Olympus AZ-4 Zoom, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...ng spot metering fill in flash program shift exposure compensation double exposure and a continuous shooting mode With the AZ 4 Zoom everyone can enjoy photography from snapshots and portraiture to advanced techniques Before using the camera please study this instruction manual carefully with the AZ 4 Zoom in front of you to get the very best performance and longest service life from your new came...

Page 3: ...raphy Exposure compensation Spot metering Program shift Double exposure photography Using the RESET button TakingphotographsIII Flash auto photography Using fill in flash Using an exterior flash attachment Attaching a shoulder strap In order to take even better photographs Auto focus AF Exposure Viewfinder displays LCD panel and mode buttons For long lasting enjoyment of your AZ 4 Zoom Care and st...

Page 4: ...Preparations before Taking Pictures ...

Page 5: ...in use Turn the lock screw on the bottom of the grip with a coin as shown to remove the battery case lid Insert the batteries correctly as shown and replace the lid using a coin to turn the screw Use two 3V Lithium batteries Panasonic CR 123A or Duracell DL 123A batteries Try to avoid changing batteries while the film is still in the camera With the batteries removed the film counter indicator wil...

Page 6: ...indicator Checking the Batteries The charge remaining in the batteries will be displayed on the LCD panel is displayed for 2 sec the batteries are OK blinks excess battery consumption is occurring The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible When the outer frame flash cannot be used is indicated the batteries have reached their expected life span and should be replaced immediately When Whe...

Page 7: ...Taking Photographs I With the AZ 4 Zoom anyone can take photographs easily using a variety of techniques This section explains the basics of photography ...

Page 8: ...n this camera Use a DX type film Your camera will automatically set itself for DX coded film speeds ranging from ISO 25 to 5000 In case of non DX film film speed is automatically set at ISO 100 Depress the film compartment cover lock releasebutton down to open and slide the cover latch ...

Page 9: ...Insert the film cartridge Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film Align the film leader with the green mark ...

Page 10: ... When using a non DX film if the film is not wound correctly the number indicator in the LCD panel will stop on indication will not appear in the LCD and the shutter release may not lock 0 The Close the camera back The film is automatically wound until the exposure counter reads 1 Film type confirmation This is possible through the window in the camera back ...

Page 11: ...r autofocus When you wish to set the focus manually set the switch to M See p 23 When this camera is in focus and when the last frame of film has been exposed you will hear a beep beep sound signaling these conditions In order to turn off this sound slide the sound switch to the down position ...

Page 12: ...r taking photos of objects nearby See p 24 With the switch in the OFF position the Viewfinder will become dark Remove the lens cap 11 Adjust the grip angle The grip angle can be adjusted the grip as you push the grip lock release The grip adjusts to 6 different angles at 15 increments button by moving ...

Page 13: ...de See p 34 Adjust the zoom lever to the correct angle for the photo you wish to take Be careful not to touch the lens surface with your finger Tele long angle Wide wide angle The LCD panel will indicate the lens focal length for two seconds after you stop zooming Move the camera so the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame Be sure to keep the subject within the frame 12 ...

Page 14: ...r speed and the aperture will be indicated in the Viewfinder See p 46 When the shutter speed indicator is blinking change to the flash mode See p 34 If you do not use the flash in this case the shutter speed may be too slow and it is recommended that you use a tripod to avoid the effects of camera shake If the camera is not in focus the red focus aid lamp will blink In this case push the shutter r...

Page 15: ...d the film is automatically wound by one frame and the exposure counter advances by one In dark places A red colored light emerging from the AF illuminator aimed at your subject will provide extra illumination and allow for precise focus illumination distance approx 5 5m 18 ft 14 ...

Page 16: ...d any shaking If you use the shoulder strap make sure that it doesn t interfere with the flash or the lens Aim correctly Be careful not to touch the lens flash or AF Illuminator Shooting range Photos can be taken from a range of 1 2m 3 9 ft to infinity When is blinking in the Viewfinder the camera is too close to the subject Switch to the MACRO mode 15 the ...

Page 17: ...the beep beep sound indicating that the film has been rewound fully If you want to rewind the film in the middle of a roll open the mode cover and press the rewind button The final reading of the exposure counter prior to rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film 16 ...

Page 18: ...ely rewound and the exposure indicator will return to 0 After the film has been rewound the shutter cannot be released until the film has been removed Open the camera back and remove the film In order to protect the shutter the film is entirely rewound into the film canister 17 ...

Page 19: ... The AZ 4 Zoom is equipped with various functions that add greater versatility to photography In this section the operation of each of the camera s various features will be described explaining how to use them most effectively ...

Page 20: ...ter release button lightly to lock focus on that subject When focused you will hear the beep beep sound The AF indicator will light in the Viewfinder Maintain the focus lock by keeping the release in this position and recompose the picture Now fully depress the shutter release to take the picture The distance indicator appears in the LCD panel See p 46 ...

Page 21: ...ar and the camera will return to the single shot mode 20 The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is depressed The focus will be locked to the settings corresponding to the first shot of the series so be careful when shooting a moving subject or other subject where subject distance varies You can take pictures at the rate of 2 shots per second When using the flash the...

Page 22: ...ed in the LCD panel will blink If you push the self timer button again indication will disappear and releasing the camera from the self timer mode Press the shutter release button lightly and focus on the subject you want to shoot When focused you will hear the beep beep sound and the focus lamp will light in the Viewfinder the This ...

Page 23: ... beeping sound will continue withoutinterruption To avoid incorrect exposure in the self timer mode ensure that strong light does not enter through the Viewfinder before the self timer mode is started Once the shutter is released the self timer mode is disengaged The self timer can be cancelled at any time before the shot is taken by performing any of the following operations 1 Pressing the SELF T...

Page 24: ...e camera yourself Seepg 44 23 Slide the focus switch to the M position Adjust the focus by moving the zoom lever as you press the manual focus button As you move the zoom lever towards the focus aid indicator in the Viewfinder your subject will come into focus and the focus lamp will go on confirming correct focus ...

Page 25: ...6 3 9 ft When using the MACRO mode manual focusing is necessary Move the power switch to the MACRO position mark will light up in the Viewfinder Adjust the focus by aiming through the Viewfinder and moving the zoom lever Release the shutter when your subject is in focus 24 The ...

Page 26: ... Viewfinder the focus lamp will light when your picture is in focus 25 The autofocus does not work during macro photography In macro photography zooming is not possible There is no need to press the manual focus button Do not change the focus switch from the A position ...

Page 27: ...nder the mode cover up down button as illustrated and when your desired compensation is indicated in the LCD panel you have set your exposure compensation The compensation varies between 4EV and 4EV in steps of 1 3EV every time the button is pressed During flash AUTO photography See p 34 exposure compensation is not possible 26 2EV OEV 2EV simultaneously and the ...

Page 28: ...he center of the Viewfinder Press the SPOT button The SPOT indicator blinks in the Viewfinder and the LCD panel and the exposure AE is locked If you remove your finger from the SPOT button this exposure will be disengaged and it will return to normal operation To use the focus lock jointly simply press the release button lightly to the first stop Spot metering can be performed regardless of which ...

Page 29: ... while keeping the SPOT button pressed Spot metering will not be cancelled while the shutter release button is pressed half way even if the SPOT button is released before the shutter is released 28 The required subject will be exposed correctly without being affected by background illumination ...

Page 30: ...played in the Viewfinder as they change When you reach the desired combination release the button to lock the aperture and speed With the power switch in OFF position the program shift will be cancelled mark will blink in the Viewfinder during your program shift To cancel the program shift simply push the reset button It is possible to use exposure compensation in conjunction with program shift Se...

Page 31: ...inside the mode cover DOUBLE EXP blinks in the LCD panel Press it again for cancellation Determine the photographic composition for one frame Press the shutter release button The DOUBLE EXP starts blinking faster The film will not be advanced to the next frame 30 ...

Page 32: ...utter release button When the second exposure is finished the film will be advanced to the next frame and the DOUBLE EXP will be cancelled If you push the reset button after taking your first photo the double exposure mode will be cancelled and the film will wind automatically ...

Page 33: ...ss the Reset button to return to the standard shooting mode Press the RESET button Standard shooting mode Self timer Continuous series Fill in flash Double exposure Exposure compensation Program shift cancellation singleframe photography cancellation cancellation 0EV cancellation 32 ...

Page 34: ...Taking Photographs III Flash Photography The AZ 4 Zoom has an extended range of flash functions This section explains these various functions 33 ...

Page 35: ...ewfinder change to the flash photography mode If you move the flash switch in the direction of the arrow the flash will pop up and charging will commence While the flash is being charged the mark will blink in the Viewfinder Flash Auto Photography 34 ...

Page 36: ...u lightly press the shutter release button if your subject exceeds the distance of the flash potential the mark will start to blink In this case you should move closer to your subject Shooting range guide ISO 100 400 WIDE 1 2 5m 3 9 16 4 ft 1 2 10m 3 9 32 8 ft TELE 1 2 4m 3 9 13 1 ft 1 2 8m 3 9 26 2 ft Under sufficient lighting conditions the flash will not fire 35 ...

Page 37: ...low synchro flash photography or shooting backlit subjects For normal indoor photography we recommend flash AUTO photography to avoid any effects of camera shake 36 Press the FILL IN button inside the mode cover FILL IN blinks Press it again for cancellation The flash pops up and when it has been charged you can press the shutter ...

Page 38: ...hotography The background can also be photographed using slow synchro Using the FILL IN flash mode the shutter speed may be lengthened Please check the shutter speed indicated within the Viewfinder If the exposure time is lengthened it is best to use a tripod to avoid a slower shutter speed motion blur The slowest possible shutter speed is 2 seconds By simultaneously employing the PROGRAM SHIFT it...

Page 39: ...d separately Remove the flash shoe cover by pressing towards the back of the camera with your and opening it with a coin or similarobject 38 Attach the Electronic Flash L 30 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 finger ...

Page 40: ...Attaching a Shoulder Strap 39 ...

Page 41: ... 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...

Page 42: ...oming 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 2 seconds 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 35mm Wide angle This is achieved by retracting your super zoom lens The photo format is wide and the d...

Page 43: ... people in crowds These kinds of snapshots and portraits with only the subject in focus can be quite enjoyable Caution is necessary when you are taking shots with the lens in the telephoto position to hold the camera steadily so that you can avoid any unnecessary shaking The three examples on the left are samples of the same subject photographed with the zoom lens set at three different positions ...

Page 44: ...sistencies phase differences in the image are used by a microprocessor chip to calculate the best focus setting Since the lens used in the AZ 4 Zoom is very accurate correct focusing is even more accurate and accomplished by just aiming the lens at the subject When there is no light reflected from the subject for example in a dark room focusing is performed using a beam of light from the camera th...

Page 45: ...Z 4 Zoom can focus in almost any situation there are certain conditions such as those illustrated below in which it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus in the Viewfinder will usually blink to warn you during these conditions however in situations 4 5 and 6 the focus indicator in the Viewfinder may light even though the lens is incorrectly focused In any of these situations you can try ...

Page 46: ... change from a dark to bright subject the camera adjusts itself to maintain the correct exposure Anyone can take photographs without worrying about making a mistake Now through the program shift function it is possible to change combinations of shutter speed and aperture without changing the overall exposure Program chart The chart below is a line chart showing the AZ 4 Zoom exposure program In re...

Page 47: ...shows what is seen through the camera lens It also displays valuable information regarding the photographic conditions 46 Reciprocal numbers seconds are indicated except in the case of exposures of over one second 2000 1 2000 sec Finder light L2 2 sec Lights up automatically in dark locations ...

Page 48: ...ions remain visible for 15 seconds after each operation is performed After they go out if you press lightly on the shutter release button the indication is displayed again After the power is switched off any mode other than the self timer and program shift which have been set are held in the camera s memory for use next time ...

Page 49: ...For Long lasting Enjoyment of Your AZ 4 Zoom ...

Page 50: ... used batteries into fires and do not heat disassemble or shorten them Do not use thinner benzine or organic solvents to clean the camera Do not tighten the tripod screw too much Do not expose the camera to rain shower and water Do not apply excessive force to the camera 49 ...

Page 51: ...or 122 F like inside of cars during hot summer weather or in the extreme cold below 10 C or 14 F 50 Avoid sudden temperature changes Do not leave the camera near magnetic fields like on the top of TV set or radio In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station ...

Page 52: ...us correctly in some cases Focusing is difficult when for example the subject is moving quickly if the camera is shaking or if the subject is one of those with which focusing is difficult See Subjects with which autofocus is difficult on p 44 Q Why doesn t the camera focus although the AF Illuminator lights A It may not focus if the subject is too close too far or if the subject reflects too littl...

Page 53: ...ine graph on p 45 Note that the shutter speed will be slower than the normal 1 100 sec With regard to lighting conditions photography will be either daylight synchro or slow synchro photography Please see the examples on p 37 for your reference daylight synchro When photographing a subject against a light source the Flash Auto mode will not activate and the subject will be dark due to the affects ...

Page 54: ...ase button Power switch Up down button RESET button Grip strap metal fitting Shoulder strap metal fitting Grip lock release button Spot metering button FLASH button Flash reflector LCD panel Self timer button Self timer lamp AF illuminator Manual focus button ...

Page 55: ...Back cover lock button Mode cover Camera back release knob Sound switch Auto manual focus switch Shoulder strap metal fitting Eye piece Film window Tripod socket Grip strap metal fitting Battery case ...

Page 56: ...e EV4 20 ISO 100 program shift potential Exposure compensation 4EV compensation potential 1 3 step Exposure counter Progressive type displayed in LCD panel Self timer Electronic self timer with 10 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25 5000 with color negative film Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film a...

Page 57: ... lithium batteries Duracell DL 123A or Panasonic CR 123A Dimensions 134 5mm W x 80 5mm H x 127 5mm D 5 3 x3 2 x5 0 Weight l 020g 36 0 oz without batteries Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 56 ...

Page 58: ...Accessories Sold Separately 57 ELECTRONIC FLASH L 30 RECORDATA BACK 400 TELECONVERTER GRIP STRAP LENS X1 5 SOFT CASE DIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENS with Eye Cup 2 ...