OLYMPUS INSTRUCTIONS - Fotografierer

OLYMPUSINSTRUCTIONS

Please read this instruction manual carefully before usingthe camera, so that you may be sure of taking correctlyexposed, properly focused and beautifully composed pictures every time you use your OM-2S PROGRAM. Wesincerely wish that your OM-2S PROGRAM will become asource of unending satisfaction for you.Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-2S PROGRAM are carefully designed and their production and assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. Ifany interchangeable lenses, flashes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympuscannot be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM-2S PROGRAM.CorrectAttentionA-1IncorrectPress lightlyOperationLamp onOperation orderLamp blinkingAutomaticoperationTwo-step operationContinuous soundReference

TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparations before Taking Pictures OM System Mounting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Detaching the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inserting the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the Exposure Counter to "1" . . . . . . . 11 Setting the ISO Film Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing the Focusing Screen . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Camera Back . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Electronic Flash . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder . . . . . . . Handling Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Shooting Mode Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct353637394142424347"OTF" Light Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rewinding the Film . .17 TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering . . . . . . . . . 19 What to Do when OverexposureWarning Appears? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 What to Do when Shutter Speedis too Slow? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sophisticated Shooting Mode How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT . . . . . . . . . 24 Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 How to Shoot when the Batteriesare Exhausted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Other Operations The Use of the Self-Timer . . . . . Using the Viewfinder Illuminator . How to Turn off the Beeper . . . . Attaching the Grip . . . . . . . . . .30313232A-2

OM-2SPROGRAM Preparations before Taking Pictures A-3

Mounting the Lens12Remove the body and rear lens caps.Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mounttabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with"OLYMPUS").A-4

Detaching the Lens3Align the red dots and rotate the lens clockwise until it locks.A-5Press the lens release button and turn the lencounter-clockwise.

Inserting the Batteries12Remove the battery cover.Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that signs are facing upwards.CorrectIncorrectSR44 ( LR44) 2A-6

Checking the Batteries12Press the mode selector lever to the "BATTERY CHECK" position.The audible and visual signals will tell you thatthe battery voltage is sufficient.If these signals are emitted intermittently, it meansthat the batteries are almost worn out. Replacethem with new ones as soon as possible.* Make sure that the shutter speed ring is not setat 1/60 sec. or B (in red).* * Be sure to make battery check after replacingbatteries.A-7

Loading the Film21Place the film cartridge in the film chamber.Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back.Always load filmin the shade.Tear off the top of thefilm box and insert it into thememo holder. It will remindyou which film you are using.A-8

43Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.CorrectA-9IncorrectWind the film once.

56Continue to advance the film till sprockets arecaught on both edges of the film.Take up the slack by turning the rewind crankclockwise.A-10

Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"71Face the camera toward light and take twoblind shots.Close the camera back until it clicks into place.A-11

Setting the ISO Film Speed1Lift up the outer collar and rotate until theISO speed appears in the window.2Align the exposure linewith the indexA-12

OM-2SPROGRAM Basic Shooting Mode A-13

Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)12Set the mode selector lever to the "PROGRAM" position.Set the lens to its minimum aperture.B-7A-14

34Press the shutter release slightly to turn on theviewfiner.(A built-in battery conserver turns off the viewfinder display after 90 sec.)B-10A-15Turn the focus ring in either direction untilthe subject is sharpest.You can focus using any of the focusing aids:Split-image rangefinderSurronding ground glass.Microprism collar

56Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-16

Rewinding the Film12When the exposure counter indicates the endof your roll of filmA-17Push the "R" button.

34Fold out the rewind crank and wind it untilthe film tension is released.Open the camera back by pulling up on therewind knob and remove the film.A-18

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)21Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"position.B-20A-19Set the aperture.

34Press the shutter release slightly to turn on theviewfinder.(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-Turn the focus ring in either direction untilthe subject is sharpest.finder display after 90 sec.)B-24A-20

56Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-21

What to Do when Overexposure Warning Appears?Turn the aperturering to the higher Fnumbers until the shutter speed is in the acceptable range.What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow?Turn the aperturering to the lower Fnumbers. This will speedup the shutter speed accordingly.A-22

OM-2SPROGRAM Sophisticated Shooting Mode A-23

How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT12Set the mode selector lever to the "MANUALSPOT" position.Align the microprism area with the area youwant to measure.The spot metering range is outlined bythe outer edge of the microprism.B-llA-24

34Set the bar graph tip to the fixedpoint between the arrows by adjust-Frame the composition as you desire.ing the aperture and/or shutter speedrings.In MANUAL/SPOT mode, frame your subjectafter setting exposure.B-19A-25

56Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-26

Exposure CompensationThe exposure compensation dialprovides 2 stops adjustment in 1/3stop increments, " " indicator lightswhen an exposure compensation is set.(After use, be sure to return the dial tothe normal setting.)B-27A-27How to Shoot when the Batteries are ExhaustedWhile pressing the "B" Lock button, rotatethe shutter ring to the red "60" position.

23Mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec.Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-28

OM-2SPROGRAM Other Operations A-29

The Use of the Self-Timer12With the camera facing you, lift up on theself-timer lever, and turn it counter-clockwise (asindicated).Press the shutter release to start the selftimer. The shutter will fire in 12 seconds. (Afteruse, be sure to return the lever to the normal position.)A-30

Using the Viewfinder Illuminator1Push the button if the viewfinder display istoo dark to read.A-312The illuminator is limited to 10 sec. or untilyou take the photograph, whichever comes first.

How to Turn Off the BeeperIf you want to turn off the audible signal, liftup the lever and push it clockwise around towardsthe lens.Attaching the GripCamera Grip 1 (optional)This grip provides a firm handhold for increasedsteadiness.A-32

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Changing the Focusing Screen12Push up on the release catch, and the focusingscreen and its frame will unlock.B-47A-35Carefully remove the focusing screen usingthe tools provided.Carefully place the new focusing screen in the frame,and push the frame up until it locks.

Changing the Camera Back12Recordata back 4 (optional)Pull up on the rewindcrank to open the camera back.B-39A-36

Attaching the Electronic Flash12Electronic Flash T45TTL Auto Cord T2 (0.1m)Connect the camera's TTLAuto Cord Socket to the base ofthe T45 with TTL Auto Cord T2(0.1m, 0.15m).B-31A-37

12Electronic Flash T32 and T20Slide the flash into the hot shoe.Tighten the flash mount with the knurled ring.A-38

Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder12Motor Drive 2 / M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2Remove the motordrive cover.B-35A-39Insert the fastening screw of the Motor Driveor Winder into the tripod socket of the camera.Finger tighten untillocked.

12Winder 2A-40

Handling CareTake care in handling the camera.A-41Do not apply excessive force.

Storage CareBattery PrecautionGuard against high temperature and magnetic fields.In case of malfunction, take the camera toyour nearest Olympus service station.A-42

Description of ControlsFinder Light WindowTTL Auto Cord SocketShoulder Strap EyeletSelf-Timer/ElectronicBeeper on-offLensLeverLens Release ButtonGrip Lock ScrewDepth of Field ScaleAperture RingSelf-Timer/Battery Check SignalFocusing RingA-43

Accessory ShoeManual Shutter Speed RingViewfinder Illumination ButtonFilm Speed Dial/ExposureCompensation DialRewind CrankRewind Knob/CameraBack ReleaseISO/ASA Film Speed WindowShutter Release ButtonMode Selector LeverExposure CounterRewind Release ButtonFlash Control ContactFilm Advance LeverX ContactA-44

Viewfinder Eyepiece FrameSprocketFilm Take-up SpoolFilm Rewind ShaftCamera Back Release PinCamera BackPressure PlateFilm ChamberFilm Guide PinsShutter CurtainA-45Film Cartridge Pressure SpringRecordata Back Contact

Lens Mount RingMotor Guide Pin HoleBattery ChamberMotor Coupling SocketB Lock ButtonFlash Synchronization SocketMotor Coupling TerminalsTripod SocketA-46