Olympus Film Camera 211 User's Manual
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1. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD open the back cover and remove the Note The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen or the like Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This camera has four flash modes Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs How to select the flash Function mode flask mode bution ig n SUIT fires in low light conditions p 26 pressed the flash mode changes AUTO S Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye in the order shown on the right The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel when a subject s eyes appear red p 26 OFF The flash does not fire p 27 Fires regardless of available light p 27 Note AUTO S will not be canceled when the power is turned OFF All other modes will return to the AUTO mode FLASH WORKING ide RANGE ISO W Wide Angle T Telephoto 100 0 6 3 8 2 12 59 0 6 22m 2 7 2 ft 200 0 6 5 4m 2 17 7 ft 0 6 3 1 m 2 10 2 ft 400 0 6 7 6m 2 249f 0 6 4 4m 2 14 4 ft ADVANCED TECHNIQUES 26 AUTO Auto Flash In the Auto Flash mode the flash will fire automatically in low light conditions 82. The film automatically advances to the first frame M The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads ole If E blinks in the exposure counter as shown above reload the film TAKING PICTURES 1 Rotate the power switch to turn the power ON 75 897 Make sure The lens protector opens the lens extends slightly and the LCD panel activates Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom dial for telephoto or wide angle photography Position the autofocus mark 3 on your subject Telephoto Turn the zoom dial to T Maximum telephoto focal length 70 mm Autofocus mark wide angle focal length 38 mm 19 20 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway 5 Depress the shutter release button fully The green lamp lights The film automatically advances to the next frame Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0 6 m 2 ft to c infinity e When the subject is closer than 0 6 m 2 ft the shutter will not release he green lamp blinks e When the gue is extremely close to the camera the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases Close Up Correction Close up correction marks Picture frame Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2 ft The viewfinder s picture frame sho
3. The orange lamp in the upper left of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Note If the orange lamp blinks when the shutter release button is depressed halfway the shutter won t release because the flash is being recharged Remove your finger from the button and wait for several seconds before shooting AUTO S Red Eye Reducing Flash Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red in the final photograph In the Auto S Flash mode the camera will emit a series of low power pre flashes before the regular flash This makes the subjects pps contract significantly reducing red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases Note Red eye reduction may not be effective with some individuals or if the subject wasn t watching the pre flashes OFF Flash Override FILL IN Forced Activation When you don t want the flash to When you want to fire the flash every fire even in the dark shot In the Flash Off mode the flash does not fire even in In the Fill in Flash mode the flash fires regardless of low light conditions Use this mode in Situations available light This mode can be used to brighten 1618 icd photography is not desired or is up a subject s shaded face for example prohibitei Note Since a slow shutter
4. 2 ft While using the self timer the shutter amp Do not stand in front of the camera p 28 release button was pressed while Press the shutter release button while standing right in front of the camera looking through the viewfinder When using the self timer to photograph 2 Use the focus lock to set focus on an p 22 28 yourself the autofocus has been set object at the same distance from the on the background camera as you will be The picture is too dark The flash was blocked such as by D Hold the camera correctly keeping your p 14 a finger fingers clear of the flash G The subject was out of the working 3 Shoot within the flash working range p 25 range of the flash The subject was backlit Set the flash mode to FILL IN p 27 Symptom Cause Remedy See The date has not been The gae mone was set to D Change the date mode to another 30 printed or looks faded no data setting o There A a bri bat color like white O Avoid bright colors in the lower left orange or yellow in the area of the corner of your photo compositions picture where the date is primed 3 The picture was taken wit black and white film G Do not use black and white film QUARTZDATE DLX models only 40 SPECIFICATIONS Type Full automatic 35mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in 38 70mm zoom lens Film format 35mm standard DX coded film 24 X 36 mm Lens O
5. sec ta Batteries are low Have spares handy 1 i Batteries should be replaced immediately POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly Correct Correct e Hold the camera firmly with both hands e In the vertical position hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Caution Keep your fingers away from the lens flash autofocus windows and light sensor Proper Shutter Release Practice before loading the film 1 Depress the shutter 2 Depress the shutter release button fully release button halfway Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures To lock the focus To release the shutter and take the picture The green lamp lights in the viewfinder 15 BASIC OPERATIONS LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover 2 Insert the film cartridge making sure the film is lying at Note Be careful not to touch the camera s interior surfaces such as the inside of the lens When dust is stuck to the lens use a blower brush etc to clean it t Correct Incorrect Align the film leader with the red mark and close the back cover 4 Set the ON OFF switch to ON
6. the batteries p 12 Open the back cover p 16 Load the film p 16 Align the film leader with the Set the ON OFF switch to ON Make sure the exposure counter mark and close the back cover p 18 on the LCD panel reads p 17 p 17 Turn the zoom dial for telephoto or wide angle photography p 18 Place the autofocus mark on the Subject you want to photograph p 19 Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights p 20 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 20 When the film reaches the end of the roll it will automatically rewind p 24 Open the back cover to remove the rewound film p 24 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries and replace the battery cover o AA R6 alkaline batteries e i Lithium battery NL ls Use one 3V lithium battery CR123A or DL123A or two AA R6 alkaline batteries Before loading the batteries set the ON OFF switch to OFF e The lens protector may sometimes open and close when the batteries have been loaded e Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly as shown Insert the bottom of the battery first Read Battery Handling on page 34 CHECKING THE BATTERIES 1 Set the ON OFF switch to ON Batteries are OK The mark disappears after 12
7. ERA OR ITS CONTROLS DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS THINNERS OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA KEEP THE CAMERA DRY DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND WARNING 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 33 34 BATTERY HANDLING NOTES e Even when batteries are brand new their service life may be shorter than specified if an extended period of time has passed since they were produced Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries e When the camera is not to be used for an extended period of time more than a year remove the alkaline batteries from the camera to avoid damage from leakage Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip orto a cold area Sweat and oil can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading batteries WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY CR123A OR DL123A OR TWO AA R6 ALKALINE BATTERIES NE
8. ME 30 PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME for QUARTZDATE DLX models Choose the desired mode with the MODE button No data gt S3 5 21 Year month day 1 S 24 3 Month day year 45 gi 93 Day month year d e 5 0 9 Day hour minute Por The mode will switch in the described order by pressing the MODE button The quartz date shares the power Source with the main unit Make sure to correct the data after the batteries are replaced The data is b ia in the lower right ofthe picture If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinted the data may be difficult to read On the frame s after the specified final exposure of the film the data may not be imprinted or may be superimposed i CORRECTING THE DATA for QUARTZDATE DLX models Press the MODE button for two 2 m i mode button 9 again to choose tre ata to be corrected until it starts blinking An Seconds longer pressthe SET button to correct the data The year indication will start blinking If you press the button once the number on display will advance by 1 And if you keep it pressed the numbers will run through in rapid succession Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour and minute The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again 31 CAMERA MAIN
9. OLYMPUS ooZoome lhl QUARTZ DATE m 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 Built in S8mm 70mm approx 2X zoom lens m Remote control optional m Quartz date or time imprinting QUARTZDATE DLX models only Symbols used in this manual D SQ Incorrect Manual Next Operation Automatic 41 operation le operation lt order operation PES os LIT A Indicator on Indicator Attention Depress blinking halfwa PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display CD panel Using the strap and soft case Outline of operations 8 Loading the batteries Checking the batteries Points to remember Loading the film Taking pictures Using the focus lock Unloading the film Flash photography Selftimer Remote control RC 100 optional Printing the date and time for QUARTZ odel Correcting the data for QUARTZDATE DLX models prey Questions and answers Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Specifications NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REMOTE Mid rol
10. TENANCE D QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A When the shutter release button is de A If you use 24 exposure rolls of film and use pressed halfway the camera measures both the flash on half of all your pictures one the exposure and focus and locks them as new lithium battery or two new AA R6 long as the shutter release button remains alkaline batteries will last for approximately halfway depressed 12 rolls or 8 rolls respectively If you do not Q Can the battery in the optional remote use the flash and zoom very often the control RC 100 be replaced with a new batteries will last much longer one Q How should clean the lens A No it cannot be replaced but lasts about 5 A Wipe the lens gently with a soft clean cloth years Do not use lens cleaning fluid Q It sounds like the film is advanced twice after Q Can use film that is not DX coded the shutter releases Is this a malfunction A Yes but only ISO 100 film A No it isn t The camera sounds that wa Q When does the camera measure and set because the motor is used to prepare the the exposure camera for the next shot as well as to advance the film CARE AND STORAGE CAUTIONS DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXTREME HEAT OVER 40C 104F OR TO EXTREME COLD BELOW 10 C 14 AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND HUMIDITY DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE CAM
11. VER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom Cause Remedy See The camera does not The power is OFF Set the ON OFF switch to ON p 18 work The alignment of the battery Reload the batteries correctly p 12 Q Repace ine bars wihnewones p 13 The batteries are temporarily Keep the camera warm while using it p 33 unable to function The loaded film has been rewound Remove the film p 24 The film is incorrectly loaded Reload the film p 17 The LCD display turns off The LCD display turns off after four suddenly and a minutes if the camera is not used Turn the power off and then on again or press the shutter release button halfway to turn on the LCD panel In addition the power is turned OFF automatically after 4 hours When the camera is not in use keep the power OFF as much as possible 35 36 OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom Cause Remedy See The shutter doesn t The remote control hasn t been used D Turm the zoom dial The LCD will release when the remote in the 15 minutes since the Selftimer light Then press the amp REMOTE control s shutter release Remote Control mode was entered button again button is pressed causing the LCD panel to turn off The green lamp blinks D The camera is too close to the subject Move t
12. he camera farther than p 21 and the shutter will not 0 6 m 2 ft from the subject release The orange lamp blinks The flash has not been recharged yet D Remove your finger from the shutter p 26 and the shutter will not release button and wait for several release seconds until the flash is recharged before shooting The flash does not fire The flash mode is set to OFF D Set it to a mode other than OFF p 25 even in the dark High speed film is used Set the flash mode to FILL IN PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Symptom Cause Remedy See The picture is out of focus D The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed The subject was not within the viewfinder s autofocus mark The lens and autofocus windows were dirty The autofocus window was blocked such as by a finger Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark or use the focus lock Clean the lens and autofocus windows Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows p 14 22 37 38 PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Symptom Cause Remedy See The picture is out of The subject was closer than the Shoot from more than 0 6 m 2 ft p 21 focus distance to the lens away from the subject 0 6 m
13. l rewind Flash mode button button See 28 29 button Seep 24 See p 25 Zoom dial See p 18 LCD panel See p 6 Controls zoom in and ps lays the camera s mode out when turned ED CHER nd operation conditions ET Power switch MODE and SET See p 18 LU buttons See p 30 31 Switches the power ON i DEL and OFF when turned TS Selftimer indicator Shutter release amp 097 UM Light sensor button See p 15 Viewfinder Strap eyelet Flash Autofocus windows Lens QUARTZDATE DLX models only Viewfinder See p 6 Battery compartment Film window cover Back cover eae release _ 7 Tripod socket Back cover VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Close up correction marks At a close distance your subject must be positioned within the close up correction marks Orange lam p Lights when the flash is ready to fire Green lamp Lights when the subject is in focus Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark models only girar D GE Exposure counter p 17 LCD PANEL oat G8 892788 control optional RS Flash modes p 25 Battery check p 13 USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case optional OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Two AA R6 alkaline batteries Ho S Lr La Lithium battery Load
14. lympus lens 38 70mm F4 5 7 8 5 elements in 4 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Real image type zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Focusing Active type autofocus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6 m 2 ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control Center weighted average light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV4 4 F4 5 1 sec to EV16 F11 1 500 sec Telephoto EV5 9 F7 8 1 sec to EV17 5 F19 1 500 sec Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Self timer Electronic self timer 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit with 3 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 For non DX coded film and film speeds lower than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 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 activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with rewind button 41 42 Flash Built in flash Recycling time Approx 5 sec at normal temperature with new batteries Flash working range Wide angle 06 3 8m 2 12 5 ft Teleph
15. oto 0 6 2 2 m 2 7 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 7 6 m 2 24 9 ft Telephoto 0 6 4 4m 2 14 4 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes AUTO Automatic flash activation in low light AUTO S Red eye reducing in low light OFF No flash FILL IN Forced activation Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source One 3V lithium battery CR123A or DL123A or two AA R6 alkaline batteries Dimensions 128 W X 66 H X 50 D mm 5 1 16 X 2 5 8 X 1 15 16 in without protrusions Weight 235 g 8 3 oz without batteries SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT External indication of data Data display on liquid Imprinting direction Data imprinted onto film from crystal panel lens side Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting Data coding No data year month day month day Automatic calendar system Up to year 2013 year day month year and day hour minute Power source Ordinarily used with camera body QUARTZDATE DLX models only SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 43 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 5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMB Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Ge
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17. speed down to 1 second is automatically selected in low light Situations the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera 27 SELFTIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture Press the REMOTE button Aim at your subject and press is displayed onthe LCD the shutter release button panel 10 sec Selftimer indicator lights Notes The shutter will be released 12 seconds The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release later button is depressed halfway After the shutter is released the Selftimer mode will be disengaged To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated press the REMOTE button again REMOTE CONTROL RC 100 optional Press the REMOTE button 2 Aim the remote control atthe camera is displayed onthe LCD press the button The shutter will panel be released after 3 seconds 5 5 NES 5m j 16 4 ft After shooting press the X REMOTE button Notes again to cancel the Selftimer remote control Use the remote control within the above range mode The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it CAUTIONS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE THE REMOTE CONTROL NEVER EXPOSE 29 THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLA
18. ws the area that can be shot for subjects at However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject At 0 6 m 2 ft the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should be positioned below the close up correction marks 21 USING THE FOCUS LOCK TO AVOID TAKING OUT OF FOCUS PICTURES When the main subject is not in Position the autofocus mark on the center of the frame use the your subject and press the shutter focus lock Autofocus mark release button halfway _ The autofocus mark must be positioned on lI the subject in order to focus on it In the above The green lamp lights x case the camera will focus on the tree in the packground and the subjects will be out of ocus 2 Reposition your subjects in the picture 3 Depress the shutter release frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway button fully to take picture Difficult Autofocus Subjects Glossy and reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames and smoke Excessively bright light within the picture area In the above situations use the focus lock by focusing on a different subject at a similar distance Then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame 23 24 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll
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