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INSTRUCTIONS

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

accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus cannot be responsible for poor results or damage

of the OM-3Ti.

Correct

Incorrect Operation Operation order Automatic operation

Attention

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparation before Taking Pictures >

• Dioptric Correction 5

• Mounting the Lens 7

• Loading the Batteries 9

• Checking the Batteries 11

• Loading the Film 13

• Setting the ISO Film Speed 16

< Taking Photographs (I) >

— Center Weighted Average Light Metering —

• Center-Weighted Average

Light Metering 19

• Rewinding the Film 22

< Taking Photographs (II) >

— Spot Metering —

• How to Use Spot Metering 25

• How to Clear Spot Metering 28

• How to Use the Multi-Spot Metering 29

• Highlight Control 32

• Shadow Control 35

< Taking Photographs (III) >

— Flash Photography —

• Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs 39

• Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs

(Super FP Flash Mode) 42

< Taking Photographs (IV) >

— Other Operations —

• Exposure Compensation in the OTF

Auto Flash Mode 45

• Bulb Exposure 46

• Using the Viewfinder Illuminator 47

• Changing the Focusing Screen 48

• Changing the Camera Back 49

• Attaching the Grip 50

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< For Your Creative Photography >

• The Fascinating Results of Creative Exposure

and High-Speed Synchronization 53

• Center-Weighted Average Light Metering 55

• OTF Auto Light Metering 56

• SPOT Metering (1) 57

• SPOT Metering (2) 58

• Shooting with One-Point Spot Metering 61

• Shooting with Multi-Spot Metering 63

• Sophisticated Multi-Spot Metering 65

• Highlight Control 67

• Shadow Control 69

• Viewfinder Information 71

• Exposure Compensation 72

• Depth of Field 72

• Depth of Field Scale 73

• Preview Button 74

• Shutter Speeds 75

• Bulb Exposure 76

• Multiple Exposures 77

• Infrared Photography 77

< OM SYSTEM >

• Flash Photography 79

• OTF Auto Flash 80

• Operation of T-Series Flash 80

• Main Specifications of T-Series Flash 81

• Main Specifications of F280 82

• Using Electronic Flashes Other than the

T-Series Flash Units 82

• Bounce Flash 83

• Shooting with a Motor Drive 85

• Motor Drive Group 86

• Recordata Back 4 87

• Macrophotography 88

• Chart of Photographic Ranges 89

• Macro Photo Units 90

• Finder Group Units 92

• Selection of Filters 95

• Handling Care 97

• Questions and Answers 99

• Description of Controls 104

•Specifications 108

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< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

4

Dioptric Correction

The OM-3Ti permits dioptric adjustment according to your eyesight.

Remove the body cap.

1

5

Pull out the diopter adjustment knob.

2

Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen appears

sharp.

Push the knob back in until it locks.

3

4

6

Mounting the Lens

Remove the rear lens cap.

1

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clockwise until it

locks.

2

7

Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mount tabs on

the edges of the lens cap parallel with "OLYMPUS").

3

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.

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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.

Remove the battery cover.

1

9

Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +

signs are facing upwards.

2

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.

Press the BATTERY CHECK button.

1

11

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.

2

12

Loading the Film

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back.

Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo

holder. It will remind you which film you are using.

1

Insert the cartridge and push down the film rewind

knob. (Always load the film in the shade.)

2

13

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.

3

4

Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank

clockwise.

5

14

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.

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15

Setting the ISO Film Speed

Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the ISO speed

appears in the window.

1

16

Align the exposure line A with the index B.

2

If the exposure compensation dial does not turn to the desired ISO number,

set it once at an intermediate value then repeat the procedure.

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< Taking Photographs (I) >

— 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.

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Center-Weighted Average Light Metering

Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder

display.

1

Focus on your subject.

2

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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings

Fixed point

3

Bar display

The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

4

Compose the shot and press the shutter release.

5

20

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.

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Rewinding the Film

When the exposure counter indicates the end of your

roll of film.

1

Push the "R" Rewind Release Button.

2

22

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.

3

4

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< Taking Photographs (II) >

— Spot Metering —

The spot metering system of the OM-3Ti enables you to control the

exposure as you like.

It insures perfect

exposure of backlighted and high-contrast subjects and expands shooting possibilities for more creative

photography.

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How to Use Spot Metering

Reference

P 57-62

Align the microprism area with the area you want to

measure. (The spot metering range is outlined by the

outer edge of the microprism.)

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Spot metering range

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Press the spot button to take a meter reading. You will hear

an electronic sound and the word "SPOT" will appear in the

viewfinder. The metered value is displayed by the

mark.

2

Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

3

If you move the camera, another mark will indicate the exposure value in the center of the frame along with

the spot metered value.

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The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

4

Press the shutter release to take the picture.

5

The subject will turn out correctly exposed, regardless of

the brightness of the background.

6

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.

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How to Clear Spot Metering

Set the lever to CLEAR. "SPOT" and mark will

disappear and the mode will return to center-weighted

average metering.

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How to Use the Multi-Spot Metering

Reference

P63-66

This sample photo shows a backlighted subject.

Spot metering is possible in up to 8 spots.

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Take spot metering on the face (first spot)

1

Take spot metering on the lawn (second spot).

2

Take spot metering on the building in the background (third

spot).

3

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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

Compose your picture and press the shutter release.

4

5

Exposure is achieved by averaging the brightness of the

three metered points.

To cancel the metered value, operate the clear lever.

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Highlight Control

If you want to render white objects as white ...

Reference

P 67-68

In ordinary shooting, white objects will turn out grayish

if the picture is taken in strong brightness over the

entire frame.

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Take spot metering on the part of the subject which

you want to render in white.

Press the HI.LIGHT button.

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2

The bar display shows 2-step automatic compensation.

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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

Press the shutter release. Exposure is automatically

corrected to give 2-step overexposure, ensuring that white

objects turn out white.

3

4

The highlight control is cleared by pressing the HI.LIGHT button once

again. To cancel the metered value, use the clear lever.

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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.

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Take spot metering on the spot which you want to

render in black.

1

Press the SHADOW button.

2

The bar display shows 2 ²/

³

-step automatic compensation.

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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

3

Press the shutter release. Exposure is automatically

corrected to give 2²/3-step underexposure, ensuring that

black objects turn out black.

4

The shadow control is cleared by pressing the SHADOW button once

again. To cancel the metered value, use the clear lever.

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< Taking Photographs (III) >

— Flash Photography —

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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.

1

Mount the provided chart on the back of the flash and

switch on its power.

2

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Check the indicator.

3

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.)

4

Select a shutter speed. The flash synchronization range is

B.1~1/60-sec.

5

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Select an aperture.

Press the shutter release.

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.

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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.

Set the F280's mode to SUPER FP.

1

Set the flash mode selector lever to TTL AUTO FLASH or

X.

2

Either mode can be used in the Super FP Flash mode.

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Select a shutter speed between 1/2000 and 1/60 sec. and

aperture according to the chart on the left.

3

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.)

4

At temperatures under -10°C (14°F) uneven exposure may

sometimes occur due to temporary degradation of Super FP

Flash function.

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< Taking Photographs (IV) >

— Other Operations —

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Exposure Compensation in the OTF Auto Flash Mode

Reference

P72

When an exposure compensation is set, the indicator

blinks in the viewfinder.

1

After shooting, return the dial to its original position.

2

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Bulb Exposure

Reference

P76

Turn and set the shutter speed dial to "B".

1

The display in the viewfinder disappears.

The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter

release button is held depressed.

2

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Using the Viewfinder Illuminator

Push the viewfinder illumination button if the viewfinder

display is too dark to read.

1

The illuminator will shut off after 10 sec.

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Changing the Focusing Screen

Reference

P 92-94

Pull down the screen frame.

Pull the lug at top inside the body mount toward you to

swing down the screen frame.

1

To change the focusing screen, use the tweezers

supplied with an optional focasing screen. Push the

frame upward until you hear a click.

2

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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.

1

Removing

Attaching

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Attaching the Grip

Attach the provided Camera Grip.

1

When using a motor drive or winder, detach the Grip.

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< For Your Creative Photography >

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THE FASCINATING RESULTS OF CREATIVE EXPOSURE AND

HIGH-SPEED

SYNCHRONIZATION

By

Aklo

Kojima

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 simple 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

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 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.

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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

control.

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.

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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 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

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OTF AUTO LIGHT METERING

The OM-3Ti has manually selectable shutter speeds. But

combined with a T-series flash, the camera also provides

full control of flash lighting via OTF auto light metering.

This system automatically controls flash intensity while

directly metering the flash

lighting being exposed on film.

For this reason, there is no

deviation between the

metering area of the flash

sensor and the area actually

exposed. Moreover, all

aperture settings can be used. So advanced techniques

such as multi-flash and bounce-flash are at your

command, and are all fully automatic. Moreover,

troublesome exposure calculation in macro photography

is completely eliminated.

Center-weigh ted

average light metering is

also used in flash

shooting.

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SPOT METERING (1)

This spot metering system measures the brightness of

the central spot of the picture 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

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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 with 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

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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

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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 averaged 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.

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SHOOTING WITH MULTI-SPOT 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

input, the last eight points are stored as a basis for

determining the exposure value.

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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.

SOPHISTICATED MULTI-SPOT METERING

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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.

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.

*lf the Highlight button is pressed after several spots

have been measured the exposure value for the

brightest spot only will be adjusted.

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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.

*lf the Shadow button is pressed after several spot

inputs, the exposure value for the darkest spot only

will be adjusted.

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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.

recharged. It blinks when the shot has been correctly

exposed [when the camera is used with a T-Series flash

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 the

chart below.

This is a fixed point for correct exposure. The

selected shutter speed. The analog display 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

Light Metering Range with 50mm F1.2

Fixed point

Shutter speed

(Aperture setting)

(Shutter speed)

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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.

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

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

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DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE

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.

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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.

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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 child 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.

*ln 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.

SHUTTER SPEEDS

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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.

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MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

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 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.

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.)

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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 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.

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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 camera'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.

<OTF AUTO FLASH MODE>

± 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

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF T-SERIES FLASH

Electronic

Flash T32

Electronic

Flash T20

T28 Macro

Single Flash 1

T28 Macro

Twin Flash 1

T10 Ring

Flash 1

T8 Ring

Flash 2

Guide Number

ISO

100m

(ISO

100

ft.)

32

(104)

20

(66)

28

(92)

Single 28 (92)

Twin 22 (72)

10

(33)

8

(26)

Coverage Angle

53° vertical,

74° horizontal

40° vertical,

58° horizontal

53° vertical,

74° horizontal

53° vertical

74° horizontal

(Single)

80°

80°

Flash Duration

1/40,000 —

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/330 sec.

1/40,000—

1/330 sec.

Number

of

flashes

100 — 500 with

AA-size alkaline

batteries

120—500 with

AA-size alkaline

batteries

Dimensions

(less batteries)

Weight

81(H)x70(W)x

104(D) mm

320 gr.

68(H)x57(W)x

77(D)

mm

160 gr.

73(H)

x

50(W)

x

32(D)

mm

110gr.

73(H)x50(W)x

32(D)

mm

210 gr.

86ø x18 mm

95 gr.

91ø

X18.5

mm

110gr.

(Reflector 1:

200ø x 32 mm

80

gr.)

(Reflector 2:

150ø

x 32 mm,

40

gr.)

100—500 with

AA-size

alkaline

batteries

(T Power

Control 1)

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF

F280

Guide number (ft.)

Coverage angle

Number of flashes

Flash Duration

Dimensions

Weight

28 [ISO 100 meters at Normal

(92) OTF Flash]

53° vertical, 74° horizontal

80 — 6,000 with

AA-size alkaline batteries

Super FP Flash mode:

1/25 sec.

Normal OTF Flash mode:

1/40,000 — 1/1 ,000 sec.

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.

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.)

Aperture =

Flash guide number

Flash-to-subject distance (m/ft.)

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BOUNCE FLASH

The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts as much

as 90° up and 15° down. When combined with the 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.

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Electronic Flash T32

Power Bounce Grip 2

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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.

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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 Drive 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

• 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.

• M.Remote Cord 1.2m/5m connects the Winder 2 with

the camera.

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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.

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Control panel cover

Battery Check/

Time button

Record switch

Display window

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

multi-lamp 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.

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CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES

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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

double 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.

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•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 at a 1:1 ratio, but gives outstanding 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.

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FINDER GROUP UNITS

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

2-4

All matte type

(for most lenses)

2-13

Micro/split Image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

SCREEN

FEATURES

Bright focusing screen newly developed. Suitable for general

photography. Accurate focusing can 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.)

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.

TYPE

1-1

Microprism-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-2

Microprism-matte

type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

SCREEN

FEATURES

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.

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.

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TYPE

1-3

Split image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-4N

All matte type

(for most lenses)

1-5

Microprism-clear

field type

(for wide angle &

standard lenses)

1-6

Microprism-clear

field type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

1-7

Microprism-clear

field type

(for super

telephoto lenses)

1-8

All matte type

(for telephoto lenses &

astronomical telescopes)

SCREEN

FEATURES

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.

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.)

This transparent screen provides an exceptionally bright finder image.

Highly suitable for snapshots using wide angle lenses. The lack of matte

surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained.

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.

Developed primarily for use with super telephoto lenses this clear field screen

provides an extremely bright finder image. The micro-prism spot remains

bright even with a lens whose maximum speed is F11. The lack of matte

surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained.

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.

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TYPE

1-9

Clear field type

(for endoscopic

photography)

1-10

Checker-matte

type

(for shift lens)

1-11

Cross hairs-matte

type

(for close-up &

macro-

photography)

1-12

Cross hairs-clear

field type

(for photomicrography

& macrophotography

greater than life size)

1-13

Microprism/split

image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-14

Microprism/split

image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

SCREEN

FEATURES

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.

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.

Highly advantageous for close-up and macrophotography with Auto Bellows

and extension tubes. For focusing in low magnification close-up photography,

use the matte area and in macrophotography greater than life size, use the

double cross hairs the same way as with the 1-12.

The transparent screen offers the photographer focusing with an unusually

bright finder image. To focus, first correct your diopter using a dioptric

correction lens or Varimagni Finder so that each line of the double cross hairs

can be seen clearly and separately. Then bring the Spacemen into focus.

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.

Most suitable for normal photography. The central split-image range finder,

encircled by a microprism 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.

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SELECTION OF FILTERS

With the aperture and shutter, the camera can control

the amount of light, 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.

Filters for color and B&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): For 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.

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Filters for B&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.

Filters for color films

A4 (81C): On 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. It can also be used for creating warm and mild

effects intentionally under ordinary light.

B4 (82C): Subjects under morning 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.

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Handling Care

Take care in handling the camera.

Do not use extra force.

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Storage Care

Battery Precaution

Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (1)

Q: There are sometimes scratches on the film.

A: 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.

Q: How do I store the camera?

A: 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.

Q: How can I turn off the beep?

A: Operate the flash mode lever while pressing the

battery check button. You can also turn on the beep

in the same way.

Q: This camera doesn't have a power switch. What

should I do when I don't use the camera?

A: 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.

Q: When will spot metering be canceled?

A: (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.

Q: The flash fires even with 1/125-sec. or faster

shutter speed. Can I take a properly exposed

picture?

A: Unless the Super FP mode is engaged, synchro-

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nization won't be achieved even if the flash fires.

Select 1/60-sec. or slower shutter speed.

Q: Why did the viewfinder displays disappear

suddenly?

A: 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.

Q: The tip of the shutter speed display bar blinks

frequently during light metering.

A: 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.

Q: After operating the highlight (or shadow) button, I

have pressed the spot button by error.

A: 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.

Q: When I used the highlight (shadow) button, the

picture did not come out with the desired colors.

A: Colors on negative film may sometimes be corrected

automatically in the printing process.

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Q: Why won't the shutter release button move when I

press it?

A: The film advance lever may not have been fully

advanced or the film may have come to its end.

Q: Why can't I 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 I try to

rewind the film. What should I 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

button is pressed.

Q: What type of batteries should I buy?

A: 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.

Q: When should I check the batteries?

A: (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.

Q: Why can't I set the ISO film speed I need?

A: 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 collar of the dial unit it stops; then

release the collar and rotate the collar and dial

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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.

Q: With ISO 3200,1 made exposure compensation on

the minus (-) side.

A: 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.

Q: I want to take pictures with the motor cover

detached even when I am not shooting with the

motor drive, because attaching and detaching it is

quite troublesome.

A: 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.

Q: I took pictures with the aperture ring set at a

halfway position between the f/stop numbers.

Was the film properly exposed?

A: Yes, you can use any in-between settings on the

aperture ring to obtain precise exposure.

Q: Can I set shutter speed to a position halfway

between settings?

A: No, the ring has to be clicked into place.

Q: In the finished print, a peripheral portion of the

picture is cut, though I framed it inside the

viewfinder.

A: 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

some margin in composing your picture.

Q: How do I clean the camera and lens?

A: 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

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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.

Q: Is spot metering possible in the flash mode?

A: No, spot metering is not possible.

Q: I want to use a flash that is not of the T-series and

F280.

A: 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

• The Recordata Backs 1 and 2 cannot be used.

• The shutter speed range that can be used for motor

drive continuous shooting is 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec.

• The Motor Drive Socket Cap on the camera side cannot

be stored in the Motor Drive 1 or Winders 1 and 2.

• 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.

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Description of Controls

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Finder 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

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Automatic Clear Button

Accessory Shoe

Shutter Speed Ring

Flash Mode Selector Lever

Rewind Crank

Rewind Knob

Viewfinder Illumination Button

HI.LIGHT Button

SPOT Metering Button

Shutter Release Button

Exposure

Counter

Film Speed

Dial/Exposure

Compensation

Dial

ISO/ASA Film Speed

Window

BATTERY CHECK button

BATTERY CHECK indicator

Dioptric Adjustment Knob

Flash Control Contact

Rewind Release Button

Film Advance Lever

SHADOW Button

Viewfinder Display Contact

X Contact

Super FP Contact

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Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame

Film Rewind Shaft

Film Chamber

Film Guide Pins

Shutter Curtain

Sprocket

Film Take-up Spool

Camera Back Release Pin

Camera Back

Pressure Plate

Film Cartridge Pressure Spring

Recordata Back Contact

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Lens Mount Ring

Motor Guide Pin Hole

Flash Synchronization Socket

Tripod Socket

Motor Rewind Coupling Contact

Motor Coupling Terminals

Motor Coupling Socket

Battery Chamber

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-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 alarm

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.

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