OLYMPUS | News Release: µ[mju:] ZOOM 140 Compact Camera
The µ[mju:] ZOOM 140 has a 38-140 mm 3.7X zoom lens. With its high-performance aspherical glass lens and hybrid aspherical lens elements, it delivers outstanding resolution and contributes to the compact, lightweight design.
Smaller, lighter and thinner
A broad array of technologies account for the new model’s trim dimensions and low weight. The aspherical glass lens elements are a key to the compact, lightweight lens system, while the four-stage lens barrel has slimmed down the body. The roof prism in the viewfinder’s optical system also plays a part in the improved space efficiency.
Sophisticated good looks
With its streamlined contours, the design carries on the µ[mju:] Series tradition of elegant beauty.
High-powered flash
The power of the flash system has been raised to ensure sufficient intensity at the 140 mm telephoto setting without increased battery consumption. Three-dimensional simulation was used to optimize the flash’s internal architecture, while the new drive mechanism that extends the flash coverage. For natural-looking results, the µ[mju:] ZOOM 140 features a Soft Flash system as well.
Passive Multi AF system
The µ[mju:] ZOOM 140 is the first model in the series to use a Passive Multi Autofocus system. With its phase-differential method, the AF system is the ideal solution for a camera with a high zooming ratio.
Worry-free weatherproofing
The µ[mju:] ZOOM 140’s weatherproofing protects against sand and dust as well as a sudden shower or splashing. Meeting the IEC grade 4 standards for “splash-proof,” it offers extra reassurance on a rainy day, at a beach or on a ski slope.
Versatile flash modes
Six modes make it easy to take great flash pictures. There is also a Soft Flash system that automatically adjusts the intensity of the illumination according to the distance from the subject.
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Auto To ensure that the illumination is appropriate, the flash fires automatically in low light or backlighting. |
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Red-Eye Reducing The red-eye effect — a common problem with flash portraits — is reduced by a series of pre-flashes emitted before the main flash fires. |
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Off The flash does not fire in this mode, making it the right choice when flash photography is prohibited or the photographer wants to capture the mood of the moment. |
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Fill-in The flash fires with every shot. Even when there are such complications as sidelighting or backlighting, Fill-in flash produces the balanced illumination essential to a lifelike image. |
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Night Scene The intensity of the flash is determined by the foreground, while the length of the exposure is set according to the background. Slowing the shutter speed to as long as 4 sec., this mode captures both the subject in front and the background scenery. |
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Red-Eye Reducing Night Scene This mode reduces the redeye effect in pictures taken in the Night Scene mode. Except for the series of pre-flashes,it is identical to the Night Scene mode. |
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Other features
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Wide and Tele modes For striking close-ups, the distance to the subject can be as close as 60 cm in the Wide mode and 90 cm in the Tele mode. |
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Spot mode AE This mode ensures accurate focusing and exposure for the main subject, regardless of the surrounding light. |
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Focus Lock This convenient feature keeps the subject in sharp focus while the photographer adjusts the composition. |
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Built-in dioptric correction Dioptric correction of -2 to +1 per meter (m-1)is built in to compensate for any eyesight problems. |
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Optional remote control With the optional remote control, it is easy to trigger the shutter from as far as 5 m. |
