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  • Page 1 Infinity INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Description of controls Before you begin Loading the batteries Checking the batteries Adjusting the viewfinder Attaching the strap Loading the film Unloading the film Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures Auto flash photography (1)Taking pictures in low light (2)Taking backlit subjects Advanced shooting techniques Focus lock...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. 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 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

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

  • Page 6: Lcd Panel

    Viewfinder display (flash) indicator (orange) "AF" indicator (green) Close-up correction marks Autofocus frame Flash mode Flash mode selection LCD panel Exposure counter Continuous mode Auto-zoom Selftimer Battery check Spot mode Super macro Remote control...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before you of the grip. begin... *Before replacing the batteries, set the Loading the batteries Remove battery cover on the side power switch OFF. Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and replace the cover. Use Panasonic CR123A, Duracell DL123A, or equivalent. *Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time.

  • Page 8: Checking The Batteries

    Checking the batteries Turn power ON by sliding the power switch as shown. The battery check indicator will be displayed for 12 seconds. When is displayed, batteries are flashes, batteries are low, have spares handy. is displayed continuously, batteries should be replaced immediately.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the viewfinder A dioptric correction lever on the viewfinder eyepiece allows you to adjust the clarity of the viewfinder image. This is especially helpful for photographers who wear eyeglasses.

  • Page 10: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the strap Green mark for super macro photography (see P.30) Stopper...

  • Page 11: Loading The Film

    back cover release toward the top of the camera. 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 automatically.
  • Page 12 Make sure the film lies flat. Align the film leader with the red *Do not touch the lens inside the body film loading indicator. with your fingers or the film leader. Unless the film leader matches the film loading indicator, the film may not be loaded.
  • Page 13 Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Set the power switch 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 14: 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 15 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 16: 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. After 4 hours the power is automatically turned OFF. To resume operation, set the power switch OFF and then ON again.
  • Page 17 Use the zoom buttons 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) button to zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T" position is 90mm.) Press the "W"...
  • Page 18 *Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, autofocus windows and light sensor. Position your subject within the autofocus frame in the viewfinder. With the composition shown on the right, the background will be in focus as the autofocus frame does not cover the subject.
  • Page 19 Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF" indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder. If the "AF" indicator is blinking, correct focus has not been achieved. If this occurs, let go of the shutter release button.
  • Page 20 If the subject is nearer than 0.6m (2ft), the "AF" 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. Shooting range: from 0.6m (2ft) to (infinity).

  • Page 21: Auto Flash Photography

    As soon as the shutter is released, the film will automatically advance to the next frame. The LCD exposure counter shows the next frame number. Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway. The indicator (orange) will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.
  • Page 22 The shutter release cannot be operated while the flash is charging . It takes about 0.2—3.5 seconds after the film is advanced to recharge the flash (at normal temperatures with new batteries). NOTE: To significantly reduce red-eye phenomenon, use the AUTO-S flash mode (P.40).
  • Page 23 Properly exposed (with soft flash). Flash working range: WIDE (38mm) 0.6m—4.3m(2ft—14.1ft) 0.6m—6.1m(2ft—20ft) 0.6m—8.6m(2ft—28.2ft) In continuous mode WIDE (38mm) 0.6m—3.5m(2ft—11.5ft) 0.6m—4.9m(2ft—16.1ft) 0.6m—7m(2ft—23ft) Color negative film offers the widest exposure latitude, compensating for over and underexposure more readily than other films. The flash working range shown below is optimal for color negative film.

  • 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 indicator (orange) will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charged.

  • Page 25: Advanced Shooting Techniques

    Advanced shooting techniques Focus lock Using the focus lock, your subject will be in focus even if it is not in the center of the picture. 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.
  • Page 26 Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The "AF" indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder and the focus will be locked. *When focus is locked, exposure settings are also locked (AE lock). Recompose your picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.

  • Page 27: Remote Control

    remove the remote control unit from the bottom of the camera. Remote control Use the remote control unit to take pictures when operating at a distance from the camera. Using a coin, turn the screw to When the remote control unit has been removed from the camera, blinks on the LCD panel.
  • Page 28 The camera should be set firmly in position (with a tripod for example). While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject. With the remote control unit in your hand, position yourself in front of the camera and press the release button on the unit's side.
  • Page 29 The remote control can be set to release the shutter either l or 3 seconds after the release button is pressed. Press the release button. The selftimer indicator will blink rapidly until the shutter is released.
  • Page 30 NOTE: •The remote control unit will operate for approximately 18 minutes after removing it from the camera. Outside of this period the remote control unit cannot be operated. To resume operation, replace and then remove the remote control unit. • Although all operating modes can be used in conjunction with the remote control unit, continuous-frame advance is limited to two frames.

  • Page 31: Super Macro Photography

    The lens will automatically extend to telephoto and will be displayed on the LCD panel. *In this mode, the flash always fires Super macro photography Super macro photography is possible at a distance of 0.4m (1.3ft). Note: Without performing any special operations, macro photography is possible at any focal length up to a distance of 0.6m (2ft).
  • Page 32 Measure the distance of 0.4m (1.3ft) with the green mark on the strap. *0utside of 0.4m (1.3ft) the shutter will release, even though correct focus has not been achieved. *In this mode, the "AF" indicator (green) will not light up in the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Spot Mode

    When there is strong backlight, your subject will appear too dark. Spot mode Use the spot mode when you want to limit light metering to a particular area of the composition. In this mode, your subject will be properly exposed without being affected by backlight.
  • Page 34 Press the SUBJECT button until "SPOT" is displayed on the LCD panel. Position your subject in the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. Autofocus frame When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF"...
  • Page 35 Press the shutter release button While keeping the shutter release fully to take the picture. button pressed halfway, change the position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition.

  • Page 36: 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 until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button. The lens will automatically zoom and after the appropriate subject size has been achieved the shutter will be...
  • Page 37 Auto-zoom mode working range: from 1.3m (4.3ft) to 3.lm (10.2ft). *Outside the range as shown, auto- zoom may not operate. *Even in the auto-zoom mode, it is possible to use the zoom buttons.

  • Page 38: 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. 2.5 seconds when the flash is fired.) Press the SUBJECT button until "C" is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button pressed.

  • Page 39: Selftimer

    Set the camera firmly in position. Press the shutter release button Press the SUBJECT button until halfway to focus. is displayed on the LCD panel. Selftimer...
  • Page 40 When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF" indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder. *In case your subject is not in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus lock. (Refer to page 24.) Press the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Flash Off

    *In the super macro mode, AUTO-S mode will be canceled and the flash mode will be reset to AUTO. AUTO-S flash mode working range: WIDE(38mm) TELE(90mm) 0.6—4.3m 0.6—2.7m (2—14.1ft) (2—8.9ft) 0.6—6.1m 0.6—3.8m (2—12.5ft) (2—20ft) 0.6—8.6m 0.6—5.4m (2—28.2ft) (2—17.7ft) Flash OFF Use this mode for photography utilizing available light, in situations...

  • Page 43: Fill-In Flash

    *In low light conditions, 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 for example). FILL-IN flash In this mode, the flash always fires regardless of available light.

  • Page 44: Night Scene Flash Photography

    By using the FILL-IN mode, the subject will be properly lit by the flash. Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to FILL-IN. Night scene flash photography Use the night scene flash to capture dimly lit backgrounds, such as the sky at dusk, while properly lighting the foreground with flash.
  • Page 45 Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to *In the night scene flash mode 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 for example).

  • Page 46: How To Use The Filters (Optional)

    (optional) Special-effects can be obtained by using the optional Olympus filter and filter adaptor. Olympus offers the following optional filters. (Filter diameter: 35.5mm) (1) Skylight Prevents a blue tone in color photographs taken on fair weather days and provides an overall more natural color tone.
  • Page 47 When the Sunny Cross is used. Filter adaptor (optional)

  • Page 48: How To Use The Soft Case (Optional)

    How to use the soft case (optional) Make sure to set the power switch OFF before the camera is inserted into the case. The camera's neck strap can be used to carry the camera after the camera is properly inserted into the soft case. The soft case can also be carried on a belt using the belt loop on the back of the case.

  • Page 49: 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 50 (below — 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 51: 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/CR123A) will allow you to take 30 or more rolls of...
  • Page 52 Q: The camera fails to operate in cold weather. What can I A: Generally, low temperatures will reduce the battery performance temporarily. Try to keep the camera warm before using them. Q: The remote control does not operate. A: Due to the noise produced by specific types of fluorescent lighting (fluorescent lights without glow lamp), it may not be possible to use the remote control unit.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38—90 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 × 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens 38 — 90mm F4.5—7.2, 7 elements in 7 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (with autofocus frame, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator).
  • Page 54 Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: approx 0.2—3.5 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). Flash working range (ISO 100 color negative film): Wide-angle: 0.6m—4.3m (2ft—14.1ft), Telephoto: 0.6m—2.7m (2ft—8.9ft) Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film): Wide-angle: 0.6m—8.6m (2ft—28.2ft), Telephoto: 0.6m—5.4m (2ft—17.7ft) Flash modes: AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light and backlight)
  • Page 55 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. (EUROPA) GMBH Postfach 104908, Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2000 Hamburg 1, Germany. Tel. 040-23773-0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (UK) LTD.

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