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The '''Olympus µ[mju:]''' (US: '''∞ Stylus''') was a fully automatic [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] introduced by [[Olympus]] in 1991. Notably evolved by camera designer [[Maitani Yoshihisa]]{{Japanese name order}} from his [[Olympus XA]] design. It was very small and curvy, with an integrated lens cover. It is switched on by shifting the lens cover to one side. The Stylus was the first model in the hugely successful [[Olympus_mju_Stylus_Epic|Olympus mju/Stylus series]], selling 5 million on its own<ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju.cfm?message=1 Sales claimed by Olympus.]</ref>. | The '''Olympus µ[mju:]''' (US: '''∞ Stylus''') was a fully automatic [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] introduced by [[Olympus]] in 1991. Notably evolved by camera designer [[Maitani Yoshihisa]]{{Japanese name order}} from his [[Olympus XA]] design. It was very small and curvy, with an integrated lens cover. It is switched on by shifting the lens cover to one side. The Stylus was the first model in the hugely successful [[Olympus_mju_Stylus_Epic|Olympus mju/Stylus series]], selling 5 million on its own<ref>[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju.cfm?message=1 Sales claimed by Olympus.]</ref>. | ||
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The technological specifications of this camera formed the basis of a retro-styled limited edition "concept" camera called the [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/zoom_ecru.cfm?message=1 Ecru]. | The technological specifications of this camera formed the basis of a retro-styled limited edition "concept" camera called the [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/zoom_ecru.cfm?message=1 Ecru]. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* Lens: 35mm, f/3.5 (3 elements in 3 groups). | * Lens: 35mm, f/3.5 (3 elements in 3 groups). | ||
* Active multi-beam [[autofocus]] with 100-steps for a huge range of distances. Pre-focus lock enabled. | * Active multi-beam [[autofocus]] with 100-steps for a huge range of distances. Pre-focus lock enabled. | ||
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* Automatic exposure with shutter speeds of 1/15-1/500s. | * Automatic exposure with shutter speeds of 1/15-1/500s. | ||
* [[Self-timer]]. | * [[Self-timer]]. | ||
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* [[Film advance]]: Autowind and rewind. | * [[Film advance]]: Autowind and rewind. | ||
* Integrated [[flash]] with four modes: Auto, [[red eye]] reduction, fill-in, disabled. | * Integrated [[flash]] with four modes: Auto, [[red eye]] reduction, fill-in, disabled. | ||
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The Olympus µ[mju:] (US: ∞ Stylus) was a fully automatic 35mm compact camera introduced by Olympus in 1991. Notably evolved by camera designer Maitani Yoshihisa[1] from his Olympus XA design. It was very small and curvy, with an integrated lens cover. It is switched on by shifting the lens cover to one side. The Stylus was the first model in the hugely successful Olympus mju/Stylus series, selling 5 million on its own[2].
The original mju/Stylus was generally available in black, but a LIMITED edition model (50,000 examples) with a metallic silver finish was also released. 1992 saw the release of the Olympus µ[mju:] PANORAMA. This utilized tiny magnets to move a mask in front of the film in the middle of the roll, while keeping the body and basic spec unchanged. Some versions of the mju actually say µ[mju:]-1 on the front.[3]
The technological specifications of this camera formed the basis of a retro-styled limited edition "concept" camera called the Ecru.
Specifications
- Lens: 35mm, f/3.5 (3 elements in 3 groups).
- Active multi-beam autofocus with 100-steps for a huge range of distances. Pre-focus lock enabled.
- Film format: 35mm DX-coded film, ISO 50-3200.
- Automatic exposure with shutter speeds of 1/15-1/500s.
- Self-timer.
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- Film advance: Autowind and rewind.
- Integrated flash with four modes: Auto, red eye reduction, fill-in, disabled.
- LCD with battery check and frame counter.
- Tripod Mount.
- Power: 3V lithium CR123A.
References
- ↑ The name is given in the Japanese order, with family name followed by the given name.
- ↑ Sales claimed by Olympus.
- ↑ Image on flickr
Links:
- Mju and Stylus in Sylvain Halgand's collection.
- Olympus mju, mju LIMITED and mju/Stylus PANORAMA in the official Olympus Global History.
