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− | + | The '''Olympus µ[mju:]''' (US: '''∞ Stylus''') was a fully automatic [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] introduced by [[Olympus]] in 1991. 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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162103/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju.cfm?message=1 Sales claimed by Olympus.] (archived)</ref>. | |
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− | + | Evolved by camera designer [[Maitani Yoshihisa]]{{Japanese name order}} from his [[Olympus XA]] design, the µ[mju:] was very small and curvy, with an integrated lens cover. It is switched on by shifting the lens cover to one side. 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. | |
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− | + | Some versions of the mju actually say '''µ[mju:]-1''' on the front.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/alf_sigaro/5436622607/in/pool-camerawiki An example] from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/alf_sigaro/ Alf Sigaro] on Flickr.</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]. | |
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− | + | ==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]]. | ||
+ | * [[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. | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[https://www.manualslib.com/products/Olympus-Stylus-4254119.html Olympus Stylus user manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib] | ||
+ | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=251 Mju] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11647 Stylus] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's collection] (in French). | ||
+ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162103/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju.cfm?message=1 Olympus mju], [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162048/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju-limited.cfm?message=1 mju LIMITED] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162058/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju-pano.cfm?message=1 mju/Stylus PANORAMA] in the official [https://web.archive.org/web/20071209043503/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/lineup_chronicle.cfm Olympus Global History] (archived). | ||
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[[Category:Olympus|µ]] | [[Category:Olympus|µ]] | ||
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The Olympus µ[mju:] (US: ∞ Stylus) was a fully automatic 35mm compact camera introduced by Olympus in 1991. The Stylus was the first model in the hugely successful Olympus mju/Stylus series, selling 5 million on its own[1].
Evolved by camera designer Maitani Yoshihisa[2] from his Olympus XA design, the µ[mju:] was very small and curvy, with an integrated lens cover. It is switched on by shifting the lens cover to one side. 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.
- 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.
Notes
- ↑ Sales claimed by Olympus. (archived)
- ↑ The name is given in the Japanese order, with family name followed by the given name.
- ↑ An example from Alf Sigaro on Flickr.
Links
- Olympus Stylus user manual at Manualslib
- Mju and Stylus in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).
- Olympus mju, mju LIMITED and mju/Stylus PANORAMA in the official Olympus Global History (archived).
Olympus Classic Cameras |
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Semi | Semi II | Six | Chrome Six | Flex | Standard | 35 | Ace | Pen | Pen F | FTL | OM-1/2/3/4 | OM-10/20/30/40 | Trip | µ (mju:) | XA |