The Olympus OZ 110 Zoom is a camera from the category of point-and-shoot cameras that originated in the 1990s and was distributed in Japan. In Europe, it was marketed as the "Olympus Superzoom 110," and in the USA, it was known as the "SuperZoom 3000 (Infinity SuperZoom 3000)." There was also a variant that allowed date imprinting on the photos, with dates ranging up to 2020.
This camera is equipped with a fixed "Olympus Lens Zoom," consisting of ten elements in eight groups. Its zoom lens offers a focal length range from 38mm to 110mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8 (at 38mm) and f/8.1 (at 110mm). As it features autofocus, manual focusing is not necessary. The minimum focusing distance is 60cm.
As a 35mm camera, the Olympus OZ 110 Zoom has a built-in light meter that supports an ISO range from 50 to 3200. The correct sensitivity is determined by the DX code on the film cassette. If the cassette is not coded, a standard value of ISO 100 is used. Both aperture and shutter speed are set automatically.
The camera comes with a built-in flash with a range of 0.6 to 5.9 meters at ISO 100 in wide-angle mode. The flash offers various modes - automatic, automatic with red-eye reduction, and fill-flash - and can also be turned off if needed.
Additionally, the 35mm camera has a built-in self-timer and a tripod socket. The self-timer offers a 12-second delay, and there is the option to control the camera with a remote release. The housing is also weather-resistant.
With a weight of 305 grams and dimensions of 13.3 x 6.8 x 5.6 cm, the camera is powered by two CR 123A batteries. These battery types are still readily available today.
Camera Modes
While the camera doesn't provide direct settings for aperture and shutter speed, it offers different modes, displayed on a top-mounted display, which also shows the remaining frame count.
Spot
The focus and exposure are centered on the middle of the frame.
Auto-Zoom
The camera automatically zooms to fill the frame with the subject's head and shoulders.
Night Scene
This mode is designed for nighttime shots and can be combined with four different flash modes.
AF-P
The focus automatically tracks moving subjects.
Infinity
The focus is set to infinity, which is useful for landscape shots.
Films for the Olympus OZ 110 Zoom
The Olympus OZ 110 Zoom is designed for the 35mm format, and even today, there is still production of 35mm films that can be easily developed at most photo labs. For color photography, many photographers prefer the Kodak Portra 160* for beautiful images. However, for black and white photography, the Kodak T-Max 400* is often the preferred choice. In addition to well-known brands, smaller manufacturers such as Rollei, Lomography, or Foma produce films for this format.
The exposure area of the Olympus OZ 110 Zoom measures 24mm x 36mm. The film transport in this model is fully automatic, driven by a built-in motor.
