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Thank you for choosing the Olympus OM-PC. This

camera is equipped with a unique "ESP" (Electro-Selective

Pattern) metering system. By combining this metering

mode with the automatic film speed setting mode and

programmed exposure mode, anyone can take perfectly

exposed

pictures

with

ease.

Before

using

the

camera,

please

read this operation manual carefully through while check-

ing with your camera to become familiar with this ver-

satile SLR.

Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-PC 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-PC.

Correct

Incorrect

Operation

Operation order

Automatic

operation

Two-step operation

Attention

Press

lightly

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

Continuous sound

Reference

1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

•

Mounting

the

Lens

.................

5

•

Loading

the

Batteries

...............

7

•

Checking

the

Batteries

...............

8

• Setting the Camera for Automatic Film

Speed

Setting

...................

9

•

Loading

the

Film

...................

10

< Taking photographs (I) >

• How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure

Pictures

with

ESP

Metering

...........

14

• Rewind the Film .................. 17

< Taking Photographs (II) >

• How to Take Aperture-Preferred

Automatic

Exposure

Pictures

..........

20

•

Manual

Exposure

..................

23

•

Manual

Film

Speed

Setting

............

25

•

Exposure

Compensation

..............

27

< Other Operations >

•

Using

the

Self-Timer

................

29

•

Bulb

Exposure

...................

31

< Advanced Techniques >

• Selecting the Metering Mode

(A

Choice

of Two

Metering

Modes)

......

33

• Selecting the Metering Mode

(How

to Use ESP

Metering)

...........

35

•

Guide

to

Selection

of

Exposure

Mode

......

40

• Selecting the Exposure Mode

–

PROGRAM

–

.................

41

•

Program

Diagrams

.................

42

• Selecting the Exposure Mode

-

AUTO

(Aperture

Preferred)

.........

44

•

Depth

of

Field

...................

45

•

Preview

Button

...................

46

•

Shutter

Speeds

...................

47

• Viewfinder Display for Automatic Exposure . .

48

• Selecting the Exposure Mode — MANUAL — . . 49

• Combinations of Metering Mode and

Exposure

Mode

..................

50

• Selecting the Film Speed Setting Mode .....

51

•

Bulb

Exposure

...................

53

• Multiple Exposure/Infrared Photography . . . 54

< OM SYSTEM >

•

Flash

Photography

.................

56

•

T-Series

Flashes/Mounting

the

Flash

......

57

• How to Use

T-Series

Flashes

..........

58

•

Bounce

Flash/Close-up

Flash

..........

59

• Using Electronic Flashes Other Than

Olympus

T-Series

Units

.............

60

•

Shooting

with

Motor

Drive

............

61

•

Motor

Drive

Group

Units

.............

62

•

Macrophotography

.................

63

•

Macrophoto

Group

Units

.............

64

•

Other

System

Units

................

65

< For Longer Service of Your Camera >

•

Handling

Care

....................

67

•

Storage

Care

....................

68

•

Questions

and

Answers

..............

69

•

Description

of

Controls

..............

73

•

Specifications

....................

76

2

3

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

The Olympus OM-PC is basically designed for automatic film speed setting

with DX coded film.

4

Remove the rear lens cap.

Remove the body cap.

1

2

Mounting the Lens

5

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clockwise

until it locks.

3

4

Remove

the

front

lens

cap.

(Press

in the

mount

tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with

"OLYMPUS").

Removing the Lens:

Press

the

lens

release

button

and

turn

the

lens

counter-clockwise.

6

Loading the Batteries

Remove the battery cover.

Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +

signs are facing upwards. Replace the battery cover.

2

1

7

After inserting the batteries, always check as follows:

Rotate the mode selector dial to the "BAT-

TERY CHECK" position.

1

2

The

audible

and

visual

signals

will

tell

you

that

the battery voltage is sufficient.

If these signals are emitted intermittently, it means

that the batteries are almost worn out. Replace them

with new ones as soon as possible.

Checking the Batteries

8

With

DX

coded

film,

the

OM-PC

sets

the

film

speed

automatically.

1

Make sure the film you are using is marked

"DX".

If the film you are using is not marked "DX" refer

to page 25.

2

Set the film speed dial to

Setting the Camera for Automatic Film Speed Setting

9

1

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera

back.

2

Place

the

film

cartridge

in the

film

chamber.

Always load film in the

shade.

Loading the Film

10

3

Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.

4

Wind the film and make sure the sprocket teeth

catch both the upper and lower film perforations.

5

Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank

clockwise.

11

6

Close

the

camera

back

until

it

clicks

into

place.

7

Take two blank shots to bring the film to the

first frame.

Checking the type of film:

The film check window in the camera back will

allow you to check the type of film loaded in the

camera.

12

< Taking Photographs (I) >

This chapter explains how to take programmed automatic exposure pic-

tures with ESP metering. In this mode, anyone can enjoy taking pictures with

ease, even in difficult lighting conditions such as backlight.

13

1

Make sure the camera is set for the ESP meter-

ing.

2

Set the mode selector dial to the "PROGRAM"

position.

ESP Metering

How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure Pictures with

14

3

Set the lens to its minimum aperture, which is

the largest number on the aperture ring.

4

Press

the

shutter

release

lightly

to

activate

the

viewfinder display.

5

Focus on your subject.

15

6

7

The mark will appear in the finder when

ESP metering is adjusting the exposure.

Press the shutter release to take the picture.

(A built-in battery conserver turns off the viewfinder

display after 60 sec.)

16

Rewinding the Film

1

When the exposure counter indicates the end of

your roll of film.

2

Push the "R" button.

17

3

Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until the

film tension is released.

4

Open the camera back by pulling up on the

rewind knob and remove the film.

18

< Taking Photographs (ll)>

This mode allows you to respond creatively to the photo situation by free

selection of the lens aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation settings.

19

How to Take Aperture-Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures

1

Set the mode selector dial to the "AUTO"

position.

2

Select the light metering mode.

ESP Metering.

"OTF" Light Metering (Center-

Weighted Average Metering)

20

3

Set the aperture.

Basic aperture settings.

Press the shutter release lightly to activate the

viewfinder display.

Focus on your subject.

4

5

21

6

Press the shutter release to take the photograph.

If you see an overexposure warning signal (the

number

"1000"

blinks),

set the

aperture

to a

larger

number.

If the shutter speed is too slow, set the apeture

to a smaller number to prevent camera shake.

22

Manual Exposure

1

Set the mode selector dial to the "MANUAL"

position.

2

Set the aperture.

23

Select the shutter speed.

3

4

Focus, then press the shutter release.

To obtain the proper exposure, set the shutter

speed ring to the setting indicated in the viewfinder.

ESP

Metering.

Center Weighted Averaged Metering.

24

Manual Film Speed Setting

1

Release the DX ISO AUTO SET mode.

2

Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the

desired ISO speed appears in the window.

ISO/ASA25~3200

25

Readjust the Index line.

3

If the

film

speed

dial

(exposure

compensation

dial)

cannot be turned to the ISO number of the film used, set

it once at an intermediate value then repeat steps 2 to 3

until the desired ISO number is set.

26

Exposure Compensation

For exposure compensation, set the dial anywhere except at "DX ISO AUTO SET".

When an exposure compensation is set, the

indicator lights in the viewfinder.

1

2

After use, be sure to return the dial to the"

normal setting.

27

< Other Operations >

28

Using the Self-Timer

1

2

Wind the film once.

Set the self-timer lever.

29

3

Press the shutter release to start the self-timer.

The shutter will fire in 12 seconds.

4

Wind the film for the next shot. The self-timer

lever will automatically return to its original position.

If you continue to use the self-timer, wind the film in

several

short

strokes,

and it

will

remain

activated.

Take

note

that

shutter

will

fire

even

if you

return

the

self-timer

lever

to its original position while it is running.

30

Bulb Exposure

1

2

Set the exposure mode selector dial to the

"MANUAL" position.

Set the shutter speed dial to "B" (bulb).

("B" is not displayed in the viewfinder.)

31

Advanced Techniques

If you want to improve your pictures or refine your shooting

techniques, it is important to understand the operation of your

camera thoroughly. The following pages will provide detailed

technical information on the OM-PC to help you create more

sophisticated photographs.

32

Mode

Selector

switch

Viewfinder

Display

Features

1.

2.

This mode can be selected for general use at all times.

Depending on the light distribution in the composition,

metering is carried out

as follows:

When the central part of the composition is darker than

areas on the periphery, the camera computer increases the

exposure to compensate according to the degree of differ-

ence in brightness indicated.

When the central area is brighter than the rest of the com-

position the camera sets a predetermined compensation

value to reduce the exposure.

When the sun or other extremely bright light sources ap-

pear directly in the composition they are ignored in making

the exposure calculation.

When the whole composition is illuminated evenly the

camera operates in the same way as in TTL Direct

"OTF" Auto Mode (using center-weighted average

metering). In this case the ESP Metering symbol

does not appear.

SELECTING THE METERING MODE (A Choice of Two Metering Modes)

ESP

Metering

This symbol

appears only

when ESP

Metering is

operational.

TTL Direct

"OTF" Light

Measuring

(Center-

weighted

average

metering)

1. This mode should be selected when you do not want to

leave everything up to the camera, but prefer to set the ex-

posure according to your own experience, 'feel' and crea-

tive requirements.

2. In this mode the

camera decides the exposure by taking an

average (center-weighted) of the brightness of the overall

composition, without analyzing light distribution in differ-

ent parts of the composition.

33

ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Metering

Generally, a photograph includes objects with

different levels of brightness. Center-weighted,

averaged light metering is an excellent method for

the majority of ordinary subjects. It averages the

light intensity in a picture frame to determine

exposure. With backlighting and other types of

illumination, however, this metering method may

not provide correct exposure because the light

level often differs between the subjects and back-

grounds. The Olympus OM-4, OM-3 and OM-2S

PROGRAM have adopted spot metering systems

which allow the photographer to isolate the subject

for specific metering and therefore to obtain more

accurate exposures.

The new ESP metering system has been specifically

developed for the OM-PC to simplify exposure in

these difficult lighting conditions. As soon as you

fire the shutter, the camera will measure the light

intensity in both the center of the frame and outer

area separately. The micro computer then processes

this information, including contrast data, and auto-

matically sets optimum exposure according to the

ESP algorithm*. By simply depressing the shutter

release, you can produce a photograph in which the

subject will appear as you see it with your eyes.

* For further information on ESP algorithm, refer

to page 39.

TTL Direct Off-The-Film "OTF" Light Metering

(Center-Weighted Average Metering)

This is the direct, center-weighted, averaged light

metering system which Olympus pioneered in the

original model OM-2. It measures the brightness of

the subject as the light registers on the film during

the actual exposure. "OTF" metering can respond

to any sudden changes in light during exposure, and

therefore it is very advantageous for taking quick

candid shots and fast moving subjects. In flash

photography with an Olympus T-Series flash, this

"OTF" Light Metering method will also fully

control the flash exposure, thereby eliminating any

need for complicated guide number exposure

calculations. You can work with all available aper-

tures of your lens and use sophisticated techniques

such as bounce flash and multi flash in a fully

automatic mode. It has also solved difficult ex-

posure problems with macrophotography.

34

SELECTING THE METERING MODE (How to Use ESP Metering)

ESP Metering is the mode to set for general use. In

this mode, you don't have to worry about how the

picture

will

turn

out.

All you

need

do is

press

the

shutter release. Even in tricky situations such as

sharp backlighting, the camera responds flexibly to

give you correctly exposed shots. This mode

assures

trouble-free

shooting

even

with

the

kind

of

pictures that often turned out as failures because

the exposure was wrong. In fact, ESP Metering

greatly increases the range of auto exposure tech-

nology. The following examples should provide a

useful reference.

* When taking pictures in ESP metering mode, acti-

vate the viewfinder display by pressing the shutter

release button lightly, then shoot.

Subjects for which ESP Metering is Specially Effective

Backlighting

With center-weighted average metering, this kind of

situation tends to leave the subject's face pitch

black. But ESP Metering assures even the fine

shades of the subject's expression are faithfully

conveyed. For the best results, try to keep the

main subject fairly near the center of the composi-

tion. Check for the ESP Metering symbol in

the viewfinder.

35

When part of the subject area is extremely bright

If a part of the picture frame is extremely bright,

the subject is underexposed under the influence of

a

strong

light

on the

table

in the

case

of

center-

weighted, averaged metering. In the same picture

taken with the ESP metering, even the expression

of her face is clearly seen.

When the surrounding area is very dark

In center-weighted, averaged light metering, the

subject appears slightly overexposed under the

influence of a dark surrounding. In ESP metering

mode, however, it is correctly exposed. In this

case

too,

you

will

get the

best

results

by

keeping

the main subject close to the center of the com-

position.

36

When the background is extremely bright in

sunlight

In center-weighted, averaged light metering, the

subject appears completely dark; in ESP metering

mode, you will see even her face clearly. If there is

an extremely bright object in the viewfinder frame,

ESP metering mode disregards this object when

determining exposure, as shown in this example.

Ordinary lighting conditions

In this case, the exposure is the same as in center-

weighted, averaged light metering. The mark

will not appear.

37

Notes on ESP metering

The ESP metering mode works properly for the

majority of subjects, but it may not be as effective

in the following cases:

When the subject is too small

In this case, the metering method is practically the

same as the center-weighted averaged metering.

When the subject is not in the center of the

viewfinder

Because

ESP

metering

measures

with

emphasis

on

the center of the viewfinder frame, it will give

substantially the same result as the center-weighted,

averaged metering. In this case, use manual ex-

posure in ESP metering mode as follows.

Manual exposure in ESP metering mode

Set the metering mode switch to the ESP and the

exposure mode to manual.

Compose your photograph.

Aim the camera so that your subject is located

in the center of the viewfinder. Now, the

mark will turn on.

Set the shutter speed at the same value as

indicated in the viewfinder.

Reframe your subject again as you originally

did in , then focus and shoot it by depressing

the shutter release button.

38

ESP Metering Chart (ESP Algorithm)

Compositions with the sun in the scene

Bright outdoor scenes

Normally lit outdoor scenes

Evening shots and interiors

Night shots

Main subject bright

Subject Contrast

Background bright

Concentration on low light areas

Center weighted metering for high contrast subjects

Center weighted metering

Averaged metering

Modes

Mode

Selector Dial

PROGRAM

AUTO

(Aperture

preferred

exposure)

MANUAL

39

GUIDE TO SELECTION OF EXPOSURE MODE

Viewfinder

Indication

Features

1. This is the ideal normal mode for snapshots and general photography.

2. When this mode is set the camera automatically decides both the shutter

speed and the aperture. Fully automatic exposures are possible over a wide

range of subject brightnesses.

3. You can concentrate on following the subject in the viewfinder without

worrying about exposure or shutter speed settings.

4. If you set an intermediate aperture on the lens, the program automatically

becomes a continuously variable program.

1. This is basically an aperture preferred mode, but it is possible to use it also

as a shutter speed preferred system. This mode is the one to select when you

want

to put

your

creative

ideas

into

the

picture.

2. In this mode you can concentrate on special depth of field effects, adjusting

the aperture to determine whether the background, etc., will be blurred or in

clear focus.

Here the background is blurred to make the main subject stand out. (Wide

open lens aperture)

Here the background is also in sharp focus, giving a feeling of greater spa-

ciousness and expansiveness. (Stopped down aperture)

3. You can concentrate on shutter speed effects (blurring with motion, etc.).

Here a fast shutter speed arrests the movement of the subject, giving it a kind

of timelessness. (Wide open aperture)

Here use of a slow shutter speed results in a blurred subject, emphasizing the

sense of speed. (Stopped down aperture)

1. In Manual Mode, both the lens aperture and the shutter speed are set by

hand, giving free reign to your experience and 'feel' for the picture situation.

2. Use when you want to keep the same exposure settings regardless of the

brightness of the subject.

3. Use for

"Bulb"

photography

when

the

shutter

is

both

opened

and

closed

manually.

4. Use when you are basing the exposure on the values given by a separate

exposure meter.

40

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE - PROGRAM -

Program Exposures

In this mode the camera automatically selects the

ideal lens aperture and shutter speed for the sub-

ject brightness, making you highly responsive even

to unexpected shots. In Program Mode, the photo-

grapher can forget about exposures and shutter

speeds completely, and give full concentration to

the subject in the viewfinder. The only settings

needed are to turn the Mode Selector Dial to

Program , and set the aperture ring to the

smallest available aperture (largest F number).

Whether the subject is extra bright or unusually

dark, you can still rely on fully automatic shots

with the best possible aperture and shutter speed

settings. Even if you suddenly come from a dark

place out into bright sunlight, the camera responds

immediately, assuring you fine photos in both

situations. Better still, when you use the Program

exposure mode together with the ESP Metering

mode, even raw beginners are assured of great shots

in every situation — including tricky backlit or high

contrast shots that used to stump the experts too!

This is the perfect mode for snapshots and general

photography, as well as for such special fields as

news photography, where being ready for every-

thing at all times is the most important require-

ment.

41

PROGRAM DIAGRAMS

Regular Program Diagram

Continuously Variable Program

Diagram

Program Diagram with Use of T

Series Flash Unit

This program shows the regular

program settings that will be

obtained with a 50mm F 1.8 lens

on the camera. From dim light

conditions up to a shutter speed

of 1/60 sec. the lens aperture

remains wide open. At faster

speeds than 1/60 sec. the shutter

speed and lens aperture settings

change in coordination at a ratio

of 6/5 as shown. Thus the pro-

gram is designed to assure

adequate shutter speeds and

minimize the risk of camera

shake spoiling the picture. With

still brighter subjects, the pro-

gram concentrates on closing

down the lens aperture suffi-

ciently to assure sharp and clear

depth of field effects.

The special OM-PC program

system also allows you to inten-

tionally set different lens aper-

tures for a continuously variable

program able to assure precise

depth of field effects, etc. For a

quick unexpected shot, the

program

will

assure

a

correct

exposure providing the shutter

speed you need is not over 1/

1000 sec. If the lens aperture

setting calls for a shutter speed

faster than 1/1000 sec., this

symbol and the 1000 in-

dicator in the viewfinder will

flash on and off, and will warn

you to reset the aperture to the

largest number.

The OM-PC assures you "OTF"

Program Auto flash perform-

ance when you use an OM

System

T

Series

flash

unit.

The

flash will fire automatically at

program shutter speeds of 1/60

sec. or slower, whenever the

flash unit is switched ON. In

this situation the camera pro-

gram automatically shifts three

settings to the special Flash

Program. The final exposure is

made precisely accurate by the

camera computer, which shuts

off the flash the instant the right

amount of light has reached the

film.

42

Viewfinder Display in the Program Mode

Set the exposure mode dial to and press the

shutter release button lightly while looking through

the viewfinder.

The mark will be lighted and the shutter speed

will be displayed in the left side of the viewfinder.

If and

"1000"

blink

alternately,

it

means

you

have not set the aperture ring to its minimum

aperture. Even if it is set at other positions, how-

ever, the camera will operate on programmed ex-

posure and

will not turn on if the shutter

speed does not exceed 1/1000 sec. This is another

intelligent and functional feature of the OM-PC.

If

"1000"

alone

blinks,

it

means

your

subject

will

be overexposed. Use a Neutral density (ND) filter

to reduce the amount of light entering the lens, or

a slower film depending on shooting conditions.

Lights to Show Program Mode

Setting.

Both indications blink to war n

lens aperture must be stopped

down to avoid overexposure.

Blinks to show overexposure.

Shutter speed indications. Appro-

priate figure lights up.

Shutter speed of 1 sec. or slower.

43

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE - AUTO (Aperture Preferred) -

Auto Exposures

This is an aperture preferred auto mode in which

the shutter speed is set automatically by the camera

to give the correct exposure for the aperture which

the photographer has set after considering the kind

of picture desired. Settings are simple. First set the

Mode Selector Dial to AUTO. Then set the desired

aperture on the aperture ring. In this mode you

have a creative freedom to select desired depth of

field and other effects, for the kind of results it is

hard to obtain in Program Mode. For example, if

you want to eliminate the background in a portrait

shot, open up the lens aperture as far as you can.

When you want the background to appear sharply

too, close the aperture down. In this way you can

precisely adjust the lens depth of field for just the

effect you want. Although this mode is basically

aperture preferred, you can also use it as a shutter

speed preferred mode by adjusting the lens aperture

to get the shutter speed you require in the view-

finder display. Used in this way it is also highly

suitable for getting the effects you want with mov-

ing subjects.

44

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 viewfinder, you can ascertain the actual depth

of field.

Depth of Field Table (F1.8 & F1.4 50mm Lenses)

Circle of least confusion 1/30mm

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

sharp-

ness.

* For other lenses, see the lens

instruction manual.

45

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 dia-

phragm of the lens will stop down to

the preset F stop enabling you to see

the depth of field in the viewfinder.

In PROGRAM mode, it is impossible to check

the depth of field with the preview button.

CAUTION: • Do not take pictures in the pro-

grammed exposure mode with the preview button

depressed.

46

SHUTTER SPEEDS

This camera offers various possibilities for visual

expression by changing the shutter speed.

High shutter speeds can be used to "freeze" a

moving subject to give sharp definition of the im-

age.

Shutter

speeds

of

1/1000

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.

* In using slow shutter speeds, it is necessary to

guard against camera shake. We will suggest a

very practical method for choosing shutter speeds.

Generally, shutter speeds of which denominator

value is larger than the focal length value of the

lens used are good for preventing camera shake.

If you are using a 50mm lens, for example, shut-

ter 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.

47

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY FOR AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE

If you press the shutter release button lightly while

looking through the viewfinder, you will see the

automatic shutter speed in the left side of the

frame.

However,

if the

"1000"

blinks,

it

means

overexposure

and you

will

have

to

close

down

the

aperture.

If the

"1000"

does

not

disappear

even

when

the

lens is set to its minimum aperture, the subject is

outside the range of automatic exposure control.

In

this

case

use an ND

(neutral

density)

filter

or

shoot with film having a lower ISO number.

Blinks to warn lens aperture must

be stopped down to avoid over-

exposure.

Shutter speed indications. Appro-

priate figure lights up.

Shutter speed of 1 sec. or slower.

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SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE - MANUAL -

The OM-PC also provides manual exposure con-

trol.

With

the

exposure

mode

dial

set to

MANUAL,

you can choose your desired aperture and shutter

speed combination. You will see the following

display in the viewfinder.

As you adjust the aperture ring, the appropriate

shutter

speed

for the

aperture

you

have

set

will

be

displayed in the viewfinder. Set the shutter speed

dial to that value.

If you are shooting fast moving subjects such as

sports scenes, you may prefer to set your shutter

speed

first.

If so,

then

adjust

your

aperture

until

the preselected shutter speed is indicated in the

viewfinder. This technique is useful when a specific

shutter speed is needed.

Shutter speed of 1 sec. or slower.

Shutter speed indications.

Appropriate figure lights up.

Lights to Show Manual Mode Set-

ting.

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COMBINATIONS OF METERING MODE AND EXPOSURE MODE

Exposure

Modes

Metering

Modes

PROGRAM

AUTO (aperture preferred)

MANUAL

ESP

Metering

The ideal mode for snap-

shots and general photogra-

phy, that lets you take pro-

perly exposed shots easily,

even

in

difficult

lighting

conditions.

It is still simpler and more

convenient when combined

with the DX ISO AUTO

SET Mode for automatic

setting of the film speed.

A creative photographic

mode that allows control

over depth of field and

other effects for portraits,

souvenir photos, etc. Fea-

tures automatic exposure

compensation for backlit

situations.

Useful for situations such

as when the main subject

is on the edge of the com-

position in a backlit situa-

tion, etc.

TTL Direct

"OTF"Light

Measuring

(center-

weighted

average

metering)

The simple snapshot mode

that guarantees good results.

This

mode

does

full

justice

to the photographer's crea-

tive intentions, assuring the

full

range

of

control

avail-

able with conventional high

quality 35mm Single Lens

Reflex cameras.

This is the sphere of total

manual control. Both the

aperture and the shutter

speed are entirely in the

hands of the photographer.

In this situation creativity

is everything, based on the

photographer's own experi-

ence and instincts. And

when needed, the view-

finder indications are still

there to offer helpful sug-

gestions.

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SELECTING THE FILM SPEED SETTING MODE

Mode

DX ISO

AUTO

SET

ISO

MANUAL

SET

Mode

Selector Dial

Finder

Indication

Features

1. If you use film that has the DX code and set the selector

dial

to

this

mode,

the

film

speed

is set

automatically

on

the camera. (The range of auto settings available is from

ISO 25 to 3,200.)

1. For when you use film without the DX code.

(The range of settings is from ISO 25 to 3,200.)

2. For

when

you

prefer

to set a

different

film

speed

ac-

cording to your own experience or preference.

3. For when you plan to use forced or under-developing of

the film.

1. You can make this setting manually according to your

own experience in order to prevent darkening of the

model's face, etc., in backlit or strong contrast situa-

tions. (The exposure compensation range is from —2 to

+2 stops, in 1/3 stop increments.)

2. When using a super wide angle lens in situations where

the sky unavoidably forms a large part of the composi-

tion,

it may be

useful

to set a

plus

exposure compensa-

tion.

3. When using together with ESP Metering mode, exposure

compensation set by the ESP Metering system are added

to those that are manually set.

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DX ISO AUTO Film Speed Setting

Film speed information is recorded in the digital

pattern imprinted on the cassette of DX type film.

The OM-PC reads this information through the

electrical contacts located at six positions in the

film chamber, and conveys it to the camera's

computer. On reading this information, the film

speed is automatically set on the camera. In other

words, when you turn the OM-PC film speed dial

to the DX ISO AUTO SET position, whatever the

film speed it is automatically set on the camera.

There is no risk of getting a mistaken setting when

you change to a different film speed ... a common

disaster in the past! When using the DX ISO AUTO

setting, first make sure that you are using DX

film. Also note that if there is any damage to the

digital pattern on the film cassette, this could re-

sult in a mistaken film speed setting.

ISO Manual Setting

The OM-PC also allows manual setting of the film

speed in exactly the same way as previous cameras.

Also use this mode at times when you wish to set

an exposure compensation on the dial.

Exposure compensation

Whether it is in the programmed exposure mode,

automatic exposure mode, or manual mode, the

OM-PC permits exposure compensation with the

exposure compensation dial. (Remember, exposure

compensation is not possible in the film speed

auto-set mode.) For example, if the background is

brighter than the subject (backlighting), turn and

set the dial to the (+) side. This will provide more

light for the subject.

As you turn the dial, the sign will blink in the

viewfinder and the displayed shutter speed will

shift depending on the amount of compensation.

The dial can also be set

at the intermediate click

positions providing

accurate 1/3 stop

exposure com-

pensations.

+ 2 Stops

+ 1 Stop

0

– 1 Stop

-2 Stops

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BULB EXPOSURE

If you require long exposure,

set the shutter speed dial at

"B" (bulb). This is useful for

night exposures or other spe-

cial effects.

* When taking pictures with

the shutter speed dial set at

"B", it is recommended that

you use a tripod and cable

release to prevent camera

shake.

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MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

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 re-

wind 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. How-

ever, the frame counter advances each time the

shutter release is pressed.

After ending the multiple exposure, put the

front lens cap on and make a blind shot.

Note: The frame may shift slightly.

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

When shooting infrared pictures with infrared film

and a red filter, the point of focus will slightly dif-

fer 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 was taken with the distance at infinity.)

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Flash Photography

The OM-PC is designed to provide "OTF" Auto-

matic Exposure with Olympus T-Series electronic

flashes. There is nothing to set since exposure is

determined by the sensors in the camera body

itself. You can even adjust exposures using the

compensation dial on the camera. Because it

directly measures the light at the film plane, it

does not allow for flash exposure error utilizing

the

sensor

built

into

the

flash.

Such special techniques as bounce flash, diffused

illumination and ultra close-ups can now be ac-

complished

with

full

automatic

ease.

Combined with T-Series flashes, the OM-PC per-

mits flash exposure in three modes: "OTF" pro-

grammed exposure mode, "OTF" automatic ex-

posure mode and manual mode.

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T-Series Flashes

Mounting the Flash

Electronic flash T20 (small-size flash with a guide

number of 20)

Electronic flash T32 (high-capacity flash with a

guide number of 32)

Slide

the

flash

into

the

camera's

accessory

shoe

and

lock it by turning knob until the flash is tight.

Make sure the flash is pushed fully forward, to

insure proper electrical contact.

* The electronic flash T45 and other flashes that

have no direct hot shoe contact cannot be used.

* If the flash unit switch is left on, the camera

batteries will be drained. Make sure to turn off

the flash switch after taking pictures.

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How to Use T-Series Flashes

With a T-Series flash on the camera, the flash mode

will

be

automatically

set to

match

the

camera's

ex-

posure mode. To take pictures in the programmed

mode, switch the mode selector dial of the OM-PC

to PROGRAM, set the lens' aperture ring to its

minimum aperture and turn on the flash. The

camera will determine the appropriate aperture

depending on the brightness of the subject.

To take pictures in the auto mode, set the mode

selector dial to AUTO and choose your desired

aperture.

To shoot in the manual mode, switch the camera's

mode selector dial to MANUAL and set the shutter

speed dial at 1/60 sec. or slower. Select the appro-

priate aperture based on existing conditions. In

MANUAL mode, the flash will always fire at full

power output.

* When the power switch of a T-Series flash is

turned on in the programmed mode, the camera's

exposure mode will switch to the flash program

if the light intensity is below the specified level.

You will see it because the indicated shutter

speed is "8" or slower. In this case, the shutter

will trip at 1/60 sec.

* In the "OTF" auto flash mode, T-Series flashes

will fire when the shutter speed is 1/60 sec. or

slower. If you want to ensure that the flash will

fire, however, adjust the aperture so that the

shutter speed in the viewfinder becomes 1/30 sec.

or slower.

Lights

to

show

full

flash charge,

and blinks no less than 2 sec. to

confirm correct flash exposure.

Lights to Show Program Mode

Setting

Lights to Show Manual Mode Set-

ting

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Bounce Flash

Close-up Flash

The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts

as much as 90° upward. As it operates on "OTF"

auto, it allows you to use bounce flash automati-

cally by simply activating the flash switch.

* Set the tilting angle so that the subject is ilumi-

nated by reflected light.

On the T32, the flash head also can be adjusted as

much as 15° downward. As it operates with all

available apertures on "OTF" auto, this feature

allows you to take close-ups automatically by sim-

ply activating flash switch.

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Using Electronic Flashes Other Than Olympus T-Series Units

(1) Mount the flash on the accessory shoe.

The OM-PC does not accept flash units with-

out direct hot shoe contacts.

(2) Setting the aperture

If you are using an automatic flash, check the

specifications on the flash and set the aperture

accordingly.

If you are using a manual flash, determine the

required aperture by the following formula.

You can also use the flash's calculator panel

and set the aperture based on this information.

Aperture =

Flash guide number

Flash-to-subject distance

(3) Switch the camera's mode selector dial to

MANUAL and shoot with a shutter speed of

1/60 sec. or slower.

* Read the instruction manual of your flash

carefully.

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Shooting with Motor Drive

Shooting with motor drive is both functional and

very exciting. It enables you to capture your sub-

ject in a critical moment by making several shots in

a second.

The high speed OM System motor drive has achiev-

ed an extremely compact and lightweight design to

take

full

advantage

of

operational

ease

and

high

maneuverability.

The OM-PC is designed to accept the high-speed

Motor Drive 2* as well as the Winder 2. Both offer

single-frame exposures and sequential exposures

by simply turning a dial.

The OM System's outstanding maneuverability and

operability are ideal for shooting dynamic sports

photos and documentary press photos.

To shoot on the ESP metering, first activate the

viewfinder display by pressing the camera's shutter

release

softly.

The

display

will

remain

on for 60

seconds. Then shoot by pressing the Motor Drive's

shutter release.

* Up to 3.5 frames a second with OM-PC, OM-

2S PROGRAM and up to 5 frames a second

with OM-1, OM-2, OM-3, OM-4, OM-G and

OM-F.

* *

When

shooting

a

sequence

with

Motor

Drive,

Aperture priority or Manual Mode is recom-

mended. In Program mode, the shutter speed

may be slowed depending on the shooting

condition.

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Motor Drive Group 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 maximum speed of 5 frames a second (up to

3.5 frames a second with OM-PC.) This quick

shooting capability will often allow you to catch a

dramatic instant that would be missed with a

slower drive.

The power sources for Motor Drive 2 are a flat-

type, rechargeable M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2

and a pistol grip-type replaceable battery powered

M.18V Control Grip 2.

Winder

2. The

Winder

2 is

compactly

built

and

very convenient for shooting. While not as fast as

Motor Drive 2, it can help you capture impressive

moments such as sports scenes and children at play.

The Winder 2 has a self-contained power supply,

but two external power units ("AA" battery type)

are also available.

Remote Control System In addition, the M. Quartz

Remote Controller 1 permits interval shooting with

remote control and LCD display. The Remote

Cords 1.2m and 5m allow you to shoot away from

the camera by simple button operation.

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Macrophotography

The world of macrophotography is filled with mar-

velous discoveries. However, macrophotography

has been generally considered difficult technically.

In particular, calculations for correct macro expo-

sures in available light photography as well as in

flash

photography

have

been

a

difficult

job

even

for professionals.

Equipped with an "OTF" Light Metering system,

the OM-PC has solved this difficult problem

and

will

always

provide

correct

exposure.

The OM Macro System includes a wide choice of

macro lenses that offer excellent life-size and larger

than

life

size

photographs.

Extension

units

and

other components enable you to take hand-held

macro shots that previously required a tripod.

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Macrophoto Group Units

• Simplified Macro System

These units allow you to take close-ups up to life

size

with

ease.

For example, Close-up lenses 49mm and 55mm

(f=40cm) — the 49mm can be used on normal

50mm F 1.8, F 1.4 and F 1.2 standard lenses. You

can take up to 0.63X life size close-ups by simply

screwing them into the front of the standard lens.

• Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14 and 25. These com-

ponents are placed between the lens and camera

body and available in three thicknesses: 7mm,

14mm and 25mm. Used in combination up to

seven variations, they allow you to take up to

1.1 X close-ups with a 50mm lens.

• Basic System

This is a full-scale macro system that permits low

to high magnifications. It will produce brilliant

images of the marvelous world of tiny things such

as the geometric beauty of the compound eye of a

dragon fly, or extreme close-ups of flowers. A

studio type and a field type are available.

Studio type: This system is suited for taking high-

magnification pictures in a studio or other indoor

situation.

• Auto Bellows. A basic unit that helps you take

full

advantage

of the

system's

capabilities

in

com-

bination with various lighting units and mounts

for extended magnification ratios.

• Zuiko Auto Macro 20mm F2. Large-aperture

macro lens designed exclusively for macrophoto-

graphy. Combined with the Auto Bellows, it

permits magnifications ranging from 4.2X to 16X.

• Zuiko Auto Macro 38mm F2.8. This lens is de-

signed exclusively for macrophotography and

permits magnifications of 2.3X to 6.7X with the

Auto Bellows. (Provided with a helicoid for fine

focusing.)

• Macrophoto Stand VST-1. A compact and sturdy

multi-purpose stand for solid camera support in

close-up and macrophoto work. Comes with

frosted

stage

glass

for

incident

light.

• Epi-illuminator PM-LSD2. A two-piece lighting

set which provides ideal reflected light for macro-

photography.

Field type: This is a handy and highly maneuvera-'

ble system which includes various macro lenses

and a telescopic extension tube.

• Telescopic Auto Extension Tube 65 ~ 116. With

its variable tube length, this auto extension tube

enables you to change the shooting distance,

magnification and angle of view freely. Combined

with the Zuiko Macro 80mm F4 and 135mm

F4.5, it constitutes a highly maneuverable system

suited for outdoor shooting from infinity to 2X

life size.

• Zuiko 1:1 Macro 80mm F4. This lens is designed

exclusively for macrophotography and permits

image magnifications of 1/2 ~ 2X.

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• Zuiko Macro 135mm F4.5. Permits magnifica-

tions up to 0.43X with the Telescopic Auto Ex-

tension

Tube

65 ~

116.

This

lens

will

find

wide

application because it can also be used as a super

sharp 135mm telephoto lens.

• Zuiko Macro 50mm F3.5. A convenient lens that

can be used not only for close-ups, but also as a

standard lens for normal shooting situations.

OTHER SYSTEM UNITS

Interchangeable Lenses: There are lenses to fit

every subject, from fisheyes to super telephotos.

Filters: Used to change the color temperature, or

for special effects.

Eyecup 1: Attached to the camera eyepiece to

prevent stray light spoiling the viewfinder image.

Dioptric Correction Lenses: Used to correct the

photographer's own vision. Available in a range

from +2 to –5 diopters.

Varimagni Finder: Allows easy, unstrained viewing

for low angle shots, copying work, etc. Can be

switched between 1.2 and 2.5 magnifications.

Semi-Hard Case: Protects the camera from dust

and scratches.

Be sure to get the OM-PC version.

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For Longer Service of Your Camera

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Handling Care

Take care in handling the camera.

Do not apply excessive force.

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Storage Care

Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields.

Battery Precaution

In

case

of

malfunction,

take

the

camera

to

your nearest Olympus service station.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: The film rewind knob does not turn when

winding the film, although the camera is loaded

with film.

A: This indicates the film is not being wound be-

cause it has slipped out of the take-up spool.

Load the film correctly again.

Q: A dark shadow "shimmers" in the microprism

collar or in the split image rangefinder in the

center of the viewfinder.

A: This phenomenon will occur when an inter-

changeable lens of F5 or slower is used or when

the preview button is pressed with the aperture

set to F5.6 or smaller. However, there is nothing

wrong with the microprism.

Q: The display in the viewfinder turned off while I

was looking through the viewfinder.

A: To conserve battery power, it will automatically

turn off after 60 seconds. To turn it on again,

press

the

shutter

release

button

lightly.

Q: In the auto mode, the actual shutter speed

seems to be slower than the one displayed in

the viewfinder.

A: If the shutter is fired in auto mode with no

film in the camera, the shutter speed will be

slower than that displayed in the viewfinder.

This is because the OM-PC uses an "OTF"

Light Metering that measures the light reflected

off the film plane. To test the shutter, load an

unwanted roll of film that has not been de-

veloped or the test card that comes with your

camera.

Q: The film rewind crank won't turn.

A:

Press

in the

film

rewind

button.

Do not

force

the rewind crank.

Q: The film advance lever does not operate. Why?

A: You

have

wound

the

film,

but you

have

not yet

tripped the shutter. If you depress the shutter

release

button,

you

will

be

able

to

operate

the

advance lever. It is also possible that the film

has come to its end. If the exposure counter

shows

the

last

frame

of

your

film,

do not

force

the lever, but rewind the film back into its

cartridge.

Q: The film advance lever does not operate and I

see nothing in the viewfinder.

A: The camera is designed to be switched off for

safety when the batteries are exhausted. If the

audible and visual signals do not function when

you rotate the mode selector dial to the "BAT-

TERY CHECK" position, be sure to replace

both batteries.

Q: When must the batteries be checked?

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A: (

1)

When new batteries are inserted into the

camera, (2) when you are using the camera after

it hasn't been used for a long time, (3) when

you think the batteries may be worn out, and

(4) when the temperature is extremely low.

(If the battery voltage is low, the shutter may

not fire when using the self-timer; even if the

batteries check out OK.)

Q: What type of batteries should I buy?

A: Buy two SR44 silver-oxide batteries or LR44

alkaline batteries. Do not use HR44 mercury

batteries or two different types of batteries of

the same size, or mix an old battery with a new

battery.

Always replace both batteries at the same time.

Q: How long do the batteries last?

A: Generally, SR44 batteries will last about one

year and LR44 batteries about six months.

Q: The batteries seem to have been worn out while

I was shooting in cold weather. What can I

then do to take pictures?

A: Bring them to room temperature by keeping

the camera inside your coat close to your body.

They may recover and allow you to resume

shooting. Never heat batteries with an electrical

appliance or other device.

Q: I took my picture at an intermediate point be-

tween two aperture numbers.

A: No problem. Your picture is correctly exposed.

Q: In the manual mode, I took my picture at an

intermediate shutter speed.

A: Intermediate shutter speeds cannot be used. If

you have set the shutter speed dial at an inter-

mediate position, the shutter will fire at either

of its neighboring shutter speeds.

Q: I want to take macro pictures with flash in the

programmed mode. Is it possible?

A: The programmed mode tends to give a larger

aperture, causing the picture to turn out over-

exposed or not have enough depth of field. It is

recommended, therefore, to use the aperture-

preferred "OTF" auto flash mode for macro

shots.

Q: In the

program

mode,

"1000"

and

blink even with the lens set at its minimum

aperture.

A: This indicates overexposure with a lens having

less than five aperture stops. In this case, use an

ND

filter

suited

or a

slower

film.

Q: In the program mode, it seems that the

shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder differs

from the actual shutter speed.

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A: When using a 50mm F1.2, 50mm F1.4, 75 ~

150mm ZOOM or 35 ~ 105mm ZOOM lens,

the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder

can differ from the actual one; but by approxi-

mately less than one stop. However, correct

exposure is always insured.

Q: Are there any lenses that cannot be used?

A: The 1000mm F11 lens cannot be used. The

following three lenses cannot be used in the

programmed mode. Use them in the aperture-

preferred auto mode or manual.

250mm F2, 350mm F2.8, 600mm F6.5

Q: My pictures tend to be overexposed when

shooting transparencies with flash in the pro-

grammed mode.

A: In this case, the pictures may turn out over-

exposed depending on the shooting conditions.

Use the aperture-preferred auto mode and stop

down the aperture.

Q: The shutter speed display and ESP mark

sometimes blink during metering.

A: In the case of a subject with an intermediate

luminance, the LED shutter speed display will

apparently blink because the adjacent figures

turn on alternately. When shooting under a

fluorescent lamp, they may blink more fre-

quently. The reason of this phenomenon is as

follows: Though the fluorescent lamp appears

to the human eye as if it were lighting con-

tinuously, it is in fact blinking repeatedly at a

frequency of 50 — 60 cycles a second. In both

cases, however, exposure is correct and there is

no problem at all.

Q: The flash does not fire.

A: The flash will not fire when the shutter speed is

faster then 1/60 sec.

Q: The shutter release button cannot be depressed.

A: You may not have wound the film properly,

or the

film

may

have

come

to its

end.

Q: Though the audible and visual signals do not

turn on when checking the batteries, the view-

finder display appears faintly.

A: If the battery voltage is extremely low, the

LED for viewfinder display may sometimes

turn on because the camera circuit allows it.

Q: Even when I gently push down the shutter

button, the viewfinder display doesn't come on.

A: Check the batteries by turning the Exposure

mode selector dial to the CHECK position. If

the batteries are all right, you have probably set

the camera to the "B" (Bulb) position on the

shutter speed dial. On "B" the finder display

does not light.

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Q: The mirror does not spring back.

A: Check the batteries. If the batteries are in good

condition, and in case the mirror should not

spring back or the shutter should not close, the

safety mechanism will operate to return them

to their original position.

Q: The mark does not turn on when the pic-

ture is composed with the sun in a corner of the

picture frame.

A: If the sun is located in a corner of the picture

frame, exposure correction with the ESP meter-

ing is not effected. Because the four corners of

the picture frame have a reduced metering

sensitivity, the ESP metering need not be

operated.

Other cautions

•

When

the

OM-PC

is

used

with

other

brand

lenses, Olympus can not assume any responsi-

bility

for

poor

image

quality

or

other

problems.

This Is particularly true when other brand lenses

are used in PROGRAM mode.

• The exposure value will shift on spot metering

with

a

linear

polarizing

filter.

In

this

case,

use a

circular polarizing filter.

• If the exposure mode is switched while the self-

timer is running, the shutter will trip.

• The DX ISO auto-setting is not effective when

the ISO speed window shows a number "800" or

larger. First, set it at "640" or smaller then adjust

for ISO auto setting.

• If you are not likely to use the camera for a long

time, remove the batteries before putting it away.

• The batteries that come with your camera may

not last so long as stated in the camera specifica-

tions because they are supplied for test at the

time of purchase.

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Description of Controls

Self-Timer/Battery

Check Signal

Light Metering Mode

Selector Lever

Shoulder Strap Eyelet

Lens

Lens Release Button

Depth of Field Scale

Aperture Ring

Focusing Ring

Preview Button

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Manual Shutter Speed Dial

Exposure Mode Selector Dial

Rewind Crank

Rewind Knob/Camera

Back Release

Accessory Shoe

Film Speed Dial/Exposure

Compensation Dial

ISO/ASA Film Speed

Window

Shutter Release Button

Grip

Self-Timer Lever

Exposure Counter

Film Advance Lever

Rewind Release Button

Flash Control Contact

X Contact

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Shutter Curtain

Film Rewind Shaft

Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame

Sprocket

Film Take-up Spool

Camera Back

Pressure Plate

Film Cartridge Pressure

Plate

Film Chamber

Film Guide Pins

Lens Mount Ring

Motor

Guide

Pin Hole

Tripod Socket

Motor Coupling Terminals

Motor Coupling Socket

Battery Chamber

Film Window

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: TTL auto-exposure 35mm SLR camera.

Film Format: 24mm × 36mm.

Lens Mount: Olympus OM Mount.

Shutter: Horizontal running electronic control type

focal plane shutter with automatic exposure con-

trols from 2 sec. to 1/1000 sec.

Synchronization: X contact. Hot shoe with direct

contact for OM T-Series electronic flash units.

Metering System: ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern)

Metering and TTL Direct "off-the-film" Light

Metering (center-weighted averaged metering).

Programmed Automatic Exposure: Type; Electronic

shutter with automatic settings of aperture and

shutter speed. Light measuring range; 2—1/1000

sec. (with ISO 100 film and 50mm F1.4 lens).

EV0–18.

Aperture-Preferred Automatic Exposure: Type;

Automatic exposure control with aperture-pre-

ferred electronic shutter. Light measuring range:

2-1/1000 sec. (with ISO 100 film and 50mm

F1.4 lens). EV 0–18.

Manual Exposure: B, 1—1/1000 sec.

Auto Flash Exposure: Choice of "OTF" Auto Flash

or "OTF" Program Flash. Direct contacts for

"OTF" Auto Flash. (Full automatic f lash with T-

Series Flash); Automatic shutter speed setting

for flash exposures.

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 stop incre-

ments.

Film

Speed:

ISO

25-3200.

Selection

of

automatic

setting for DX coded films or manual setting.

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.

Film Rewind: Rewind crank.

Viewfinder: Pentaprism eye-level type. Wide field

finder with bright Lumi-Micron Matte focussing

screen with central microprism/split image range-

finder. Finder view-field: 93% of actual picture

field. Finder magnification: 0.92X with 50mm

lens

at

infinity.

Viewfinder Information: LED multi-mode display (1

min. limiter).

Self-timer: 12 second delay electronic self-timer. Set-

ting by lever. Automatically cancelled by film ad-

vance. Audio-visual LED and PCV indications.

Battery Check: 3-level display with LED and alarm

sound.

Camera Back: Non-detachable, with window for read-

ing DX coded film information.

Grip: Large elastic grip on front and rear of camera

with non-slip texture.

Power Source: Two 1.5V silver oxide (SR44) batteries

or alkaline-manganese (LR44) batteries.

Dimensions: 135.5x86x53mm (5.33"x3.39"x2.09")

(Body only).

Weight: 460 g. (16.2 oz.) (Body only).

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