Dell PC6248P Switch User Manual
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1. 92 93 TYPE SCREEN FEATURES 13 Split image matte pe for most lenses Suitable for general photography ensuring critical focusing and ideal for photographers who prefer the split field and coincidence type focusing When a lens with a maximum speed of F5 6 or slower is used the split prism darkens 1 4N All matte type for most lenses Suitable for general photography and ideal for photographers who prefer a view field free from microprism or split prism and for those who are accustomed to focus using matte area Also suitable for super telephoto photography and close up photography in conjunction with macro lenses and Auto Bellows There is a circle showing the spot metering range 1 5 Microprism clear field type for wide angle amp standard lenses This transparent screen provides an exceptionally oigh finder image Highly suitable for snapshots using wide angle lenses The lack of matte surface means depth of field effects cannot be ascertained 16 Microprism clear field type for standard amp telephoto lenses This screen provides an extremely bright finder image Focusing is done on the microprism spot The lack of matte surface means depth of field effects cannot be ascertained 1 7 Microprism clear field type for super telephoto lenses BGG Developed primarily for use with super telephoto lenses this clear field screen provide an extremely bright finde2. If the Highlight button is pressed again after the highlight control is once set up only the highlight control is released and the camera returns to spot metering To reset center weighted averaging light metering operate the Clear lever If the Highlight button is pressed after several spots have been measured the exposure value for the brightest spot only will be adjusted 68 69 SHADOW CONTROL The Shadow button enables black objects to ac curately come out black It is very useful for shooting dark or blackish subjects on the whole After a spot metering is made on the black subject then press the Shadow button The exposure value needed for rendering it in a rich black will thus be automatically calculated In the example picture the deep shadow area beside the dial has been inputted As a result the black portion comes out black without being grayish By using this function it is possible to express subtle tone variations on the dark area which would be ignored in ordinary photography because they would appear as a dark gray without detail If the Shadow button is pressed again after the shadow control is already activated only the shadow control is released and the camera returns to spot metering To reset center weighted averaging light metering operate the Clear lever If the Shadow button is pressed after several spot inputs the exposure value for the darkest spot only
3. Mounting the Lens 1 Remove the rear lens cap 2 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 Mounting of a third party lens can damage the automatic clear button This disables the spot function Loading the Batteries Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time If you are not likely to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries before putting it away 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Wipe battery surfaces clean Make sure that signs are facing upwards 2427 Use two SR44 silver oxide or LR44 alkaline manganese batteries or one CR 1 3N lithium battery 10 Checking the Batteries Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries when shooting in cold weather or if the camera has not been used for a long time 1 Press the BATTERY CHECK button 2 The battery check indicator lights and the camera beeps to tell you that the batteries have enough power As the battery power weakens the signals will become intermittent then vanish completely when they are exhausted 12 Loading the Film 1 Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back Tear off the top of the film box and insert it int
4. Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS OM 3Ti This durable lightweight SLR camera incorporates titanium a metal that s lighter than aluminum yet six times stronger in the camera body It is a single lens reflex camera with a mechanical shutter Features include Multi Spot Metering OTF Auto Flash and Super FP Flash Control System Designed to facilitate serious photography with such professional level techniques as daylight synchro flash photography the purpose of the OM 3Ti is to expand the sphere of creative photography Before using the camera we recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully familiarizing yourself with the operating instructions so you can get the very best performance and service life from your new camera Note All the components of the Olympus OM 3Ti 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 te other than Olympus products are used Olympus cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM 3Ti 0 y O Y sb QA Correct Incorrect Operation Operation order Automatic operation Attention Ny N D D ZIN un Press lightly Lamp on Lamp blinking Single beep Continuous beep TABLE OF CONTENTS lt Preparation before Taking Pictures gt Dioptric a wre seen 5 e Mounting the Lens 7 e Loading the Batteries 9 e Checking the Batt
5. film To meet such exposure requirements the following three types of exposure are available Center based exposure is the most commonly used type of exposure By matching the center of the subject s brightness range to the center of the film s exposure range the subject is reproduced with greater emphasis on the center measured tone If the brightness range is greater than the range of the film the extremes will be ignored Shadow based exposure gives the highest priority to the shadow area in the subject brightness range The tone in the highlight area that is not covered may be ignored Highlight based exposure on the contrary gives the highest priority to the highlight area This exposure allows the shadow area to come out somewhat darker Advanced photographers oriented for creative photography base their exposure selection on these considerations Measuring the values on several important spots of the image with a hand held spot meter they have to take all the troublesome and time consuming steps necessary to calculate the exposure mentally If everything goes well the image will be properly exposed The OM 3Ti does all this automatically Equipped with a spot metering system and built in computer it calculates the correct exposure value and frees the photographer from having to make numerous complicated exposure calculations Now with the OM 3Ti camera it s easy for everyone to obtain high precision creative exposure c
6. flash is es pecially useful in unfavorable lighting situations ensuring easy error free picture taking In dim light for example without an electronic flash you will have to use slow shutter speed with a risk of causing camera shake and blurred pictures Under the illumi nation of a flourescent lamp or incandescent lamp the picture often does not come out with correct colors because it lacks proper color balance Elec tronic flash solves all these problems The electronic flash can also be used in daylight as fill in light for backlighted subjects or subjects with too strong a contrast as well as for freezing a fast moving subject Because the OM 3Ti provides full control of T series flashes there is no operation required on the flash side such as setting the film speed and aperture mode switchover and exposure compensation Since The OTF auto light metering system can measure the light that the film no exposure error occurs due to the difference in covering range of the flash s light receptor and picture frame You can not only take flash pictures in the auto and manual modes but also use sophisticated techniques such as bounce diffuse ultra close ups and multi lamp flash with ease in a fully automatic mode OTF AUTO FLASH OPERATION OF T SERIES FLASH With a T series flash on the camera the flash mode will automatically switch according to the camera mode If you take pictures in the auto mode set the ca
7. the chart below Light Metering Range with 50mm F1 2 Aperture setting EV 4 3 2 1 0 E a MATT IAAT 12 7 VA Y Y V ON AA F stop N S N y N N N N 2 4 32 150100 150400 1501600 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 10002000 2 A 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 10002000 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 19002000 Shutter speed EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The OM 3Ti also permits exposure compensation with the exposure compensation dial in OTF auto flash shooting If the background is brighter than the subject turn the dial and set it to a side position The amount of exposure is double on 1 position and four times on 2 position If the background is darker than the subject turn the dial and set it to a position If the compensation dial is turned the display in the viewfinder blinks The bar graph display shifts according to the amount of compensation 2 1 4x 2 4x A 1 2x 1 2x 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
8. the F280 s mode to SUPER FP SUPER FP MANU NORMAL e M7070 P Set the flash mode selector lever to TTL AUTO FLASH or X Either mode can be used in the Super FP Flash mode 42 43 F280 Super FP Flash Guide Numbers 150100 1 4 28 150400 28 4 56 4 Select a shutter speed between 1 2000 and 1 60 sec and aperture according to the chart on the left Press the shutter release and confirm correct exposure by checking the indicator on the flash There is no exposure confirmation display shown in the viewfinder At temperatures under 10 C 14 F uneven exposure may sometimes occur due to temporary degradation of Super FP Flash function 30 lt Taking Photographs IV gt Other Operations 44 45 Exposure Compensation in the OTF Auto Flash Mode Reference P72 When an exposure compensation is set the indicator 1 blinks in the viewfinder a a lt 3 2 After shooting return the dial to its original position Bulb Exposure Reference P76 1 Turn and set the shutter speed dial to B The display in the viewfinder disappears The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is held depressed 46 47 Using the Viewfinder Illuminator Push the viewfinder illumination button if the viewfinder 1 display is too dark to read The illuminator will shut off
9. to 6 93m As you press the preview button looking through the view finder you can ascertain the actual depth of field Depth of Field Table 50mm F1 8 lens Circle of least confusion 1 30mm 72 73 DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE CU 15404816 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 sharpness 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 diaphragm of the lens will stop down to the preset F stop enabling you to see the depth of field in the viewfinder CAUTION If you jerk the preview button while depressing the shutter release button halfway down the shutter might be released 74 75 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 image Shutter speeds of 1 2000 1 500 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 c
10. weighted average light metering switchable to spot metering spot metering selectable in 3 modes multi spot highlight based and shadow based methods Light metering range 0 EV 19 EV ISO 100 50mm F1 2 Shutter speed range B 1 1 2000 sec mechanically controlled Flash exposure control TTL AUTO FLASH OTF auto flash mode OTF auto flash emission with T Series or F280 flash synchronizes with 1 60 sec or slower shutter speed Super FP emission with F280 flash synchronizes with 1 60 1 2000 sec X mode Super FP emission with F280 flash synchronizes with 1 60 1 2000 sec Manual with T Series or F280 flash synchronizes with 1 60 sec or slower shutter speed Connection to flash Hot shoe X contact equipped with Super FP contract terminal 5 pin connector for T Series flash synchro socket Film speed ISO 6 3200 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 Viewfinder With dioptric correction dioptric correction range 1 0 3 0 diopters interchangeable focusing screens microprism split image matte type screen standardized finder view field 97 of actual picture field magnification 0 84X at infinity with 0 5 diop and 50mm lens Viewfinder information LCD multi mode display 60 sec limiter built in illuminator 10 sec limiter Battery check 3 level display with LED and alar
11. M Remote Cord 1 2m 5m connects the Winder 2 with the camera 86 87 RECORDATA BACK 4 Interchangeable camera back for data imprinting Data imprinting is possible in the following forms 1 Year month day Japanese date description 2 Month day year American date description 3 Day month year European date description 4 Hour minute 5 Counter additive type 6 Classification number up to 6 digits Provided with an imprint clear switch to be used when data imprinting is unnecessary This Recordata Back can also be used as a clock which indicates the hour minute and second via a Time Button Control panel cover Display window Battery Check Record switch Time button MACROPHOTOGRAPHY The world of macrophotography is filled with marvel lous discoveries However macrophotography has been generally considered difficult calculations of correct exposure in particular have been a difficult job even for professionals Equipped with an OTF auto metering the OM 3Ti has solved this problem to always provide correct exposure regardless of the magnification and aperture All complicated exposure calculations for multilamp flashing are now quite unnecessary The OM 3Ti also provides a complete macro system including a wide choice of macro lenses that offer excellent life size and magnified pictures as well as extension units that enable you to take handheld macro pictures 88 CHART OF PH
12. OTOGRAPHIC RANGES MACRO PHOTO UNITS Simplified Macro System It allows you to take close ups up to life size with ease With this macro system you will come upon unexpected and wonderful discoveries in tiny things around you such as writing instruments printed letters flowers in a vase etc Close up Lenses 49mm f 40mm Simply screw them in the front of the standard lens and you can take up to 0 63X close ups Auto Extension Tubes 7 14 and 25 These adapters are placed between the lens and camera body and available in three thicknesses 7mm 14mm and 25mm They can be used in seven com binations With the standard lens you can take up to 1 1X close ups Basic System This is a complete macro system that permits low to high magnifications It will produce a brilliant image of the marvelous world of tiny things such as the geometric beauty of the compound eye of a dragon fly and close ups of flowers An indoor type and outdoor type are available Indoor type This system uses an auto bellows macro photo stand top light illumination device etc in combination with various macro lenses It is suited for taking high magnification pictures in a room or studio Auto Bellows A basic unit that helps you take full advantage of the system s capabilities with a variety of lighting units and mounts The stop down lever that lets you use a variety of OM System lenses at preset aperture or operated in combination with the doub
13. a cloudy or rainy day pictures taken on daylight film tend to appear blueish This amber film suppresses blue and produces natural color reproduc tion lt can also be used for creating warm and mild effects intentionally under ordinary light B4 82C Subjects under moming or evening glow will turn out reddish if they are taken on daylight film This blue filter suppresses red and produces natural color reproduction In contrast with A4 it can be used for bringing out cool blueish effects under ordinary light 96 Handling Care Take care in handling the camera 97 Storage Care Battery Precaution Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields Ll tlt A GAS 98 99 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 There are sometimes scratches on the film The cause may be a soiled film passage The film compartment may be soiled by film debris accumulated during long use of the camera Be sure to dust off the camera periodically How do store the camera Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry well ventilated place Protect against excess moisture by using packs of silica gel or other desiccant in the storage area Do not store the units near moth balls or similar volatile chemical materials to avoid the possibility of damage to metal surfaces How can turn off the beep Operate the flash mode lever while pressing the battery che
14. after 10 sec Changing the Focusing Screen Reference P 92 94 Pull the lug at top inside the body mount toward you to 1 Pull down the screen frame swing down the screen frame supplied with an optional focasing screen Push the 2 To change the focusing screen use the tweezers frame upward until you hear a click 48 Changing the Camera Back The camera back is interchangeable with the Recordata Back 4 Open the camera back Press down on the camera back release button and remove the camera back Removing Attaching 49 Attaching the Grip 1 Attach the provided Camera Grip d y When using a motor drive or winder detach the Grip 50 30 lt For Your Creative Photography gt 52 53 THE FASCINATING RESULTS OF CREATIVE EXPOSURE AND HIGH SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION Have you always been satisfied with the resulting images when using the camera s meter or an automatic exposure system Chances are most of the time you ve been happy with the results Occasionally however you may have been disappointed by photographs that didn t turn out as expected especially shots with backlighting or other special lighting conditions or those shots where you tried to capture a particular mood or express your own creativity Color reversal films in particular allow for only a narrow latitude of exposure so that in many cases satisfactory results are not obtained with simpl
15. an be achieved especially in combination with a fast lens Suitable for shooting with a lens having a wide open aperture of F4 or less There is a circle showing the spot metering range 2 13 Micro split Image matte type pi for most lenses Bright focusing screen newly developed Most suitable for normal photography like the 1 13 Since the central split image is encircled by a microprism collar and the outer area has a matte surface the screen can be used in the same way as the standard 1 1 and 1 3 Screens When a lens with a maximum speed of F5 6 or slower is used the prisms darken and the focusing must be made on the matte area The above screens can also be mounted on the OM 2S P 2S 3 4 4Ti and 4T but not on the OM 1 1N 2 and 2N TYPE SCREEN FEATURES Microprism matte pe for most lenses Standard type suitable for general photography Fast and accurate focusing is done on the central microprism spot as well as on the surrounding matte area When a lens with a maximum speed of F5 6 or slower is used the microprism darkens and focusing must be made on the matte area 1 2 Microprism matte pe for standard amp telephoto lenses SI Suitable for general photography in conjunction with a standard or telephoto lens Focusing is done on the microprism spot as well as on the matte area When a lens with a maximum speed of F8 or slower is used the split prism darkens
16. ck button You can also turn on the beep in the same way This camera doesn t have a power switch What should do when don t use the camera The batteries will last for approx 1 year when the camera is used under ordinary circumstances When the bulb mode is engaged battery consumption is further decreased because the circuitry does not operate even if the shutter release is pressed accidentally Remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for an extended period of time When will spot metering be canceled 1 When the shutter is released 2 When the clear lever is operated 3 When more than 60 seconds have elapsed 4 When the flash mode lever is operated 5 When the lens is changed 6 When a T Series flash or the F280 is switched on 7 When the shutter speed ring is set to B The flash fires even with 1 125 sec or faster shutter speed Can take a properly exposed picture A Unless the Super FP mode is engaged synchro nization won t be achieved even if the flash fires Select 1 60 sec or slower shutter speed Why did the viewfinder displays disappear suddenly Due to its power saving design the OM 3Ti turns off the displays when no operation occurs for more than 60 seconds To resume the display press the shutter release halfway press the battery check button fully or operate the clear lever The tip of the shutter speed display bar blinks frequently during light
17. ctor 1 T8 Ring 8 80 1 40 000 am x32 mm Flash 2 26 1 330 sec 80 gr Reflector 2 1508 x 32 mm 40 gr MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF F280 i Guide number ft oa oreo Coverage angle 53 vertical 74 horizontal 80 6 000 with Number of flashes AA size alkaline batteries Flash Duration Super FP Flash mode 1 25 sec Normal OTF Flash mode 1 40 000 1 1 000 sec Dimensions Weight 110 H x 68 W x 71 D mm 250 gr less batteries USING ELECTRONIC FLASHES OTHER THAN THE T SERIES FLASH UNITS Mount the flash on the accessory shoe If you are using a flash that has no direct contact connect the flash synchro cord to the synchro terminal Set the film speed on the flash Set the shutter speed ring to 1 60 sec 4 If the flash has an AUTO MANUAL switching device set it to either AUTO or MANUAL Determine the aperture and set it on the camera If you are using an auto flash set the desired F stop on the flash unit and then set the aperture ring to this F stop If you are using a manual flash calculate the aperture by the following formula or using the flash s calculator panel and set it with the camera s aperture ring ISO 100m ft Flash guide number ARES Flash to subject distance m ft 82 83 BOUNCE FLASH The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts as much as 90 up and 15 down When combined with t
18. d light metering the expressions in her face will not be clear because it comes out entirely underexposed under the effect of sunlight For correct exposure of her face it is recommended to make a one point spot metering on it Conventional exposure operations based on the photographer s experiences and guesswork have thus been completely eliminated to facilitate exposure compensation in backlight As soon as the spot button is pressed the brightness of the spot area is locked So you can frame your picture as you like To clear the input value operate the clear lever 62 63 SHOOTING WITH MULTESPOT METERING This is a partial metering of two or more spots on the picture frame It can be used to determine exposure by taking into account various spots that differ in brightness The picture above shows an example in which the exposure of the background should also be considered while taking care to prevent underexposure of a girl The first spot metering is made on her face by bringing it in the microprism section Then the second spot metering is made on her dress by directing the camera Exposure is determined from the average of the two metered values to meet the photographer s requirement It is also possible to input more than two points in the same procedure Metering is possible as many times as you want but the spot metering allows only up to eight points to be stored in memory If more than eight points are in
19. e 2 is the best choice because it permits continuous shooting at a high speed of up to five frames a second This quick shooting capability will often allow you to catch a dramatic instant Winder 2 The Winder 2 is very helpful for shooting impressive moments such as sports scenes and children at play As it permits continuous shooting at a rate of up to 2 5 frames a second you will not miss a decisive moment Selection of Power Sources For the Motor Drive 2 the following two power units are available a small lightweight and portable flat type rechargeable power unit M 15V Ni Cd Control Pack 2 and a grip type battery power unit M 18V Control Grip 2 which provides added stability when used with a telephoto lens The Winder 2 has a self contained power supply but an external power units is also available M 6V Power Pack 1 Remote Control System e Winder 2 allows you to remote control the camera using the dedicated remote cord Tripping the shutter without camera shake makes it very useful for shooting wild birds and animals macro photography and photomicrography M Quartz Remote Controller 1 is provided with an electronic counter which allows you to trigger the camera and check operation via an LCD display from a remote location It can also be used to switch between single frame and continuous shooting modes You can select an interval from 0 5 seconds to 24 hours between shots photographed in continuous mode
20. e automatic exposure Generally speaking the results given by a camera s light meter represent exposure values obtained by a metering system that has been specifically adopted for that camera They do not always represent data as the result of analytical measurement of various conditions such as the subject s brightness range and distribution as well as contrast In actual shooting conditions however there is often a very wide brightness range luminance range from the brightest spot to the darkest spot in a picture In some landscapes for example there can be a difference of as much as 8 exposure values EV in the brightness range of an image representing a brightness darkness ratio of more than 1 200 The subject brightness range By Aklo Kojima that a film can reproduce or an effective exposure range of a film is limited to about 4 5 EV Therefore in many cases it is impossible to accurately reproduce the subject in its entire range on film The automatic exposure system AE on ordinary cameras generally selects exposure using an exposure meter in combination with the film speed However if photography is to be a means of communication the photographer must control the tone of the picture in order to most effectively emphasize the mood and expression of the subject To do this it is necessary to choose the exact spot on which you want to emphasize the desired tone and match this spot to the effective exposure range of a
21. eries 11 Loading the Film 13 Setting the ISO Film Speed lt Taking Photographs I gt Center Weighted Average Light Metering e Center Weighted Average Light Metering EPT EA ANETTE TTET ETS 19 Rewinding the Film oooooronoooooroniocccconocccnnornacnacorres ooo 22 lt Taking Photographs II gt Spot Metering e How to Use Spot Metering een 25 e How to Clear Spot Metering 28 e How to Use the Multi Spot Metering Highlight Control Shadow Control gt ra oera eaae asedia 35 lt Taking Photographs Ill gt Flash Photography Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs ee 39 e Taking Daylight Synchro Flash Photographs Super FP Flash Mode rerecrcrorrocconcnnncnnnnnananccninnonos 42 lt Taking Photographs IV gt Other Operations Exposure Compensation in the OTF Auto Flash Mode 0rrcccccconoonncorocoracnonononoonananenennanonos 45 Bulb Exposure 46 e Using the Viewfinder Illuminator 47 e Changing the Focusing Screen 48 Changing the Camera Back 49 Attaching the Grip O OO 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS lt For Your Creative Photography gt e The Fascinating Results of Creative Exposure and High Speed Synchronization e Center Weighted Average Light Metering e OTF Auto Light Metering e SPOT Metering 1 SPOT Metering 2 Shooting with One Point Spot Metering Shooting with Multi Spot Metering Sophisticated Mu
22. erture and or shutter speed rings Fixed point aora ar display The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder 5 Compose the shot and press the shutter release 20 21 When the subject is too bright select a faster shutter speed When the subject is too dark select a slower shutter speed The viewfinder display will go out after about 60 seconds To turn the display back on again touch the shutter release button lightly Rewinding the Film roll of film es EG p 57 5 END e 1 When the exposure counter indicates the end of your cm s 2 Push the R Rewind Release Button prem 22 23 3 4 Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until the film tension is released Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind knob and remove the film lt Taking Photographs Il gt Spot Metering The spot metering system of the OM 3Ti enables you to control the exposure as you like Itinsures perfect exposure of backlighted and high contrast subjects and expands shooting possibilities for more creative photography 24 25 How to Use Spot Metering Reference P 57 62 measure The spot metering range is outlined by the 1 Align the microprism area with the area you want to outer edge of the microprism Spot metering range Press the spot button to take a meter reading You will hear gt an electr
23. frame 2 of the entire frame The center weighted average light metering provides correct exposure for subjects in follow light and in pictures having a nearly uniform brightness throughout the entire frame Exposure compensation is necessary however for backlit subjects and in compositions using special lighting in which there is a difference in brightness between the subject and background In some cases it would also be desirable to express subtle lighting effects according to the photographer s subject motive To realize such sophisticated expressions fine metering of various spots on the subject is required If the Spot button of the OM 3Ti is pressed the metering mode switches to spot metering in which the brightness of the area corresponding to the microprism section in the center of the viewfinder is metered and stored in memory By using this spot metering photographers can control exposure as desired to realize creative lighting compositions Spot metering 3 dimensional sensitivity distribution diagram SPOT METERING 2 To ensure correct operation of the spot metering In spot metering it is necessary to put the area to be metered in the microprism section If there is a brighter spot in the microprism section than the intended subject the metering value will be affected If a lens is changed the light receiving angle for spot metering also changes automatically The angle is narrower wi
24. gs rs sra nn Compose your picture and press the shutter release Exposure is achieved by averaging the brightness of the three metered points To cancel the metered value operate the clear lever Highlight Control Reference If you want to render white objects as white P 67 68 In ordinary shooting white objects will turn out grayish if the picture is taken in strong brightness over the entire frame 32 33 Take spot metering on the part of the subject which you want to render in white The bar display shows 2 step automatic compensation E Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows 3 by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rings sneens Canes corrected to give 2 step overexposure ensuring that white Press the shutter release Exposure is automatically objects turn out white The highlight control is cleared by pressing the HI LIGHT button once again To cancel the metered value use the clear lever 34 35 Shadow Control If you want to render black objects in black Reference P 69 70 In ordinary shooting black objects will turn out grayish if it is very dark over the entire picture frame Take spot metering on the spot which you want to render in black The bar display shows 2 2 step automatic compensation 36 37 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arro
25. he Power Bounce Grip 2 angle can be adjusted up to 90 up 20 down 240 horizontally and 60 to the camera side Bounce flash is possible in the OTF Auto Flash mode with or without the Power Bounce Grip 2 Electronic Flash T32 90 Power Bounce Grip 2 84 SHOOTING WITH A MOTOR DRIVE Shooting with a motor drive is very exciting because it enables you to capture your subject in a critical moment by making several shots in a second The high speed OM System motor drive has achieved an extremely compact and lightweight design to take full advantage of its ease of operation and high maneuverability Motor Drive 2 is the 5 frames per second high speed motor drive with a built in computer It is equipped with an LCD display of the number of frames and the operating procedure and also permits motorized rewind when it is attached to the OM 3Ti In addition the Winder 2 is also available which offers both single frame exposures and sequential exposures on dial switching The OM System s outstanding maneuverability and operability are ideal for shooting dynamic sports photos and documentary press photos Various accessories can be connected by a direct contact The Motor Drive 1 can also be used but motorized rewind is impossible MOTOR DRIVE GROUP Selection of Motor 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 Driv
26. hild 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 In 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 which 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 shutter 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 BULB EXPOSURE When an extended shutter speed is required as in stellar photography and night scene shooting use the B bulb mode Almost no battery power will be consumed in this setting Automatic control of flash strength by the OTF auto metering function is also possible in this mode However the green LED in the viewfinder won t light Note Use of a tripod and cable release is recommended for bulb shooting 76 er de A MULTIPLE EXPOSURES By tripping the shutter several times on the same frame multiple images are produced on the same frame This is how to do After the first exposure
27. hy greater than life size use the photography double cross hairs the same way as with the 1 12 1 12 A The transparent screen offers the photographer focusing with an unusually mol bright finder image To focus first correct your diopter using a ag te for photomicrography e correction lens or Varimagni Finder so that each line of the double cross hairs greater than We sze can be seen clearly and separately Then bring the Spacemen into focus 1 13 Microprism split image matte type for mee lenses Most suitable for normal photography this screen assures pinpoint focusing The central split image rangefinder is encircled by a microprism collar Since the outer area has a matte surface the screen can be used in the same way as the standard 1 1 and 1 3 Screens When a lens with a maximum speed of F5 6 or slower is used the prisms darken and the focusing must be made on the matte area 1 14 Microprism split image matte type for most lenses Most suitable for normal photography The central split image range finder encircled by a en collar is inclined 45 degrees to allow easy focusing on subjects with vertical or horizontal lines When a lens with a maximum speed of F5 6 or slower is used the prisms darken and focusing must be made on the matte area The meter needle gives correct light readings 94 95 SELECTION OF FILTERS With the aperture and shutter the camera can control the amount of ligh
28. inder Light Window CLEAR Lever Grip Lock Screw OTF Auto Cord Socket Shoulder Strap Eyelet Lens Lens Release Button Depth of Field Scale Aperture Ring Focusing Ring 104 105 Automatic Clear Button Accessory Shoe Shutter Speed Ring Viewfinder Illumination Button Flash Mode Selector Lever HI LIGHT Button Rewind Crank SPOT Metering Button Rewind Knob Shutter Release Button Exposure Film Speed Counter Dial Exposure VW Compensation gt arten cotet Dial Rewind Release Button oe rim Speed Film Advance Lever BATTERY CHECK button 7 SHADOW Button BATTERY CHECK indicator i Viewfinder Display Contact Dioptric Adjustment Knob l X Contact Flash Control Contact _ Li Super FP Contact Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame Sprocket Film Take up Spool Film Rewind Shaft Camera Back Release Pin Camera Back Pressure Plate Film Chamber Film Cartridge Pressure Spring Film Guide Pins Shutter Curtain Recordata Back Contact 106 Lens Mount Ring Motor Guide Pin Hole Flash Synchronization Socket Tripod Socket Motor Rewind Coupling Contact Motor Coupling Terminals Motor Coupling Socket L Battery Chamber 107 SPECIFICATIONS Type Mechanical shutter 35mm SLR camera Film format 24mm x 36mm Lens mount Olympus OM mount Shutter Mechanically controlled cloth focal plane shutter horizontal action Light metering method Center
29. is ended erect the rewind 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 Press the shutter release as you would do normal ly and double exposure will occur By repeating the steps and the frame will be exposed as many times as you want However the frame counter advances each time the shutter release is pressed After ending the multiple exposure put the front lens cap on and make a blind shot Note The frame may shift slightly INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY When shooting infrared pictures with infrared film and a red filter the point of focus will slightly differ 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 shows the distance at infinity 79 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Electronic flash is very similar to daylight As it is well balanced for daylight type color films that are most popular the electronic flash is used for various photographic applications Electronic
30. lar of the dial unit it stops then release the collar and rotate the collar and dial together until the white line is aligned with the black index on the pentaprism Repeat this procedure until you reach the ISO speed you need With ISO 3200 1 made exposure compensation on the minus side Exposure compensation on the minus side is impossible at ISO 3200 If you have made it the ISO setting value will change Set the ISO value one again correctly The same thing appplies to side exposure compensation via ISO 6 want to take pictures with the motor cover detached even when am not shooting with the motor drive because attaching and detaching it is quite troublesome The motor cover should always be attached if you are not shooting with the motor drive It will prevent entry of dust and exposure to direct light took pictures with the aperture ring set at a halfway position between the f stop numbers Was the film properly exposed Yes you can use any in between settings on the aperture ring to obtain precise exposure Can set shutter speed to a position halfway between settings No the ring has to be clicked into place In the finished print a peripheral portion of the picture is cut though framed it inside the viewfinder In some color prints and color slides a peripheral portion of the picture may be eliminated in the laboratory It is recommended therefore to leave s
31. le cable release affords an automatic dia phragm photo function Zuiko Macro 20mm F2 Large aperture macro lens designed exclusively for macrophotography Combined with the Auto Bellows it permits magni fications ranging from 4 2X to 16X Provided with a helicoid for fine focusing 90 91 Zuiko Macro 38mm F2 8 Bright high magnifica tion macro lens designed exclusively for macro photography Combined with the Auto Bellows it permits magnifications ranging from 2 3X to 6 7X Provided with a helicoid for fine focusing Macrophoto Stand VST 1W A compact and sturdy multipurpose stand for solid camera support in close up and macrophoto work Comes with frosted stage glass for incident light and may be used in conjunction with Trans illuminator Base X DE for lighting of transparent subjects from beneath Epi illuminator PM LSD W A two piece lighting set providing ideal reflected light for macrophoto graphy Moving the filament allows you to change the position and field of illumination Outdoor type This is a handy and highly manuever able system which includes macro lenses telescopic auto extension tube 65 116 etc Telescopic Auto Extension Tube 65 116 With its variable tube length this auto extension tube enables you to change the shooting distance and magnification freely Zuiko 1 1 Macro 80mm F4 This lens is designed specifically for life size reproductions It functions at its best ata 1 1 ratio but gives ou
32. lti Spot Metering Highlight Control ee Shadow Control e Viewfinder Information Exposure Compensation e Depth of Field Depth of Field Scale e Preview Button Shutter Speeds Bulb Exposure e Multiple Exposures we Infrared Photography Sasnsaustsenussssessasnnanssnensannunsnenserann lt OM SYSTEM gt Flash Photography O E dessa TOTEE es OTF Auto Flash e Operation of T Series Flash e Main Specifications of T Series Flash Main Specifications Of F280 ooornoncornccnacnnnnacncconononncninno e Using Electronic Flashes Other than the T Series Flash Units roorocccronconacanaracanaconnenccnnnns Bounce Flash Shooting with a Motor Drive e Motor Drive Groupie reren Recordata Back 4 Macrophotography ne Chart of Photographic Ranges e Macro Photo Units Finder Group Units Selection of Filters e Handling Care e Questions and Answers e Description of Controls Specifications ERTTSTTLTIESTEITLEIRTTELSEITLLLTSFTPPPPFETTRUERTTTEPETLITTRN Th lt Preparations before Taking Pictures gt Dioptric Correction The OM 3Ti permits dioptric adjustment according to your eyesight gt oma 1 Remove the body cap 2 Pull out the diopter adjustment knob 3 Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen appears sharp A Push the knob back in until it locks
33. m sound Power source Two silver oxide batteries SR44 two alkaline manganese batteries LR44 or one lithium battery CR 1 3N Camera back Removable hinge type with memo holder interchangeable with Recordata Back 4 Dimensions 136 x 84 x 50 mm 5 4 x 3 3 x 2 0 in body alone Weight 510 g 18 oz body alone SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN AND ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 108 109 YOUR OM SYSTEM SERIAL NUMBERS OM 3Ti Body Serial No E LENS E Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No Zuiko mm F Serial No E OTHERS E Serial No Serial No Serial No Serial No Serial No Serial No E MEMO E 110 SYSTEM OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 340 2211 OLYMPUS CORPORATION Crossways Park Woodbury New York 11797 U S A Tel 516 364 3000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX United Kingdom Tel 071 253 2772 0894 2MM
34. mera s mode lever to TTL AUTO FLASH When the green LED turns on in the viewfinder the flash is ready for firing Shoot using 1 60 sec or slower shutter speed If you take pictures in the manual mode set the camera s mode lever to X and select 1 60 sec or slower shutter speed Flash strength is always at full emission For more information refer to the flash s instruction manual lt OTF AUTO FLASH MODE gt exposure compensation possible The required quantity of light is also adjusted depending on the amount of compensation Lights up when the flash is fully charged blinks on correct flash firing 80 81 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF T SERIES FLASH Guide Number Number Dimensions ISO 100m Coverage Angle Flash Duration of less batteries ISO 100 ft flashes Weight Lind is 100 500 with 81 H x70 W x Flash T32 104 74 horizontal 1 1000 sec AAsize alkaline TOD on i batteries 320 gr Electronic 20 40 vertical 140000 aoro Akalne N Flash T20 66 58 horizontal 1 1 000 sec batteries 160 gr T28 Macro 28 53 vertical 1 40 000 Dy mam x Single Flash 1 92 74 horizontal 1 1 000 sec 110gr T28 Macro Single2s 92 7p3 Vettical 4 40 000 a Twin Flash 1 Twin 22 72 Single 1 1 000 sec 210 or 9 100 500 with of T10 Ring 10 80 1 40 000 AA size 860 x18 mm Flash 1 33 1 330 sec alkaline 95 gr batteries 910 X18 5 mm T Power 110gr Control 1 Refle
35. metering This occurs mostly in the case of metering under a fluorescent lamp Though the fluorescent lamp appears to the human eye as it were lighting continuously it is in fact blinking repeatedly at a frequency of 50 60 cycles a second Each particle of the shutter speed bar display represents 1 3 EV Therefore if the luminosity is unstanble or in the case of a luminance mediated between the bar tip and the adjacent particle the bar tip will blink In actual exposure determinations however variations of light are averaged causing no problem After operating the highlight or shadow button have pressed the spot button by error If the new spot exceeds the highest value or falls below the lowest value that was already input after the highlight or shadow button has been operated exposure is changed according to that value At this time the bar display shows the calculation result after showing the highest or lowest value again If the calculated result is over the display s highest value or under its lowest value the bar display won t change When used the highlight shadow button the picture did not come out with the desired colors Colors on negative film may sometimes be corrected automatically in the printing process 100 101 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2 Q Why won t the shutter release button move when press it A The film advance lever may not have been fully ad
36. o the memo holder It will remind you which film you are using Insert the cartridge and push down the film rewind knob Always load the film in the shade 3 4 5 Insert the film leader into the take up spool 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 15 6 Close the camera back until it clicks into place Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots This will bring the film to the first frame Setting the ISO Film Speed Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the ISO speed appears in the window Film speed 8 16 32 80 160 1370 1640 ago 14w sl 12lp25 Laor 6441007 2004 400 Laoop 1600 3200 103120 150 1125 1250 500 11000 12000 16 17 If the exposure compensation dial does not turn to the desired ISO number set it once at an intermediate value then repeat the procedure m uu a lt Taking Photographs I gt Center Weighted Average Light Metering The OM 3Ti s exposure mode employs center weighted average light metering This meets a wide range of shooting requirements 18 Center Weighted Average Light Metering Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display 2 Focus on your subject 3 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the ap
37. ome margin in composing your picture How do I clean the camera and lens Clean the camera using a clean soft lintless cotton cloth Clean the lens only with a hand powered air blower antistatic brush or lend tissue NEVER rub the 102 103 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 3 oro lens surfaces with your finger clothing or other abrasive material Take care not to permit water to enter the camera when taking pictures in the rain or snow especially near seawater spray After use near the ocean wipe the camera surfaces clean and never leave salt residue on the camera Is spot metering possible in the flash mode No spot metering is not possible want to use a flash that is not of the T series and F280 Set the flash mode to X and select a shutter speed The flash synchronization range is B 1 1 60 sec The flash ready signal and correct exposure confirmation will not turn on in the viewfinder Read the instruction manual of your flash carefully before using it Other cautions e The Recordata Backs 1 and 2 cannot be used e The shutter speed range that can be used for motor drive continuous shooting is 1 2 1 2000 sec e The Motor Drive Socket Cap on the camera side cannot be stored in the Motor Drive 1 or Winders 1 and 2 e If you want to use a polarizing filter always use a circularly polarizing filter If other filters are used exposure may vary in the case of spot metering Description of Controls F
38. onic sound and the word SPOT will appear in the viewfinder The metered value is displayed by the o mark If you move the camera another mark will indicate the exposure value in the center of the frame along with the spot metered value Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows 3 by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rings eee manne enonee 26 27 The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the 4 viewfinder 5 Press the shutter release to take the picture The subject will turn out correctly exposed regardless of 6 the brightness of the background The spot metering mode is automatically canceled after the shutter releases or when 60 seconds has passed since it was engaged Center weighted average metering will be restored How to Clear Spot Metering disappear and the mode will return to center weighted Set the lever to CLEAR SPOT and o mark will 1 average metering 28 29 How to Use the Multi Spot Metering Spot metering is possible in up to 8 spots Reference P63 66 This sample photo shows a backlighted subject Take spot metering on the face first spot Ny N oe y Take spot metering on the lawn second spot 30 31 9 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rin
39. ontrol When combined with a T Series flash the OTF direct light metering function offers total control of flash strength eliminating any bothersome calculation of exposure When combined with the F280 Super FP flash control is possible with a high speed shutter This allows for daylight synchro offering the benefits of flash use in well lit conditions and daylight synchro shooting of fast moving subjects Moreover because daylight synchro with a wide open aperture can result in out of focus background the subject can stand out to render a more dramatic or portrait like effect All these flash capabilities are very attractive to photographers engaged in creative activities with 35mm SLRs Additionally those flashes with the Super FP mode have a long emission duration which conventional flash units don t have If this is put to good use it is possible to create a totally new photographic effect It all depends on your creativity 54 55 CENTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE LIGHT METERING The OM 3Ti uses center weighted average light metering for its basic light metering system This system emphasizes measurement of brightness in the center of the screen rather than averaging measurement of the brightness of the entire screen Thus the main subject in the center is unlikely to be insufficiently exposed even when the background is too bright or too dark This metering system thereby does an excellent job of handling most ordinary shooting
40. or blocking the light reflected from the surface of glass water and tile to take sharp pictures of fish in the water subjects behind a show window etc It can also be used as a contrast filter for color pictures of land scapes because it cuts off the light reflected from dust or vapor under a blue sky as well as the surface of leaves and grass As this is a circularly polarizing filter it can be used on cameras using a half mirror such as the OM 3Ti M Filters for B amp W films Y48 Y2 Yellow filter which absorbs ultraviolet violet and part of blue light It decreases the effect of blue sky and brings out the clouds It is also useful for taking distant shots on a bright clear day with this filter the sensitivity of films becomes closer to that of the human eye so that ordinary shots at close distance will appear very natural with a slightly enhanced contrast O56 02 Orange filter which absorbs a wider range of light from ultraviolet rays to blue green light than Y48 thus producing an intensified contrast It can also be used for infrared film R60 R1 Red filter which absorbs violet blue green light and part of yellow light thus blocking almost all light except for red and similar colors As it produces a strong contrast effect distant shots turn out sharp and crisp while the tone of blue sky weakens This filter is indispensable for bringing out the effects of infrared film E Filters for color films A4 81C On
41. put the last eight points are stored as a basis for determining the exposure value 64 65 SOPHISTICATED MULTI SPOT METERING The OM 3Ti s multi spot metering system provides highly sophisticated light measurements Let us take an example in the picture above If you want to place emphasis on the exposure of the girl taking the background brightness into consideration too you can take two spot meterings on her face and one spot metering on the background for instance Exposure is determined from the average of these three values with greater emphasis on the girl a 2 1 lighting ratio With this system photographers can weight their exposures so as to make sure the prime subject is exposed properly and the secondary subject is con sidered This is now done without guesswork in a straightforward easy to understand manner 66 67 HIGHLIGHT CONTROL The Highlight button enables white objects to come out white It is very useful for copy work and shoot ing light or white subjects on the whole After spot metering is made on the white subject then press the Highlight button The exposure value needed for rendering it in true white will be automatically calcu lated and set In the example picture the brightest spot of the tableware has been metered on spot metering Press ing the Highlight button increases exposure and provides the correct overall exposure to make the tableware white and not a dullish gray
42. r image The micro prism spot remains right even with a lens whose maximum speed is F11 The lack of matte surface means depth of field effects cannot be ascertained 18 All matte type fortelephoto lenses amp astronomical telescopes This screen is ideal for use with super telephoto lenses of 300mm or more in focal length or for astrophotography The extreme fineness of the matte surface permits outstanding field definition More accurate focusing may be achieved by the use of the Varimagni Finder TYPE SCREEN FEATURES 1 9 Clear field type for endoscopic photography Designed for use with OLYMPUS fiberoptic endoscopes This condenser type screen without fresnel lens requires no focusing when a special adapter couples the camera with the fiberscope Exposure is made automatically by the light supply 1 10 Checker matte e for ee lens The grid lines engraved on the all matte surface are used for vertical and horizon tal picture alignment Though originally designed for architectural photography with the shift lens it is also suitable for general and super telephotography and close up macrophotography with macro lenses and Auto Bellows 1 11 Cross hairs matte type Highly advantageous for close up and macrophotography with Auto Bellows and extension tubes For focusing in low magnification close up photography for close up amp use the matte area and in macrophotograp
43. situations such as situations when front lighting and contrast isn t too strong Since the OM 3Ti has a light receiving element in an ideal position at the bottom of the mirror box the amount of light that arrives at the light receiving element doesn t change even when the focusing screen is replaced For this reason the OM 3Ti achieves correct light metering with all focusing screens Additionally there is no adverse effect from rear incidence light through the eyepiece Center weighted average metering 3 dimensional sensitivity distribution diagram OTF AUTO LIGHT METERING The OM 3Ti has manually selectable shutter speeds But aperture settings can be used So advanced techniques combined with a T series flash the camera also provides such as multi flash and bounce flash are at your full control of flash lighting via OTF auto light metering command and are all fully automatic Moreover This system automatically controls flash intensity while troublesome exposure calculation in macro photography directly metering the flash is completely eliminated lighting being exposed on film Center weighted For this reason there is no average light metering is deviation between the also used in flash metering area of the flash shooting sensor and the area actually exposed Moreover all 57 SPOT METERING 1 This spot metering system measures the brightness of the central spot of the picture
44. t but not the quality of light Therefore it is necessary to filter the light com ponents that are not wanted for visual expressions Filters are useful for this purpose E Filters for color and B amp W films Skylight 1A For absorbing ultraviolet rays It yields natural colors on the part of a subject in the shade under a blue sky by filtering the light from the sky It can be used to protect the lens but it is not recommended to use this filter for subjects which are not affected by ultraviolet rays or a blue sky because the color balance may be impaired L3 UV In the open air on a bright day there are a lot of ultraviolet rays to which photographic films are sensitive although they are invisible to the human eye Affected by these rays scattering in the air distant landscapes may turn out whitish and unclear The skylight filter cuts off detrimental ultraviolet rays It can always be used for lens protection ND2 ND4 Neutral gray filter for reducing the light quantity without affecting the color and contrast Use this filter if you want to open the aperture for a blurred background or produce special blur effects with a slow shutter speed or to reduce the light intensity without increasing the shutter speed on a reflex telephoto lens which has no aperture control mechanism Available in two types ND2 for reducing the light intensity by one stop and ND4 for reducing it by two stops C POL circularly polarizing filter F
45. th telephoto lenses and wider with wide angle lenses However the metering area seen in the viewfinder does not change When a zoom lens is used Spot Metering on the telephoto side permits metering in narrower range and that on the wide angle side in a wider range thus allowing the users to choose the metering range freely Spot metering area 58 When you point the camera at the main subject and press the spot button the camera will measure the brightness of the area where you position the outer edge of the microprism and hold it in memory This metered value is kept in memory even if the camera angle is changed afterwards So you can recompose the shot in whatever way you want Exposure selection can be achieved by simple operation of the aperture and shutter speed rings after choosing your favorite composition After the shot spot metering is automatically disengaged and center weighted average light metering is restored When you want to cancel the input value immediately operate the clear lever Even without doing so input value will automatically be canceled 60 seconds later Spot metering Framing 60 61 SHOOTING WITH ONE POINT SPOT METERING This is partial metering of only one point on the picture frame Correct exposure is obtained by simply pressing the spot button We will give a simple example to explain when one point spot metering is used If a backlighted girl is exposed on average
46. tstanding images from 1 2 to 2X life size the range of magnifications available when used with the Auto Bellows With the Telescopic Auto Tube it goes up to life size and the close up lens is used to extend the range to 2X magnifications Zuiko Macro 135mm F4 5 Shoots from infinity to life size with the Auto Bellows or 0 43X magnifi cations with the Telescopic Auto Tube giving long working distances and minimal perspective distor tion It has a helicoid ring for fine focusing Zuiko Macro 50mm F2 Large aperture macro lens which is as fast as a normal lens Basic design magnification 0 1X Because aberrations are mini mized at close and far distances this lens exhibits excellent resolution from infinity to as close as 0 24m Zuiko Macro 50mm F3 5 Designed for optimum performance at 1 10 magnifications this outstand ing lens gives superb results in general purpose photography at infinity or for macro subjects as large as 1 2 life size Zuiko Macro 90mm F2 This medium range telephoto macro lens covers a wide focusing range from 1 2X close ups to infinity With its large aperture ratio of F2 it provides excellent image definition in macro photography and promises good performance at infinity for extended picture taking possibilities FINDER GROUP UNITS TYPE SCREEN FEATURES 2 4 All matte type for most lenses Bright focusing screen newly developed Suitable for general photography Accurate focusing c
47. vanced or the film may have come to its end Q Why can t advance the film A You may have wound the film already Try pressing the shutter release button Or the film may be fully exposed Check the exposure counter If you feel tension on the film advance lever DO NOT FORCE IT Rewind the film Q The rewind crank does not turn when try to rewind the film What should do A Press in the rewind button Q Is it normal for the microprism in the center of the viewfinder to shimmer and darken A Yes when a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than F5 is mounted on the camera It also happens with other lenses when the depth of field preview gt o button is pressed What type of batteries should I buy Purchase two SR44 silver oxide or LR44 alkaline batteries Silver oxide batteries last longer You can also use one CR 1 3N lithium battery Do not use different types of batteries at the same time with MR44 etc even when they are of the same size Always replace the two batteries at the same time and do not use an old and a new battery together When should check the batteries 1 When new batteries are inserted 2 After the camera hasn t been used for a long time 3 Before beginning a prolonged period of use Why can t set the ISO film speed need At the most 3 stops can be advanced in a single stroke of the dial If this is not enough stops lift up and rotate the outer col
48. will be adjusted 71 VIEWFINDER INFORMATION The OM 3Ti shows shooting information clearly on a large liquid crystal display so that you can concentrate your attention on the subject in the viewfinder When shooting with center weighted average light metering or with spot metering correct exposure can be obtained simply by aligning the bar displays with the fixed point by manipulating the aperture and shutter speed rings Ease of use is further enhanced since the bar display moves in the same direction as the aperture ring rotates The viewfinder displays various information as shown below Note In actual shooting circumstances displays will not appear simultaneously as shown DFixed point 000 This is a fixed point for correct exposure The selected shutter speed The analog gee ay of the metered value is shown by bar In the Spot mode SPOT appears and input metered value and luminance value during metering is indicated by dot HI LIGHT turns on when the highlight button is pressed SHADOW turns on when the shadow button is pressed blinks during exposure compensation The green LED goes on after the flash has been recharged It blinks when the shot has been correctl exposed when the camera is used with a T Series flasi or the F280 Normal OTF mode In addition the entire bar display blinks if you are out of the camera s light metering range The light metering range of the OM 3Ti is as shown in
49. ws 3 by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rings soma mannna corrected to give 22 step underexposure ensuring that Press the shutter release Exposure is automatically black objects turn out black The shadow control is cleared by pressing the SHADOW button once again To cancel the metered value use the clear lever Su lt Taking Photographs ll gt Flash Photography 38 Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs The following describes flash operation procedure when using a T Series flash Reference P 79 84 Slide a T Series flash into the accessory shoe and secure it with the lock screw Mount the provided chart on the back of the flash and switch on its power 39 3 Check the indicator l Set the flash mode to TTL AUTO FLASH to take OTF auto flash photographs TTL auto flash and OTF auto flash are the same function Select a shutter speed The flash synchronization range is D B 1 1 60 sec 40 41 6 Select an aperture 7 Press the shutter release 8 Check the green LED in the viewfinder If it blinks the photograph has been shot with correct exposure If it is off flash strength was insufficient Taking Daylight Synchro Flash Photographs Super FP Flash Mode The following describes flash operation procedure when using the F280 For OTF Auto using the Normal OTF Flash mode refer to the F280 instruciton manual SUPER FP NORMAL 1 Set
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