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. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.
MAIN FEATURES Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom-class lens for increased shooting range. More powerful flash for telephoto needs. Extended-distance flash photography is available thanks to increased luminance capability. SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film. Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose. Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.
PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ...... 6 Viewfinder display .......................... 8 LCD panel .................................... 9 Diopter adjustment ........................ 10 Outline of operations.......................... 12 Loading the batteries ..................... 14 Checking the batteries .................... 15 Points to remember ...................... 16 Using the strap/soft case ............ 11 Loading the film .............................................................
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Direct Mode Select buttons (See p. 33.) Full Auto button (See p. 40.) Restores the standard shooting mode. PREPARATIONS Selects exposure modes: Stop Action, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scene. F. No. button (See p. 38.) Sets the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode. Shutter release button Flash mode button LCD panel (See p. 9.) Power switch/ flash release Flash Strap attachment stud Spot/L.T.(Long Time) button(See p. 41/39.) Selftimer indicator (See p. 32.
Panorama switch (See panorama insertion) Viewfinder (See p. 8.) Zoom (T/W) buttons (See p. 21.) Diopter adjustment dial Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 43.) Film window Date/time indicator For confirmation of film ISO speed QUARTZDATE MODE buttons (See quartzdate insertion) Back cover release (See p. 18.) Back cover Battery compartment cover (See p. 14.) Mid-roll rewind button. (See p. 25.
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Spot frame The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set exposure. Flash Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Autofocus (p. 17/23) Lights when the subject is in focus. Overexposure/ underexposure (p. 38) Please see 'Panorama insertion' for panorama format view finder.
LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control Spot metering mode (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use. (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 38/39) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode. Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus frame becomes clear. Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted.
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop.
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures 12 Load the batteries (p. 14). Open the back cover (p. 18). Load the film (p. 18). Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (P 21). Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on Depress the shutter release button halfway, making sure the green autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard (p. 23). (P. 22).
Close the back cover (p. 19). Turn the power switch ON (p. 20). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 20). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it Open the back cover to remove will automatically rewind (p. 25). the rewound film (p. 25).
LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Use your finger or a coin to turn the lock screw to OPEN. Place your fingertip in the notch. And open the battery cover. 14 When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Take care not to injure your fingernail when opening the battery cover. Insert the batteries. And close the cover. Turn the lock screw to CLOSE.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON. Be sure to check the batteries as well. Display Meaning lights (turns off automatically) 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. and should be Batteries are dead 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 and the strap 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. To release the shutter and take the picture. 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. Shutter curtains Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain, and do not press it when loading the film. 18 Load the film.
Correct Align the tip of the film leader with the mark as shown, and close the back cover, Incorrect The film automatically advances to the first frame. Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above.
Turn the power switch ON. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads . Place the film leader along the arrow as shown. 20 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. 40.) Turn the power switch While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom ON. button to determine the composition. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, 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: 110mm 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. 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 to, and when the subject is too close. Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter won't release.(See p. 47.) Without removing your finger from the shutter release button, depress fully to take the picture. The shutter releases and the film automatically advances to the next frame.
USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame, follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock. Reposition your subjects in the Position the autofocus 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. Autofocus frame The autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.
UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. Rewinding the film before Make sure the motor has stopped and is blinking on the LCD the end of the roll panel, before opening the back cover and removing the film. Notes: The number of exposures will decrease during winding. The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film. The film leader will be wound back inside the cassette.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 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. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds. 26 Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode. The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
Flash Modes Mode Function There is danger of temporarily Automatically fires in low-light or backlit conditions (p. 28). Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red) (p. 30). Fires regardless of available light (p. 31). Note: Use of the flash is recommended if affecting vision when the flash is fired very close to a person or animal. 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. Set the flash mode to Press the shutter release AUTO. button halfway to make 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 Telephoto and wide angle ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 4.5m (14.8 ft) 6.4m (21 ft) 9.0m (29.5 ft) Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film. Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. The flash will not fire if the existing light level requires a shutter speed greater than 1/100-sec.
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. Wasn't looking at the flash from right front. 2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes.
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 reducing shadows on the subject's face. 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. 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 control button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button. Selftimer indicator lights. Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. 32 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 and Long Time mode that allow you to select your own settings. Exposure Modes For easy, effective shooting in various common situations: How to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. Stop Action (p. 34) To freeze moving subjects. Portrait (p. 35) For pictures with blurred background for "portrait" effect. Landscape (p.
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. Press the shutter release button. Note: In the Stop Action mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not be emitted. If you choose to use flash, Auto-S will not function in this mode.
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. Press the shutter release button. Note: The aperture is wide-open.
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. Note: Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results. 36 Press the shutter release button.
NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly-lit night scenes. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes, 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.
LONGTIME To shoot fireworks. For a dramatic shot of fireworks or similar nightime lights, set the shutter speed as desired (1 to 60 sec.). The aperture is automatically set to F8. Press the shutter release While holding down the button. button, press the SPOT/L.T. button to choose shutter speed. Shutter speed is shown on the LCD panel.(See page 9.) Notes: Each time you press the SPOT/L.T. button, the shutter speed changes in the following sequence: 1, 2, 4, 8,15, 30, and 60 sec.
RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE 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 Selftimer/remote control — Canceled Spot metering — Canceled 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/L.T. button. 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 Metering mode in the following situation: When there is a big difference between subject and background brightness (e.g., backlighting). Notes: When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene or Long Time mode is engaged, the camera does not perform spot metering. After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a shot, press the SPOT/LT. button again.
REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) The optional RC-200 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. Notes on the Remote Control: The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult.(See p. 47.) The shutter will not release using the remote control when the remote control's battery is exhausted. CAUTIONS: Keep the remote control out of the reach of children. In case it is swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Keep the remote control away from fire and extreme heat. Never try to disassemble it.
EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES 28mm 75° 50mm 110mm 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. In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking. 180 mm additional telephoto power TAKING BETTER PICTURES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of the lens.
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 in on the next page, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.
Two subjects at different distances patterns When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus focus although the autofocus picture. picture. indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the 48 Subjects with repetitive When the subject locks out-of- indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first.
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. IS0100 or.lSO-200). The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes: programmed autoexposure and aperture-preferred autoexposure.
Portrait Mode In this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperture for a shallow depth of field. This results in a softly blurred subject background, against which your subject stands out in sharp focus. This mode also prevents camera-shake from happening because a faster shutter speed is selected. Night Scene Mode Allows you to capture beautiful nighttime scenes just as they are.
FILM SPEED METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT Film Speed Film speed is indicated on the back of film packages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are the most common. High-speed film (ISO 400), as implied by its name, is for taking photos of fast-moving subjects in action shots, for example. However, there are also other advantages. With high-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible to take Light Metering Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed subject in various ways.
Center-Weighted Average Light Metering Center-weighted average light metering is the most widely used light metering system (Fig. A). This system measures the light available throughout the frame with special emphasis on the center of the frame. When in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode, this light metering system is automatically activated. When the contrast between bright and dark areas is not too extreme outside the center of the frame, this system offers excellent results.
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CAMERA MAINTENANCE 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.
CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight — for example, in a car or on the beach. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. Do not leave the camera on a television, refrigerator, or speaker. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel immediately. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging.
Do not shake or shock the camera. Do not apply excessive force to the lens barrel. Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F). Low temperatures, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag.
Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation, If this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try the camera again.
BATTERY HANDLING NOTES Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading batteries. 58 WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom The camera does not work. The LCD panel turns off suddenly blinks and the shutter cannot be released. blinks even when the flash is not flipped up. The autofocus indicator blinks and the shutter cannot be released. 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 film is incorrectly loaded.
Symptom The camera doesn't focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights. 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. 60 Cause The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the auxiliary flash's Remedy Move the camera closer to the subject. See Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights. Remove the film.
Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom The subjects' eyes appear red in printed pictures. The subject was within the frame of the viewfinder, but its edges are missing on the print. The picture is out of focus. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single-lens reflex camera with built-in 28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens. Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1. Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36mm switchable to Panorama format). Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52mm filter diameter) 28mm ~ 110mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11 Light metering system: TTL light metering elements in 9 groups (5-group zoom construction). Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal plane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec.
point with rewind button. Specifications are subject to change without Selftimer: Electronic Selftimer with 12-sec. delay. any notice or obligation on the part of the Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit, 3-sec delay. Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power) manufacturer. flash system. Manual activating system, recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.9 sec. (at normal temperature). Flash range: Telephoto and wide angle — 0.75 ~ 4.5 m (2.5 ~ 14.
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