User manual OLYMPUS ACCURA AZ-4 ZOOM

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] * Flash attachments other than the Electronic Flash L-30 cannot be used. * Be sure to read the Electronic Flash L-30 user's manual for further details. Attaching a Shoulder Strap 39 In order to take even better photographs. . . . Everyone wants to take pictures to be proud of. Everyone wants to master the more advanced photographic techniques. As a fundamental rule of thumb, this becomes possible only when the photographer becomes thoroughly familiar with his or her camera and its full potential. The following pages, which are based on each of the basic operations that have already been introduced, have been included with the hope that you might be able to challenge some of the more advanced techniques yourself. We'll be pleased if they help to give you the results you are seeking. 40 How to use your zoom lens for the best results The AZ-4 Zoom is a compact camera equipped with a 35 ~ 135mm zoom lens. The zoom lens is a lens that moves, and allows you to alter the focal distance. With the AZ-4 Zoom, you can change the focal distance from 35mm to 135mm. This allows the photographer to change the composition of a photo through zooming while remaining in the same location, such as in the case of focusing in on a single member of a large group. This is a camera with a large amount of mobility which offers a wide range of photographic potential. Using only this single lens, it is the equivalent of having a number of interchangeable lenses with you at all times. Take advantage of your zoom lens and see what it can do for you. The zooming operations are carried out through the zoom lever on the camera grip. By operating the zoom lens, the LCD panel will display the focal distance for approx. Use this as your standard for zooming photography. Now let's take a look at some of the pictures you can take with your AZ-4 Zoom. This is achieved by retracting your super zoom lens. The photo format is wide and the depth of field with regard to the subject is deep, leading to a clear contrast and sharp close-up pictures. · 70mm Pictures taken under medium zooming conditions. In spite of the longer focal distance from the camera to the subject, the pictures are clear. The subjects are only half the size of those in pictures taken under 35mm conditions. The exaggeration found in close-ups is lessened and your pictures will seem more natural, less posed. [. . . ] Check the AF indicator in the Viewfinder. (2) The flash may still be in the process of mark in the charging. A: Check to make sure if the flash has popped up. Q: The camera does not operate in cold weather. [. . . ]