{"product_id":"vintage-2001-olympus-stylus-epic-zoom-170-deluxe-🔴-bad-switch-🔴-35mm-film-camera","title":"Vintage 2001 Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe 🔴 BAD SWITCH 🔴 35mm Film Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe autofocus 35mm point-and-shoot film camera featuring Olympus’ distinctive sliding clamshell design, pop-up flash, weather-resistant construction, and long-range \u003cstrong\u003e38-170mm zoom lens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe uses an \u003cstrong\u003eOlympus 38-170mm f\/4.8-13 lens\u003c\/strong\u003e with 10 elements in 8 groups, providing a versatile 4.5x zoom range from everyday wide-angle shooting to a substantial 170mm telephoto reach. Focusing is fully automatic from approximately 2.6 feet \/ 0.8m to infinity. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.plus\/m\/99b4b160864c1efe63f344267d7b0915d1f53b8af70ff88291ce8cb1db5ca579?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Stylus Epic Zoom 170, Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe - English\"\u003eManuals+\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposure is fully programmed with \u003cstrong\u003e3-zone light metering and selectable spot metering\u003c\/strong\u003e. The electronic shutter operates from approximately 4 seconds to 1\/400 second depending on focal length and lighting conditions. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.manualshelf.com\/manual\/olympus\/stylus-epic-zoom-170\/owner-s-manual-english.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Olympus STYLUS EPIC ZOOM 170 : Owner's Manual\"\u003eManualShelf\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera also features a built-in pop-up flash, red-eye reduction, self-timer, automatic film loading and advance, automatic rewind, mid-roll rewind, LCD frame counter, DX coding for ISO 50-3200 film, panorama mode, date imprinting, and the Deluxe model’s Visual Confirmation Finder. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.plus\/m\/99b4b160864c1efe63f344267d7b0915d1f53b8af70ff88291ce8cb1db5ca579?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Stylus Epic Zoom 170, Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe - English\"\u003eManuals+\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses standard 35mm film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus 38-170mm f\/4.8-13 zoom lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-element \/ 8-group optical construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced combination autofocus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2.6 ft \/ 0.8m minimum focusing distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgrammed automatic exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-zone light metering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelectable spot metering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic shutter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in pop-up flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-eye reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 12-second self-timer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-image zoom viewfinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual Confirmation Finder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanorama mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic film loading and advance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic and mid-roll rewind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDX coding for ISO 50-3200 film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLCD frame counter and status display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartzdate date imprinting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-weather construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by one CR123A \/ DL123A 3V lithium battery (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manuals.plus\/m\/99b4b160864c1efe63f344267d7b0915d1f53b8af70ff88291ce8cb1db5ca579?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Stylus Epic Zoom 170, Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe - English\"\u003eManuals+\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS-IS ITEM – FAULTY CLAMSHELL POWER SWITCH:\u003c\/strong\u003e The camera has been tested and its primary functions operate, including lens extension and zoom, autofocus response, shutter, flash, LCD, and film transport functions. However, the \u003cstrong\u003esliding clamshell\/lens barrier does not reliably hold the camera’s power switch in the correct position.\u003c\/strong\u003e The camera may attempt to power on while the clamshell is closed and may unexpectedly shut off when the clamshell is open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe camera works properly when the clamshell is held firmly in the fully open position\u003c\/strong\u003e, but normal reliable operation cannot be guaranteed without repairing the clamshell switch mechanism. Because the camera can unexpectedly power off when pressure is released from the clamshell, it is being sold \u003cstrong\u003eAS-IS for repair or use with this known defect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis appears consistent with a documented issue affecting other Olympus Stylus Zoom 170 cameras. One owner traced the problem to \u003cstrong\u003ewear\/play in the small switch underneath the sliding cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allowed the switch to move between its ON and OFF positions even when the cover itself was stationary. Their DIY repair involved carefully removing the clamshell and adding thin plastic shims inside its sliding track to reduce the excess clearance and keep the switch positively positioned. Another owner subsequently reported successfully repairing the same problem using those instructions. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AnalogCommunity\/comments\/1edlkj5?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Olympus Stylus Zoom 170 Tries to open when slide is closed SOLUTION\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eReddit\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AnalogCommunity\/comments\/1edlkj5\/olympus_stylus_zoom_170_tries_to_open_when_slide\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDIY Olympus Stylus Zoom 170 clamshell switch repair with photos on Reddit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DIY repair described above has not been performed on this camera and is provided only as a reference for the buyer. We cannot guarantee that this repair will correct the issue or recommend any specific repair procedure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery is NOT included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camera requires one CR123A \/ DL123A 3V lithium battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall very clean vintage cosmetic condition with light wear from previous use, including minor scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and small marks. Film compartment and interior are exceptionally clean. Please refer closely to photos for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Sale Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage film camera and is sold \u003cstrong\u003eAS-IS and FINAL SALE\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the faulty clamshell\/power switch described above. Although the camera’s functions operated during testing when the clamshell was held firmly open, the camera does not operate reliably under normal use in its current condition. No warranty is expressed or implied, and no returns or exchanges will be accepted. Please purchase with the expectation that repair, adjustment, or continued manual pressure on the clamshell may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CobbleStore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51713646428393,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7904\/3305\/files\/Vintage_2001_Olympus_Stylus_Epic_Zoom_170_Deluxe_BAD_SWITCH_35mm_Film_Camera.jpg?v=1787581183","url":"https:\/\/cobblestore.com\/products\/vintage-2001-olympus-stylus-epic-zoom-170-deluxe-%f0%9f%94%b4-bad-switch-%f0%9f%94%b4-35mm-film-camera","provider":"CobbleStore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}