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The [[Olympus]] '''AM-100''' (''Infinity S'' in the US) of 1987 was a fully automatic [[compact camera]] that used 3-point zone focus to keep the price lower than autofocus rivals. Buttons on the front altered the focus distance from the fixed medium to a close-up (0.5-1m) or infinity.
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The [[Olympus]] '''AM-100''' (''Infinity S'' in the US) of 1987 is a fully automatic [[compact camera]] that used 3-point zone focus to keep the price lower than autofocus rivals. Buttons on the front alter the focus distance from the fixed medium to a close-up (0.5-1m) or infinity.
 
This camera was known as the "Picasso Petit" in Japan. The original price was ¥24,800 (including the case).
 
This camera was known as the "Picasso Petit" in Japan. The original price was ¥24,800 (including the case).
  
 
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/auto_am100.cfm?message=1 AM-100 Quartzdate] on Olympus Global History.
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071210161552/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/auto_am100.cfm?message=1 AM-100 Quartzdate] on Olympus Global History (archived).
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:42, 20 November 2021

The Olympus AM-100 (Infinity S in the US) of 1987 is a fully automatic compact camera that used 3-point zone focus to keep the price lower than autofocus rivals. Buttons on the front alter the focus distance from the fixed medium to a close-up (0.5-1m) or infinity. This camera was known as the "Picasso Petit" in Japan. The original price was ¥24,800 (including the case).


Specifications

  • Lens: 35mm f/3.5
  • Auto-exposure with shutter speeds 1/45-1/400s.
  • Auto-load, wind and rewind of DX-coded film.
  • Integral auto-flash with 2 second recycling.
  • Self-timer.

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