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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Description of controls ... 3 Before you begin Loading the batteries... 6 Checking the batteries ... 7 Attaching the strap ... 8 Loading the film ... 9 Unloading the film ... 12 Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures ...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 210. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set to ON. Before taking important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features.

  • Page 4: Description Of Controls

    LCD panel Light sensor Viewfinder Shutter release button Autofocus windows Steady grip Power switch Description of controls Selftimer indicator Subject button Flash mode button Flash reflector Lens Strap eyelet Zoom buttons...
  • Page 5 Back cover Viewfinder Battery compartment cover Film window Back cover release Tripod socket Rewind button...

  • Page 6: Viewfinder Display

    Viewfinder display Close-up correction marks Autofocus frame AF indicator (green) Flash indicator (orange) LCD panel Flash mode selection indicator Selftimer Continuous mode Auto-zoom Pre-focus Battery check indicator Exposure counter Flash mode indicator...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before you begin··· Loading the batteries Insert a coin into the groove of the battery cover on the side of the grip and open the cover. Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and replace the cover. Use Panasonic CR123A, Duracell DL123A, or equivalent.

  • Page 8: Checking The Batteries

    Checking the batteries Set the power switch to ON to check the batteries. The battery check indicator will be displayed for 12 seconds. When " " is displayed, batteries are If " " flashes, batteries are low, have spares handy. If "...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the strap...

  • Page 10: Loading The Film

    Loading the film This camera is designed to use DX-coded 35mm film, DX coding, used by virtually all major film manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automati- cally. If DX-coded film is unavailable, use ISO 100 film.
  • Page 11 Make sure the film lies flat. Align the film leader with the red film loading indicator. Unless the film leader matches the film loading indicator, the film may not be loaded. * Do not touch the lens inside the body with your fingers or the film leader.
  • Page 12 Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Set the power switch to ON to make sure that the exposure counter shows "1". If film is improperly loaded, the LCD panel will display a blinking "E". In this case, open the back cover, and realign the film leader.

  • Page 13: Unloading The Film

    Unloading the film The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. The exposure counter on the LCD panel counts down as the film is rewinding. * The final reading of the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film.
  • Page 14 Once the film has been rewound, a blinking "E" will be displayed on the LCD panel. Further operations are not possible until the rewound film cartridge is removed. "Rewinding completed" indicator When the power switch is OFF, there will be no indication on the LCD panel.

  • Page 15: Simple Point & Shoot Photography

    Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures When the power switch is ON, the LCD panel lights. The LCD panel goes out after 4 to 5 minutes to minimize battery drain. The lens will then zoom to the wide-angle position. After 4 hours the power is automatically turned to OFF.
  • Page 16 Use the zoom button to adjust the size of your subject in the frame, (telephoto or wide-angle) The shutter release cannot be operated while zooming. Press the "T" (Telephoto) on the zoom button to zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T" position is 76mm.) Press the "W"...
  • Page 17 * Keep your fingers and the strap Hold the camera correctly. away from the lens and flash. It is particularly important to hold the camera steady when shooting at a longer focal length; use both hands for maximum stability.
  • Page 18 Position your subject within the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. When correct focus has been achieved, the autofocus indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder. If the autofocus indicator is blinking, correct focus was not achieved.
  • Page 19 The entire subject should normally be positioned within the picture frame, however, the actual available image area will become smaller as you get nearer to the subject. At 0.6m(2ft), the subject should be positioned within the close-up correction marks. Picture frame (infinity) Picture frame at 0.6m (2ft)
  • Page 20 If the subject is nearer than 0.6m(2ft), the autofocus indicator (green) will blink and the shutter will not release. However, the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely close to the camera. When correct focus has been achieved (the autofocus indicator has lit up), press the shutter release button fully (gently, to minimize camera...

  • Page 21: Auto Flash Photography (1)Taking Pictures In Low Light

    Auto flash photography (1)Taking pictures in low light When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO-S, the flash will fire automatically in low light conditions. Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway. The flash indicator (orange) will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.
  • Page 22 From 0.6m(2ft) to 1.6m(5.2ft), the flash strength is controlled automati- cally as shown. This soft flash mechanism prevents pictures from being overexposed. Overexposed (with conventional flash). Properly exposed (with soft flash). Soft flash:...
  • Page 23 Flash working range: WIDE (38mm) 0.6m - 4.1m (2ft - 13.4ft) 0.6m - 5.8m (2ft - 19ft) 0.6m - 8.2m (2ft - 26.9ft) In continuous mode WIDE (38mm) 0.6m - 2.9m (2ft - 9.5ft) 0.6m - 4.1m (2ft - 13.4ft) 0.6m - 5.8m (2ft - 19ft) Color negative film offers the widest exposure latitude, compensating for...

  • Page 24: Taking Backlit Subjects

    Auto flash photography (2)Taking backlit subjects When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO-S, the flash will fire automatically in backlit situations Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway. The flash indicator (orange) will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

  • Page 25: Advanced Shooting Techniques

    Advanced shooting techniques Macro photography Macro photography is possible at any focal length. Without performing any special operations, it is possible to take close-up pictures up to a distance of 0.6m(2ft). At 0.6m(2ft), position your subject within the area outlined by the close- up correction marks.

  • Page 26: Focus Lock

    Focus lock Focal length of 76mm at 0.6m(2ft). Using the focus lock, your subject will be in focus even if it is not in the center of the picture.
  • Page 27 When the main subject is not in the autofocus frame, use the focus lock. Otherwise the camera will focus on the background and the subject will not be in focus. Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
  • Page 28 While keeping the shutter release Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. button pressed halfway, change the position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition.

  • Page 29: Selftimer

    Selftimer Set the camera firmly in position. Press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. When correct focus has been achieved, the autofocus indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder.
  • Page 30 Press the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later. The selftimer indicator on the front of the camera will light up for the first 10 seconds, then blink rapidly for 2 seconds until the shutter is released.

  • Page 31: Continuous Mode

    Continuous mode Use continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of pictures at approx. 1 frame per 1.7 seconds. (1 frame per approx. 4 seconds when the flash is fired.) Press the SUBJECT button u n t i l "C" is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 32: Auto-Zoom Mode

    Auto-zoom mode Use auto-zoom mode to maintain a constant head and shoulders subject size within the frame, even though the distance to the subject may vary. Press the SUBJECT button u n t i l is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button.
  • Page 33 Auto-zoom mode working range: from 1.3m (4.3ft) to 2.6m (8.5ft). * Outside the ranges as shown, auto- zoom may not operate. * Even in the auto-zoom mode, the zoom button can be operated to override the automatic zoom setting.

  • Page 34: Pre-Focus Mode

    Pre-focus mode Use pre-focus mode when you want the shutter to release the moment you press the shutter release button. It is useful when taking moving subjects such as at a sports event. Press the SUBJECT button until "PRE FOCUS" is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 35 Press the shutter release button fully. The shutter will be immediately released. By using this mode, the time lapse between when the shutter button is released and when the picture is actually taken is reduced.

  • Page 36: Auto-S Flash Photography

    AUTO-S flash photography Auto-S flash significantly reduces "red-eye" phenomenon (when a subject's eyes appear red) in flash portraits and group photos. Red-eye phenomenon is most likely to occur in very low light, and at longer focal lengths (telephoto). Press the FLASH button to set the mode to AUTO-S.
  • Page 37 * Hold the camera firmly while pressing the shutter release button. * Auto-S mode will not be cancelled when power is switched OFF. To cancel AUTO-S mode, press the FLASH button. AUTO-S flash mode working range: WIDE(38mm) 0.6 – 4.1m (2 – 13.4ft) 0.6 –...

  • Page 38: Flash Off

    Flash OFF Use this mode for photography utilizing available light, in situations where flash photography is prohibited or when you don't want the flash to fire, such as for a night scene. Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to OFF. will light on the LCD panel.

  • Page 39: Fill-In Flash

    FILL-IN flash In this mode, the flash always fires regardless of available light. Use this mode tor daylight shooting in backlit conditions to compensate for backlighting which may make the subject appear too dark. By using the FILL-IN mode, the subject will be properly lit by the flash.

  • Page 40: Multi Flash

    Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to FILL-IN. will light on the LCD panel. MULTI flash Use this mode, when you want to segment a motion sequence - such as a golf swing - in 1 frame. For best results use together with pre-focus mode.
  • Page 41 * Use this mode in low light. If you use it in bright conditions, your picture will be overexposed. * Use a tripod or other camera support to prevent the effects of camera shake. MULTI flash mode working range: WIDE(38mm) 0.6 –...

  • Page 42: Night Scene Flash Photography

    Night scene flash photography Use slow-synchoro FILL- IN flash to capture dimly lit backgrounds, such as the sky at dusk, while properly lighting the foreground with flash. Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to will light on the LCD panel. With the flash AUTO mode, only the subject can be taken.
  • Page 43 By using the flash mode for night scene photography, you can take both the subject in the foreground and the night scene in the background. * The necessary shutter speed may be very slow (up to 2 seconds) to attain proper exposure. To prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake, the camera should be set firmly in position (with a tripod...

  • Page 44: How To Use The Soft Case (Optional)

    How to use the soft case (optional) Make sure to set the power switch to OFF before the camera is inserted into the case.

  • Page 45: Care And Storage

    Never disassemble the camera; it contains a high-voltage circuit. Do not use thinner, benzine or organic solvents to clean the camera. Care and storage Do not touch the DX read-off contacts. Do not disassemble or expose batteries to excessive heat. Do not rotate the camera once it is mounted on a tripod.
  • Page 46 (below -10°C/14°F). Do not leave the camera near magnetic fields, like on top of a TV set, or radio. In case of malfunction, take the camera to your nearest Olympus dealer or service center.

  • Page 47: Questions And Answers

    Q: What kind of batteries should I use? A: Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Do not mix new and old batteries at the same time. Change them both at the same time. Q: How long will the battery last? A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and expose half of all your pictures with flash, two new 3V lithium batteries (DL123A/CRI23A) will allow you to take 30 or more rolls...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38 - 76 zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 x 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens 38 - 76mm F4.5 - 6.2, 7 elements in 7 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
  • Page 49 Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film): Wide-angle: 0.6 - 8.2m (2ft - 26.9ft). telephoto: 0.6m - 6m (2ft - 19.7ft) Flash modes: AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light and backlight) Auto-S (Red-eye reducing, in low light and backlight) OFF (No flash) FILL-IN (Forced activation) MULTI (4 activations at fixed shutter speeds of 1/6 sec.)
  • Page 50 San-Ei Building, 22-2 Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan Tel 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS CORPORATION Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797 2087, U.S.A. Tel: 516-364-3000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPE) GMBH Postfach 104908. Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2000 Hamburg 1, Germany Tel 040-23773-0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (UK.) LTD.

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