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... the OLYMPUS OM-4T . If any interchangeable lenses, flashes, or accessories other than aluminum - We recommend that before using the camera, you read this instruction manual carefully, confirming the instructions on Lamp blinking Continuous Intermittent Reference sound sound 1 Correct Incorrect Operation Operation order Automatic operation Two-step operation Attention Press lightly Lamp on the camera so that you for poor results or damage of the body. This new SLR camera employs...
... the OLYMPUS OM-4T . If any interchangeable lenses, flashes, or accessories other than aluminum - We recommend that before using the camera, you read this instruction manual carefully, confirming the instructions on Lamp blinking Continuous Intermittent Reference sound sound 1 Correct Incorrect Operation Operation order Automatic operation Two-step operation Attention Press lightly Lamp on the camera so that you for poor results or damage of the body. This new SLR camera employs...
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... How to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System 39 < Taking Photographs (IV) > - How to Use the "Multi-Spot Measurement" Mode 29 Highlight Control 32 Shadow Control 35 < Taking Photographs ( I I I ) > - TABLE OF CONTENTS < Preparations before Taking Pictures > Dioptric Correction 4 Mounting the Lens 6 Loading the Batteries 8 Checking the Batteries 9 Loading the Film 11 Setting the ISO Film Speed 15 < Taking Photographs (I ) > - Automatic Exposure - Flash Photography - Automatic Exposure - Manual Exposure - TTL Direct Light Metering 18 Rewinding the Film 22 < Taking...
... How to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System 39 < Taking Photographs (IV) > - How to Use the "Multi-Spot Measurement" Mode 29 Highlight Control 32 Shadow Control 35 < Taking Photographs ( I I I ) > - TABLE OF CONTENTS < Preparations before Taking Pictures > Dioptric Correction 4 Mounting the Lens 6 Loading the Batteries 8 Checking the Batteries 9 Loading the Film 11 Setting the ISO Film Speed 15 < Taking Photographs (I ) > - Automatic Exposure - Flash Photography - Automatic Exposure - Manual Exposure - TTL Direct Light Metering 18 Rewinding the Film 22 < Taking...
Instruction Manual
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Remove the battery cover. 8 If you are not likely to use different types of time, remove the batteries before putting it away. Loading the Batteries Do not use the camera for a long period of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time.
Remove the battery cover. 8 If you are not likely to use different types of time, remove the batteries before putting it away. Loading the Batteries Do not use the camera for a long period of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time.
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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. 9 Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that + signs are facing upwards.
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. 9 Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that + signs are facing upwards.
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When checking the batteries, the audible and visual signals will trip in 30 seconds. Loading the Film 11 After the check, set back the dial. If you then press the shutter release, the shutter will automatically turn off in the auto exposure mode.
When checking the batteries, the audible and visual signals will trip in 30 seconds. Loading the Film 11 After the check, set back the dial. If you then press the shutter release, the shutter will automatically turn off in the auto exposure mode.
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Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back. Insert the cartridge and push down the film rewind knob. (Always load the film in the shade.) 12 Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder. It will remind you which film you are using.
Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back. Insert the cartridge and push down the film rewind knob. (Always load the film in the shade.) 12 Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder. It will remind you which film you are using.
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TTL Direct Light Metering Aperture-preferred automatic exposure allows you to the "AUTO" position. 18 P. 95 Set the mode selector lever to take pictures by utilizing the lens depth of field effect (blurred background, for example).
TTL Direct Light Metering Aperture-preferred automatic exposure allows you to the "AUTO" position. 18 P. 95 Set the mode selector lever to take pictures by utilizing the lens depth of field effect (blurred background, for example).
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The bar tip indicates the shutter speed. 19 Set the aperture. Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display. Reference P. 117 Basic aperture settings;
The bar tip indicates the shutter speed. 19 Set the aperture. Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display. Reference P. 117 Basic aperture settings;
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If you see an overexposure warning signal ("OVER" blinks), set the aperture to smaller number to a larger number. If the shutter speed is too slow, set the aperture to prevent camera shake. 21
If you see an overexposure warning signal ("OVER" blinks), set the aperture to smaller number to a larger number. If the shutter speed is too slow, set the aperture to prevent camera shake. 21
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To cancel the metered value, operate the clear lever. 31 Both the subject and the background are correctly exposed. Compose your picture and press the shutter release.
To cancel the metered value, operate the clear lever. 31 Both the subject and the background are correctly exposed. Compose your picture and press the shutter release.
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It can be exposed with a very different exposure value if it does not vary even if you change the aperture (or shutter speed). 38 In automatic exposure, the same picture will be used in different backgrounds. Once an exposure value stored in memory, it is taken in both the TTL direct metering and spot metering modes. Taking Photographs (III) - Automatic Exposure - The OM-4T has an exposure memory lock system to solve this problem.
It can be exposed with a very different exposure value if it does not vary even if you change the aperture (or shutter speed). 38 In automatic exposure, the same picture will be used in different backgrounds. Once an exposure value stored in memory, it is taken in both the TTL direct metering and spot metering modes. Taking Photographs (III) - Automatic Exposure - The OM-4T has an exposure memory lock system to solve this problem.
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Operate the lever to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System Reference P. 109-110 The memory lock system is convenient for taking many pictures of the same subject in the viewfinder and the memory signal will appear in different backgrounds or costumes. How to set up the memory mode. The letters "MEMO" will blink twice. 39
Operate the lever to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System Reference P. 109-110 The memory lock system is convenient for taking many pictures of the same subject in the viewfinder and the memory signal will appear in different backgrounds or costumes. How to set up the memory mode. The letters "MEMO" will blink twice. 39
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Fixed point The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder. Shoot. 45 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.
Fixed point The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder. Shoot. 45 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.
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Press the spot button to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings. The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder. 47 Set the bar graph tip to take meter reading.
Press the spot button to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings. The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder. 47 Set the bar graph tip to take meter reading.
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Shoot. It is obtained by simply setting the bar graph at the fixed point. 48 The subject will turn out correctly exposed, regardless of the brightness of the background. In any case, correct exposure is also possible to use the multi-spot metering, highlight control and shadow control.
Shoot. It is obtained by simply setting the bar graph at the fixed point. 48 The subject will turn out correctly exposed, regardless of the brightness of the background. In any case, correct exposure is also possible to use the multi-spot metering, highlight control and shadow control.
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Set the camera mode to AUTO. Select an aperture that results in a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. (for slower speeds consult the F280 manual). 52
Set the camera mode to AUTO. Select an aperture that results in a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. (for slower speeds consult the F280 manual). 52
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The display in the view finder disappears. 57 Bulb Exposure Reference P. 120 While pressing the "B" lock button, turn and set the shutter speed dial to "B".
The display in the view finder disappears. 57 Bulb Exposure Reference P. 120 While pressing the "B" lock button, turn and set the shutter speed dial to "B".
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The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is held depressed. How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted If the batteries are exhausted and you do want to take pictures immediately, use the mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec. 58
The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is held depressed. How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted If the batteries are exhausted and you do want to take pictures immediately, use the mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec. 58
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LIGHT Button 23 Viewfinder Illumination Button 24 MEMORY Indicator Lamp 25 SPOT Button 26 Shutter Release Button 27 Exposure Counter 28 Rewind Release Button 29 Film Advance Lever 30 SHADOW Button 31 Flash Control Contact 32 X Contact 33 Super FP Contact 69 13 Automatic Clear Button 14 Accessory Shoe 15 Manual Shutter Speed Ring 16 Rewind Crank 17 Rewind Knob/ Camera Back Release 18 Film Speed Dial/Exposure Compensation Dial 19 ISO/ASA Film Speed Window 20 Mode Selector Lever 21 Dioptric Adjustment Knob 22 HI.
LIGHT Button 23 Viewfinder Illumination Button 24 MEMORY Indicator Lamp 25 SPOT Button 26 Shutter Release Button 27 Exposure Counter 28 Rewind Release Button 29 Film Advance Lever 30 SHADOW Button 31 Flash Control Contact 32 X Contact 33 Super FP Contact 69 13 Automatic Clear Button 14 Accessory Shoe 15 Manual Shutter Speed Ring 16 Rewind Crank 17 Rewind Knob/ Camera Back Release 18 Film Speed Dial/Exposure Compensation Dial 19 ISO/ASA Film Speed Window 20 Mode Selector Lever 21 Dioptric Adjustment Knob 22 HI.
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... +1.0 ~ -3.0 diopters; alkaline manganese batteries LR44 or equivalent) Camera back: Removable hinge type, with aperture-preferred electronic shutter; interchangeable focusing screens; Automatic exposure control by spot measurement: TTL spot metering memory system (with LED and alarm sound; Film speed: ISO 6 ~ 3200 Film-advance: Film advance lever with all shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec.; magnification: 0.84X at speeds of actual picture field; built-in 3 modes; interchangeable. Hot shoe (with X and Super FP Flash contacts); 5-pin connector...
... +1.0 ~ -3.0 diopters; alkaline manganese batteries LR44 or equivalent) Camera back: Removable hinge type, with aperture-preferred electronic shutter; interchangeable focusing screens; Automatic exposure control by spot measurement: TTL spot metering memory system (with LED and alarm sound; Film speed: ISO 6 ~ 3200 Film-advance: Film advance lever with all shutter speeds up to 1/2000 sec.; magnification: 0.84X at speeds of actual picture field; built-in 3 modes; interchangeable. Hot shoe (with X and Super FP Flash contacts); 5-pin connector...