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1. INSTRUCTIONS MODE D EMPLOI A Thank you for choosing the Olympus OM PC This camera is equipped with a unique ESP Electro Selective Pattern metering system By combining this metering mode with the automatic film speed setting mode and programmed exposure mode anyone can take perfectly exposed pictures with ease Before using the camera please read this operation manual carefully through while check ing with your camera to become familiar with this ver satile SLR Note All the components of the Olympus OM PC are carefully designed and their production and assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system If any interchangeable lenses flashes or accessories other than Olympus products are used Olympus cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM PC QO X me une m i Automatic i Correct Incorrect Operation Operation order operation Two step operation lt Al sly H 3 ee e eine aiken Nr ia Sue AN EIN dd Attention Press lightly Lamp on Lamp blinking Continuous sound Reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparations before Taking Pictures gt Mounting the Lens Loading the Batteries Checking the Batteries Setting the Camera for Automatic Film Speed Setting 9 e Loading the Film css 10 lt Taking photographs 1 gt How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure Pictures
2. Loading the Film Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back Place the film cartridge in the film chamber Always load film in the shade 10 11 Insert the film leader into the take up spool O x Wind the film and make sure the sprocket teeth catch both the upper and lower film perforations Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank clockwise 6 Close the camera back until it clicks into place Take two blank shots to bring the film to the first frame Checking the type of film The film check window in the camera back will allow you to check the type of film loaded in the camera 12 OLYMPUS euPCG lt Taking Photographs I gt This chapter explains how to take programmed automatic exposure pic tures with ESP metering In this mode anyone can enjoy taking pictures with ease even in difficult lighting conditions such as backlight How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure Pictures with ESP Metering Make sure the camera is set for the ESP meter ing Set the mode selector dial to the PROGRAM position 14 Set the lens to its minimum aperture which is 3 the largest number on the aperture ring Press the shutter release lightly to activate the 4 viewfinder display 250 gt 5 Focus on your subject The KP mark will appear in the finder when ESP metering is adjusting the exposure Press the shutter release to take the pict
3. For other lenses see the lens instruction manual PREVIEW BUTTON When you wish to see which objects fall within the acceptable zone of sharpness depth of field press the preview button on your lens The dia phragm of the lens will stop down to the preset F stop enabling you to see the depth of field in the viewfinder In PROGRAM mode it is impossible to check the depth of field with the preview button CAUTION Do not take pictures in the pro grammed exposure mode with the preview button depressed 46 47 SHUTTER SPEEDS This camera offers various possibilities for visual expression by changing the shutter speed High shutter speeds can be used to freeze a moving subject to give sharp definition of the im age Shutter speeds of 1 1000 sec can stop the movement of a considerably fast moving subject A shutter speed of about 1 250 sec will be enough to shoot a child at play if he is not moving too quickly There are two methods for giving dynamic expres Sions The first one is to blur out the movement of the subject itself thereby creating a moving image The second one is to pan the camera according to the movement of the subject While the background is blurred the subject is sharply defined to create a moving image n using slow shutter speeds it is necessary to guard against camera shake We will suggest a very practical method for choosing shutter speeds Generally shutter speeds of wh
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5. 67 Handling Care Take care in handling the camera Storage Care Battery Precaution Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields dNATO NOLLV LS DIAA YTS In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station 68 69 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q The film rewind knob does not turn when winding the film although the camera is loaded with film This indicates the film is not being wound be cause it has slipped out of the take up spool Load the film correctly again A dark shadow shimmers in the microprism collar or in the split image rangefinder in the center of the viewfinder This phenomenon will occur when an inter changeable lens of F5 or slower is used or when the preview button is pressed with the aperture set to F5 6 or smaller However there is nothing wrong with the microprism The display in the viewfinder turned off while was looking through the viewfinder To conserve battery power it will automatically turn off after 60 seconds To turn it on again press the shutter release button lightly In the auto mode the actual shutter speed seems to be slower than the one displayed in the viewfinder If the shutter is fired in auto mode with no film in the camera the shutter speed will be slower than that displayed in the viewfinder This is because the OM PC uses an OTF rO PO Light Metering that measures the
6. PROGRAM have adopted spot metering systems which allow the photographer to isolate the subject for specific metering and therefore to obtain more accurate exposures The new ESP metering system has been specifically developed for the OM PC to simplify exposure in these difficult lighting conditions As soon as you fire the shutter the camera will measure the light intensity in both the center of the frame and outer area separately The micro computer then processes this information including contrast data and auto matically sets optimum exposure according to the ESP algorithm By simply depressing the shutter release you can produce a photograph in which the subject will appear as you see it with your eyes For further information on ESP algorithm refer to page 39 a TTL Direct Off The Film OTF Light Metering Center Weighted Average Metering This is the direct center weighted averaged light metering system which Olympus pioneered in the original model OM 2 It measures the brightness of the subject as the light registers on the film during the actual exposure OTF metering can respond to any sudden changes in light during exposure and therefore it is very advantageous for taking quick candid shots and fast moving subjects In flash photography with an Olympus T Series flash this OTF Light Metering method will also fully control the flash exposure thereby eliminating any need for complicated guide number exposure calcula
7. are shooting fast moving subjects such as Sports scenes you may prefer to set your shutter Speed first If so then adjust your aperture until the preselected shutter speed is indicated in the viewfinder This technique is useful when a specific shutter speed is needed MANUAL Lights to Show Manual Mode Set ting Shutter speed indications Appropriate figure lights up Shutter speed of 1 sec or slower COMBINATIONS OF METERING MODE AND EXPOSURE MODE ESP Metering TTL Direct OTF Light Measuring center weighted average metering PROGRAM The ideal mode for snap shots and general photogra phy that lets you take pro perly exposed shots easily even in difficult lighting conditions It is still simpler and more convenient when combined with the DX ISO AUTO SET Mode for automatic setting of the film speed The simple snapshot mode thatguaranteesgoodresults AUTO aperture preferred A creative photographic mode that allows control over depth of field and other effects for portraits Souvenir photos etc Fea tures automatic exposure compensation for backlit situations This mode does full justice to the photographer s crea tive intentions assuring the full range of control avail able with conventional high quality 35mm Single Lens Reflex cameras i MANUAL Useful for situations such as when the main subject is on the edge of the com position in a backlit situa
8. lever will automatically return to its original position If you continue to use the self timer wind the film in several short strokes and it will remain activated Take note that shutter will fire even if you return the self timer lever to its original position while it is running 30 Bulb Exposure Set the exposure mode selector dial to the MANUAL position Set the shutter speed dial to B bulb B is not displayed in the viewfinder OLYMPUS ex PC Advanced Techniques If you want to improve your pictures or refine your shooting techniques it is important to understand the operation of your camera thoroughly The following pages will provide detailed technical information on the OM PC to help you create more sophisticated photographs 32 33 SELECTING THE METERING MODE A Choice of Two Metering Modes Selector Viewfinder 1 This mode can be selected for general use at all times 2 Depending on the light distribution in the composition metering is carried out as follows When the central part of the composition is darker than areas on the periphery the camera computer increases the exposure to compensate according to the degree of differ ence in brightness indicated When the central area is brighter than the rest of the com position the camera sets a predetermined compensation value to reduce the exposure 9 When the sun or other extremely bright light sources ap pear directl
9. light reflected off the film plane To test the shutter load an unwanted roll of film that has not been de veloped or the test card that comes with your camera The film rewind crank won t turn Press in the film rewind button Do not force the rewind crank The film advance lever does not operate Why You have wound the film but you have not yet tripped the shutter If you depress the shutter release button you will be able to operate the advance lever It is also possible that the film has come to its end If the exposure counter shows the last frame of your film do not force the lever but rewind the film back into its cartridge The film advance lever does not operate and see nothing in the viewfinder The camera is designed to be switched off for safety when the batteries are exhausted If the audible and visual signals do not function when you rotate the mode selector dial to the BAT TERY CHECK position be sure to replace both batteries When must the batteries be checked gt o 29 1 When new batteries are inserted into the camera 2 when you are using the camera after it hasn t been used for a long time 3 when you think the batteries may be worn out and 4 when the temperature is extremely low If the battery voltage is low the shutter may not fire when using the self timer even if the batteries check out OK What type of batteries should buy Buy two SR44 s
10. metering Manual exposure in ESP metering mode Set the metering mode switch to the ESP and the exposure mode to manual Compose your photograph 2 Aim the camera so that your subject is located in the center of the viewfinder Now the J mark will turn on u When the subject is not in the center of the viewfinder Because ESP metering measures with emphasis on the center of the viewfinder frame it will give substantially the same result as the center weighted averaged metering In this case use manual ex posure in ESP metering mode as follows 3 Set the shutter speed at the same value as indicated in the viewfinder Reframe your subject again as you originally did in D then focus and shoot it by depressing the shutter release button 38 WESP Metering Chart ESP Algorithm Compositions with the sun in the scene Bright outdoor scenes Normally lit outdoor scenes N Evening shots and interiors Night shots Main subject bright Subject Contrast Concentration on low light areas Bz D Center weighted metering for high contrast subjects B C1 Center weighted metering D Averaged metering 39 Modes Mode Selector Dial PROGRAM Background bright P AUTO Aperture A preferred exposure GUIDE TO SELECTION OF EXPOSURE MODE Viewfinder L Features Indication This is the ideal norm
11. of the picture frame If the sun is located in a corner of the picture frame exposure correction with the ESP meter ing is not effected Because the four corners of the picture frame have a reduced metering sensitivity the ESP metering need not be operated Other cautions When the OM PC is used with other brand lenses Olympus can not assume any responsi bility for poor image quality or other problems This Is particularly true when other brand lenses are used in PROGRAM mode The exposure value will shift on spot metering with a linear polarizing filter In this case use a circular polarizing filter If the exposure mode is switched while the self timer is running the shutter will trip The DX ISO auto setting is not effective when the ISO speed window shows a number 800 or larger First set it at 640 or smaller then adjust for ISO auto setting If you are not likely to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries before putting it away The batteries that come with your camera may not last so long as stated in the camera specifica tions because they are supplied for test at the time of purchase 72 Description of Controls Self Timer Battery Light Metering Mode Check Signal Selector Lever Shoulder Strap Eyelet Lens Lens Release Button Depth of Field Scale Aperture Ring Focusing Ring Preview Button 73 Film Speed Dial Exposure Manual Shutter Speed Dial Compensa
12. tion etc This is the sphere of total manual control Both the aperture and the shutter speed are entirely in the hands of the photographer In this situation creativity is everything based on the photographer s own experi ence and instincts And when needed the view finder indications are still there to offer helpful sug gestions 50 51 SELECTING THE FILM SPEED SETTING MODE When using a super wide angle lens in situations where When using together with ESP Metering mode exposure model s face etc in backlit or strong contrast situa tions The exposure compensation range is from 2 to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments the sky unavoidably forms a large part of the composi tion it may be useful to set a plus exposure compensa tion Mode Finder Mode Selector Dial Indication Features If you use film that has the DX code and set the selector dial to this mode the film speed is set automatically on DX ISO the camera The range of auto settings available is from AUTO ISO 25 to 3 200 SET For when you use film without the DX code The range of settings is from ISO 25 to 3 200 For when you prefer to set a different film speed ac cording to your own experience or preference For when you plan to use forced or under developing of the film 2 Y ke thi i T ding t MANUAL You can make this setting manually accor ing to your SET own experience in order
13. to prevent darkening of the compensation set by the ESP Metering system are added to those that are manually set a DX ISO AUTO Film Speed Setting Film speed information is recorded in the digital pattern imprinted on the cassette of DX type film The OM PC reads this information through the electrical contacts located at six positions in the film chamber and conveys it to the camera s computer On reading this information the film speed is automatically set on the camera In other words when you turn the OM PC film speed dial to the DX ISO AUTO SET position whatever the film speed it is automatically set on the camera There is no risk of getting a mistaken setting when you change to a different film speed a common disaster in the past When using the DX ISO AUTO setting first make sure that you are using DX film Also note that if there is any damage to the digital pattern on the film cassette this could re sult in a mistaken film speed setting s ISO Manual Setting The OM PC also allows manual setting of the film speed in exactly the same way as previous cameras Also use this mode at times when you wish to set an exposure compensation on the dial Exposure compensation Whether it is in the programmed exposure mode automatic exposure mode or manual mode the OM PC permits exposure compensation with the exposure compensation dial Remember exposure compensation is not possible in the film speed auto set mode
14. will not turn on if the shutter speed does not exceed 1 1000 sec This is another intelligent and functional feature of the OM PC If 1000 alone blinks it means your subject will be overexposed Use a Neutral density ND filter to reduce the amount of light entering the lens or a slower film depending on shooting conditions Lights to Show Program Mode Setting Both indications blink to warn lens aperture must be stopped down to avoid overexposure Blinks to show overexposure Shutter speed indications Appro priate figure lights up Shutter speed of 1 sec or slower SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE AUTO Aperture Preferred Ua 3 Auto Exposures This is an aperture preferred auto mode in which the shutter speed is set automatically by the camera to give the correct exposure for the aperture which the photographer has set after considering the kind of picture desired Settings are simple First set the Mode Selector Dial to AUTO Then set the desired aperture on the aperture ring In this mode you have a creative freedom to select desired depth of field and other effects for the kind of results it is hard to obtain in Program Mode For example if you want to eliminate the background in a portrait shot open up the lens aperture as far as you can ka Uy 4 i Aul Uf E A When you want the background to appear sharply too close the aperture down In this way you can precisely ad
15. Care e Storage Care Questions and Answers Description of Controls Specifications OLYMPUS euPG lt Preparations before Taking Pictures gt The Olympus OM PC is basically designed for automatic film speed setting with DX coded film Mounting the Lens 1 Remove the rear lens cap Remove the body cap A Align the red dots and rotate the lens clockwise until it locks Remove the front lens cap Press in the mount tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with OLYMPUS Removing the Lens Press the lens release button and turn the lens counter clockwise Loading the Batteries Remove the battery cover Wipe battery surfaces clean Make sure that 2 signs are facing upwards Replace the battery cover O x x X Seo rer eus Eu e 0 Checking the Batteries After inserting the batteries always check as follows Rotate the mode selector dial to the BAT TERY CHECK position The audible and visual signals will tell you that the battery voltage is sufficient If these signals are emitted intermittently it means that the batteries are almost worn out Replace them with new ones as soon as possible Setting the Camera for Automatic Film Speed Setting With DX coded film the OM PC sets the film speed automatically Make sure the film you are using is marked DX If the film you are using is not marked DX refer to page 25 Set the film speed dial to
16. For example if the background is brighter than the subject backlighting turn and set the dial to the side This will provide more light for the subject As you turn the dial the z sign will blink in the viewfinder and the displayed shutter speed will shift depending on the amount of compensation The dial can also be set at the intermediate click positions providing accurate 1 3 stop exposure com pensations 52 53 BULB EXPOSURE If you require long exposure set the shutter speed dial at B bulb This is useful for night exposures or other spe cial effects When taking pictures with the shutter speed dial set at B it is recommended that you use a tripod and cable release to prevent camera shake MULTIPLE EXPOSURE By tripping the shutter several times on the same frame multiple images are produced on the same frame This is how to do D After the first exposure is ended erect the re wind crank and turn it clockwise as far as it will go to take up film slack While holding both the rewind knob and rewind button with your fingers to prevent them from moving wind the film advance lever In fact the film is not wound and the shutter is cocked by this operation 8 Press the shutter release as you would do normal ly and double exposure will occur By repeating the steps and 8 the frame will be exposed as many times as you want How ever the frame counter advances each tim
17. In the program mode 1000 and 1 blink even with the lens set at its minimum aperture This indicates overexposure with a lens having less than five aperture stops In this case use an ND filter suited or a slower film it seems that the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder differs from the actual shutter speed 70 71 A When using a 50mm F1 2 50mm F1 4 75 150mm ZOOM or 35 105mm ZOOM lens the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder can differ from the actual one but by approxi mately less than one stop However correct exposure is always insured Are there any lenses that cannot be used The 1000mm F11 lens cannot be used The following three lenses cannot be used in the programmed mode Use them in the aperture preferred auto mode or manual 250mm F2 350mm F2 8 600mm F6 5 My pictures tend to be overexposed when shooting transparencies with flash in the pro grammed mode In this case the pictures may turn out over exposed depending on the shooting conditions Use the aperture preferred auto mode and stop down the aperture The shutter speed display and ESP mark sometimes blink during metering In the case of a subject with an intermediate luminance the LED shutter speed display will apparently blink because the adjacent figures turn on alternately When shooting under a fluorescent lamp they may blink more fre quently The reason of this phenomenon is as
18. al mode for snapshots and general photography When this mode is set the camera automatically decides both the shutter speed and the aperture Fully automatic exposures are possible over a wide range of subject brightnesses You can concentrate on following the subject in the viewfinder without worrying about exposure or shutter speed settings If you set an intermediate aperture on the lens the program automatically becomes a continuously variable program This is basically an aperture preferred mode but it is possible to use it also as a shutter speed preferred system This mode is the one to select when you want to put your creative ideas into the picture In this mode you can concentrate on special depth of field effects adjusting the aperture to determine whether the background etc will be blurred or in clear focus Here the background is blurred to make the main subject stand out Wide open lens aperture Here the background is also in sharp focus giving a feeling of greater spa ciousness and expansiveness Stopped down aperture You can concentrate on shutter speed effects blurring with motion etc Here a fast shutter speed arrests the movement of the subject giving it a kind of timelessness Wide open aperture Here use of a slow shutter speed results in a blurred subject emphasizing the sense of speed Stopped down aperture a A OO m In Manual Mode both the lens aperture and th
19. camera shake 16118 56 4 28 2 14 50m 3i 4 156283125390 m Gm 16 8404 816 22 23 Manual Exposure Set the mode selector dial to the MANUAL position Set the aperture Select the shutter speed Focus then press the shutter release To obtain the proper exposure set the shutter Speed ring to the setting indicated in the viewfinder D ESP Metering J Center Weighted Averaged Metering fa G A w 24 25 Manual Film Speed Setting Release the DX ISO AUTO SET mode Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the 2 desired ISO speed appears in the window ISO ASA25 3200 Readjust the Index line If the film speed dial exposure compensation dial cannot be turned to the ISO number of the film used set it once at an intermediate value then repeat steps 2 to 3 until the desired ISO number is set 26 Exposure Compensation For exposure compensation set the dial anywhere except at DX ISO AUTO SET When an exposure compensation is set the indicator lights in the viewfinder After use be sure to return the dial to the normal setting Other Operations 28 29 Using the Self Timer Wind the film once Set the self timer lever Press the shutter release to start the self timer 3 The shutter will fire in 12 seconds Wind the film for the next shot The self timer 4
20. different lens aper tures for a continuously variable program able to assure precise depth of field effects etc For a quick unexpected shot the program will assure a correct exposure providing the shutter speed you need is not over 1 1000 sec If the lens aperture setting calls for a shutter speed faster than 1 1000 sec this symbol and the 1000 in dicator in the viewfinder will flash on and off and will warn you to reset the aperture to the largest number The OM PC assures you OTF Program Auto flash perform ance when you use an OM System T Series flash unit The flash will fire automatically at program shutter speeds of 1 60 Sec or slower whenever the flash unit is switched ON In this situation the camera pro gram automatically shifts three settings to the special Flash Program The final exposure is made precisely accurate by the camera computer which shuts off the flash the instant the right amount of light has reached the ilm 42 43 Viewfinder Display in the Program Mode Set the exposure mode dial to GJ and press the shutter release button lightly while looking through the viewfinder The GJ mark will be lighted and the shutter speed will be displayed in the left side of the viewfinder If W and 1000 blink alternately it means you have not set the aperture ring to its minimum aperture Even if it is set at other positions how ever the camera will operate on programmed ex posure and 44
21. e shutter speed are set by hand giving free reign to your experience and feel for the picture situation Use when you want to keep the same exposure settings regardless of the brightness of the subject Use for Bulb photography when the shutter is both opened and closed manually Use when you are basing the exposure on the values given by a separate exposure meter 40 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE PROGRAM Program Exposures In this mode the camera automatically selects the ideal lens aperture and shutter speed for the sub ject brightness making you highly responsive even to unexpected shots In Program Mode the photo grapher can forget about exposures and shutter speeds completely and give full concentration to the subject in the viewfinder The only settings needed are to turn the Mode Selector Dial to Program GJ and set the aperture ring to the smallest available aperture largest F number Whether the subject is extra bright or unusually dark you can still rely on fully automatic shots 41 with the best possible aperture and shutter speed settings Even if you suddenly come from a dark place out into bright sunlight the camera responds immediately assuring you fine photos in both situations Better still when you use the Program exposure mode together with the ESP Metering mode even raw beginners are assured of great shots in every situation including tricky backlit or high con
22. e the shutter release is pressed 8 After ending the multiple exposure put the front lens cap on and make a blind shot Note The frame may shift slightly INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY Ld 0 99 I i16 848 B 16 px MM lp AAAR When shooting infrared pictures with infrared film and a red filter the point of focus will slightly dif fer if you focus visually The amount of shift varies with the lens and a red line or red dot is marked on the lens depth of field scale to compensate for it First focus the lens without a red filter on as you would do normally Next read that distance on the distance scale and shift it opposite the infrared mark then put on a red filter and shoot The above picture was taken with the distance at infinity 54 SYSTEM Flash Photography The OM PC is designed to provide OTF Auto matic Exposure with Olympus T Series electronic flashes There is nothing to set since exposure is determined by the sensors in the camera body itself You can even adjust exposures using the compensation dial on the camera Because it directly measures the light at the film plane it does not allow for flash exposure error utilizing the sensor built into the flash Such special techniques as bounce flash diffused illumination and ultra close ups can now be ac complished with full automatic ease Combined with T Series flashes the OM PC per mits flash exposure in three modes OTF pro grammed e
23. flash units with out direct hot shoe contacts 2 Setting the aperture If you are using an automatic flash check the specifications on the flash and set the aperture accordingly If you are using a manual flash determine the required aperture by the following formula You can also use the flash s calculator panel and set the aperture based on this information Flash guide number Flash to subject distance Aperture 3 Switch the camera s mode selector dial to MANUAL and shoot with a shutter speed of 1 60 sec or slower Read the instruction manual of your flash carefully 60 61 Shooting with Motor Drive Shooting with motor drive is both functional and very exciting It enables you to capture your sub ject in a critical moment by making several shots in a second The high speed OM System motor drive has achiev ed an extremely compact and lightweight design to take full advantage of operational ease and high maneuverability The OM PC is designed to accept the high speed Motor Drive 2 as well as the Winder 2 Both offer single frame exposures and sequential exposures by simply turning a dial The OM System s outstanding maneuverability and operability are ideal for shooting dynamic sports photos and documentary press photos To shoot on the ESP metering first activate the viewfinder display by pressing the camera s shutter release softly The display will remain on for 60 seconds Then shoot b
24. ich denominator value is larger than the focal length value of the lens used are good for preventing camera shake If you are using a 50mm lens for example shut ter speeds of 1 60 sec or higher are best and if you are using a 200mm lens shutter speeds of 1 250 sec or higher are best VIEWFINDER DISPLAY FOR AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE If you press the shutter release button lightly while looking through the viewfinder you will see the automatic shutter speed in the left side of the frame However if the 1000 blinks it means overexposure and you will have to close down the aperture If the 1000 does not disappear even when the lens is set to its minimum aperture the subject is outside the range of automatic exposure control In this case use an ND neutral density filter or shoot with film having a lower ISO number Blinks to warn lens aperture must be stopped down to avoid over exposure Shutter speed indications Appro m priate figure lights up Shutter speed of 1 sec or slower 48 49 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The OM PC also provides manual exposure con trol With the exposure mode dial set to MANUAL you can choose your desired aperture and shutter speed combination You will see the following display in the viewfinder As you adjust the aperture ring the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder Set the shutter speed dial to that value If you
25. ilver oxide batteries or LR44 alkaline batteries Do not use HR44 mercury batteries or two different types of batteries of the same size or mix an old battery with a new battery Always replace both batteries at the same time How long do the batteries last Generally SR44 batteries will last about one year and LR44 batteries about six months The batteries seem to have been worn out while was shooting in cold weather What can then do to take pictures Bring them to room temperature by keeping the camera inside your coat close to your body They may recover and allow you to resume shooting Never heat batteries with an electrical appliance or other device gt o o 9 In the program mode took my picture at an intermediate point be tween two aperture numbers No problem Your picture is correctly exposed In the manual mode took my picture at an intermediate shutter speed Intermediate shutter speeds cannot be used If you have set the shutter speed dial at an inter mediate position the shutter will fire at either of its neighboring shutter speeds want to take macro pictures with flash in the programmed mode Is it possible The programmed mode tends to give a larger aperture causing the picture to turn out over exposed or not have enough depth of field It is recommended therefore to use the aperture preferred OTF auto flash mode for macro shots
26. just the lens depth of field for just the effect you want Although this mode is basically aperture preferred you can also use it as a shutter speed preferred mode by adjusting the lens aperture to get the shutter speed you require in the view finder display Used in this way it is also highly suitable for getting the effects you want with mov ing subjects 44 45 DEPTH OF FIELD Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject in focus As you get closer to your subject or as you open your lens e g from F16 to F2 8 the depth of field becomes shallower By stopping your lens down e g from F2 8 to F16 or getting farther away from your subject this depth of field can be increased The table below shows that when the camera to subject distance is 3m the depth of field at F16 ranges from 1 93m to 6 93m As you press the preview button looking through the viewfinder you can ascertain the actual depth of field Depth of Field Table F1 8 amp F1 4 50mm Lenses Circle of least confusion 1 30mm 378 10 4 30 3 42 The double series of numbers engraved on the depth of field scale represent F stops F4 F8 and F16 Once you have focused on your subject all objects within the distance range indicated on the lens distance scale between the marks for the F stop you have selected will have acceptable sharp ness
27. m the camera by simple button operation 62 63 Macrophotography The world of macrophotography is filled with mar velous discoveries However macrophotography has been generally considered difficult technically In particular calculations for correct macro expo sures in available light photography as well as in flash photography have been a difficult job even for professionals Equipped with an OTF Light Metering system the OM PC has solved this difficult problem and will always provide correct exposure The OM Macro System includes a wide choice of macro lenses that offer excellent life size and larger than life size photographs Extension units and other components enable you to take hand held macro shots that previously required a tripod Macrophoto Group Units Simplified Macro System These units allow you to take close ups up to life size with ease For example Close up lenses 49mm and 55mm f 40cm the 49mm can be used on normal 50mm F 1 8 F 1 4 and F 1 2 standard lenses You can take up to 0 63X life size close ups by simply screwing them into the front of the standard lens Auto Extension Tubes 7 14 and 25 These com ponents are placed between the lens and camera body and available in three thicknesses 7mm 14mm and 25mm Used in combination up to seven variations they allow you to take up to 1 1 X close ups with a 50mm lens Basic System This is a full scale macro system that permits l
28. nables you to change the shooting distance magnification and angle of view freely Combined with the Zuiko Macro 80mm F4 and 135mm F4 5 it constitutes a highly maneuverable system suited for outdoor shooting from infinity to 2X life size Zuiko 1 1 Macro 80mm F4 This lens is designed exclusively for macrophotography and permits image magnifications of 1 2 64 65 Zuiko Macro 135mm F4 5 Permits magnifica tions up to 0 43X with the Telescopic Auto Ex tension Tube 65 116 This lens will find wide application because it can also be used as a super sharp 135mm telephoto lens Zuiko Macro 50mm F3 5 A convenient lens that can be used not only for close ups but also as a standard lens for normal shooting situations OTHER SYSTEM UNITS Interchangeable Lenses There are lenses to fit every subject from fisheyes to super telephotos Filters Used to change the color temperature or for special effects Eyecup 1 Attached to the camera eyepiece to prevent stray light spoiling the viewfinder image Dioptric Correction Lenses Used to correct the photographer s own vision Available in a range from 2 to 5 diopters Varimagni Finder Allows easy unstrained viewing for low angle shots copying work etc Can be switched between 1 2 and 2 5 magnifications Semi Hard Case Protects the camera from dust and scratches Be sure to get the OM PC version OLYMPUS euPCG For Longer Service of Your Camera 66
29. o PO FO follows Though the fluorescent lamp appears to the human eye as if it were lighting con tinuously it is in fact blinking repeatedly ata frequency of 50 60 cycles a second In both cases however exposure is correct and there is no problem at all The flash does not fire The flash will not fire when the shutter speed is faster then 1 60 sec The shutter release button cannot be depressed You may not have wound the film properly or the film may have come to its end Though the audible and visual signals do not turn on when checking the batteries the view finder display appears faintly If the battery voltage is extremely low the LED for viewfinder display may sometimes turn on because the camera circuit allows it Even when I gently push down the shutter button the viewfinder display doesn t come on Check the batteries by turning the Exposure mode selector dial to the CHECK position If the batteries are all right you have probably set the camera to the B Bulb position on the shutter speed dial On B the finder display does not light The mirror does not spring back Check the batteries If the batteries are in good condition and in case the mirror should not spring back or the shutter should not close the safety mechanism will operate to return them to their original position The Q mark does not turn on when the pic ture is composed with the sun in a corner
30. output When the power switch of a T Series flash is turned on in the programmed mode the camera s exposure mode will switch to the flash program if the light intensity is below the specified level You will see it because the indicated shutter speed is 8 or slower In this case the shutter will trip at 1 60 sec In the OTF auto flash mode T Series flashes will fire when the shutter speed is 1 60 sec or slower If you want to ensure that the flash will fire however adjust the aperture so that the shutter speed in the viewfinder becomes 1 30 sec or slower Lights to show full flash charge and blinks no less than 2 sec to confirm correct flash exposure Lights to Show Program Mode Setting Lights to Show Manual Mode Set ting 58 59 Bounce Flash Close up Flash On the T32 the flash head also can be adjusted as much as 15 downward As it operates with all available apertures on OTF auto this feature allows you to take close ups automatically by sim ply activating flash switch The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts as much as 90 upward As it operates on OTF auto it allows you to use bounce flash automati cally by simply activating the flash switch Set the tilting angle so that the subject is ilumi nated by reflected light r Using Electronic Flashes Other Than Olympus T Series Units 1 Mount the flash on the accessory shoe The OM PC does not accept
31. ow to high magnifications It will produce brilliant images of the marvelous world of tiny things such as the geometric beauty of the compound eye of a dragon fly or extreme close ups of flowers A studio type and a field type are available Studio type This system is suited for taking high magnification pictures in a studio or other indoor situation Auto Bellows A basic unit that helps you take full advantage of the system s capabilities in com bination with various lighting units and mounts for extended magnification ratios Zuiko Auto Macro 20mm F2 Large aperture macro lens designed exclusively for macrophoto graphy Combined with the Auto Bellows it permits magnifications ranging from 4 2X to 16X Zuiko Auto Macro 38mm F2 8 This lens is de signed exclusively for macrophotography and permits magnifications of 2 3X to 6 7X with the Auto Bellows Provided with a helicoid for fine focusing Macrophoto Stand VST 1 A compact and sturdy multi purpose stand for solid camera support in close up and macrophoto work Comes with frosted stage glass for incident light Epi illuminator PM LSD2 A two piece lighting set which provides ideal reflected light for macro photography Field type This is a handy and highly maneuvera ble system which includes various macro lenses and a telescopic extension tube Telescopic Auto Extension Tube 65 116 With its variable tube length this auto extension tube e
32. range 2 1 1000 sec with ISO 100 film and 50mm F1 4 lens EV 0 18 Manual Exposure B 1 1 1000 sec Auto Flash Exposure Choice of OTF Auto Flash or OTF Program Flash Direct contacts for OTF Auto Flash Full automatic flash with T Series Flash Automatic shutter speed setting for flash exposures Exposure Compensation 2 EV in 1 3 stop incre ments Film Speed ISO 25 3200 Selection of automatic setting for DX coded films or manual setting Film Advance Film advance lever with 130 angle for one long or several short strokes and pre advance angle 30 Motor drive and winder usable Film Rewind Rewind crank Viewfinder Pentaprism eye level type Wide field finder with bright Lumi Micron Matte focussing Screen with central microprism split image range finder Finder view field 9396 of actual picture field Finder magnification 0 92X with 50mm lens at infinity Viewfinder Information LED multi mode display 1 min limiter Self timer 12 second delay electronic self timer Set ting by lever Automatically cancelled by film ad vance Audio visual LED and PCV indications Battery Check 3 level display with LED and alarm sound Camera Back Non detachable with window for read ing DX coded film information Grip Large elastic grip on front and rear of camera with non slip texture Power Source Two 1 5V silver oxide SR44 batteries or alkaline manganese LR44 batteries Dimensions 135 5x86x53mm
33. subject area is extremely bright If a part of the picture frame is extremely bright the subject is underexposed under the influence of a strong light on the table in the case of center weighted averaged metering In the same picture taken with the ESP metering even the expression of her face is clearly seen a When the surrounding area is very dark In center weighted averaged light metering the subject appears slightly overexposed under the influence of a dark surrounding In ESP metering mode however it is correctly exposed In this case too you will get the best results by keeping the main subject close to the center of the com position 36 37 When the background is extremely bright in sunlight In center weighted averaged light metering the subject appears completely dark in ESP metering mode you will see even her face clearly If there is an extremely bright object in the viewfinder frame ESP metering mode disregards this object when determining exposure as shown in this example a Ordinary lighting conditions In this case the exposure is the same as in center weighted averaged light metering The mark 3j will not appear Notes on ESP metering The ESP metering mode works properly for the majority of subjects but it may not be as effective in the following cases When the subject is too small In this case the metering method is practically the same as the center weighted averaged
34. tion Dial ISO ASA Film Speed Exposure Mode Selector Dial Window p Shutter Release Button Rewind Crank Rewind Knob Camera Back Release Grip Self Timer Lever Exposure Counter ilm Advance Lever Rewind Release Button Accessory Shoe Flash Control Contact X Contact 74 75 Shutter Curtain Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame Sprocket Film Take up Spool Camera Back Film Rewind Shaft Pressure Plate Film Cartridge Pressure Plate Film Chamber Film Guide Pins Film Window Lens Mount Ring Motor Guide 4 Pin Hole Tripod Socket Motor Coupling Terminals Motor Coupling Socket Battery Chamber SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL auto exposure 35mm SLR camera Film Format 24mm x 36mm Lens Mount Olympus OM Mount Shutter Horizontal running electronic control type focal plane shutter with automatic exposure con trols from 2 sec to 1 1000 sec Synchronization X contact Hot shoe with direct contact for OM T Series electronic flash units Metering System ESP Electro Selective Pattern Metering and TTL Direct off the film Light Metering center weighted averaged metering Programmed Automatic Exposure Type Electronic shutter with automatic settings of aperture and shutter speed Light measuring range 2 1 1000 sec with ISO 100 film and 50mm F1 4 lens EV0 18 Aperture Preferred Automatic Exposure Type Automatic exposure control with aperture pre ferred electronic shutter Light measuring
35. tions You can work with all available aper tures of your lens and use sophisticated techniques such as bounce flash and multi flash in a fully automatic mode It has also solved difficult ex posure problems with macrophotography 34 35 SELECTING THE METERING MODE How to Use ESP Metering ESP Metering is the mode to set for general use In this mode you don t have to worry about how the picture will turn out All you need do is press the shutter release Even in tricky situations such as sharp backlighting the camera responds flexibly to give you correctly exposed shots This mode assures trouble free shooting even with the kind of pictures that often turned out as failures because the exposure was wrong In fact ESP Metering greatly increases the range of auto exposure tech nology The following examples should provide a useful reference When taking pictures in ESP metering mode acti vate the viewfinder display by pressing the shutter release button lightly then shoot Subjects for which ESP Metering is Specially Effective a Backlighting With center weighted average metering this kind of situation tends to leave the subject s face pitch black But ESP Metering assures even the fine shades of the subjects expression are faithfully conveyed For the best results try to keep the main subject fairly near the center of the composi tion Check for the ESP Metering symbol j in the viewfinder When part of the
36. trast shots that used to stump the experts too This is the perfect mode for snapshots and general photography as well as for such special fields as news photography where being ready for every thing at all times is the most important require ment PROGRAM DIAGRAMS Continuously Variable Program Diagram Regular Program Diagram 3 o Row 9x9 erture Apt 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 Shutter Speed This program shows the regular program settings that will be obtained with a 50mm F 1 8 lens on the camera From dim light conditions up to a shutter speed of 1 60 sec the lens aperture remains wide open At faster speeds than 1 60 sec the shutter speed and lens aperture settings change in coordination at a ratio of 6 5 as shown Thus the pro gram is designed to assure adequate shutter speeds and minimize the risk of camera shake spoiling the picture With still brighter subjects the pro gram concentrates on closing down the lens aperture suffi ciently to assure sharp and clear depth of field effects V2 4 8 15 30 60 i25 280 5001000 Shutter Speed Program Diagram with Use of T Series Flash Unit S I0 S HIZA IS BA BIB ITAL BEV gt F14 Aperture 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5001000 Shutter Speed The special OM PC program system also allows you to inten tionally set
37. ure A built in battery conserver turns off the viewfinder display after 60 sec 17 Rewinding the Film When the exposure counter indicates the end of your roll of film gt END 8 no END 8 Push the R button Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until the filmtension is released Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind knob and remove the film OLYMPUS exi C lt Taking Photographs Il gt This mode allows you to respond creatively to the photo situation by free selection of the lens aperture shutter speed and exposure compensation settings How to Take Aperture Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position Select the light metering mode Z8 esr ESP Metering Sa OTF Light Metering Center W Weighted Average Metering 20 Set the aperture Basic aperture settings ISO ASA100 n T Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display H Focus on your subject 21 Press the shutter release to take the photograph If you see an overexposure warning signal the number 1000 blinks set the aperture to a larger number C Msn s se 27v SS VAV AYAYAY ATAV YATAY TATAN AM ii 3 4 156283125 90 m Qn saa sic If the shutter speed is too slow set the apeture to a smaller number to prevent
38. with ESP Metering 14 e Rewind the Film 17 lt Taking Photographs Il gt How to Take Aperture Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures 20 e Manual Exposure lll ln 23 e Manual Film Speed Setting 25 e Exposure Compensation 27 Other Operations e Using the Self Timer ln 29 Bulb Exposure osa us ER 31 Advanced Techniques gt Selecting the Metering Mode A Choice of Two Metering Modes 33 Selecting the Metering Mode How to Use ESP Metering 35 Guide to Selection of Exposure Mode 40 Selecting the Exposure Mode PROGRAM 41 e Program Diagrams 42 Selecting the Exposure Mode AUTO Aperture Preferred Depth of Field Preview Button Shutter Speeds Viewfinder Display for Automatic Exposure Selecting the Exposure Mode MANUAL Combinations of Metering Mode and Exposure Mode Selecting the Film Speed Setting Mode Bulb Exposure Multiple Exposure Infrared Photography OM SYSTEM gt Flash Photograph T Series Flashes Mounting the Flash How to Use T Series Flashes Bounce Flash Close up Flash Using Electronic Flashes Other Than Olympus T Series Units e Shooting with Motor Drive Motor Drive Group Units Macrophotography Macrophoto Group Units Other System Units For Longer Service of Your Camera Handling
39. xposure mode OTF automatic ex posure mode and manual mode 56 57 T Series Flashes Electronic flash T20 small size flash with a guide number of 20 Electronic flash T32 high capacity flash with a guide number of 32 The electronic flash T45 and other flashes that have no direct hot shoe contact cannot be used Mounting the Flash Slide the flash into the camera s accessory shoe and lock it by turning knob until the flash is tight Make sure the flash is pushed fully forward to insure proper electrical contact f the flash unit switch is left on the camera batteries will be drained Make sure to turn off the flash switch after taking pictures How to Use T Series Flashes With a T Series flash on the camera the flash mode will be automatically set to match the camera s ex posure mode To take pictures in the programmed mode switch the mode selector dial of the OM PC to PROGRAM set the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture and turn on the flash The camera will determine the appropriate aperture depending on the brightness of the subject To take pictures in the auto mode set the mode selector dial to AUTO and choose your desired aperture To shoot in the manual mode switch the camera s mode selector dial to MANUAL and set the shutter speed dial at 1 60 sec or slower Select the appro priate aperture based on existing conditions In MANUAL mode the flash will always fire at full power
40. y in the composition they are ignored in making the exposure calculation m When the whole composition is illuminated evenly the camera operates in the same way as in TTL Direct OTF Auto Mode using center weighted average metering In this case the ESP Metering symbol p does not appear ESP Metering This symbol appears only when ESP Metering is operational 1 This mode should be selected when you do not want to leave everything up to the camera but prefer to set the ex posure according to your own experience feel and crea tive requirements 2 In this mode the camera decides the exposure by taking an average center weighted of the brightness of the overall composition without analyzing light distribution in differ ent parts of the composition TTL Direct OTF Light Measuring Center weighted average metering ESP Electro Selective Pattern Metering Generally a photograph includes objects with different levels of brightness Center weighted averaged light metering is an excellent method for the majority of ordinary subjects It averages the light intensity in a picture frame to determine exposure With backlighting and other types of illumination however this metering method may not provide correct exposure because the light level often differs between the subjects and back grounds The Olympus OM 4 OM 3 and OM 2S
41. y pressing the Motor Drive s shutter release Up to 3 5 frames a second with OM PC OM 2S PROGRAM and up to 5 frames a second with OM 1 OM 2 OM 3 OM 4 OM G and OM F When shooting a sequence with Motor Drive Aperture priority or Manual Mode is recom mended In Program mode the shutter speed may be slowed depending on the shooting condition Motor Drive Group Units Motor Drive 2 If you want to shoot very fast moving subjects such as a dashing animal or a racing car driving at full speed the Motor Drive 2 is the best choice because it permits continuous shooting at a maximum speed of 5 frames a second up to 3 5 frames a second with OM PC This quick shooting capability will often allow you to catch a dramatic instant that would be missed with a slower drive The power sources for Motor Drive 2 are a flat type rechargeable M 15V Ni Cd Control Pack 2 and a pistol grip type replaceable battery powered M 18V Control Grip 2 Winder 2 The Winder 2 is compactly built and very convenient for shooting While not as fast as Motor Drive 2 it can help you capture impressive moments such as sports scenes and children at play The Winder 2 has a self contained power supply but two external power units AA battery type are also available Remote Control System In addition the M Quartz Remote Controller 1 permits interval shooting with remote control and LCD display The Remote Cords 1 2m and 5m allow you to shoot away fro

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