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The [[Olympus]] '''AF-1 Twin''' ('''Infinity Twin''' in the US) of 1988 has a biaxial (two-lens) system so the user can switch between a 35mm wide-angle lens and a 70mm telephoto lens at the touch of a button. It also has the weatherproof design used on the other models in the [[Olympus AF|Olympus AF series]]. The AF-1 Twin has moulded plastic lenses, which Olympus used for the first time in this weatherproof series, after the development of technology to overcome moisture absorption and other issues. A Quartzdate model was available.
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The [[Olympus]] '''AF-1 Twin''' ('''Infinity Twin''' in the US) of 1988 has a biaxial (two-lens) system so the user can switch between a 35mm wide-angle lens and a 70mm telephoto lens at the touch of a button. It also has the weatherproof design used on the other models in the [[Olympus AF|Olympus AF series]]. The AF-1 Twin is the first model in the AF series with moulded plastic lenses; Olympus had to overcome moisture absorption (for a splashproof camera) and other issues. A Quartzdate model was available.
  
 
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==Links==
 
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* [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/auto_af1twin.cfm?message=1 AF-1 Twin Quartzdate] on Olympus Global History.<BR>
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090315090336/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/auto_af1twin.cfm?message=1 AF-1 Twin Quartzdate] on Olympus Global History (archived).
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12625 AF-1 Twin] on collection-appareils.fr
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12625 AF-1 Twin] on collection-appareils.fr (in French).
  
 
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[[Category: Olympus|AF-1 Twin]]

Revision as of 11:35, 15 December 2017

The Olympus AF-1 Twin (Infinity Twin in the US) of 1988 has a biaxial (two-lens) system so the user can switch between a 35mm wide-angle lens and a 70mm telephoto lens at the touch of a button. It also has the weatherproof design used on the other models in the Olympus AF series. The AF-1 Twin is the first model in the AF series with moulded plastic lenses; Olympus had to overcome moisture absorption (for a splashproof camera) and other issues. A Quartzdate model was available.

Specifications

  • Lens: Switchable between 35mm, f/3.6 (3 elements, 3 groups) and 70mm, f/6.3 (5 elements, 5 groups).
  • Autofocus
  • Auto-exposure, with shutter speeds of 1/15-1/750s.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Weatherproof.
  • DX decoding of 35mm film, ISO 50-3200.
  • Motordrive
  • XA-style lens protection.
  • Tripod socket.
  • Power: 3V Lithium CR123A or DL123A (2x)

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