User manual OLYMPUS STYLUS INFINITY

[. . . ] 21 Focus lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Self-timer photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Flash AUTO-S mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Flash OFF mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In this case, open the back cover, and realign the * Use the window in the camera back to check type of film loaded. film leader. 10 Unloading the film The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of the roll. You will hear the motor operating and the exposure counter will count down as the film is rewinding. The final reading on the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film. 11 If you want to rewind the film before the end of a roll, press the rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen. Do not use any device with a sharp tip and do not press the rewind button too hard. Open the back cover after the motor has stopped. 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. Remove the film cartridge from the camera in the shade. 12 Slide the lens barrier as far as it will go until you hear a click. (The shutter will not release unless the lens barrier is fully open. ) When the camera is not in use, always close this barrier so that the How to take pictures shutter will not release accidentally. When the lens barrier is opened, normal shooting mode (AUTO or AUTO-S) will be indicated on the LCD panel. After 4. 5 minutes, the LCD will go out. 13 Hold the camera correctly. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, viewfinder and flash reflector. 14 Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Press the shutter release button lightly and confirm that the autofocus lamp (green) to the right of the viewfinder is lighted. The subject should be within the picture frame. 15 *If the distance between the subject and the camera is set at 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ), the picture area will be inside the close-up Shooting range: From 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ) to-- (infinity) correction marks as shown in the illustration. *If the distance between the subject and the camera is less than 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ), the autofocus lamp (green) to the right of the viewfinder will blink and shutter will not release. However, the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely close to the camera. 16 Press the shutter release button (Gently to minimize camera As soon as the shutter is shake. ) released, the film will automatically advance to the next frame. You will hear the motor operating. The exposure counter will advance to the next frame when film winding is completed. 17 Auto flash photography (1) Taking pictures in low light the flash will activate automatically when In low light situations, If you are taking pictures in low light, the flash lamp (orange) to the right of the viewfinder and the red lamp on the front of the camera will light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. ·While the flash is still charging and the flash lamp (orange) is blinking, the shutter will not release. after the film is advanced to recharge the flash (at normal temperatures). the flash mode is AUTO or AUTO-S. 18 The flash will activate automatically when the shutter release button is fully pressed. Flash shooting range: (ISO 100) 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. )--3. 5 m (11. 5 ft. ) (ISO 400) 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. )--7m (23 ft. ) *The flash range as shown below is optimal for color negative film. Actual flash working range for other film types may vary. 19 Auto flash photography (2) Taking backlighted subjects In backlighted situations, the flash will activate automatically when If you are taking backlighted subjects, the flash lamp (orange) This indicates that the flash will activate automatically. If the backlighted subject is so small that it does not fill the autofocus frame, the flash may not activate automatically. In this case, use the FILL-IN flash mode. 27) and red lamp on the front of the camera will light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. the flash mode is AUTO or AUTO-S. 20 Camera functions *When the distance between the subject and the camera is 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ), compose your shot within the close-up correction marks as shown in the illustration. Close-up correction marks * When shooting within the close-up range, to prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake, set the camera firmly in position (on a tripod, for example). and controls Close-up photography Be careful of the flash's light when shooting people's faces in closeup photography. 21 Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus indicator (green) will light in the viewfinder. Focus lock Use the locus lock when you want to position your subject *When focus is locked, exposure settings are also locked (AE lock). outside the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder. 22 While keeping the shutter release Press the shutter release button button pressed halfway, change fully to take the picture. the position of your subject in *If you remove your finger from the viewfinder to achieve the the shutter release button while desired composition. the autofocus indicator (green) lights, the focus lock will be canceled. 23 While pressing the self-timer button press the shutter release button fully to activate the self-timer. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later Self-timer photography *Be sure the subject is in the autofocus frame. *The red lamp on the front of the camera will light up for the first 10 seconds, then blink rapidly for 2 seconds until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer, close the lens barrier or press the button again. *After the shutter is released, the self-timer mode will be automatically canceled. 24 Press the flash mode button until " AUTO-S" appears on the LCD panel. Compose your shot and press the shutter release button -- the flash will emit a rapid series of pre flashes, followed directly by the main flash. Hold the camera firmly while pressing Auto-S flash photography Auto-S flash significantly reduces "Red-eye" the shutter release button. phenomenon (when a subject's eyes appear red) in flash portraits and group photos. 25 Flash AUTO-S mode shooting range: (ISO 100) 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ) --3. 5 m (11. 5 ft. ) (ISO 400) 0. 35 m --7 m (23 ft. ) *To cancel Auto-S mode, press the flash Press the flash mode button until " OFF" appears on the LCD panel. mode button again. * Auto-S mode will not be canceled, when the lens barrier is closed. Flash *In low lighting condition, the shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod or other camera support to prevent the effects of camera shake. OFF mode This mode is to be used in situations where a flash is prohibited (as in museums) or when not desired (for special effects). 26 Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. *To cancel flash OFF mode press the flash mode button again or close the lens barrier. *With backlighting the subject may be too dark. FILL-IN flash mode The flash always activates in this mode. It can be engaged for daylight synchro photography or when shooting backlighted subjects. 27 *By using the flash FILL-IN mode, the subject will be properly lit by the flash. Press the flash mode button until " FILL-IN" appears on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. *To cancel Fill-in flash mode, press the flash mode button again or close the lens barrier. 28 Attach the strap to the camera according to the directions illustrated below. Attaching the strap Use of the optional Olympus case 29 Be sure the lens barrier is closed before the camera is inserted into the case. 30 Troubleshooting Q: Will the camera operate without film? [. . . ] Film rewind: Automatic rewinding (automatic rewind activation at the end of film, automatic rewind stop), rewind possible at any point with rewind button. Flash range with color negative film: ISO 100 film: 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ) --3. 5 m (11. 5 ft. ). ISO 400 film: 0. 35 m (1. 1 ft. ) --7 m (23 ft. ). 34 Flash modes: AUTO (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), AUTO-S (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), OFF (no flash), and FILL-IN (forced activation). Battery check: Display on LCD Lens barrier: Sliding type (with release lock) Power source: 3V lithium battery (DL123A, CR123A or equivalent) Dimensions: 117 (W) x 63 (H) x 37 (D) (4. 6" x 2. 5" x 1. 4") Weight: 170 g (6. 0 oz. ) (without battery) *Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. **Specifications according to a DL123A/CR123A power source. 35 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. , LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. [. . . ]