Olympus OZ 105R

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The OZ 105R is a 35mm compact camera from Olympus. A similar version called Superzoom 105R and ∞ Accura Zoom 105R (Infinity Accura Zoom 105R) was also available.

This compact uses a 38 to 105mm f/4.5-f/8.9 zoom lens made from 6 elements in 5 groups. Adjusting the zoom range can done with a zoom lever switch on the top of the body by the shutter release. Focus lock possible by half pressing the shutter release. It has a focusing range of 0.6m to infinity. It is protected by a sliding cover that also acts as the power switch. The top of the body also has a LCD display which has exposure counter, battery check, self-timer, exposure mode and flash mode setting information.

The viewfinder is a zooming type which contains a AF mark, close-up correction frame marks. There is also a flash LED (orange) and a AF indicator which lights up when focus is set and flashed when cannot be achieved. To the right of the finder eye port. On the left is a diopter adjustment knob.

The metering system features a 3-zone light metering system that can be switchable to spot metering mode. The built-in flash recycles in less than 7 seconds. It has a range of 0.6 to 4.9m in wide angle, in telephoto 0.6 to 2.5m with ISO 100 film. With 400 ISO film in wide-angle from 0.6 to 9.8m, and in telephoto of 0.6 to 5.0m. Flash modes include Auto, Auto-S (red-eye reducing, off, and fill flash modes.

The film transport is automatic loading and advances to the first frame when the camera back is closed. Film is automatically advanced and rewinds after each roll. Mid-roll rewind is also possible, with a recessed button on the base of the camera. Films of ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 can be used. Recommended film speed is DX coded 400 ISO, non DX film is set to ISO 100. The camera is powered by a CR123A battery.