Summary
The Olympus AZ-4 Zoom is a 35mm fixed-lens SLR camera introduced in 1989.
Overview edit
The camera is almost identical to the Ricoh Mirai, except it does not have a remote control socket and uses different batteries. It was one of the earliest examples of a Superzoom lens,[1] with an ability to zoom from 35 to 135mm.[2] The zoom lens moves slowly compared to modern 35mm cameras, and the autofocus is slower and less reliable.[3] However, the images it can achieve are of a very high standard particularly in terms of sharpness.
It has the following features usually only found on SLR cameras:
- Real image viewfinder
- Manual focusing mode
- Exposure adjustment
- Shutter speed adjustment
- Hotshoe for external flash
It has the following features usually only found on compact cameras:
- Autofocus
- Built in pop up flash
- Self timer (Timer to take photo 10 seconds after shutter is pressed)
- Fill-in flash
It also has the following features
- LCD
- Beeps when autofocus locks
- Tripod socket
Some models use 2 123 size lithium batteries. The version marketed by Ricoh can accept a large lithium battery or four AAA size batteries. There is also a Quartz date model, and the back on a regular model can be removed and replaced with a data back.
Trivia edit
References edit
- ^ a b Aitchison, James (August 16, 2015). "The 10 Weirdest Cameras of All Time". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Tellet, David (2022-08-15). "Ricoh Mirai & Olympus AZ-4 Zoom Review - Fraternal Twins". 35mmc. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Brustofski, Connor (2020-10-23). "Who Knows What the Future Holds - Olympus AZ-4 / Ricoh Mirai Review". Casual Photophile. Retrieved 2024-01-25.