User manual OLYMPUS µ-III 120

[. . . ] This camera uses a wide multi-autofocus system that makes it easier for the camera to focus on subjects even if they are not in the center of the viewfinder. When reversal film is used, the working range at the telephoto side will be reduced by about 40%. The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. 1 Close-up correction marks (picture area at closest distance) 2 Picture area at infinity Make sure the motor has stopped and that " " is blinking; then open the back cover to remove the film. [. . . ] Reframe your subject and press the shutter release button all the way. When taking portrait photos in backlight or underneath a tree or roof, the subject's face may look too dark if it's in front of a brighter background. The Fill-In Flash provides just the right amount of additional light to compensate for the shadow (see figure 5 on page 126) and for fluorescent light. When you shoot through a window, from your hotel or out of a train or a bus, the window pane may mislead the autofocus system. to make sure the distant landscape is in focus , set the camera to Infinity. The flash does not fire except in the Fill-In Flash mode (see figure 2 page 2). When taking a walk in the city at night, you may want to take photos of your subject in the foreground with the city lights in the background. The main flash lights the subject in the foreground while the shutter stays open up to 4 seconds to capture the city lights. You'll need to secure the camera on a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake (see figure 6 on page 126). Each time you press it, the mode will switch in the order shown on the left. If the date/time is superimposed on a bright color like white, orange, yellow, etc. Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and exposure are locked at this time). The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds. Be sure to correct the date and time after the battery has been inserted or replaced. Keep the MODE button pressed until the "year" indicator starts blinking. If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1. If you keep the button pressed, the numbers will run in rapid succession. If you pass the intended number, keep pressing to return to that number. Press the MODE button once more to make the "month" indicator blink. As you press the MODE button, the blinking indicator changes in the order of "year", "month", "day", "hour" and "minute". [. . . ] Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. 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 expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below ­10°C/14°F). [. . . ]