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| − | The '''Olympus µ[mju:]-II ''' (US: '''∞ Stylus Epic''') | + | The '''Olympus µ[mju:]-II ''' (US: '''∞ Stylus Epic''') is an award-winning [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] issued by [[Olympus]] in 1997. Its small splashproof body, accurate [[autofocus]], fast and sharp prime lens, and integrated auto-flash, have led to it becoming something of a modern classic. It was originally available in black or silver. Around 3.8 million examples were sold<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162108/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju2.cfm?message=1 Olympus official website] (archived)</ref>. |
It was also issued in LIMITED form in 1998, released to mark 10 million total sales of [[Olympus mju Stylus Epic|mju/Stylus cameras]]. 65,000 examples in burgundy fascia were made available in 1998. Versions with QD (Quartzdate date-imprinting) were also available. | It was also issued in LIMITED form in 1998, released to mark 10 million total sales of [[Olympus mju Stylus Epic|mju/Stylus cameras]]. 65,000 examples in burgundy fascia were made available in 1998. Versions with QD (Quartzdate date-imprinting) were also available. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.manualslib.com/products/Olympus-Epic-Stylus-Camera-10222906.html Olympus Stylus Epic user manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162108/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju2.cfm?message=1 Olympus mju II] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162006/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju-ii-ltd.cfm?message=1 mju II LIMITED] in the official [https://web.archive.org/web/20071227174426/http://www.olympus-global.com:80/en/corc/history/camera/ Olympus Global History] (archived). | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162108/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju2.cfm?message=1 Olympus mju II] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20071210162006/http://www.olympus-global.com/en/corc/history/camera/popup/m_mju-ii-ltd.cfm?message=1 mju II LIMITED] in the official [https://web.archive.org/web/20071227174426/http://www.olympus-global.com:80/en/corc/history/camera/ Olympus Global History] (archived). | ||
* [http://antiquecameras.net/olympusstylusepic.html Olympus Stylus Epic review] on [http://www.antiquecameras.net antiquecameras.net]. | * [http://antiquecameras.net/olympusstylusepic.html Olympus Stylus Epic review] on [http://www.antiquecameras.net antiquecameras.net]. | ||
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* [http://www.photographyreview.com/Point%20and%20Shoot/Olympus/PRD_84048_3108crx.aspx User opinions of the Stylus Epic] on [http://www.photographyreview.com PhotographyReview.com] | * [http://www.photographyreview.com/Point%20and%20Shoot/Olympus/PRD_84048_3108crx.aspx User opinions of the Stylus Epic] on [http://www.photographyreview.com PhotographyReview.com] | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://jimtardiophotography.blogspot.com/p/olympus-stylus-epic.html Jim Tardio's equipment report of the mju II/Stylus Epic] |
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=692 Olympus mju II] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection] (in French). | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=692 Olympus mju II] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection] (in French). | ||
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The Olympus µ[mju:]-II (US: ∞ Stylus Epic) is an award-winning 35mm compact camera issued by Olympus in 1997. Its small splashproof body, accurate autofocus, fast and sharp prime lens, and integrated auto-flash, have led to it becoming something of a modern classic. It was originally available in black or silver. Around 3.8 million examples were sold[1]. It was also issued in LIMITED form in 1998, released to mark 10 million total sales of mju/Stylus cameras. 65,000 examples in burgundy fascia were made available in 1998. Versions with QD (Quartzdate date-imprinting) were also available.
Contents
Specifications
- Lens: 35mm, f/2.8, focusing from 0.35m-infinity. (4 elements in 4 groups).
- Active multi-beam autofocus with focus lock.
- Film format: 35mm DX-coded film, ISO 50-3200.
- Automatic exposure range of EV 1-17, f/2.8, 4s -f/11, 1/1000s. Spot metering available.
- Self-timer (12 second delay).
- Autowind and rewind.
- Integrated colour-balanced flash. Recharges in 3.5 seconds, working range 4.1m at ISO 100.
- Flash modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, suppressed, forced/fill-in, night scene (slow synch up to 4 seconds).
- LCD with battery check and frame counter.
- Weatherproof (resistant to splashes).
- Power: 3V lithium CR123|CR123A.
- Dimensions: 108x59x35mm.
- Weight: 135g (without battery).
Awards
- G-Mark for Good Design, Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry, 1997.
- European Compact Camera of the Year '97-'98, EISA, 1997
- Design Innovation '97, Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany, 1997.
- "Best Buys: 35mm Point & Shoot", Consumer Digest, 1997 and 1998.
- Top Products - Lens Shutter/Fixed Focal Length, Photo Trade News, 1997 and 1998.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Olympus official website (archived)
- ↑ List of awards for mju series
Links
- Olympus Stylus Epic user manual at Manualslib
- Olympus mju II and mju II LIMITED in the official Olympus Global History (archived).
- Olympus Stylus Epic review on antiquecameras.net.
- User opinions of the Stylus Epic on PhotographyReview.com
- Jim Tardio's equipment report of the mju II/Stylus Epic
- Olympus mju II in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).
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