Olympus AZ-4 Zoom - Manual

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.

Loading the Film Film-loading and film-speed selection (ISO) for DX film is automatic in thiscamera. Use a DX type film. Your camera willautomatically set itself for DX-coded film speeds ranging from ISO 25 to 5000. * In case of non-DX film, f i l m speed is automatically set at ISO 100. Depress the...

Taking Photographs Preparations 10 Under normal operation conditions, set the switch to A for autofocus. When youwish 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 s...

Unloading the Film When you reach the end of the film, it willrewind automatically. You will hear the "beep-beep" sound indicating that the f i l m 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 b u t t o n . * The fin...

Taking Photographs II 18 The AZ-4 Zoom is equipped with various functions that add greater versatility tophotography. In this section, the operation of each of the camera's various features will be described, explaining how to use them most effectively.

Using the Focus Lock For use when the subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame. 19 Center the subject w i t h i n the autofocus frame. Press the shutter release button lightly tolock focus on that subject.* When focused, you will hear the "beep- beep" sound. The AF indicator will ...

Taking a Continuous Series of Shots Push the continuous mode button under the mode cover, and the LCD panel willindicate C for this mode. C will appear in the LCD panel and it will blink. * If you push the c o n t i n u o u s mode button again, the C indication will disappear,and the camera will ret...

How to Use the Manual Focus Use it w h e n t h e autofocus system cannot focus properly or when you p r e f e r to focus the camera y o u r s e l f . (See pg. 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...

Macro Photography You can take close-up photos at a distance of 0.49 ~ 1.2m (1.6 ~ 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. A d j u s t the focus by aiming t h r o u g h the V i e w f i n d e r...

Exposure Compensation You can adjust exposure to compensate for special lighting conditions and for special effects. As you press the exposure compensationbutton under the mode cover up-down button as illustrated , and when your desired compensation is indicated in the LCD panel, you have set your e...

Spot Metering You can set the exposure for critically lighted subjects. If the pop-up flash is notengaged, the activation of spot metering is especially effective. 27 Move the camera so that the section to be metered is in the center of the Viewfinder. Press the SPOT button. * The SPOT indicator bli...

Program Shift Allows you to adjust the effects of shutter speed (motion control) and aperture (depth of field control) without affecting overall exposure. By pushing the Up-Down button, theaperture and shutter speeds will be displayed in the Viewfinder as they change. When you reach the desired comb...

Double-exposure Photography Press the DOUBLE EXPOSURE buttoninside the mode cover. * DOUBLE EXP. blinks in the LCD panel. Press it again for cancellation. Determine the photographic compositionfor one frame. Press the shutter releaseb u t t o n .* The DOUBLE EXP. starts blinking faster. The film wil...

Using the RESET Button If you have made a mistake in setting any controls, etc., press 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 : cancellatio...

Taking Photographs III (Flash Photography) The AZ-4 Zoom has an extended range of flash functions. This section explainsthese various functions. 33

When the shutter speed indicator blinks in the Viewfinder, 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 Photogra...

Using an Exterior Flash Attachment It is possible to light up a greater area by using the Electronic Flash L-30 which is sold separately. Remove t h e f l a s h shoe cover by pressing towards the back of the camera with your and opening it with a coin or similar object 38 Attach the Electronic Flash...

41 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 alens 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 photograp...

mechanism. For example, when your subject is at the edge of the picture frame, not in thecenter, first move the camera slightly so that the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame, then press the shutter release button halfway to focus. While keeping the b u t t o n pressed, recompose t h e ...

Exposure Programmed exposure One of the basics of photography is exposure. Exposure refers to the amount of the light which strikes the film.The correct amount of t h e light, or correct exposure, iscontrolled according to t h e film speed (indicated on t h e film package, such as ISO 100 or ISO 200...

Viewfinder Displays The Viewfinder in the AZ-4 Zoom is of the single lens reflex type which shows what is seen through the camera lens. It also displays valuable information regarding the photographic conditions. 46 Reciprocal n u m b e r s (seconds) are indicated, except in the case of exposures of...

LCD Panel and Mode Buttons 47 The AZ-4 Zoom has an LCD panel which displays important photographic information.These indications remain visible for 15 seconds after each operation is performed. Afterthey go out, if you press lightly on the shutter release button, the indication is displayed again. A...

Care and Storage Do not drop the camera onthe hard surfaces. Do not throw usedbatteries into fires, and donot heat, disassemble orshorten them. Do not use thinner, benzineor organic solvents to cleanthe camera. Do not tighten the tripodscrew too much. Do not expose the camera to rain shower and wate...

Questions and Answers Q: What kind of batteries should I use?A: Use two l i t h i u m Panasonic CR-123A batteries or Duracell DL-123A batteries. Don't install one new battery with an old one. Changet h e m b o t h at the same time. Q: How long will the batteries last? A: Since long-life l i t h i u ...

Description of Controls Shoe cover Zoom lever Shutter release b u t t o n Power switch U p - d o w n b u t t o n RESET b u t t o n G r i p strap metal f i t t i n g Shoulder strap metal f i t t i n g G r i p lock release b u t t o n Spot metering b u t t o n FLASH b u t t o n Flash reflector LCD pan...

Specifications 55 Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single-lens reflex camera with 35 ~ 135mm built-in lens F i l m format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 x 36mm) Lens: Olympus 35 ~ 135mm F4.2 ~5.6 lensShutter: Programmed electronic shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.~32 sec. Focusing: Passive autofocus ...

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)