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Olympus LT Zoom 105 Instructions Manual

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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
correct use.
CAMERA MAINTENANCE

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  • Page 1 PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure ADVANCED TECHNIQUES correct use. CAMERA MAINTENANCE...
  • 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. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
  • Page 3 • Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. • We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. MAIN FEATURES An easy-to-use fully automatic camera with a leather-like touch.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS 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 ...
  • Page 5 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Using the flash modes ... 29 Auto (Auto Flash) ... 31 Auto-S (Redeye-Reducing Flash) ... 32 OFF (Flash Override) ... 33 FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ... 34 Night Scene ... 35 Spot ... 36 Selftimer... 37 Remote Control (optional) ... 38 Correcting the data ...

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Zoom lever (See p. 21.) Zooms In — telephoto. Zooms out — wide-angle. Shutter release button (See p. 16.) Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 37/38.) Flash mode button (See p. 29.) LCD panel (Date/time indicator ) (See p. 8.) Flash Selftimer indicator Strap eyelet...
  • Page 7 Quartzdate mode buttons (See p. 40.) Panorama lever (See p. 29) 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...

  • Page 8: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel

    VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Autofocus mark Viewfinder Display Position your subject within Close-up correction marks the autofocus mark. At a close distance, your LCD Panel subject must be positioned within the Date/time indicator close-up correction marks. Exposure counter Orange lamp (See p. 19.) Lights when the flash is Battery check (See p.

  • Page 9: Diopter Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 10: Outline Of Operations

    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.
  • Page 11 Turn the power switch ON (p. 19). The lens barrier will open automatically. 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 (p.
  • 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.

  • Page 13: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY After turning the power switch OFF, push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover Turn the power switch OFF and close the lens barrier when replacing the batteries. Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly.

  • Page 14: Checking The Battery

    CHECKING THE BATTERY Turn the power switch ON. Check the remaining battery power. Display lights (and turns off Battery is OK. automatically). You can shoot. blinks and other Battery power is low and indicators on the LCD panel battery should be replaced are displayed normally.

  • Page 15: Points To Remember

    POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Hold the camera 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.
  • Page 16 Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. Make sure. The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.

  • Page 17: Loading The Film

    LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Do 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 19 Align the film leader with the mark and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left. Turn the power switch ON. Make sure The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note :...

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES Turn the power switch ON. Make sure The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel activates. When the flash is held down, the two indicators next to the viewfinder blink. The camera will not activate. The display also goes out.
  • 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"...
  • 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. Make sure Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 23 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The film automatically advances to the next frame.
  • Page 24 Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) (infinity). When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), the shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.) When the subject is extremely close to the camera, the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases.

  • Page 25: Using The Focus Lock

    USING THE FOCUS LOCK To Avoid Taking Out-of-focus Pictures When the 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 out of focus.
  • 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 excessively bright light within the picture area In such situation as the above, use the focus lock by...

  • Page 27: After Shooting

    AFTER SHOOTING When the power switch is turned OFF, the lens and flash will retract automatically. The display goes out. Close the lens barrier.

  • Page 28: Unloading The Film

    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 rewinding.

  • Page 29: Using The Flash Modes

    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 FLASH mode button, the mode switches as shown on p. 30. The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 30 LCD Panel Display 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 available light, (p.

  • Page 31: Auto (Auto Flash)

    W (38 mm) 0.6~4.7 m (2~15.4 ft.) 0.6~6.6 m (2~21.7 ft.) 0.6~9.4 m (2~30.8 ft.) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Make sure The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway.

  • Page 32: Auto-S (Redeye-Reducing Flash)

    AUTO-S (Redeye Reducing 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.

  • Page 33: Off (Flash Override)

    (Flash Override) In the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes. Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically 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.

  • Page 34: Fill-In (Forced Activation)

    FILL-IN (Forced Activation) 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 within the flash working range (p.

  • Page 35: Night Scene

    NIGHT SCENE To Capture a Night Scene Beautifully Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properly light subject in the foreground while leaving the background 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.

  • Page 36: Spot

    SPOT MODE TO FOCUS AND SET THE EXPOSURE FOR A SELECTED AREA Press the /REMOTE button and flash mode button at the same time, is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the /REMOTE and the flash mode buttons at the same time or turn the power switch OFF to cancel the Spot mode.

  • Page 37: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER To Put Yourself In the Picture Press the button. on the LCD panel. Make sure Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. 10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec.: Blinks The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release.

  • Page 38: Remote Control (Optional)

    REMOTE CONTROL (optional) The optional RC 200 Remote Control is required in the operation below Press the button. is displayed on the LCD panel. After shooting, press the button again to cancel the selftimer/remote control mode. Remote control operation is canceled automatically when not in use for more than about 20 minutes.
  • Page 39 Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will be released after about 3 seconds. Notes: Use the remote control within the range shown at left. The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of The remote control may not work when the subject is backlit.

  • Page 40: Correcting The Data

    CORRECTING THE DATA Press the MODE button for two seconds or longer. The year indication will start blinking. Press the SET button to correct the year. If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1. And if you keep it pressed, the numbers will run in rapid succession.
  • Page 41 Press the MODE button again. The month indication will start blinking. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes. Note: As you press the mode button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, and minute. The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again.

  • Page 42: Printing The Date And Time

    PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME Choose the desired mode with the MODE button. The mode will switch in the described order by pressing the MODE button. The quartzdate uses the same power source as the main unit. Make sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced.

  • Page 43: Questions And Answers

    A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls of 24-exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the battery will last much longer.

  • Page 44: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight —for example, in a car on (n)n5(a)-43( )-the5(a)-43( )-beac...
  • Page 45 Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. Do not expose the camera 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.
  • Page 46 When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it.

  • Page 47: Caring For Your Weatherproof Camera

    CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is weatherproof; however, it is not designed for underwater use. Please note the following warnings and use the camera correctly. The camera can withstand splashing water (e.g., seaside, swimming pool side, etc.) The camera can be used in rain. And in snow.
  • Page 48 Do not remove the gaskets. Gaskets should be replaced after approximately three years, although they may require replacement earlier than that depending on use and wear. If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement, contact your nearest Olympus service center.

  • Page 49: Battery Handling

    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 area. Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact.
  • Page 50 WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES. KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY (DL123A OR CR123A).

  • Page 51: Remote Control (Optional) Handling

    REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLING Keep the remote control out of the reach of children. If a child swallows the remote control, contact a physician immediately. Never try to disassemble the remote control. Never expose the remote control to excessive heat or open flame.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power switch is not turned ON. Turn the power switch ON. (p. 20) The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. Reload the battery correctly. (p. 13) The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with new one.
  • Page 53 The LCD display goes off suddenly. If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. Turn the power switch OFF and then ON again or operate the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on. In additon, the power is turned OFF automatically after 4 hours.
  • Page 54 The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release. The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft) to the subject. Move the camera back to distance more than 0.6 m (2 ft) from the subject. (p. 24) The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release.
  • Page 55 The viewfinder is out of focus. Diopter 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.
  • Page 56 The autofocus window was blocked, such as by a finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15) The subject was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens (0.6 m / 2 ft). Shoot from more than 0.6 m (2 ft) away from the subject.
  • Page 57 The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are some subjects that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on. These include: glossy or reflective surfaces, black objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flames and smoke, excessively bright light within the picture area. Focus on an object located at the same distance as the subject, then return to the subject and take the picture.
  • Page 58 The data has not been printed (or looks faded). The data mode was set to no data (—). Change the data mode to another setting. (p. 42) There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow in the area of the picture where the data is printed. Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Type: Full automatic 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 Lens: Olympus lens 38~105 mm F4.5 ~ 8.9, 6 elements in 5 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
  • Page 60 Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset, displayed on LCD panel. Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay. Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit with 3-sec. delay. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200. For non DX-coded film and film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
  • Page 61 Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.7 m (2 ~ 15.4 ft), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.4 m (2 ~ 7.9 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 9.4 m (2 ~ 30.8 ft).
  • Page 62 Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529. Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures. Degree of protection indicated by the second characteristics numeral 4. Shot description: Protected against splashing water. Definition: Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect. Test for second numeral 4: The equipment is splayed from all practical directions.
  • Page 63 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Imprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film from lens side. Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day- year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute. External indication of data: Data display on LCD panel. Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting. Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2030. Power source: Ordinarily used with camera body.
  • Page 64 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shlnjuku-ku,Tokyo, Japan.Tel. 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000 /(800)622-6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-16,20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08,20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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