Olympus Camcorder AZ 4 Zoom User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS  
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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. 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  
camera.  
Symbols used in this manual  
Correct  
Operation  
Lamp on  
Incorrect  
Operation order  
Lampblinking  
Automatic operation  
Presslightly  
Attention  
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TakingphotographsIII  
Flash auto photography  
Using fill-in flash  
Preparations before taking pictures  
Loading batteries  
Checking the batteries  
Taking photographs I  
Loading the film  
Taking photographs  
Unloading the film  
Taking photographs II  
Using the focus lock  
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  
Taking a continuous series of shots ....  
Using the self-timer  
How to use the manual focus  
Macro photography  
Care and storage  
Exposure compensation  
Spot metering  
Questions and answers  
Description of controls  
Specifications  
Program shift  
Double-exposure photography  
Using the RESET button  
Accessories sold separately  
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Preparations before Taking Pictures  
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Loading Batteries  
Do not use incorrect batteries or mix new and old batteries at the same time.  
Before replacing batteries, set the power switch to OFF.  
Please remove the batteries from your camera during long periods in which the  
camera is not 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 will remain active for  
approximately 30 minutes.)  
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Checking the Batteries  
The charge remaining in the batteries will  
be displayed on the LCD panel.  
When  
is displayed for 2 sec., the  
batteries are OK.  
Slide the power switch ON.  
When  
blinks, excess battery  
consumption is occurring. The batteries  
* In order to conserve power, the LCD  
panel and the finder indicator will shut  
off automatically after approximately 15  
sec. Lightly pressing the shutter release  
button will reactivate the panel and  
indicator.  
should be replaced as soon as possible.  
is blinking, the  
When the outer frame  
flash cannot be used.  
* When  
is indicated, the batteries have  
reached their expected life span and  
should be replaced immediately.  
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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.  
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Loading the Film  
Film-loading and film-speed selection (ISO) for DX film is automatic in this  
camera.  
Depress the film compartment cover lock  
releasebutton  
down to open  
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.  
and slide the cover latch  
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Insert the film cartridge. Always avoid  
direct sunlight when loading the film.  
Align the film leader with the green mark.  
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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.  
* If the film is wound incorrectly, the  
will blink and the shutter release will not  
operate. In this case, open the film  
compartment cover and load the film  
again.  
* 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  
0. The  
in the LCD and the shutter release may  
not lock.  
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Taking Photographs  
Preparations  
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Under normal operation conditions, set  
the switch to A for 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.  
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Slide the power switch to ON and the lens will  
extend from the camera body.  
Remove the lens cap.  
* Use the MACRO position for taking photos of  
objects nearby. (See p. 24)  
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* With the switch in the OFF position, the  
Viewfinder will become dark.  
Adjust the grip angle.  
* The grip angle can be adjusted  
by moving  
the grip as you push the grip lock release  
button  
The grip adjusts to 6 different angles at 15°  
increments.  
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While looking through the Viewfinder, aim the  
camera at the subject you want to shoot.  
* When the shutter speed indicator blinks in the  
Viewfinder, change to the flash AUTO  
photography mode. (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.  
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Move the camera so the subject is in the center  
of the autofocus frame.  
* Be sure to keep the subject within the frame.  
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Press the shutter release button halfway to  
focus.  
* The shutter 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.  
13 * The button can be pressed in two steps;  
autofocus operates when the button is  
pressed to the first of these steps.  
* When the camera is in focus, the green  
focus lamp comes on in the Viewfinder  
and you will hear the "beep-beep"  
sound.  
* If the camera is not in focus, the red  
focus-aid lamp will blink. In this case,  
push the shutter release button again.  
* The shutter cannot be released while the  
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focus-aid indicator is blinking.  
Press the shutter release button fully.  
* Immediately after the shutter is released,  
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))  
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Shooting range: Photos can be taken from a range of 1.2m (3.9 ft.) to infinity. When  
the  
is blinking in the Viewfinder, the camera is too close to the subject. Switch to the  
MACRO mode.  
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Aim correctly: Be careful not to touch the lens, flash or AF Illuminator.  
As the focal distance increases, the possibilities of the camera shake also increase. Grip  
the camera tightly with your right hand as you aim in order to avoid any shaking. If you  
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Unloading the Film  
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When you reach the end of the film, it will  
If you want to rewind the film in the  
middle of a roll, open the mode cover and  
press the rewind button.  
rewind automatically. You will hear the  
"beep-beep" sound indicating that the film  
has been rewound fully.  
* The final reading of the exposure counter  
prior to rewinding may be more than the  
number of exposures specified for the  
film.  
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Open the camera back, and remove the  
film.  
* In order to protect the shutter, the film is  
entirely rewound into the film canister.  
* You will hear the "beep-beep" sound  
indicating that the film has been  
completely rewound and the exposure  
indicator will return to 0.  
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* After the film has been rewound, the  
shutter cannot be released until the film  
has been removed.  
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Taking Photographs II  
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.  
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Using the Focus Lock  
For use when the subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame.  
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Maintain the focus lock by keeping the  
Center the subject within the autofocus  
frame.  
Press the shutter release button lightly to  
lock focus on that subject.  
release in this position and recompose the  
picture. Now fully depress the shutter  
release to take the picture.  
* When focused, you will hear the "beep-  
beep" sound. The AF indicator will light  
in the Viewfinder.  
The distance indicator appears in the LCD  
panel. (See p. 46)  
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Taking a Continuous Series of Shots  
You can take pictures at the rate of 2 shots per second. When using the flash,  
the film will not be wound until the flash has finished charging.  
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Push the continuous mode button under  
the mode cover, and the LCD panel will  
indicate C for this mode. C will appear in  
the LCD panel and it will blink.  
* If you push the continuous mode button  
again, the C indication will disappear,  
and the camera will return to the single  
shot mode.  
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.  
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Using the Self-timer  
The camera should be set firmly, on a tripod, for example.  
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Press the shutter release button lightly, and  
If you push the self-timer button, the  
will be indicated in the LCD panel.  
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.  
will blink.  
* If you push the self-timer button again,  
indication will disappear and  
This  
the  
releasing the camera from the self-timer  
mode.  
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Press the shutter release button fully to  
start the self-timer.  
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-TIMER button  
(2) Sliding the power switch to OFF  
(3) Pressing the RESET button  
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* The self-timer lamp will blink and there  
will be a "beep-beep" sound indicating  
that the shutter will be engaged within 10  
seconds. 2 seconds before the shutter is  
engaged, the self-timer lamp will remain  
on and the 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-  
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How to Use the Manual Focus  
Use it when the autofocus system cannot focus properly or when you prefer to  
focus the camera yourself. (Seepg.44)  
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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.  
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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.  
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Move the power switch to the MACRO  
position.  
mark will light up in the  
* The  
Viewfinder.  
Adjust the focus by aiming through the  
Viewfinder and moving the zoom lever.  
Release the shutter when your subject is in  
focus.  
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* The autofocus does not work during  
macro photography.  
* In macro photography, zooming is not  
possible.  
* As you move the zoom lever in the  
direction of the focus aid in the  
Viewfinder, the focus lamp will light  
when your picture is in focus.  
* There is no need to press the manual  
focus button. Do not change the focus  
switch from the A position.  
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Exposure Compensation  
You can adjust exposure to compensate for special lighting conditions and for  
special effects.  
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.  
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As you press the exposure compensation  
button under the mode cover  
up-down button as illustrated  
and the  
, and when your desired  
simultaneously  
compensation is indicated in the LCD  
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+2EV  
±OEV  
-2EV  
Spot Metering  
You can set the exposure for critically lighted subjects. If the pop-up flash is not  
engaged, the activation of spot metering is especially effective.  
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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  
Move the camera so that the section to be  
metered is in the center of the Viewfinder.  
regardless of which button is pressed  
first.)  
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Change the composition while pressing the  
SPOT button.  
Press the shutter release button fully 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.  
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The required subject will be exposed  
correctly without being affected by  
background illumination.  
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Program Shift  
Allows you to adjust the effects of shutter speed (motion control) and aperture  
(depth of field control) without affecting overall exposure.  
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By pushing the Up-Down button, the  
aperture and shutter speeds will be  
displayed in the Viewfinder as they change.  
When you reach the desired combination,  
release the button to lock the aperture and  
speed.  
To cancel the program shift, simply push  
the reset button.  
* It is possible to use exposure  
compensation in conjunction with  
program shift. (See p. 26)  
With the power switch in OFF position,  
the program shift will be cancelled.  
(forexample:)  
* The  
Viewfinder during your program shift.  
mark will blink in the  
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Double-exposure Photography  
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Press the DOUBLE EXPOSURE button  
inside the mode cover.  
Determine the photographic composition  
for one frame. Press the shutter release  
* DOUBLE EXP. blinks in the LCD panel.  
Press it again for cancellation.  
button.  
* The DOUBLE EXP. starts blinking  
faster.  
The film will not be advanced to the next  
frame.  
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* If you push the reset button after taking  
your first photo, the double exposure  
mode will be cancelled and the film will  
wind automatically.  
Determine the photographic composition  
for the second shot, and press the shutter  
release button.  
* When the second exposure is finished,  
the film will be advanced to the next  
frame, and the DOUBLE EXP. will be  
cancelled.  
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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.  
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Press the RESET button.  
Standard shooting mode  
Self-timer  
Continuous series  
:cancellation  
:singleframe  
:photography  
:cancellation  
:cancellation  
Fill-in flash  
Double exposure  
Exposure compensation :±0EV  
Program shift  
:cancellation  
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Taking Photographs III (Flash Photography)  
The AZ-4 Zoom has an extended range of flash functions. This section explains  
these various functions.  
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Flash Auto Photography  
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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.  
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Press the shutter release button.  
Once the flash is fully charged, the  
mark will stay on and the shutter  
speed will be automatically adjusted to  
1/100 of a second.  
* As you 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.  
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Shooting range guide:  
WIDE  
ISO  
100  
TELE  
1.2~4m  
1.2~5m  
(3.9 ~16.4 ft) (3.9~13.1 ft)  
1.2~ 10m  
(3.9 ~32.8 ft) (3.9 ~26.2 ft)  
1.2~8m  
400  
* Under sufficient lighting conditions, the  
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flash will not fire.  
Using Fill-in Flash  
In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode when performing  
backlighting synchro photography, nighttime slow synchro flash photography or  
shooting backlit subjects. For normal indoor photography, we recommend flash  
AUTO photography to avoid any effects of camera shake.  
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The flash pops up, and when it has been  
charged, you can press the shutter.  
Press the FILL-IN button inside the mode  
cover.  
FILL-IN blinks.  
* Press it again for cancellation.  
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Example B: When shooting a night scene, etc.,  
which includes the background, only the person in  
the foreground will be illuminated.  
Example A: With backlighting, the person's face,  
etc., will be too dark.  
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The background can also be photographed using  
slow synchro.  
Clear photographs of a person using daylight  
synchro photography.  
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  
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employing the PROGRAM SHIFT, it is possible to increase the exposure time to 32 sec.  
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.  
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Remove the flash shoe cover by pressing  
towards the back of the camera with your  
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  
similarobject  
and opening it with a coin or  
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Attaching a Shoulder Strap  
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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.  
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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. 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 depth of field with regard to the subject is deep, leading to a clear contrast and sharp  
close-up pictures.  
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• 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. You can use the 70mm position for snapshots,  
portraits, scenery and a wide variety of other photographic objectives.  
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• Over 100mm In the full-zooming position, you will be using, in effect, a 135mm lens which will  
give you a field nearly 4 times as narrow as what you would have with the lens in the 35mm  
position. You can appreciate the excellence of a true, telephoto lens. Compared to wide-angle  
photography, you have a narrow field of vision and the depth of field to be photographed is fairly  
shallow.  
Also, since your pictures will have less depth of field than with the lens in the wide-angle position,  
you will be able to take pictures in which you enjoy having only the subject in true focus. Aim your  
camera for close-up shots of sporting events or for animal subjects in their natural habitat. It is  
possible to achieve close-ups unnoticed of 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. It is easy to comprehend the effects of zooming up. The three  
samples on the right of the same subject photographed with the zoom lens set at three different  
positions, but the size of the subject remains the same. It is easy to comprehend the relationship of  
the subject to the background in these different settings.  
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Total area of overall image sharpness within the angle of view of a specific focal length setting.  
Depth of Field will be at its greatest when the lens is in its lowest focal length positions.  
35mm  
135mm  
70mm  
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Autofocus (AF)  
The Autofocus (AF) mechanism automatically adjusts focus. With it, the camera measures  
the distance to a subject and adjusts the lens so that the subject is in focus. Currently, with  
the exception of a few cameras for professional use, this function is included in most of the  
single lens reflex and compact cameras that are now on the market. Of course, this function  
is used in the AZ-4 Zoom. In the AZ-4 Zoom, focusing is done by a newly-developed  
"Phase-Difference" detection system. In this system, light from the subject is picked up by a  
special sensor and any inconsistencies (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 (the AF-  
Illuminator).  
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Autofocus is designed so that the subject in the center of the picture frame is correctly  
focused. However, sometimes you may want a subject that is not in the center of the frame  
to be in focus; for such cases, the AZ-4 Zoom is also equipped with a focus lock  
(3) A rapidly moving  
subject  
(2) Subject with low  
contrast  
(1) Subject that does not  
include vertical lines  
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mechanism. For example, when your subject is at the edge of the picture frame, not in the  
center, 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 button  
pressed, recompose the picture, and press the button fully. (See "Taking Photographs II" on  
p. 19). By doing this, photographs with any required composition can be taken.  
Manual focus is also possible.  
Subjects with which autofocus is difficult  
Although the AZ-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  
The focus aid indicator  
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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 focusing on a subject at a similar distance and then, using the focus lock.  
Or you may also use manual focus to take the photo.  
(4) Two subjects within the  
focusing frame, at  
(5) Excessively bright light  
in the center of the  
focusing frame  
(6) A subject with a  
repeated pattern  
different distances  
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Exposure  
Program chart  
Programmed exposure  
The chart below is a line chart showing the AZ-4 Zoom  
exposure program. In response to the use of the macro  
mode or zooming, the ideal shutter speed and aperture  
will be set automatically for an appropriate brightness in  
your photos. As the brightness of your target decreases,  
the aperture opening is increased and the shutter speed is  
lengthened. In order to avoid the effects of camera  
flutter, the shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100 sec.  
for pictures taken with the flash auto mode. If the format  
is too dark for an appropriate photo, the flash will fire  
automatically. In the event that the flash does not pop  
up, by using the fill-in flash mode, the shutter speed can  
be increased to compensate for brightness at the EV 4  
level, and it is possible to increase the shutter speed up to  
a 32 sec. exposure by employing the program shift at the  
same time.  
One of the basics of photography is exposure. Exposure  
refers to the amount of the light which strikes the film.  
The correct amount of the light, or correct exposure, is  
controlled according to the film speed (indicated on the  
film package, such as ISO 100 or ISO 200), the shutter  
speed and aperture. Many cameras are now equipped  
with a programmed exposure function so that the correct  
exposure can be obtained easily without any guess-work  
or previous photographic experience.  
With programmed auto exposure, the camera  
automatically sets the most suitable combination of "f "  
stop and shutter speed for subjects at any brightness  
level. As a result, the correct exposure will be obtained  
almost immediately. It's an automatic exposure system  
that means you'll never miss the opportunity to take a  
photograph. All the photographer has to do when  
holding the camera is to concentrate on aiming it  
correctly and press the shutter release button. For  
example, when you 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.  
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Now, through the program shift function, it is possible to  
change combinations of shutter speed and aperture  
without changing the overall exposure.  
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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.  
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Reciprocal numbers (seconds) are indicated, except in  
the case of exposures of over one second.  
2000  
1/2000 sec.  
<Finder light>  
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L2 2 sec. Lights up automatically in dark locations.  
LCD Panel and Mode Buttons  
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. 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.  
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For Long-lasting Enjoyment of  
Your AZ-4 Zoom  
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Care and Storage  
Do not expose the camera  
to rain shower and water.  
Do not use thinner, benzine  
or organic solvents to clean  
the camera.  
Do not drop the camera on  
the hard surfaces.  
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Do not apply excessive  
force to the camera.  
Do not tighten the tripod  
screw too much.  
Do not throw used  
batteries into fires, and do  
not heat, disassemble or  
shorten them.  
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Do not put heavy object on  
the camera.  
Do not put the camera in the extreme heat (over 50°C or 122°F)  
like inside of cars during hot summer weather or in the extreme  
cold (below -10°C or 14°F)  
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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.  
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Questions and Answers  
Q: Why doesn't the camera focus although the  
Q: What kind of batteries should I use?  
A: Use two lithium Panasonic CR-123A batteries  
or Duracell DL-123A batteries. Don't install  
one new battery with an old one. Change  
them both at the same time.  
AF Illuminator lights?  
A: It may not focus if the subject is too close, too  
far or if the subject reflects too little light  
(when it is blue or black).  
Q: Why won't the shutter fire when I press the  
shutter releasebutton.  
A: (1) Probably because the camera hasn't  
focused. Check the AF indicator in the  
Viewfinder.  
Q: How long will the batteries last?  
A: Since long-life lithium batteries are used,  
approximately 20 rolls (24-exposure, half the  
shots with flash) can be taken. When the  
frequency with which the flash and zoom are  
used is less, the batteries will last longer.  
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(2) The flash may still be in the process of  
mark in the  
charging. Check for the  
Viewfinder.  
Q: The camera does not work. What should I do?  
A: (1) Make sure the power switch is set to ON.  
(2) Check to make sure that the batteries are  
loaded and inserted correctly.  
Q: The flash doesn't fire. What should I do?  
A: Check to make sure if the flash has popped  
up.  
(3) If the film has been rewound, the camera  
won't work until new film is inserted.  
Q: The camera does not operate in cold weather.  
What can I do?  
A: Battery performance will be reduced  
temporarily by low temperatures, so it is  
recommended that you try to use the camera  
within a reasonable temperature range.  
Q: The camera does not focus correctly. What  
should I do?  
A: The camera may not focus 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  
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which autofocus is difficult" on p. 44)  
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 of the backlighting in  
his surroundings. By using the Fill-in Flash  
mode, the flash will fire and the subject will  
be well-lit for an attractive picture.  
slow synchro: Often, when photographing at  
night, if the subject is too far away from the  
camera the flash will not suffice. Yet if you  
use the Fill-in Flash mode, the shutter speed is  
lengthened and the flash will fire allowing for  
the possibility of photographing both the  
subject and the background. Since the  
exposure time is longer than usual, caution is  
required with moving subjects. It helps to use  
a tripod to avoid camera shake while using  
this mode.  
Q: How should I take advantage of all of the  
capacities of this excellent flash?  
A: We recommend that you use the Flash Auto  
mode (p. 34) under normal circumstances.  
It will flash when conditions are dark enough  
to require extra lighting, and the exposure is  
automatically set at 1/100 sec. to avoid  
unnecessary flutter. There is no need to worry  
about lighting and the camera is easy to use.  
The Fill-in Flash mode is to be used under  
conditions of daylight synchro or slow  
synchro photography or other special  
conditions to which the Flash Auto mode  
cannot respond.  
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Q: How should I use the Fill-in Flash mode for  
daylight synchro or slow synchro  
photography?  
A: The Fill-in Flash mode causes the flash to fire  
regardless of the available light, as well as  
conditions of exposure control shown in the  
exposure program line 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.  
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Description of Controls  
Shoe cover  
Spot metering button  
FLASH button  
Zoom lever  
Shutter release button  
Flash reflector  
LCD panel  
Power switch  
Up-down button  
Self-timer button  
Self-timer lamp  
AF illuminator  
RESET button  
Grip strap metal fitting  
Shoulder strap metal fitting  
Grip lock release button  
Manual focus button  
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Back cover lock button  
Mode cover  
Shoulder strap metal fitting  
Eye-piece  
Camera back release knob  
Film window  
Sound switch  
Auto/manual focus switch  
Tripod socket  
Grip strap metal fitting  
Battery case  
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Specifications  
Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed in  
Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single-lens  
reflex camera with 35 ~ 135mm built-in lens  
Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film  
(24 x 36mm)  
Lens: Olympus 35 ~ 135mm F4.2 ~5.6 lens  
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter speed:  
1/2000 sec.~32 sec.  
Focusing: Passive autofocus system with focus  
lock, manual focus (power focus) and focus  
aid potential  
Viewfinder: TTL Type, magnification X0.80 (at  
50mm) Finder view field: 87%, of actual  
picture field  
Viewfinder information: Auto focus frame, spot  
metering frame, focus aid indicator, AF  
indicator, flash charging indicator, program,  
shift indicator, macro indicator, spot  
metering indicator, shutter speed (with slow  
speed warning), aperture and exposure  
compensation indicator  
Exposure control: Programmed exposure  
adjustment (center-weighted average light  
metering, switchable to spot metering), auto  
exposure range EV4 ~20 (ISO 100), program  
shift potential  
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 advance: Automatic film winding type  
Film rewinding: Automatic film rewind  
(automatic rewind activated at the end of  
film), rewind possible at any point with  
rewind button  
Flash: Manual pop-up flash, recycling 3.5 sec. (at  
normal temp.), flash working range: WIDE:  
1.2m (3.9 ft)~5m (16.4 ft) (ISO 100 negative  
color film). TELE: 1.2m (3.9 ft)~4m (13.1  
ft) (ISO 100 negative color film). WIDE:  
1.2m (3.9 ft) ~10m (32.8 ft) (ISO 400  
negative color film). TELE: 1.2m (3.9 ft)-  
8m (26.2 ft) (ISO 400 negative color film)  
Flash modes: AUTO (automatic flash activation  
in low light) FILL-IN (forced activation)  
external flash unit sold separately (Electronic  
Flash L-30)  
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Exposure compensation: Â± 4EV compensation  
potential (1/3 step)  
Battery check: Displayed in LCD panel  
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Power source: Two 3V 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.  
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Accessories Sold Separately  
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TELECONVERTER GRIP STRAP  
LENS X1.5  
ELECTRONIC  
FLASH L-30  
DIOPTRIC CORRECTION  
LENS (with Eye Cup 2)  
SOFT CASE  
RECORDATA BACK 400  
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