Olympus SUPERZOOM 700XB [QUARTZDATE]
INCLUDED ITEMS:
- Olympus SUPERZOOM 700XB [QUARTZDATE] 35mm film camera
- Olympus strap
- Original cardboard packaging
- Instruction booklet
- 2x AA batteries
- Roll of Kodak Colorplus 200 (may vary due to availability)
CONDITION: Pre-owned. Film tested and fully working. Excellent condition, with normal signs of light use.
MORE ABOUT THIS CAMERA: Released in 1999, the Olympus SUPERZOOM 700XB was not the most beautifully designed camera, however we've found that it can take beautiful photos. Olympus also manufactured this model under the names 'SuperZoom 70S' and 'Infinity Accura Zoom XB 700', and according to the instruction booklet they are all the same camera. Some were produced with a date stamp function (known as the QUARTZDATE model), and others without it. This camera offers a number of features including focus lock, self-timer, infinity focus mode, red eye reduction, DX decoding (100-400 ISO), a sliding lens cover, and a tripod socket. The specs are nothing special, such as the f/5.6-9.6 aperture for example (and the shutter speed range is not even made available), but they get the job done. The active autofocus system coupled with an alright lens ensure that there are usually always a bunch of great photos on each roll from this camera, although it can be a bit hit-and-miss from photo to photo, especially when shooting action scenes. The misses often end up being quite charming anyway, but of course that's a matter of taste. If you're looking for a camera with high specs that will maximise your chance of consistently perfect photos then you should consider some of the more premium cameras out there. But for those looking to snap away for a bit of fun and the excitement of slightly unpredictable and often magical outcomes then the SUPERZOOM 700XB is likely going to be ideal.
YEAR RELEASED: 1999
LENS: Olympus lens (5 elements in 4 groups)
FOCAL LENGTH: 38mm - 70mm
APERTURE: f/5.6 - f/9.6
SHUTTER SPEED: ?
AUTOFOCUS: Active type autofocus system
FOCUS LOCK: Yes
INFINITY FOCUS MODE: Yes
MACRO MODE: No
CLOSEST FOCUS DISTANCE: 1.0m
DX READING: 100 ISO - 400 ISO
LCD PANEL: No
FILM CONFIRMATION WINDOW: Yes
FLASH: Auto (plus a flash-off mode)
RED EYE REDUCTION: Yes
FLASH RELOAD TIME: ?
SELF-TIMER: Yes
FILM ADVANCE/REWIND: Auto-advance / motor-rewind (activated by rewind switch) (mid-roll rewind possible)
TRIPOD SOCKET: Yes
POWER SOURCE: 2x AA batteries (the QUARTZDATE model also requires a CR2025 battery)
BATTERY LIFE: ?
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