Olympus IS-50 QD 35mm SLR Camera
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1. Compose your shot in the viewfinder Position the autofocus frame on your subject To take a picture point the remote control at the camera and press the button on Exposure mode Standard Program the remote control The camera Flash mode Auto Flash or Red Eye Reduction Flash starts beeping and the shutter will Canceled modes Spot Metering Macro Exposure release about 3 seconds later Compensation Remote Control and Selftimer Setting the Programmed Auto mode with the exposure mode button only For more details on the remote control including how to insert the battery see switches the flash mode to Auto Flash or Red Eye Reduction Flash all other the separate instructions provided for the remote control modes remain the same except the exposure mode A 24 l l 25 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME Quartzdate models only PRINTING THE DATE TIME Quartzdate models only Be sure to correct the date and time after the batteries have been inserted or First select the date time mode you want to print replaced To set the year indicator Press the MODE button As you press it the mode will switch in the order shown Keep the MODE button pressed until the below year indicator starts blinking Keep the mode you want to print displayed Press the SET button to adjust the year indicator If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 If you keep the2. INSTRUCTIONS 2 MODE D EMPLOI 29 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 57 INSTRUCCIONES 85 ARIAS 113 WARNING Read this manual carefully before using your camera j E Indicates circumstances under which 13 mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER ELT um O Incorrect Manual operation Operation order Automatic operation ah EC67Ww I eur d Attention P ra d NNN Depress halfway Beep Indicator on Indicator blinking e Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes 1 e Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from the actual unit CONTENTS Names of parts Camera Body ees 4 Camera Body LCD Panel E Viewfinder Display 6 Using the strap e 6 Diopter adjustment 73 Loading and checking the batteries 7
3. 16 l 1 Direct Mode Select Buttons 2 Exposure Mode Button l 17 Night Scene Use this mode to shoot a night scene without artificially illuminating the prne EN a een S cee art Li n The shutter speed is set at as slow as 4 sec Use a tripod to keep the camera steady In this mode you can shoot clear pictures at night without over illuminating the subject and blackening out the background e When shooting subjects against a nighttime background combine this mode with the flash Do not use the flash when you are shooting night scenes only Press the button Compose your shot and press the shutter release button l EXPOSURE MODES 2 Exposure Mode Button For more versatile exposure control you can use the Aperture Preferred Auto mode or Long Time mode Press the exposure mode button to select A Aperture Preferred Auto or L T Long Time is Programmed Auto Aperture Preferred Auto A By selecting the aperture on your own you can control the blurring of the Subject background The shutter speed is controlled automatically Select a smaller aperture larger value for a sharper background Select a larger aperture smaller value for a blurred background Smaller Press the exposure mode button to select A Aperture Preferred Auto Push the shift lever upward to stop down the aperture by 0 5 step Push the lever downward to return
4. J optiona MACRO SHOOTING Close up photography from 0 6 2 0 ft m to infinity is possible throughout the focal length As you press the selftimer remote control macro button the mode changes as follows Term macro remote control selftimer DACRE Ee SC ater OUO Press the macro button to Compose your shot using the Secure the camera on a tripod or other support Compose your shot in display amp zoom button the viewfinder Press the shutter release button halfway the focus and exposure are locked at this time Then press the shutter release button all the way The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds After this the shutter will release e The Selftimer mode is automatically disengaged after shutter release RESTORING THE PROGRAMMED AUTO FULL AUTO MODE To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the selftimer remoto control button again You can return to the Programmed Auto FULL AUTO mode at the touch of a button Press the FULL AUTO button to display P on the LCD panel Setting the power switch to OFF and then ON again also restores the Programmed Auto mode e When your subject is closer than 0 6 m 2 0 ft the camera may be unable to focus on the subject although the autofocus indicator lights e To cancel the Macro mode press the macro button again to turn off amp When in the Remote Control mode
5. Loading the film 8 Taking pictures Programmed Auto FULL AUTO 9 Correcting the date and time 24 Focus Lock sssss 10 Unloading the film 10 Flash photography Setting the flash mode 11 Auto Flash 12 Red Eye Reduction Flash 13 Fill In Flash 13 Exposure modes 1 Direct Mode Select buttons 14 amp Stop Action 14 amp Portrait oo 15 amp Landscape 15 Night Scene 16 2 Exposure mode button 16 A Aperture Preferred Auto 17 L T Long Time 18 34 Exposure Compensation 19 c Spot Metering 21 Selftimer Remote Control Optional 22 w Macro Shooting 23 Restoring the Programmed Auto FULL AUTO mode 23 Quartzdate models only Printing the date time 25 Quartzdate models only Care and storage eees 26 Specifications es 27 Accessories optional 20 NAMES OF PARTS Camera Body NAMES OF PARTS Camera Body LCD Panel Zoom button SPOT button Power switch flash release Shutter releas
6. to a wide aperture If the shutter speed indicator blinks in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway it means overexposure or underexposure Change the aperture setting until the indicator stops blinking 18 2 Exposure Mode Button EXPOSURE COMPENSATION i9 Long Time L T In this mode you can deliberately make your picture brighter or darker as This mode is ideal for capturing pictures of fireworks and other bright lights at desired Exposure compensation is possible up or down to 2 EV by 0 5 step night You can select the shutter speed from 1 sec to 60 sec The aperture is fixed at F8 w To make a whitish subject whiter 2 EV compensation Use a tripod to keep the camera steady Press the exposure mode button to enter the Long Time mode L T As you press the shift lever downward the shutter speed changes in the order of 1 2 4 8 15 30 and 60 sec When you push the shift lever upward the shutter speed changes in the reverse order Compensation to make the whole picture lighter e Whitish subject Backlit subject Snow scene Compensation to make the whole picture darker e Blackish subject Subject with a black background e Subject in spotlight 20 While keeping the exposure shift lever O to select the exposure compensation value The exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD panel only when the exposu
7. amera to formalin or naphthalene e f the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera e Do not leave the camera on or near a television refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field e Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage Do not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens e 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 e 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 e Some airport X ray machines can damage the film in your camera Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines Give it to the security officer for manual inspection Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using the flash continuously in a short time as the flash may be hot Type Film format Lens Shutter Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus single lens reflex camera with built in 28 mm 120 mm zoom lens 35 mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36 mm Olympus le
8. button pressed the numbers will run in Jj one rapid succession If you pass the intended number keep pressing to return to that number Year month day To set the month indicator Month day year Press the MODE button once more to Day month year make the month indicator blink Press the SET button to adjust the month indicator Day hour minute As you press the MODE button the blinking indicator changes in the order of year month day hour and minute 4 Repeat Steps and 9 to set hour and minute e The date unit uses the same power source as the main unit Be sure to correct the date and time after the batteries are replaced e The date time is imprinted in the lower right corner of the picture If the date time is superimposed on a bright color like white orange yellow etc it may be difficult to read e The date time may not be imprinted correctly on the frame s after the specified final exposure of the film e When black and white film is used the date time may not be printed When minute has been set press the MODE button None of the indicators will be blinking and date time correction is now complete CARE AND STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS B e 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 expose the c
9. cked at this time AE lock l UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of Reframe your subject while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway Then press the shutter release button all the way a roll You can also rewind the film before it reaches the end Make sure the motor has stopped and that is blinking then open the back cover to remove the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip Set the power switch to to flip up the flash The camera will recharge the flash and the flash will be ready to use When there is insufficient light the flash fires automatically Mode display Flash mode No Automatically fires in the dark with backlighting or display under fluorescent lighting Red Eye Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye Reduction when a subject s eyes appear red in color Flash photography e 5 Fin Fires regardless of available light e When is blinking in the viewfinder the flash is being recharged for about 0 2 to 4 seconds with fresh batteries and the shutter cannot be released e When the flash fires in the Programmed Auto FULL AUTO mode the shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the autofocus auxiliary l
10. curtain Slide the back cover release After about 30 seconds of inactivity the LCD panel goes out upward to open the back cover Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the viewfinder A aligning the film leader in the direction of the arrow Position the autofocus frame Press the shutter release button on your subject halfway to focus on the subject After making sure that the e If the autofocus indicator camera beeps and the autofocus blinks the shutter cannot be indicator lights in the released viewfinder press the shutter e The distance to your subject release button all the way to Close the back cover The Make sure the exposure is 0 6 2 0 ft m to infinity at take the picture After the film automatically advances counter on the LCD panel the wide angle side and 0 9 shutter is released the film to the first frame Set the reads 3 0 ft m to infinity at the automatically advances to the power switch to ON i telephoto side next frame If E blinks reload the film TAKING PICTURES Focus Lock FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY setting the Flash Mode If you want to position your main subject outside the center of the frame follow the procedure below focus lock Position the autofocus frame on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway The camera beeps and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder The exposure is also lo
11. d range Film loading Film advance Film rewind Selftimer Programmed AE FULL AUTO Stop Action Portrait Night Scene and Landscape Aperture Preferred AE and Long Time Progressive type displayed on LCD panel Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25 32 50 64 100 125 200 250 400 500 800 1000 1600 2000 or 3200 Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Automatic film winding Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with rewind button Electronic shutter with 12 sec delay Remote control Optional Infrared remote control unit with 3 sec delay Flash Built in IVP Intelligent Variable Power flash system with Super FP Activation Manually flipped up Recycling time Approx 0 2 4 sec at normal temperature Flash working range 0 6 m 3 7 m 2 0 12 1ft at wide angle and 0 9 m 4 2 m 3 0 13 8ft at telephoto with ISO 100 color negative film 0 6 m 7 4 m 2 0 24 3ft at wide angle and 0 9 m 8 4 m 3 0 27 5ft at telephoto with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Flash automatic flash activation in low light back light and fluorescent light Red Eye Reduction Flash same as auto otherwise Fill In forced activation and Super FP Activation Battery check Di
12. e button ETE Su 5 Selftimer indicator Flash remote control sensor Strap attachment stud Lens barrel yy Lens xx Always try to keep this clean Dirt and stains can result in pictures that are unclear and out of focus Wipe off any dirt or stains with a soft cloth 000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000099 Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Back cover release Film window LCD panel Mid roll rewind button Battery compartment cover Tripod socket Ell Flash mode button E Selftimer remote control macro button Fl Exposure compensation button Ell DATE MODE button El DATE SET button 3 Direct Mode Select buttons FULL AUTO programmed auto button E Shift lever E Exposure mode button ET Battery check fil Red Eye Reduction Flash EH Fill In Flash IE Remote Control E Selftimer EE Long Time If Spot Metering Exposure Compensation IT Exposure modes Er Date time indicator EJ Mode status indicator E Programmed Auto FULL AUTO EA Aperture setting exposure compensation value FE Shutter speed HJ Macro Shooting Bd Exposure counter Quartzdate models only NAMES OF PARTS Viewfinder Display DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus frame is clear E Autofocus frame Spot frame BJ Flash BJ Autofocus indicator E Exposure compensatio
13. egative film at F4 9 at F6 8 100 200 400 74m 243 ft 8 4 m 27 5 ft The figures in this table apply to the Programmed Auto mode and low light conditions When reversal film is used the working range at the telephoto side will be reduced by about 3096 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Fill in Flash In flash photography with this camera the shutter speed is set to Use this mode when you want the flash to fire for each 1 100 sec If you select the shutter speed higher than that the flash shot The flash fires regardless of available light Both oct ane the subject and background can be clearly shot e This mode is less effective in extremely bright conditions e The Fill In Flash mode can be used with the Programmed Auto mode and Aperture Preferred Auto mode p 17 14 EXPOSURE MODES 1 Direct Mode Select Buttons 1 Direct Mode Select Buttons P To make it easier to take clear properly illuminated photographs under a variety of conditions four exposure modes optimized for the most common shooting conditions are available How to select the exposure mode Press the Direct Mode Select button that best suits the shooting conditions or desired effect 1 2000 Stop Action Use this mode to freeze moving subjects Use this mode to take a head and shoulders picture with a blurred background Use this mode to take pictures with extended in focus backgrounds Use this mode to shoot a night sce
14. ight flash may flicker several times Press the button fully for main flash activation e f y is blinking in the viewfinder when the flash is not flipped up use of the flash is recommended Press the button to select the flash mode The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel A Do not fire the flash right in front of the eyes of people and animals e Do not point the camera at a motorist and fire the flash FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY auto Flash FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Red Eye Reduction Flash The flash automatically fires in the selected exposure mode when In this mode the camera emits a series of pre flashes before the main flash required in the dark with backlighting or under fluorescent lighting activates This helps minimize the red eye phenomenon when a subject s eyes are illuminated by the flash and appear red in a color photograph If lights in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash will fire e Hold the camera securely It takes about 1 second until the shutter releases e Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking at the flash from right in front 2 Is not watching the pre flashes 3 Is too far from the camera The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of each subject e Do not use the flash in the Stop Action mode p 14 Flash working range with color n
15. n overexposure underexposure LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERIES Use two 3 V lithium batteries CR123A or DL1234A If you are nearsighted turn the dial up If you are farsighted turn it down l USING THE STRAP e Attach the strap as shown Turn the dial on the battery compartment cover to Hold Insert the batteries correctly the notch with your fingertip Close the battery compartment Open the cover cover Turn the dial O to G to lock the cover Make sure the power switch is set to OFF before opening the battery compartment cover Set the power switch to ON to check the remaining battery power mma lights turns off automatically Batteries are OK You can shoot Secure the strap with the clasp d a blinks and other indicators are Batteries are low and should be displayed normally replaced with new ones em Batteries are dead and should be d 4 blinks and other indicators go out replaced witii new oies immediately i l LOADING THE FILM TAKING PICTURES Programmed Auto FULL AUTO l Set the power switch to ON The lens will extrude and the LCD panel will turn on eA 1000 0000000 f 2 000000000 NY rj 2 Insert the film cartridge Compose your shot Press the T side of the zoom button for telephoto 120 mm or the W side for wide angle 28 mm Be careful not to touch the l shutter
16. ne without artificially illuminating the subject The shutter speed is automatically Press the amp button Compose set higher to reduce the your shot and press the shutter movement of a moving subject release button 1 2000 sec at max e The camera continually adjusts focus on the subject as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera beeps twice the first time the subject comes into focus e When the subject is moving too fast the shutter will not release e Use the Auto Flash mode in flash photography Portrait Use this mode to take a head and shoulders picture with a blurred background The blurred background is particularly useful in telephoto shooting and when the background is distant The flash is synchronized with the shutter up to 1 2000 sec in this mode Landscape Press the button Compose your shot and press the shutter release button e The aperture is set wide open Use of the flash makes the subject stand out Use this mode to take pictures with extended in focus backgrounds This mode is useful for shooting landscapes or for shooting subjects in the foreground while keeping all surrounding objects both near and far in sharp focus Press the button Compose your shot and press the shutter release button For optimum results use this mode with the lens set to wide angle side
17. ns filter available 52 mm filter diameter 28 mm 120 mm F4 9 6 8 15 elements in 10 groups 4 gourp zoom construction 1 ED lens included Electronic control system vertical focal plane shutter Shutter speed 1 2000 sec 4 sec in Manual mode 1 sec 60 sec in Long Time Mode Flash shutter synchronization Focusing Viewfinder Under 1 100 sec Full synchronization up to 1 2000 sec with Super FP Activation in Portrait mode TTL phase difference detection system with autofocus beep Auxiliary flash activation in low light 6m 19 7ft working distance determined under Olympus test conditions Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6 m 2ft ee infinity in macro shooting 0 6 m 2ft oo infinity at wide angle and 0 9 m 3ft ee infinity at telephoto in standard shooting Provided with predictive autofocus in Stop Action mode only Single lens reflex system magnification ratio 0 72 at 50 mm Finder view field 85 of actual view field Viewfinder information Autofocus frame autofocus indicator spot frame flash indicator also used as flash warning overexposure underexposure indicator also used as exposure compensation indicator Diopter adjustment 2 41 Light metering system TTL light metering system ESP light metering center weighted average light metering and spot metering Exposure compensation 2 EV 1 2 step Exposure modes Exposure counter Film spee
18. re compensation button is pressed When the shutter release button is pressed halfway lights in the viewfinder To cancel the Exposure Compensation mode set the exposure compensation value back to e n the Exposure Compensation mode the flash strength will also be corrected e When color negative film is used pictures will be corrected when they are printed which makes it difficult to see the effect of exposure compensation compensation button pressed use the SPOT METERING i This mode accurately measures a small area such as a person s face to enable you to shoot a picture with the brightness precisely adjusted to the subject Position the spot frame on the area where you want to measure the light When there is an extreme difference in the brightness of the subject and background use of the Spot Metering mode is recommended in backlighting for example Press the SPOT button The CJ mark aperture setting and shutter speed will be displayed on the LCD panel The exposure determined by light metering will be locked Press the shutter release button all the way e When the flash is flipped up or the Night Scene mode is engaged the camera will not perform spot metering e When the shutter releases the Spot Metering mode is canceled To cancel the mode without taking a shot press the SPOT button again SELFTIMER REMOTE CONTROL
19. splayed on LCD panel Power source Two 3 V lithium batteries DL123A or CR123A Dimensions 125 W x 87 H x 124 D mm 4 9 x 3 4 x 4 9 in extruding protrusions Weight 650 g 22 9 oz without batteries Bi Specifications for Date Unit Quartzdate models only Data recording system Imprinting from behind film Types of data recording 1 None 2 Year month day 3 Month day year 4 Day month year 5 Day hour minute External display of recorded data Continuous LCD panel display Automatic calendar function To year 2032 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PRODUCT OF THE MANUFACTURER THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL e Teleconverter e Remote Control IS L LENS E 1 3X RC 300C H Q TELECONVERTER
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