutter is released with

the main flash emission. The pre-

parat ory flash emission produces a

flickering beam of light which
"prepares" y o ur subject's eyes by

reducing pupil size. Th e m a i n flash

emission is the same as the normal

auto flash emission.

26

• Hold the camera steady while
pressing t h e shutter release bu t t o n
unti l the shutter is released.

• The AUTO-S mode is not can­celled by switching the power
switch to OFF. To release t h e
AUTO-S mode, press the FLASH

mode button.

AUTO-S flash mo de working

range.

27

Flash OFF
mode

Use this mode in a museum,
etc., where flash photo­graphy is prohibited, or
wh en yo u don't w an t th e

flash to fire, such as during

the shooting of night scenes.

Press the FLASH bu tt on to set the

flash mode to OFF.

• In lo w lighting conditions, the
shutter speed m a y b e s low (as lon g

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

prevent th e effects of camera shake.

28

Press the FLASH button a nd set

the flash mode to FILL-IN.

With backlighting, the person's face

etc., may be too dark.

FILL-IN flash

mode

In thi s mode, the flash

always operates.

Use this mode for daylight

synchro photography or

shooting backlit subjects.

29

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

flash.

30

Press t h e FLASH button and set

th e flash mode to MULTI.

The flash will fire four times during

one exposure.

The shutter s peed 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.

MULTI flash

mode

In the MULTI flash mode

you can segment a motion

sequence — such as a golf

single shot.

31

Working range of the MULTI

flash mode.

32

Using the

remote control

Using a coin, tu rn t h e screw to
remove th e remote control device
from the camera.

When th e remot e control device
been removed from the camera,

blinks in the LCD panel

33

The camera should be set firmly,

on tripod, for example.
While looking throu gh the view-

finder, aim the camera a t th e subject

you want to shoot.

W i t h t he remote control device in

your hand stand wher e th e picture is

to be taken, and press the transmitt-

ing button o n the device.

• This remote control device is
usable up t o 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.

34

The se lf- tim er signal of the camera

blinks.

As soon as the blinking stops, t he

shutter is released

The allowance time, after having

pressed t he transmitting button on

the remote control device until the

sh u t t e r is released, can b e switched

to either 1 sec. or 3 sec.

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 can be
combined with each camera mode. In
the continuous shooting mode, however,
you are limited to two shots.

• The battery inside the remote control
device cannot be changed; however, it is
designed t o last a minimum of eight
years.

35

After having finished using the
remote control device, return it to the
camera and lock it i n place w it h 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 b y using the

optional adaptor.

Olympus offers the following

optional filters.

(Filter diameter. 35.5mm)

(1 ) Skylight

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

an d provides an overall more nat ural

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 bright objects.

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When the Softon is used.

When the Sunny Cross is used.

3

7

Mounting
the strap

Use of the

optional

Olympus case

Ho w t o put the strap on the camera

38

Ho w t o us e the ca s e
Mi ke sure to set t h e power switch
to OFF before the camera is
inserted int o the case.

39

Care and storage

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

clean t he camera .

Do not touch the DX readoff con-

tacts. Do not put used batteries

int o a fi re and do no t heat, disassem-

ble or try short them.

Do not rotate the camera f ur th er

once it is mounted on a tripod. Use

tripod swivel to vary direction.

40

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 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 repair center.

41

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 th e 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, t h e batteries will last longer.

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

(2 ) Check to mak e sure that the batteries are loaded
and inserted corr ect ly.
(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) I n the foll owing 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 take n 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 the illustration.

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

camera m a y not focus on the subject. In such cases, use

the spot mo de. (Refer to P. 19)

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A: Battery performance will be reduced temporarily by

low temperatures, so it is recommended to bring spare

batteries wi th you. However, the ba tteries will function

properly again if the temperature returns to normal. In

cold weather keep the camera inside your coat until

ready to shoot.

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

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

(2 ) Wh e n th e flash is fired too often in succession,

flash charging will take longer, and th e f las h m a y no t
fire. Wait until the flash indicator lights.

Q:

The camera does not operate in cold weather. What

should I do?

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Description of controls

Remote control

Lens

Autofocus windows

Steady gr ip

Shutter release button

Power zoom
control button

Viewfinder

Tripod socket

Lens barrier

Strap eyelet

Flash reflector

Self-timer signal

LCD panel

SBC light sensor

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Power switch

DX read-off contacts

Film window

Film pressure plate

Camera back

Fla sh button

Fil m rewind shaft

Rewind button

Film loading indicator

Back cover lock

Film take-up spool

Subject button

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LCD panel

Viewfinder display

Flash mode indicator

Flash indicator

Flash AUTO-S mode indicator

AF indicator

Spot frame

Multi autofocus
frame

Close-up

correction marks

Remote control indicator

Battery co ndition

Sp ot metering

Self-timer

Continuous shooting

Auto zo o m

Exposure counter

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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

to use 35 mm

filters

with

filter

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,

flash

indicator,

and AUTO-S flash warning indicator)

Exposure control: Automatic exposure control with pro-

grammed electronic shutter.

Center-weight average light metering, switchable to

Auto exposure range:

WIDE: EV4.3 (F4.5,1 sec.) - EV 16 (F11,1/500sec.)

TELE: EV5.4 (F6.4. 1 sec.) - EV17 (F16, 1/500 sec.)

Exposure counter:

Progressive

type,

displayed

in LCD

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 (Actual setting

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

intermediate f il m speeds, t h e camera is automatically

set to the

lower

speed.

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)

Fil m advance: Automatic f ilm winding

Film rewind:

Automatic

film

rewind

(Automatic

rewind

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

spot metering

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Rewind possible at an y point wi t h rewin d but ton .

(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 f t) — 2.9m (9.5 f t).

Flash working range: (ISO100 color n egative film)

WIDE:

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

TE L E 0.6m (2 ft) — 5.8m (19 ft)

AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light and

backlight)

AUTO-S

(Red-eye

reducing, in low light and backlight)

OFF(No flash)

FI L L- I N (Forced activation)

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

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 a nd 3-second delay time.

* Specifications and design are subject to change without

notice.

Flash: Built-in flash

Flash Modes:

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