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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to ensure correct use. INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to your camera before taking important photographs.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to ensure correct use. INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to your camera before taking important photographs.
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Before you for purchasing an Olympus camera. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. 2 KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.
Before you for purchasing an Olympus camera. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. 2 KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3
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... Order Manual operation Operation order Automatic operation Beep Indicator on film. More powerful flash for increased shooting range. SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is available thanks to operate the camera from this manual enclosed in boxes 4 Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from...
... Order Manual operation Operation order Automatic operation Beep Indicator on film. More powerful flash for increased shooting range. SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is available thanks to operate the camera from this manual enclosed in boxes 4 Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from...
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... remember 16 BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film 18 Taking pictures 21 Using the focus lock 24 Unloading the film 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography 26 Selftimer 32 Using the exposure modes 33 Restoring the standard shooting mode 40 Spot metering 41 Remote control (optional 43 Effects...
... remember 16 BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film 18 Taking pictures 21 Using the focus lock 24 Unloading the film 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography 26 Selftimer 32 Using the exposure modes 33 Restoring the standard shooting mode 40 Spot metering 41 Remote control (optional 43 Effects...
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Spot metering mode (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 9 Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 38/39) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode. LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use.
Spot metering mode (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 9 Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 38/39) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode. LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use.
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blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are dead and should be replaced immediately. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on the LCD panel go out. Be sure to check the batteries as well. blinks and other indicators on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather. 15 Batteries are displayed normally. Display Meaning lights (turns off automatically) Batteries are low and should be replaced. CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON. Batteries are OK. You can shoot.
blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are dead and should be replaced immediately. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on the LCD panel go out. Be sure to check the batteries as well. blinks and other indicators on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather. 15 Batteries are displayed normally. Display Meaning lights (turns off automatically) Batteries are low and should be replaced. CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON. Batteries are OK. You can shoot.
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Correct 16 Correct Incorrect Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Keep your fingers and the strap away from shaking. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to hold the lens barrel. POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Cautions: Try not to prevent the camera from the lens and flash.
Correct 16 Correct Incorrect Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Keep your fingers and the strap away from shaking. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to hold the lens barrel. POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Cautions: Try not to prevent the camera from the lens and flash.
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... indicator shutter won't release. Proper Shutter Release. Depress the shutter release button fully. Cautions: •Press the shutter release button gently. •Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. Keep the shutter release button depressed halfway. To release the shutter and take the picture...
... indicator shutter won't release. Proper Shutter Release. Depress the shutter release button fully. Cautions: •Press the shutter release button gently. •Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. Keep the shutter release button depressed halfway. To release the shutter and take the picture...
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Note: If no operation is made for normal photography. DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 21 TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 40.) Turn the power switch ON. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is resumed. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights. While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition.
Note: If no operation is made for normal photography. DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 21 TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 40.) Turn the power switch ON. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is resumed. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights. While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition.
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... before the end of exposures specified on the LCD panel, before the end of the roll Notes: The number of a roll. UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of exposures will be wound back inside the cassette. Make sure the motor has stopped and...
... before the end of exposures specified on the LCD panel, before the end of the roll Notes: The number of a roll. UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of exposures will be wound back inside the cassette. Make sure the motor has stopped and...
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to use. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds. 26 The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera will recharge the flash, and the flash will be ready to suit different requirements. How to Select the Flash Mode Set the power switch to to select the flash mode. Press the FLASH button to flip up the flash.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to use. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds. 26 The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera will recharge the flash, and the flash will be ready to suit different requirements. How to Select the Flash Mode Set the power switch to to select the flash mode. Press the FLASH button to flip up the flash.
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...the shutter release button is taken. 27 Note: Use of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red) (p. 30). Hold the camera firmly until the picture is pressed halfway, the flash emits several brief pre-flashes. Significantly reduces the phenomenon of the flash is pressed fully, ...the flash fires to camera shake. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to take the picture. When the shutter release button is ...
...the shutter release button is taken. 27 Note: Use of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red) (p. 30). Hold the camera firmly until the picture is pressed halfway, the flash emits several brief pre-flashes. Significantly reduces the phenomenon of the flash is pressed fully, ...the flash fires to camera shake. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to take the picture. When the shutter release button is ...
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... are emitted before the main flash fires, significantly reducing the phenomenon of the individual. Wasn't looking at the flash from the camera. 4. Red-Eye Reducing Flash AUTO-S Approximately 20 pre-flashes are not emitted in the Stop Action mode. After pressing the shutter release button, hold the... camera securely until the shutter has been released. Was too far from right front. 2. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the...
... are emitted before the main flash fires, significantly reducing the phenomenon of the individual. Wasn't looking at the flash from the camera. 4. Red-Eye Reducing Flash AUTO-S Approximately 20 pre-flashes are not emitted in the Stop Action mode. After pressing the shutter release button, hold the... camera securely until the shutter has been released. Was too far from right front. 2. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the...
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...: The focus and exposure will be released 12seconds later. This prevents light from the viewfinder until is displayed on a tripod or other support. Fix the camera firmly on the LCD panel. The shutterwill be locked when the shutter release button is cancelled after the shutter release button has been fully depressed...
...: The focus and exposure will be released 12seconds later. This prevents light from the viewfinder until is displayed on a tripod or other support. Fix the camera firmly on the LCD panel. The shutterwill be locked when the shutter release button is cancelled after the shutter release button has been fully depressed...
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... set to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. How to F8. 33 Landscape (p. 36) For pictures with subjects in -focus background. The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed. Night Scene (p. 37) For night scenes or night scenes with extended in the foreground, using flash. The aperture...
... set to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. How to F8. 33 Landscape (p. 36) For pictures with subjects in -focus background. The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed. Night Scene (p. 37) For night scenes or night scenes with extended in the foreground, using flash. The aperture...
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Note: In the Stop Action mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not function in this mode. 34 If you choose to reduce blurring of moving subjects. STOP ACTION To freeze moving subjects. (Max, shutter speed: 1/2000-sec.) Press the button. In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to use flash, Auto-S will not be emitted. Press the shutter release button.
Note: In the Stop Action mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not function in this mode. 34 If you choose to reduce blurring of moving subjects. STOP ACTION To freeze moving subjects. (Max, shutter speed: 1/2000-sec.) Press the button. In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to use flash, Auto-S will not be emitted. Press the shutter release button.
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... When there are in the foreground. Press the shutter release button. Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4-sec maximum, use of a tripod is automatically adjusted according to prevent camera shake. 37 NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly-lit night scenes. Press the button.... In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes, and for shooting night scenes ...
... When there are in the foreground. Press the shutter release button. Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4-sec maximum, use of a tripod is automatically adjusted according to prevent camera shake. 37 NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly-lit night scenes. Press the button.... In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes, and for shooting night scenes ...
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Press the F.No. button stops down the aperture. button to the largest available aperture setting. Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting, it stops blinking. 38 Smaller aperture (larger value) for a blurred background Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. Blinking ...
Press the F.No. button stops down the aperture. button to the largest available aperture setting. Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting, it stops blinking. 38 Smaller aperture (larger value) for a blurred background Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. Blinking ...
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button Press the shutter release button. to prevent blurring hold camera firmly in the following sequence: 1, 2, 4, 8,15, 30, and 60 sec. Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow, to choose shutter speed. Use of ...
button Press the shutter release button. to prevent blurring hold camera firmly in the following sequence: 1, 2, 4, 8,15, 30, and 60 sec. Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow, to choose shutter speed. Use of ...