Olympus's 1990 bridge 35mm AF camera — 38-105mm f/4.5-6, spot metering, IR remote lens cap, 2x CR123A
The Olympus AZ-330 Superzoom was a bridge-style 35mm autofocus camera released in 1990, following the earlier IZM300. It was sold as the Infinity SuperZoom 330 in the US and the IZM330 in Japan, with QD date-back versions of each, and combined point-and-shoot automation with enthusiast features in an SLR-like shell.
The lens was an Olympus 38-105mm f/4.5-6 of 12 elements in 11 groups, with a zooming viewfinder coupled to it. Autofocus was passive with a continuous subject-tracking mode, metering offered centre-weighted average or spot, and exposure compensation ran plus or minus 1.5EV in half steps. DX coding covered ISO 25-3200, drive modes included 1.3fps continuous and double exposure, and the lens cap doubled as an infrared remote release. Power came from two CR123A cells, and the body weighed a substantial 610g.
It suits film shooters who want zoom versatility and spot metering without carrying an SLR system — good for travel and casual portraits at the long end. The slow aperture range means fast film is advisable indoors, and the bulk rules it out as a pocket camera.
These are wholly battery-dependent, so confirm it wakes and fires with fresh CR123As before assuming a fault. Check the motorised zoom travels the full range, the flash charges, the LCD panel shows full segments, and that the remote-control lens cap is present, as it is frequently lost and adds value.