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January 30, 2003
Specifications of
µ[mju:]-III 120
Type Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38 - 120 mm zoom lens.
*38 - 105 mm, 38 - 110 mm and 38 - 115 mm zoom lens are also available
Film Format 35 mm standard DX-coded film ( 24 x 36 mm )
Lens
Olympus lens   38 - 120 mm F5.6 - 12.6
38 - 105 mm F5.6 - 11.9
38 - 110 mm F5.6 - 12.6
38 - 115 mm F5.6 - 12.6
All of above are 8 elements in 7 groups
Shutter Programmed electronic shutter
Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder (with autofocus mark, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator)
Focusing Passive type multi auto-focus. Focus lock possible.
Focusing range: 0.6 m - infinity
Exposure Control Programmed automatic exposure control, switchable from 3 - zone light metering to spot metering.
Auto exposure range:
Wide angle : EV3 (F5.6, 4 sec.) - EV16 (F10.2, 1/630 sec.)
Telephoto * : EV5.3 (F12.6, 4 sec.) - EV17 (F18, 1/410 sec.)
*For 38 - 105mm model : EV5.1 (F11.9, 4 sec)- EV17 (F18.1/410 sec)
Exposure Counter

Progressive type with automatic reset, displayed on LCD panel

Self-timer Electronic self-timer with approx. 12 sec. delay.
Remote Control
(optional)
Infrared remote control unit with approx.
3 sec. delay.
Film Speed Range Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200. Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to the next lower speed.
For non-DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
Film Loading Automatic loading. (Automatically advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed.)
Film Advance Automatic film winding.
Film Rewind Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind possible at any point with rewind button.
Flash Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 - 5.5 sec. (at normal temperature and with new battery)
Flash Working Range:
  Wide angle :  0.6 - 4.5 m with ISO 100 color negative film
  Telephoto:  0.6 - 2.0 m with ISO 100 color negative film
  Wide angle:  0.6 - 9.0 m with ISO 400 color negative film
  Telephoto:  0.6 - 4.0 m with ISO 400 color negative film
*For 38 - 105 mm model:
  Wide angle :  0.6 - 4.5 m with ISO 100 color negative film
  Telephoto:  0.6 - 2.1 m with ISO 100 color negative film
  Wide angle:  0.6 - 9.0 m with ISO 400 color negative film
  Telephoto:  0.6 - 4.2 m with ISO 400 color negative film
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Fill-in, Night Scene, Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene
Battery Check Displayed on LCD panel.
Power Source One 3 V lithium battery (CR123A / DL123A)
Dimensions 116 (W) x 60.5 (H) x 42 (D) mm (without protrusions)
Weight 205 g (without battery)
Date / Time Unit (Quartzdate model)
Imprinting Direction Data imprinted onto film from lens side
Data Coding No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month-year, day-hour-minute
External Indication of Data Data display on LCD panel
Automatic Calendar System Up to year 2035
Power Source Ordinarily used with camera body
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*Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. was changed to OLYMPUS CORPORATION as of October 1, 2003.
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