INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting range. SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film. Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose. Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.
PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display LCD panel 4 6 7 Diopter adjustment 8 Using the strap/optional soft case 9 Outline of operations Loading the batteries 10 12 Checking the batteries Points to remember 13 14 Loading the film 16 Taking pictures Unloading the film 18 21 Using the focus lock Flash photography Selftimer Using the exposure modes Effects of zoom and its advantages Autofocus
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Direct Mode Select buttons (See p. 30.) Selects exposure modes: Stop Action, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scene. Full-auto button (See p. 36.) Restores the Standard-Shooting mode. LCD panel (See p. 7.) PREPARATIONS F. No. button (See p. 35.) Sets the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred mode. Power switch/ Shutter release button Flash release Flash Flash mode button Spot button (See p. 37.) Self timer indicator (See p. 29) Remote control sensor (See p. 39.
Viewfinder (See p. 6.) Zoom (T/W) buttons (See p. 18.
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Spot frame For spot metering, position the subject within the spot frame. Flash Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Autofocus Lights when the subject is in focus. Overexposure/ Underexposure (p.
LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 17) Battery check (p. 13) Flash modes (p. 23) Self-timer/remote control (p. 29/39) Spot mode (p. 37) Mode status indicator (p. 30) Full-Auto mode (p. 36) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Displays the engaged exposure mode by showing the corresponding area. Aperture setting (p.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted.
USING THE STRAP/OPTIONAL SOFT CASE The optional remote control's case can be attached to the strap. The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop.
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures 10 Load the batteries (p. 12). Open the back cover (p. 16). Load the film (p. 16). Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (p. 18). Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (p. 19). Depress the shutter release button halfway, making sure the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).
Close the back cover (p. 17). Turn the power switch ON (p. 17). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 17). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 21). Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p. 21). (p. 20).
LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A). Turn the lock screw to OPEN with a coin. Place your fingertip in the notch. And open the battery cover. When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Insert the batteries. And close the cover. Turn the lock screw to CLOSE. Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries correctly as shown. Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON. Be sure to check the batteries as well. Display Meaning lights (turns off after 12 sec.). Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are displayed normally. Batteries are low and should be replaced. blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel go out. Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Correct. Incorrect. Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Cautions: Try not to hold the lens barrel. Keep your fingers away from the lens and flash.
Proper Shutter Release. The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film. Keep the shutter Depress the release button shutter release depressed halfway. button fully. Cautions: •Press the shutter release button gently. •Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. To lock the focus. Make sure The image is clear, the autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.
LOADING THE FILM BASIC OPERATIONS Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Load the film. Shutter curtains Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain, and do not press it with the edge of film. 16 Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
Align the tip of the film leader with the mark as shown, and close the back cover. Turn the power switch ON. Make sure The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads . Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.
TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for normal photography. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 36.) While looking through the Remove the lens cap, viewfinder, press the zoom and turn the power switch ON. button to determine the composition. Make sure The lens advances, and the LCD panel lights. Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed.
How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto: Press the Position the autofocus frame on your subject. button to zoom in. Max. telephoto focal length: 110 mm Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out. Max. wide-angle focal length: 28 mm Autofocus frame Working distance: 75 cm (2.
Depress the shutter release button halfway. Make sure The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus. It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on, and when the subject is too close. Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter won't release. (See p. 43.) 20 Without removing your finger from the shutter release button, depress fully to take the picture.
UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. Make sure the motor has stopped Rewinding the film before and the is blinking on the LCD the end of the roll panel, before opening the back cover and removing the film. The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film. To rewind the film before the end of the roll, press the mid-roll rewind button with your fingernail. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.
USING THE FOCUS LOCK ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame, follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock. Position the autofocus Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping frame on your subject and the shutter release button press the shutter release depressed halfway. Then press button halfway. the shutter release button fully.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to suit different requirements. How to Select the Flash Mode Set the power switch to to flip up the flash. The camera will recharge the flash, and the flash will be ready to use. Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode. Make sure The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.5 seconds.
Flash Modes Mode Function Automatically fires in low-light conditions. (p. 25) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). (p. 27) Fires regardless of available light. (p. 28) Note: Use of the flash is recommended if blinks in the viewfinder when the flash isn't flipped up. Otherwise the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to camera shake. 24 In the dark, the flash also functions as an autofocus illuminator.
Auto Flash AUTO The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light or when there is backlighting. Press the shutter release Set the flash mode to button halfway to make AUTO. sure lights in the viewfinder. Note: If you press the shutter release button with blinking in the viewfinder, the shutter won't release. This is because the flash is being recharged. Remove your finger from the shutter release button, and wait until recharging finishes.
Press the shutter release button fully. Auto Flash Range (with color negative film) Focal length 28mm 110mm ISO 100 4.3m (14.1 ft) 3.5m (11. 5 ft) ISO 200 6.1m (20 ft) 4.9m (16.1ft) ISO 400 8.6m (28.2 ft) 7.0 m (23 ft) Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. If the subject requires a faster shutter speed, the flash won't fire.
Red-Eye Reducing Flash AUTO-S Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires, significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre-flashes. Flip up the flash, and select the Auto-S mode. Press the shutter release button. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. 2. 3. 4. Wasn't looking at the flash from right front. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes. Was too far from the camera.
Forced Activation FILL-IN In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and background can be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reflecting light into the subject's eyes. Make sure the exposure mode is set to FULL AUTO. Note: In exposure modes other than Full Auto and Aperture-Preferred Auto, the Fill-in Flash mode cannot be engaged. 28 Select the Fill-In Flash mode, and press the shutter release button. Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec.
SELFTIMER Press the /REMOTE button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later. Notes: The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. The Selftimer mode is cancelled after the shutter releases. To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the /REMOTE button again.
USING THE EXPOSURE MODES There are four preset settings for easy shooting in various common situations, as well as an Aperture-Preferred Auto mode that allows you to select your own setting. How to Select the Exposure Modes Exposure Mode For easy, effective shooting in various common situations: Press one of the icons. Stop Action (p. 31) To freeze moving subjects. Portrait (p. 32) For pictures with blurred background for "portrait" effect. Landscape (p. 33) For pictures with extended in-focus background.
STOP ACTION To freeze moving subjects. In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max. shutter speed: 1/2000-sec.) Press the button. Aim the camera at the subject, and press the shutter release button. Note: In the Stop Action mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not be emitted.
PORTRAIT To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect. Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs. This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and/or when there is a great distance between the subject and the background. Press the button. Note: The aperture is wide open. 32 Aim the camera at the subject, and press the shutter release button.
LANDSCAPE To take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds. When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, all objects near and far are sharply in focus. Press the button. Press the shutter release button. Note: Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results.
NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly-lit night scenes In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground. When subjects are in the foreground, flip up the flash. Press the button. Press the shutter release button. When there are no foreground subjects, do not flip up the flash. Notes: When the flash is flipped up, flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject.
APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTO F.No. The background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperture setting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically. Press the F.No. button to enter the AperturePreferred Auto mode. Larger aperture (smaller value) for a blurred background Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. button stops down the aperture. Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting, it will return to the largest available aperture setting.
RESTORINGTHESTANDARDSHOOTINGMODE FULL AUTO Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-free photography. Press the FULL AUTO button. Standard Shooting Mode Settings for the standard shooting mode are as follows: Exposure mode — Program Auto Flash mode — Auto or Auto-S Self-timer/remote control — Cancelled Spot metering — Cancelled The camera will also return to the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on again.
SPOT METERING In this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, such as a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure. Spot frame In situations like the one illustrated above, the subject will be dark because of backlighting. Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame, and press the SPOT button. Make sure is displayed on the LCD panel and the exposure is locked.
Recompose the shot, then press the shutter release button to take the picture. Use the Spot mode in the following situations: When there is a big difference between subject and background brightness (e.g., backlighting). When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame. Focus lock should also be used in this case (see p. 22). Notes: When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene mode is engaged, the camera does not perform spot metering.
REMOTECONTROL (OPTIONAL) The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required. Press the /REMOTE button to engage the Remote Control mode. Position the autofocus frame on the subject.
Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will be released about 3 seconds after the beep. Notes: Use selftimer outside the above range. The remote control may not work when the subject is backlit or when it is difficult for autofocus to lock onto (see p. 43). Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press the self-timer/remote control button again to cancel the Self-Timer/Remote Control mode.
EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of the lens. With this camera, you can select any focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm. 28 mm wide-angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of At its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offers a telephoto effect. The depth of field is shallower, and the effects of aperture settings are more apparent.
28mm F. No. 5.6 50mm F. No. 5.6 110mm F. No. 5.6 Angle of view and depth of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater the depth of field. When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases. IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.
AUTOFOCUS (AF) Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown below in , autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.
Two subjects at different distances • When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus lamp lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-to- subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. 44 Subjects with repetitive patterns • When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus lamp lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture.
EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by a combination of aperture size and shutter speed. The correct amount of light, called correct exposure, depends on the film speed (indicated on the film package, e.g. ISO 100 or ISO 200). The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes: programmed auto-exposure and aperture-preferred autoexposure.
FILM SPEED Night Scene Mode When shooting night scenes you may sometimes be disappointed with the result, usually because the camera's automatic exposure function works on a standard exposure ratio. In such situations a professional photographer would adjust for exposure compensation based on personal experience, or select the manual shooting mode. In the night scene mode, exposure compensation is automatically adjusted for attractive night scene photography.
METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT Light Metering Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed subject in various ways. This camera employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light metering, (2) center-weighted average light metering, and (3) spot metering. You can select the light metering system most suitable to the conditions. The camera also uses TTL (throughthe-lens) light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens.
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.
CAUTIONS Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F). Low temperature, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, thereby temporarily disabling the camera. Avoid sudden temperature changes and humidity. Do not expose the camera to strong magnetic fields. Do not apply excessive force to the camera or its controls. Do not touch the contact points inside the camera.
TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom The camera does not work. Cause The power is OFF. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function. The loaded film has been rewound. The LCD panel turns off suddenly blinks and the shutter cannot be released. blinks even when the flash is not flipped up. The AF lamp blinks and the shutter cannot be released. 50 The film is incorrectly loaded.
Symptom The camera doesn't focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights. Cause The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the auxiliary flash's working distance (approx. 75cm~5m/ 2.5ft ~16.4ft). The autofocus may not be effective with this subject. The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash doesn't fire blinks in the viewfinder. The shutter cannot be released by remote control. The subject is not in focus.
Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom The subjects' eyes appear red in printed pictures. The subject was within the frame of the viewfinder, but Cause This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Redeye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. It is also more likely to occur when using 110mm telephoto than when using wide-angle focal lengths.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: How long will the batteries last? A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for roughly 20 rolls of 24exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the batteries will last much longer. Q: How should I store the camera? A: Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it.
SPECIFICATIONS Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single-lens reflex camera with built-in 28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36mm). Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52mm filter diameter) 28mm ~ 110mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11 elements in 9 groups (5-group zoom construction). Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal plane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~ 2-sec. Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection system autofocus with focus lock.
recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.5 sec. (at normal temperature). Flash range: Wide — 0.75~4.3 m (2.5~14.1 ft), Tele — 0.75~3.5 m (2.5~11.5 ft) with ISO 100 negative color film); Wide — 0.75~8.6 m (2.5~28.2 ft), Tele — 0.75~7.0 m (2.5~23.0 ft) with ISO 400 negative color film. Flash modes: Auto (automatic flash activation in low-light), Auto-S (red-eye reducing, same as Auto otherwise), Fill-in (forced activation), OFF (when flash is retracted). Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
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