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Olympus Superzoom 120 User manual
User manual for Olympus Superzoom 120. 57 pages in German, French. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Olympus
- Model / document
- Olympus Superzoom 120
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- German, French
- Pages
- 57
- File size
- 10.4 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Turn the diopter odjustment diol until the
viewfinder disploy becomes cleor,
Turn to the right if you ore for-sighted or to the left if you ore
neor-sighted.
The optionol remote control con be stored
in the pocket on the cose's floP,
The soff cose con olso be corried on o belt,
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Load the batteries (p. 1B). t.
2. Push(p. 20).the Practiceflash forwardpressingto turnthe onshutterthe power
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3. Open the back cover (p. 26).
4. (UseLoad oftheISOfilm400(p. film26). is recommended.)
6, 5. Close the back cover (p, 2B).
' (p 28) 6, MakeLCD panelsure thereads,"exposure; counter on theView original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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7, 7, wide-anglePress the zoomphotographybutton for(p.telephoto30). or
/-_/4.
\( 8. youPlacewanttothe autofocusphotographmark(p,on32).the subject
9. toDepressmake surethe shutterthe greenreleaselampbuttonlights halfway(p. 32).
Depress the shutter release button fully to
10, take a picture (p. 34).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 38). I
12, Openrewoundthe filmback(p.cover3B). to remove theView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
'l After switching off the powe[ turn the | . bottery cover to G with o coin to open
the bottery cover,
O O2.. (CRI23AInsert twoor DL]23A),3V lithium bqtteries
Note: Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly
as snown.
O Reploce the botlery cover,
@Turn the bottery cover bock to G to
lock in ploce,View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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Push the flosh forword to tufn on the power,
Display Meaning
ca lights (and turns off Batteries are OK.
automatically). You can shoot.
CI blinks and other Battery power is low
indicators on the LCD and batteries should be
panel are displayed reolaced.
normallv.
C3 blinks and other Batteries are dead and
indicators on the LCD should be replaced
panel go out. immediately.
Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip
or when usino the camera in cold weather,View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
Hold the Comero Coreclly.'
'l Correct.
| . Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
O Correct.Z. In the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the top.
3, lncorrect.
Keep your fingers and the slrap away from the
'lenb, {lash, autofocus windcruvs ahd viewfinder.
Be"lsure to put the-middletinger oJ'your right
hand below he orotrusion next to the flash : :,
before.taking 4 Fhoto. Whentne lens ano
aut{oeus uinrdows are stained with fingerprints,- :etC:, wipe wfth qmftolotir : : ,View original page 13Page 17 · Read text
'l Push the flosh forword to turn on the
I r DOWeL
ffi The lens proteclor opens, and the LCD panel
actvates.
Aim the comero ot your subject. Use theOZ, zoom button to compose your picture.
How to Use the Zoom Bullons
Telephoto: Depress the zoom button at the "T"
mark.
Max. telephoto focal lengthi 1 20 mm
Wide-angle: Depress the zoom button at the "W"
mark.
Max. wide angle focal lengthi 35 mm
Note: There are two zoom speeds. Press the zoom
button halfway for slow zooming; press fully for fast
zoomlng.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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?U. subject.Position the outofocus mork on your
@ Autofocus mark
Focus range: 0,6 m (2 ft) - - (infinity)
Aa, holfwqy,Depress the shutter releose button
(ffi@
The green lamp lights. (See p.10.)
Unce tocus and exposure have been correctlv
adjusted, they remain locked as long as the
shutter release button is kept halfway depressedView original page 18Page 20 · Read text
www.butkus.us Working Dislqnce The focus ronge of the comero is 0.6 m (2 ft) to - (infinity),o When the subject is closer thon 0,6 m (2 ft). the shutter will not releose, Ohe green lomp blinks.)o When the subject is extremely close to the comero, the subject will be out of focus olthough the shutter releoses. Close-up Correction O Picture frame @ Close-up correction marks @ lmage area of picture at 0.75 m (2.5 ft) The viewfinder's oicture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at -. However, the picture area willmove lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. At 0.75 m (2.5 ft), the shaded area is the actual available image area. ln this case, the subject should be oositioned below the close-uo correction marks,View original page 20
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The comero outomoticolly rewinds the film when
you reoch the end of o roll,
r:'Lrl After the motor stops and f starts blinking on the LCD
panel, open the back cover and remove the film.I
Note: The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the
number of exoosures soecified on the film.r-Ift.+t4{
Rewinding the film before the end of the roll
Press the mid-roll button with the tip of a ballpoint pen
or the like. Do not use a sharp instrument.View original page 21Page 23 · Read text
How fo selecl the flosh mode:----;>'- As you press the FLASH mode button, the mode
switches as shown below. The selected flash
mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
Mode Function
Automatically fires in lowJight
AUTO and backlit conditions. (p.44)
Significantly reduces the phenomenon -t-AUTG,S of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes
appear red in flash photos). (p 46)
-l-OFF The flash does not fire. (p. 48)
Fires regardless of available -l- risht. (p.48)
Notes:
o AUTO-S will not be canceled when the power is turned OFF.
. AllIn theotherAutomodesand Auto-Swill returnFlashto themodes,AUTOthemode.flash strength is
automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being
overexposed even when the subiects are close.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
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In the Auto Flosh mode. the flosh willfire
outomoticolly in low{ight ond bocklit
conditions,
I ,?I ffi The orange lamp in the upper right of the vieMinder o lights when the shutter release button is depressed
halfway.
Notes:
.When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is being recharged
and the shutter won't release. Wait for several seconds.
oThe flash sometimes does not work even in backlit conditions.
(This happens especially with telephoto when the subject is too
small and in other situations,) Set the flash mode to FILL-lN in
such a case.View original page 24Page 27 · Read text
The comero's five subject modes offer o voriety of functions, How to select the subject mode: As you press the subject MODE button, the mode switches as shown below. The selected subject mode is displayed on the LCD panel.View original page 27
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Using the subject MO.DE button, select I | . the Auto-Zoom mode, Point your
comero of the subject ond pres the
shutter releqse butfon holfwoy.
The lens will automaticallv zoom until the frame is
filled with an adult's head and shoulders.
When the lens stops zooming, press theOZ-, shutter releose button fully.
Even in the Auto-Zoom mode, it is possible to
use the zoom button.
Note: Outside 1 .2 - 4,2 m (3.9 - 13.8 ft), the subject won't be
zoomed in to the frame as specified.View original page 31Page 32 · Read text
www.butkus.us Using the subject MODE bulton, select the Night Scene mode, Any flosh mode con be combined with the Night Scene mode, When in the Auto, Auto-S, or Fill-ln mode: Both the subject in the foreground and the night scene will be properly exposed. When in the Flash-Off mode: The night scene will be properly exposed. Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 2 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.View original page 32
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C CONTINUOUS SHOOTING il
To Shoot o Conlinuous Sefies of Piclures. S
Using the subject MODE button, select fire
Continuous Shooting mode. Aim of the
subject. Press the shutter releose button.
The comero willshoot repeotedly up to 4
fromes while the shutter releose button is fully
depressed,
Note: The focus and exposure will be fixed at the first frame.
High-Speed 4-FramelSec. Conti nuous Shootin g
In the Continuous Shooting mode, as many as 4
frames/sec. can be taken.* In this case, the shutter stoos
being released after the fourth frame is taken, even if the
shutter release button remains pressed down. (When the
flash function is combined with Continuous Shooting, the
shutter can be released at intervals ranging from approx.
0.5 seconds.) - 4* When shooting in sunlight with filrn of speed ISO .100 or Jaster.
I
When the film is not loaded:
ln the Continuous Shooting mode, the motor operates
loaded. is not Buteven if film to conserve batterv power, { not in mcides.the flash does frre even Auto or Auto-S
Note. Cstarts blinking when there are less than 4 remaining
exposures of film (when DX-coded film is loaded).View original page 33Page 39 · Read text
When the power is switched on in the dork O or ony
of the following operotions ore performed while the
power is on in the dork, the comero will light the
LCD oonel oulomoticollv.
@ Pressing the subject IVIODE button
@ Pressing the FLASH mode button
@ Pressing the shutter releose butlon holfwoy
www.butkus.us @ Pressing the U /REMOTE button
@ Pressing the OUARZDATE MODE or QUARTZDATE
SET buiton-
.OUARTZDATE model only,
The light will go out outomoticolly ofter
[: opproximotelyoperqtions is performed30 seconds.whilelf onythe oflighttheis oboveon,
illuminotion durotion will be extended. B'ffi'M"*
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www.butkus.usCARE AND STORAGE E CAUTIONS . DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERATO EXTREME HEAT (ovER 40"c/104"F)OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW -10"c/14"n. .AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND HUMIDIry O DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO STRONG . MAGNETICDO NOT APPLYFIELDS.EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE . CAMERADO NOTTOUCHOR ITS CONTROLSTHE CONTACT POINIS INSIDETHE . CAMERA,DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA. . AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR . DODROPPINGNOT IMMERSETHE CAMERA.THE CAMERA IN WATER. . DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE DUSTAND SAND. O DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO THE COLD WHEN IT'S WET, OR THE LENS PROTECTOR, ETC MAY FREEZE, MAKING THE CAMERA INOPERABLEView original page 42
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OTHE LENS BARREL IS FINISHED WITH A
SPECIAL COATING TO SMOOTH THE
ZOOMING MOVEMENT NEVER WIPE ITWITH
SOLVENTS LIKE THINNERS OR BENZINE.
WHEN IT IS HEAVILY STAINED, CLEAN IT WITH
A MOISTENED CLOTH AND THEN WIPE OFF
THE MOISTURE WITH A DRY CLOTH.
ffi.._..._._ -l]IWARNING . NEVER ATTEMPTTO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; I
IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. II
L, -l
In case of malfunction, consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or Olympus service center.View original page 43From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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