Olympus 105R Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB)
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- Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 1
ZOOM 105 R INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. WARNING Ignoring this mark may result in the death or serious injury of the user. KEEP THE BATTERIES - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 3
-in 38mm ~ 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens. Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Next operation Operation order Automatic operation Indicator blinking Attention Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway Pay particular attention items in the instructions enclosed in boxes Product shown in - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 4
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 Names and functions of parts 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel 8 Diopter adjustment 9 Using the strap 9 Outline of operations 10 Loading the battery 13 Checking the battery 14 Points to remember 15 Loading the film 17 Taking pictures 20 Using the Focus - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 5
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE 5 Using the flash modes Auto (Auto Flash) Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) OFF (Flash Override) FILL-IN (Forced Activation) Night Scene Spot Selftimer/Remote Control* Questions and answers Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Specifications 29 31 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 6
PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOFPARTS Zoom lever (See p. 21.) Zooms in - telephoto. Zooms out - wide-angle. Shutter release button (See p. 16.) Selftimer/Remote Control button (See p. 38.) Flash mode button (See p. 29.) LCD panel (See p. 8.) Flash Selftimer indicator - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 7
Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.) Viewfinder (See p. 8.) Orange lamp Green lamp Film window Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release (See p. 17.) 7 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 8
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Autofocus mark Close-up correction marks At a close distance, your Position your subject within the autofocus mark. subject must be LCD Panel positioned within the Exposure counter close-up correction marks. (See p. 19.) Orange lamp Battery - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 9
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Far-sighted Vision Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you are near-sighted. USING THE STRAP Attaching the strap. 9 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 10
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 13). Open the back cover (p. 17). Load the film (p. 17). (Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.) Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame (p. 19). 10 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 11
Open the lens barrier until you hear a click (p. 19). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 19). Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide-angle photography (p. 21). Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph 11 (p. 22). - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 12
Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 28). Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p. 28). 12 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 13
the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or equivalent.) About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery. (p. 39) Read "Battery Handling" on page 43. 13 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 14
. Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately. Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. 14 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 15
firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Correct. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Incorrect. Caution: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, autofocus windows and flash. (See page 6) - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 16
the film. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the camera when pressing - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 17
not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on the lens, remove it with a blower brush. Insert the film cartridge, making sure the film is lying flat. Notes: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended. When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is automatically set. 17 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 18
Correct. Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. Incorrect. If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film may not advance to the first frame. 18 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 19
leader with the mark and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left. Open the lens barrier until you hear a click. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note: If blinks in the - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 20
TAKING PICTURES 1. Open the lens barrier until you hear a click. The lens extends slightly and the LCD panel activates. 20 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 21
Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography. How to Use the Zoom Lever: Telephoto: Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in. Maximum telephoto focal length: 105 mm Wide angle: Push the lever to the "W" side to zoom out. Maximum wide-angle focal length: - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 22
Position the autofocus mark on your subject. Autofocus mark Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus. Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted automatically. 22 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 23
Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The film automatically advances to the next frame. Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to (infinity). When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), the shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.) When the - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 24
Close-up Correction Picture frame Close-up correction marks Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft) The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at . However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. At 0.6 m (2ft), the shaded - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 25
main subject is not within the autofocus mark. Use the focus lock. The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in this case, the camera will focus on the background behind the subjects and the subjects will be but of focus. Autofocus mark Position the autofocus mark on your subject - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 26
Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. Difficult Autofocus Subjects Glossy or reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames, smoke, etc. Sunlight or - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 27
AFTER SHOOTING Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully. The lens will retract automatically. Close the lens barrier completely. The display goes out. Caution: Do not apply force to the lens barrel. 27 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 28
UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel, open the back cover and remove the film. Notes: The number of exposures remaining decreases during winding. The final number of exposures may - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 29
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES USING THE FLASH MODES This camera has five flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the flash mode: As you press the - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 30
LCD Panel Display 30 AUTO mode: Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions. (p. 31) AUTO-S mode: Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 32) OFF mode: The flash does not fire. (p. 33) FILL-IN mode: Fires regardless of - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 31
is blinking, the flash is being recharged ISO W (38 mm) T (105 mm) and the shutter release button won't release. Release your finger from ) 0.6~2.5 m (2~8.2 ft) seconds. Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film. 200 0.6 ~ 6.9m (2~22.6 ft) 0.6~3.5m (2~11.5 ft) 400 0.6~9.8m - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 32
Flash) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 33
selected in low-light situations when in the Flash-OFF mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera. 33 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 34
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) When you want to fire the flash every shot. In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up a subject's shaded face or under artificial lighting such as back-lit, fluorescent light. Use this mode - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 35
naturally lit. Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations, use a tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake. Night-Scene mode cannot be used together with Spot mode. 35 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 36
SPOT MODE TO FOCUS AND SET THE EXPOSURE FOR A SELECTED AREA. Press the button and flash mode button at the same time. is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the and the flash mode buttons at the same time or close the lens barrier to cancel the stop mode. Position the autofocus mark on your subject, - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 37
Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. Exposure can be adjusted at different points from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode. 37 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 38
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL SeeTheOptional Remote Control'sInstructionsForMoreDetails. Use a tripod, etc., to hold the camera securely. Press the selftimer/remote control button, is displayed on the LCD panel. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 39
determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the battery will last much longer. Q: Why does the flash get hot? A: If the flash is used continuously, it may become hot. If this happens, stop using the camera for a while. Q: Can I use infrared film? A: No - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 40
any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight -for example. In a car or on the beach. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel as soon as possible. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging. Do not use - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 41
to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. Do not shake or shock the camera. Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens. Please keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F). Low temperatures - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 42
X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines. Give to the security officer for manual inspection. This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation. If this happens, remove - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 43
BATTERY HANDLING NOTES When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 44
IMMEDIATELY. USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY (DL 123A OR CR123A). NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA. 44 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 45
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The lens barrier is not opened. Open The battery is temporarily unable to function because of cold. Keep the camera warm while using it. The loaded film has been rewound. Remove the film. (p. 28) The film is incorrectly loaded. Reload the - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 46
LCD goes off after four and half minutes. Close the lens barrier and open it again or operate the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on. In additon, the power is turned OFF automatically after 4 hours. When the camera is not in use, try to keep the lens barrier closed. 46 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 47
lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release. The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2ft) to the subject. Move the camera back to distance more than 0.6 m (2ft) from the subject. mode other than OFF. (p. 29) High sensitivity film is being used. Set the flash mode to FILL-IN. (p. 29) 47 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 48
dial is not adjusted. Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9) PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURES The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently. (p. 15) The subject was not - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 49
window was blocked, such as by a finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows. button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera. Do not stand in front of the camera. Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder. (p. 38) - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 50
at the desired subject and release the shutter release button. (p. 36) The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked, (e.g. by a finger). Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the flash. (p. 15) The subject was out of the working range of the flash. Shoot within the flash working - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 51
The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal. The color of the room lighting affected the picture Set the flash to FILL-IN mode. 51 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 52
35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm) Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 105 mm. F4.5 ~ 8.9, 6 elements in 5 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with autofocus mark - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 53
speed. For non DX-coded film and film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set to ISO 100. Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed.) Film advance: Automatic film winding. Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 54
Approx. 0.5 ~ 7 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range: Wide-angle - 0.6 ~ 4.9 m (2 ~ 16.1 ft), Telephoto - 0.6 ~ 2.5 m (2 ~ 8.2 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film: Wide-angle - 0.6 ~ 9.8 m (2 ~ 32.2 ft). Telephoto - 0.6 ~ 5.0 m (2 - 16.4 ft) with ISO 400 color negative - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 55
Power source: 3 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A) Dimensions: 122(W) x 66 (H) x 45 (D) mm (4.8X2.6X1.8 in) (without protrusions). Weight: 245 g (8.6 oz)(without battery) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 55 - Olympus 105R | Accura Zoom 105R Instruction Manual (751 KB) - Page 56
03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.Tel. 516-844-5000 /1-800-622-6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) Germany. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1YOTX, United Kingdom.Tel. 0171-253-2772 This device complies with part 15
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
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ZOOM 105 R