Olympus LT Zoom 105 User Manual Page 1

PREPARATIONSCAMERA MAINTENANCEBASIC OPERATIONSADVANCED TECHNIQUESINSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensurecorrect use

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 filmautomatica

Turn the power switch ON (p. 19).The lens barrier will open automatically.Make sure the exposure counter on theLCD panel reads (p. 19).Press the zoom

Depress the shutter release button halfwayto make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).Depress the shutter release button fullyto take a picture (p. 23)

After turning the power switch OFF, pushOPEN to open the batterycompartment cover .Turn the power switch OFF and close thelens barrier when replacin

Turn the power switch ON. Check theremaining battery power.Displaylights (and turns offautomatically).blinks and otherindicators on the LCD panelare d

Correct.Hold the camera firmly with both handswhile keeping elbows at sides to preventthe camera from shaking.Correct.In the vertical position, hold t

Proper Shutter Release.Practice before loading the film.Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway to lock the focus.Make sure.Cautions:• Press the shu

Slide the back cover release upward toopen the back cover.Do not touch the inside of the camera,especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt onthe le

Correct.Make sure the film is lying flat before closingthe back cover.Incorrect.If the film is not lying flat as shown, the filmmay not advance to the

Align the film leader with the mark ,and close the back cover.The film automatically advances to the firstframe.The film does not overlap any of the

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Beforeyou start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to obtain optimum performa

Turn the power switch ON.1.The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, andthe LCD panel activates.When the flash is held down, the twoindicators nex

Aim the camera at your subject. Usethe zoom lever for telephoto or wideangle photography.How to Use the Zoom Lever:Telephoto:Pull the lever to the &qu

Position the autofocus mark on yoursubject.Autofocus markDo not look directly at the sun through theviewfinder.Make sureDepress the shutter release bu

Depress the shutter release button fullyto take the picture.The film automatically advances to the next frame.5.23

Working DistanceThe focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft)to (infinity).When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), theshutter will not release.

When the main subject is not within theautofocus mark. Use the focus lock.The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject inthis case, the camera

Reposition your subjects in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.Dif

When the power switch is turned OFF,the lens and flash will retractautomatically.The display goes out.Close the lens barrier.AFTER SHOOTING1.2.27

The camera automatically rewinds the film whenyou reach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCDpanel, open the back co

USING THE FLASH MODESThis camera has five flash modes. Select theflash mode according to your shootingconditions and needs.How to select the flash mod

• Before using your camera, read this manual carefullyto ensure correct use.• We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera be

AUTO mode:Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions(p. 31)AUTO-S mode:Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye"(when a

In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fireautomatically in low-light and backlitconditions.The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinderlights

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appearred in flash photography).In the Auto-S Flash mode, the c

OFFIn the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does notfire even in low-light conditions.Use this mode in situations where flash photography isnot desired or is

In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash firesregardless of available light.For example, this mode can be used to brighten up asubject's shaded face

Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properlylight subject in the foreground while leavingthe background naturally lit.Note: Since a slow shutter speed (

Press the /REMOTE button and flashmode button at the same time,is displayed on the LCD panel.Press the /REMOTE and the flash modebuttons at the same t

SELFTIMERTo Put Yourself In the PictureUse a tripod to hold the camera securely.Aim at your subject, and press theshutter release button.10 sec.: Self

Press the button. is displayedon the LCD panel.After shooting, press the button again tocancel the selftimer/remote control mode.Remote control ope

Aim the remote control at the camera,and press the button. The shutter will bereleased after about 3 seconds.Notes:Use the remote control within the r

Names and functions of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...

CORRECTING THE DATAPress the MODE button for two secondsor longer.The year indication will start blinking.Press the SET button to correct the year.If

3.4.Press the MODE button again.The month indication will start blinking.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hourand minutes.Note: As you press the mode b

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIMEChoose the desired mode with the MODEbutton.The mode will switch in the described order bypressing the MODE button.No data

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS43CAMERA MAINTENANCEQ: How long will the battery last?A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rollsof 24-exposure

CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave camera in any place exposedto excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight—for example, in a car on (n)n5(a)-43( )-the5(a

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

When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of a sudden temperature change, putthe camera into a plastic bag. This a

CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERAThis camera is weatherproof; however, it isnot designed for underwater use. Pleasenote the following warnings and u

Do not submerge the camera or attempt totake pictures underwater.Rubber gaskets are located inside the rearof the camera. Check the gaskets for wearan

NOTESWhen the camera is not used for anextended period of time, remove the battery.Keep spare battery on hand when going ona long trip or to a cold ar

Using the flash modes ... 29Auto (Auto Flash) ...

WARNINGSNEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, ORSHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSEBATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPENFLAMES.KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE R

Keep the remote control out of the reach ofchildren. If a child swallows the remotecontrol, contact a physician immediately.Never try to disassemble t

OPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The power switch is not turned ON.Turn the power switch ON. (p. 20)The alignment of the battery terminals i

The LCD display goes off suddenly.If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off afterfour and half minutes.Turn the power switch OFF and then ON

The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release buttonwill not release.The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft) to thesubject.Move the camera back to dis

The viewfinder is out of focus.Diopter dial is not adjusted.Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9)PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURESThe pict

The autofocus window was blocked, such as by afinger.Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingersclear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15)The subject

The autofocus didn't work correctly. There aresome subjects that are difficult for the autofocusto lock on. These include: glossy or reflectivesu

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 c

Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36mm)Lens:

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.)F

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automaticreset, displayed on LCD panel.Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional)

Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.7 m(2 ~

Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.Classification of degrees of protection provided byenclosures. Degree of protection indicated bythe second

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNITImprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film from lensside.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-mon

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Quartzdate mode buttons (See p. 40.) Panorama lever (See p. 29)Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.)Viewfinder (See p. 8.)Orange lampGreen lampFilm win

Viewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAt a close distance, yoursubject must bepositioned within theclose-up correction marks.Orange lampLights wh

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until theviewfinder display becomes clear.Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if youare near-sigh