Olympus LT 105 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use .
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
KEEP THE BATTERIES A WAY FROM FIRE
NEVER T R Y TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE
OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE
CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-V O L TA G E
CIRCUIT.
IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA
ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR
DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES
IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER
USAGE.
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• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
• We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
An easy-to-use fully automatic camera with a
leather-like touch.
Built-in 38mm - 105mm approx. 3X z oom lens.
Quartz date or time imprinting.
Weatherproof. Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering,
night scene mode, as well as various flash modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be
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slightly different from the actual unit.
PREPARATIONS
Names
and
functions of parts
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment ............................................................. 9
Using
Outline
Loading the battery ............................................................. 13
Checking the battery ........................................................... 14
Points to remember ............................................................ 15
display/LCD panel
the
strap
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of
operations
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8
10
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Loading
Taking pictures ...................................................................
Using the focus lock
After
Unloading
the
film
Shooting
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the
film
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20
25
27
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Using the flash modes
Auto (Auto Flash) ...............................................................
Auto-S
(Redeye-Reducing
OFF (Flash Override) ...........................................................
FILL-IN
Selftimer............................................................................. 37
Remote Control (optional)
Correcting the data
Printing
(Forced
Night Scene ...................................................................
Spot
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the
date
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Flash) ......................................
Activation)
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and
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time
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32
33
34
35
36
38
40
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CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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Questions
Care
Caring for your weatherproof camera.................................. 47
Battery
Remote control (optional) handling
Troubleshooting
Specifications
and
and
answers
storage
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handling .................................................................
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49
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PREPARATIONS
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Zoom le ve r (See p. 21.)
Zooms In — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Shutter release button (See p. 16.)
Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 37/38.)
Flash mode button (See p. 29.)
LCD panel (Date/time indicator ) (See p. 8.)
Flash
Selftimer indicator
Strap eyelet
Viewfinder
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows
Power switch
Lens
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Quartzdate mode buttons (See p. 40.)
Panorama lever (See p. 29)
Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.)
Viewfinder (See p. 8.)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Film window
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.)
Trip od socket
Battery compartment cover
Bac k cover release
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is
ready to fire .
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject
is in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
Exposure counter
(See
p.
Battery check (See p. 14.)
Sp ot ( S ee p . 36. )
Selftimer/remote control
(See p . 3 7 /3 8 . )
Flash modes (See p. 29.)
19.)
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Note:
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The LCD panel does not actually display all indication
simultaneously as shown.
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and Far-sighted vision
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Turn the diopter adjustmen t dial un ti l the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn t o the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
USING THE STRAP
Attaching the strap.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Loa d a batte ry (p. 13) .
1.
Open the back cover (p . 17).
2.
Load the fi l m (p. 17).
3.
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The fi lm
4.
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
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Turn the power switch ON (p. 19).
5.
The lens barrier will open automatically.
Make sure the exposure counter on the
6.
LCD panel reads (p. 19).
Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
7.
wide-angle photography (p . 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
8.
subject you want to photograph (p. 22).
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
9.
to make sure the green lamp lights ( p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
10.
to take a picture (p . 23).
When the film reaches the end, it will
11.
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
12.
rewound film (p. 28).
LOADING THE BATTERY
After turning the power switch OFF, push
1.
OPEN to open the battery
compartment cover .
Turn the power switch OFF and close the
lens barrier when replacing the batteries.
Insert the new battery correctly as
2.
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 43)
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Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
Turn the power switch ON. Check the
remaining battery power.
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Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
are displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
go
out.
Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip
a wedding or when using the camera i n cold weather. Adjust
the data of the Quartzdate every time the battery is replaced.
Battery is OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
Meaning
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hol d the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
1.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
2.
I n the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the to p.
Incorrect.
3.
Caution:
keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, lens
barrier, autofocus windows and flash. (See p. 6)
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
1.
halfway to lock the focus.
Make sure.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
2.
to release the shutter and take the
picture.
Cautions:
• Press the shutter release button gently.
• Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the
shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
OPERATIONS
BASIC
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LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover releas e upward to
1.
open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on
the lens, remove it with a blower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
2.
the film is lying flat.
Note: Use of IS O 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, use ISO 100 film.
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Correct.
A.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
B.
If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film
may not
advance
to the
first
frame.
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Align the film leader with the mark ,
3.
and close the back cover.
The
film
automatically
frame.
Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left.
Turn the power switch ON.
4.
advances
Make sure
The exp os u re counter on the LCD panel reads
Note
:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,
the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film.
to the
first
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TAKING PICTURES
Turn the power switch ON.
1.
Make sure
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
When the flash is hel d down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera wil l not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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