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Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-4 Zoom. The AZ-4 Zoom is a totally new handgrip type single lens reflex camera in the full-size 35mm format. It is equipped with a 35 ~ 135mm zoom lens and, of course, focus is fully automated. Furthermore, the camera is extremely compact and easy-to-use, with features that give added flexibility including spot metering, fill-in flash, program shift, exposure compensation, double exposure, and a continuous shooting mode. With the AZ-4 Zoom, everyone can enjoy photography, from snapshots and portraiture to advanced techniques.

Before using the camera, please study this instruction manual carefully with the AZ-4 Zoom in front of you, to get the very best performance and longest service life from your new camera.

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Contents Instructions Symbols used in this manual Preparations before taking pictures Loading batteries Preparations before Taking Pictures Loading Batteries Checking the Batteries Taking Photographs Loading the Film Page Page Taking Photographs Page Page Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Page Page Unloading the Film Page Taking Photographs Using the Focus Lock Taking a Continuous Series of Shots Using the Self-timer Page How to Use the Manual Focus Macro Photography Page Exposure Compensation Spot Metering Change the composition while pressing the Spot button Program Shift Double-exposure Photography Page Using the Reset Button Taking Photographs III Flash Photography Flash Auto Photography ISO Wide Tele Using Fill-in Flash Page Using an Exterior Flash Attachment Attaching a Shoulder Strap Order to take even better photographs How to use your zoom lens for the best results 35mm 70mm Autofocus AF Subjects with which autofocus is difficult Exposure Programmed exposureViewfinder Displays LCD Panel and Mode Buttons For Long-lasting Enjoyment of Your AZ-4 Zoom Care and Storage Radio Station Questions and Answers What kind of batteries should I use?Page Description of Controls Page Specifications Exposure compensation ± 4EV compensation potential 1/3 stepDimensions Accessories Sold Separately