Olympus AZ-4 Zoom manual How to use your zoom lens for the best results

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How to use your zoom lens for the best results

The AZ-4 Zoom is a compact camera equipped with a 35 ~ 135mm zoom lens. The zoom lens is a lens that moves, and allows you to alter the focal distance. With the AZ-4 Zoom, you can change the focal distance from 35mm to 135mm. This allows the photographer to change the composition of a photo through zooming while remaining in the same location, such as in the case of focusing in on a single member of a large group. This is a camera with a large amount of mobility which offers a wide range of photographic potential. Using only this single lens, it is the equivalent of having a number of interchangeable lenses with you at all times. Take advantage of your zoom lens and see what it can do for you.

The zooming operations are carried out through the zoom lever on the camera grip. By operating the zoom lens, the LCD panel will display the focal distance for approx. 2 seconds. Use this as your standard for zooming photography. Now let's take a look at some of the pictures you can take with

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35mm Wide-angle. This is achieved by retracting your super zoom lens. The photo format is wide and the depth of field with regard to the subject is deep, leading to a clear contrast and sharp close-up pictures.

70mm Pictures taken under medium zooming conditions. In spite of the longer focal distance from the camera to the subject, the pictures are clear. The subjects are only half the size of those in pictures taken under 35mm conditions. The exaggeration found in close-ups is lessened and your pictures will seem more natural, less posed. You can use the 70mm position for snapshots, portraits, scenery and a wide variety of other photographic objectives.

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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