Olympus IS-10 Operating Instructions
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1. Note If you press the shutter release button with 4 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 25 26 3 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 5ft 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 auro 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 3 Was too far from the camera 4 Did not respond to the pre flashes due to particular characteristics of the individual Notes e Pre flashes are not emitted in the Stop Action mode e After pressing the shutter release button hold the camera securely until the shutter ha2. edge of film Aon the tip ofthe film leader 4 Turn the power switch with the mark as shown and ON Postioning guides The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads ote If blinks in the exposure counter as The film does not overlap any of the shown above reload the film positioning guides shown above TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for normal photography When the ai switch is turned ON the camera is in the Full Auto mode See p 36 Remove the lens cap 2 While looking through the and turn the power Viewfinder press the zoom switch ON button to determine the composition 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 Position the autofocus Buttons frame on your subject Telephoto Press the button to zoom in Max telephoto focal length 110 mm Ed Wide angle Press the button to zoom out Max wide angle focal _ length 28 mm Autofocus frame oral Working distance 75 cm 2 5 ft ee 20 4 Depress the shutter 5 Without removing your finger release button halfway from the shutter release button depress fully to take the picture M The autofocus beep is heard and the The shutter releases and t
3. 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 Power source Two 3V lithium batteries CR123A or DL123A replaceable Dimensions 123 W X 88 H X 110 D mm 4 8 X 3 5 X 4 3 in excluding protrusions Weight 615 g 21 7 oz without batteries Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer 55 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 0595 15MM
4. The camera moved when the shutter Hold the camera correctly and p 14 out of focus release button was pressed press the shutter release button ently The viewfinder s autofocus frame was Position the autofocus frame on p 22 not positioned on the subject the subject or use the focus lock The shutter release button was pressed Press the shutter release button p 29 from right in front of the camera in the while looking into the viewfinder Self Timer mode not while standing in front of the camera The picture is too The subject was out of the working Shoot within the working range p 26 dark range of the flash of the flash The subject was backlit Set the flash to Fill in mode p 28 The colors of The lighting fixture s affected the D Set the flash mode to Fill in p 28 ictures taken indoors look unnatural picture QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for roughly 20 rolls of 24 exposure 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 l store the camera A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh w
5. BATTERIES NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES e KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY e USE TWO3V LITHIUM BATTERIES CR123A OR DL123A NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA 49 CAMERA MAINTENANCE 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom Cause Remedy See The camera does The power is OFF D Setthe power switch to ON p 18 not work The batteries are loaded incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly p 12 3 The batteries are exhausted 3 Replace batteries with new ones p 13 The batteries are temporarily unable Keep the camera warm while p 49 to function using it The loaded film has been rewound Load new film p 21 The film is incorrectly loaded Reload the film p 17 The LCD panel The LCD panel turns off automatically D Press the FULL AUTO button or p 18 36 turns off suddenly if none of the camera s functions have poss the shutter release button been used for about 30 seconds alfway blinks andthe The flash has not finished recharging Remove your finger from the p 25 shutter cannot be shutter release button and wait released for several seconds until recharging is completed blinks even 5 blinks to warn you that camera D Flip up the flash p 24 when the flash is shake is likely to occur due to n
6. Spot metering Using the exposure modes 30 Remote control optional Restoring the standard Effects of zoom and its advantages Autofocus AF Exposure Film speed Metering the amount of light Accessories optional Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Questions and answers Specifications PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Direct Mode Select buttons Full auto button See p 36 See p 30 Restores the Standard Shooting mode elects exposure modes Stop Action Portrait Landscape and Night Scene LCD panel See p 7 F No button See p 35 ets the aperture in the Aperture Preferred mode Power switch Shutter release Flash release button Flash Flash mode button Spot button See p 37 Strap attachment stud Self timer indicator See p 29 emote control sensor See p 39 Lens Viewfinder See p 6 Diopter adjustment dial Selftimer remote control button Mid roll rewind button Tripod socket Zoom T W buttons See p 18 Film window For confirmation of film ISO speed Back cover release Back cover Battery compartment cover VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Spot frame For spot metering position the subject within the spot frame _ rlash Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame Autofocus Lights when t
7. a great distance between the subject and the background Press the KV button Aim the camera at the Subject and press the shutter release button Note The aperture is wide open 32 LANDSCAPE Totake 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 33 34 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 m When subjects are in the foreground flip up the flash Press the 9i 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 e Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 2 sec maximum use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake 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 Aperture Preferred Auto mode Larger aperture sma
8. 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 ster shutter speed is selected 45 46 E Night Scene Mode I When shooting night scenes you may sometimes be dis appointed with the result usually because the camera s automatic exposure function works on a standard exposure ratio In such situations a professional photo grapher would adjust for exposure compensation based on personal experience or select the manual shooting mode In the night scene mode exposure compensation is auto matically adjusted for attractive night scene photography For example when shooting a subject with a night scene as its background the use of the flash is often desirable Should that be the case the camera performs the most suitable exposure compensation for both the subject and the background Since the selected shutter speed may be vey slow the camera should be held firmly in position with a tripod for example to prevent blurring W Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for capturing high speed photo opportunites such as sports scenes and children at play A fast shutter speed is automatically selected to freeze the action on film E Landscape Mode This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both the subject and the background or when you want to shoot
9. mpoononoooooac POs es Turn the power switch ON Make sure the exposure counter p 17 on the LCD panel reads p 17 Depress the shutter release When the film reaches the end it Open the back cover to remove button fully to take a picture will automatically rewind p 21 the rewound film p 21 p 20 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries CR123A or DL123A Turn the lock screw to OPEN Insert the batteries And With a coin Place your Close the cover Turnthe I a in the notch And lock screw to CLOSE open the battery cover eWhen replacing the batteries make e Align the and directions of the sure to turn the power switch OFF batteries correctly as shown before unloading the batteries Read Battery Handling on page 49 i CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON Be sure to check the batteries as well Display Meaning q 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 0 blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel go out Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Keep spare batteries on h
10. natural scenery with low contrast The camera automati cally stops down the aperture to make the range of focus as large as possible In shooting conditions for this mode the subjects are likely be at a distance of e infinity so the autofocus function in this mode starts from the position FILM SPEED Ii Film i 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 pictures in lower light And the distance covered by the flash will be greater Generally the higher the film speed the grainier the picture With this camera we recommend the use of DX film cartridges ISO 25 3200 In the case of non DX coded film the camera will automatically be set to film speed ISO 32 METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT E Light Metering Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed subject in various ways I camera employs nge metering Systems 1 ESP light metering 2 center weighted average light metering A 3 spot metering You can select the light metering system most suitable to the conditions The camera also uses TTL through the lens light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens This lets you get very accu
11. telephoto power When the optional teleconverter IS L LENS C 180 H Q CONVERTER 1 7X is used you can extend the telephoto range up to 180 mm 110mm WN 22 TAKING BETTER PICTURES 42 Anqle 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 peat the angle of view wide angie the greater e 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 7X 180mm WN 14 28mm 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 8 autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases D Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain Subjects in excessively bright vertical lines light Use the focus lock by first Use the focus lock first while Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the holding the camera vertically focusing on something at the same distance as the subject you Then switch the camera to the same distance as the subject you wish to
12. the flash mode to Fill in p 28 p 28 blinks in the viewfinder Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture Preferred Auto mode Change the aperture until stops blinking Use the flash when available light is insufficient p 35 The shutter cannot be released by remote control D If no operations have been carried out in the Self Timer Remote Control mode for about 20 minutes the LCD panel turns off and the shutter can t be released with the remote control Press the FULL AUTO button to turn on the LCD panel and engage the Self Timer Remote Control mode again 51 52 Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom Cause Remedy See The subjects eyes This red eye phenomenon occurs with 2 Use the Auto S Flash mode to p 27 appear red in all cameras when a flash is used It is significantly reduce red eye printed pictures caused by light from the flash reflecting phenomenon off the retina at the back of the eye Red eye 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 The subject was D When a negative is enlarged sometimes 0 Leave some room on the edges of within the frame of the edge of the frame is not printed the frame when you compose the viewfinder but your shots its edges are missing on the print The picture is
13. AE lock viewfinder FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to suit different requirements How to Select the Flash Mode l Set the power switch to 2 Press the FLASH button 5 to flip up the flash to select the flash mode The camera will recharge the flash and The selected ride is the flash will be ready to use dil ye on the LCD panel Note Recharging takes 0 2 3 5 seconds 23 24 m Flash Modes Mode Function Automatically fires in low light conditions p 25 AUTO Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red p 27 Fires regardless of FILL IN available light p 28 In the dark the flash also functions as an autofocus illuminator When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash emits several brief be dies When the shutter release utton is pressed au the flash fires to take the picture Hold the camera firmly until then 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 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
14. OLYMPUS S IO INSTRUCTIONS e Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use e 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 m Built in 28mm 110mm approx 4X zoom lens for increased shooting range m SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film m Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose m Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance Symbols used in this manual Incorrect ww NN Beep p unu gt Q Order Manual Operation Automatic operation order operation I on ngs a Me ram lt N S s E Nr Indicator on Indicator Attention Depress blinking halfway PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Names and functions of parts 4 Outline of operations 10 Viewfinder display HM 6 Loading the batteries 12 LCD panel 7 Checking the batteries 18 Diopter adjustment 8 Points to remember 14 Using the strap optional soft case 9 Loading thefilm Taking pictures Unloading the film Using the focus lock Flash photography Shooting mode Selftimer a 29
15. ROL RC 100 ACTION CASE C CONVERTER 1 7X CARE AND STORAGE 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 perfor mance 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 Do not use organic solments thinners or benzine to clean the camera e Avoid strong impacts caused by bumping or dropping the camera Do not expose the camera to water such as from rain Do not expose the camera to dust and sand BATTERY HANDLING NOTES e Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries e When the camera is not used for an extended period of time remove the batteries e Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area e Sweat oil and so on can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading batteries WARNING e 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 WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT
16. and when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly N 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 SV NN SS Cautions Try notto 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 release button depressed halfway I 2 Depress the Shutter release button fully M S Vw I To lock the focus The image is clear the autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder To release the shutter and take the picture Note When the autofocus indicator is blinking the shutter won t release See p 43 Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when m the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures BASIC OPERATIONS LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover 2 Load the film release upward to open the back cover Shutter curtains Caution Do not touch the shutter curtain and do not press it with the
17. ater and then wrung out Do not use mothballs Q When does the camera measure and set the exposure A When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera measures both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter release button remains halfway depressed In the Spot Metering mode the exposure is locked when the spot button is pressed Q How should I clean the lens A Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid Q Can use a filter f A Yes you can Use one with a diameter of 52 mm When you use a thick one like a C POL circular polarizing filter the edges of the picture plane sometimes become dark Make sure to turn off the power before mounting or Edid a filter When doing so even with the power off sometimes the lens rotates and the motor operates This is not a malfunction 54 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 Auxiliary flash activation in low li
18. ght Autofocus beep available Focusing range 0 75 m 2 5ft Viewfinder Single lens reflex system magnification ratio 0 72 at 50mm Finder view field 85 of actual view field Viewfinder information Autofocus frame spot frame autofocus indicator flash indicator to be used as flash warning overexposure underexposure indicator Diopter adjustment 2 1 Light metering system TTL light metering system Fuzzy logic ESP light metering center weighted average light metering spot metering Exposure modes 1 Program AE Full Auto Stop Action Portrait Night Scene Landscape 2 Aperture preferred AE Exposure counter Progressive type displayed on LCD panel Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25 32 50 64 100 125 200 250 400 500 800 1000 1600 2000 3200 Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activated at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind is possible at any point with rewind button Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit 3 sec delay Flash Built in IVP Intelligent Variable Power flash system Manual activating system recycling time of about 0 2
19. he film autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus I automatically advances to the next It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to frame y lock on and when the subject is too close i Note When the autofocus indicator blinks the shutter won t release See p 43 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll Make sure the motor has Dod Rewinding the film before and the is blinking onthe LCD the end of the roll panel before opening the back cover and removing the film N LS T 4 The final number of exposures may To rewind the film before the end of the sometimes exceed the number of exposures roll press the mid roll rewind button with specified on the film your fingernail Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 21 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 22 USING THEFOCUSLOCK 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 L frame on your subject and picture frame while keeping ress the shutter release the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press ution halfway the shutter release button fully f Autofocus frame Note The autofocus beep is heard and the e When the focus is locked the EHe indicator lights in the exposure is also locked
20. he subject is in focus Overexposure Underexposure p 35 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 Full Auto mode p 36 The camera does everything automatically in this mode Mode status indicator p 30 Displays the engaged exposure mode by showing the corresponding area Aperture setting p 35 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision Turn the diopter adjustment dial until De 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 A control s case can be attached to the strap The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop 9 OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures eua o gnononoonno002 DOT o ol EE pnono ol Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition p 18 Open the back cover p 16 Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on p 19 Load the film p 16 Depress the shutter release button halfway making sure the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard p 20 4 s 6 n 0
21. hooting in various common situations as well as an Aperture Preferred Auto mode that allows you to select your own setting m Exposure Modes m How to Select the For easy effective shooting in various common Exposure Mode situations Press one of the icons max FA 12000 Stop Action p 31 eeze moving subjects Portrait p 32 For pictures with blurred background for portrait effect Cu Landscape p 33 For pictures with extended in focus background P Night Scene p 34 For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground For more creative lighting effects Aperture Preferred Auto p 35 F No Set the aperture manually The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed STOP ACTION B Tofreeze moving subjects In this mode the camera eril c selects a faster shutter speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects Max shutter speed 1 2000 sec Press the maxf 200 button Aim the camera atthe Subject and press the shutter release button X x Lo seiu i eL k fee a et Ra oe Mira ras ag Note In the Stop Action mode for faster flash response Auto S pre flashes will not be emitted 31 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
22. ller 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 Blinking inthe viewfinder indicates the subject is under or overexposed Smaller aperture larger value for a Change the aperture setting until it stops blinking sharper background STR 35 36 RESTORINGTHESTANDARDSHOOTINGMODE auto Restore the standard shooting mode for easy worry free photography Press the FULL AUTO Standard Shooting Mode button 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 Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame and press the SPOT button Spot frame 110 NT FLASH In situations like the one illustrated 2 is displayed on the LCD above the subject will be dark because panel and the exposure is locked of backlighting 37 2 Recompose the shot then press the shutter release butto
23. med when the remote control is used m The shutter will not release using the remote control when the remote control s battery is exhausted m The battery of the remote control cannot be replaced The remote control unit is expendable Order a new one from your nearby camera store or Olympus service center when it no longer transmits signals to the camera CAUTIONS m Keep the remote control out of the reach of children In case it is swallowed immediately consult a physician m Keep the remote control away from fire and extreme heat Never try to disassemble it 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 wige angle ae Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is large you can take sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast This is ideal for shooting landscapes skylines crowds at a party etc e50 mm approx This range is the standard angle of view and has moderate background blurring It is suitable for most types of shot including portraits 28mm VF 75 e110 mm 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 e 180 mm additional
24. modes programmed auto exposure and aperture preferred auto exposure With programmed auto exposure the camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions This lets you concentrate on composing your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time With aperture preferred auto you select the desired F stop and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed Aperture preferred auto gives more artistic freedom of expression and creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of the background E Program Chart FULL AUTO The following program chart is for 28mm wide angle and 110mm telephoto focal lengths According to the focal length the camera s program itself changes When the subject is brightly lit the F Stop and shutter speed change simu taneously When the lighting Is darker the aperture opens fully and the shutter speed changes to match it In the standard shooting mode refer to p 36 if the built in flash has been flipped it will automatically fire in dark acting conditions The shutter speed will be fixed pi 1 100 sec Brightness EV 8 9 10 t 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 t S an aaa LN NON NA 22 16 KAAVA n Aperture gt F A 2 1 1 2 14 1 8 oie 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 5 Shutter speed second Flash OFF Flash FILL IN li Portrait Mode In this mode the
25. n to take the picture Notes e When the flash is flipped up or the Night Scene mode is engaged the camera does not perform Spot metering e After the shot the Spot Metering mode is canceled To cancel the mode without taking a shot press the SPOT button again 38 Use the Spot mode in the following situations ane e When there is abig difference between subject and background brightness e g pace e 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 REMOTECONTROL OPTIONAL The optional RC 100 Remote Control is required Pressthe amp REMOTE button Position the autofocus frame to engage the Remote Control on the subject mode 39 40 Aim the remote control sat the camera and press the button The shutter will be released about 3 seconds after the beep Notes e Use selftimer outside the above range e 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 Notes on the Remote Control m The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult see p 43 m Continuous shooting cannot be perfor
26. ot flipped up insufficient light The AF lamp blinks The autofocus system may not work D First focus on something at the p 43 and the shutter when the subject is moving too fast same distance as the subject then p 22 cannot be released when the camera is shaking or when recompose the frame to take the the subject is difficult for autofocus picture to lock onto refer to p 43 The subject is closer than the camera s Move 75cm 2 5ft or more away p 19 minimum working distance 75cm 2 5ft from the subject Symptom Cause Remedy See The camera doesn t focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights The autofocus may not work when the subject i 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 Move the camera closer to the subject First focus on another subject at the same distance then recompose the frame to take the picture p 43 The shutter doesn t release even when the shutter release button is pressed D The subject is not in focus The rewound film is still loaded Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights Remove the film p 20 p 21 The flash doesn fire The shutter speed is set at faster than 1 100 sec High speed film is used D Set the flash mode to Fill in Set
27. rate light readings that are unaffected changes in the distance between the subject and the camera n ruy Logic ESP Electro Selective Pattern Light Metering ESP light maisina measures the brightness of the central portion and peripheral portion of the frame separately in order to determine the proper exposure The calculation program used is based on programmed data to properly compensate for backlig gating ESP light metering is used automatically when in the Full Auto mode li Center Weighted Average Light Metering Center peces average ps metering is the most widely used light metering system Fig A This ss system measures the light ye E available throughout the trame with Special F emphasis on the center o 4 the frame When in the E id Aperture Preferred mode this light metering system is uui cun activated When the contrast between bright and dark areas is not too extreme outside the center of the frame this system offers excellent results Spot ecce B Spot metering ig B measures the brightness at the center of the frame only Because this metering system calculates the correct exposure for only one point it is convenient when the subject is backlit or the picture contains strong contrasts When shooting a subject in front of an extremely bright background you should use spot metering on the B subject s face O 47 48 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL IS L LENS C 180 H Q REMOTE CONT
28. s been released e To cancel the Auto S mode select another mode following the procedure on page 23 27 Forced Activation riLL 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 Select the Fill ln Flash mode is set to FULL mode and press the AUTO shutter release button Note In exposure modes Note The shutter speed is automatically other than Full Auto and set at 1 100 sec Aperture Preferred Auto the Fill in Flash mode cannot be engaged 28 SELFTIMER 5 7 Press the X REMOTE 2 Aim at your subject and button untl is ress the shutter release displayed on the LCD utton panel 10 sec 2 sec Self timer indicator lights Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support The shutter will be released 12 seconds later Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressedhalfway The Selftimer mode is cancelled after the shutter releases e To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation press the REMOTE button again e Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fully depressed This prevents light from entering through the viewfinder 29 30 USING THE EXPOSURE MODES There are four preset settings for easy s
29. take a picture of and then horizontal position to take the wish to take a picture of and then aim at the subject photograph aim at the subject 43 Two subjects at different distances Subjects with repetitive patterns High speed subjects at close range pz es r Z a os x lt s IY When the subject locks out of ocus 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 When the subject locks out of focus although e autofocus lamp lights focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture Focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose he frame to take the picture EXPOSURE IB 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 Junction automatically sets the correct exposure This camera employs two types of automatic exposure
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