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OM-2S

PROGRAM

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Summary of Contents for 2S

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS OL YMPUS ...

Page 2: ...ote All the components of the Olympus OM 2S PROGRAM are carefully designed and their produc tion 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 2S PROGRAM Correct Incorrect Operation Operation order Auto...

Page 3: ...exposure Warning Appears 22 What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow 22 Sophisticated Shooting Mode How to Use the MANUAL SPOT 24 Exposure Compensation 27 How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted 27 Other Operations The Use of the Self Timer 30 Using the Viewfinder Illuminator 31 How to Turn off the Beeper 32 Attaching the Grip 32 OM System Changing the Focusing Screen 35 Changing the Camera...

Page 4: ...OM 2S PROGRAM Preparations before Taking Pictures A 3 ...

Page 5: ...Mounting the Lens Remove the body and rear lens caps Remove the front lens cap Press in the mount tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with OLYMPUS 2 1 A 4 ...

Page 6: ...Detaching the Lens 3 Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock wise until it locks Press the lens release button and turn the len counter clockwise A 5 ...

Page 7: ...Inserting the Batteries 2 1 Remove the battery cover Wipe battery surfaces clean Make sure that signs are facing upwards Correct Incorrect SR44 LR44 2 A 6 ...

Page 8: ... 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 Make sure that the shutter speed ring is not set at 1 60 sec or B in red Be sure to make battery check after replacing batteries 1 A 7 ...

Page 9: ... film cartridge in the film chamber Pull up on the rewind knob to open the cam eraback Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder It will remind you which film you are using Always load film in the shade A 8 ...

Page 10: ...3 4 Insert the film leader into the take up spool Wind the film once Correct Incorrect A 9 ...

Page 11: ...5 6 Continue to advance the film till sprockets are caught on both edges of the film Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank clockwise A 10 ...

Page 12: ...Setting the Exposure Counter to 1 7 Close the camera back until it clicks into place Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots 1 A 11 ...

Page 13: ...Setting the ISO Film Speed 1 2 Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the ISO speed appears in the window Align the exposure line with the index A 12 ...

Page 14: ...OM 2S PROGRAM Basic Shooting Mode A 13 ...

Page 15: ...Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct OTF Light Metering Center Weighted Averaging Method 1 2 Set the mode selector lever to the PRO GRAM position Set the lens to its minimum aperture B 7 A 14 ...

Page 16: ...iner A built in battery conserver turns off the view finder display after 90 sec Turn the focus ring in either direction until the subject is sharpest You can focus using any of the focusing aids Split image rangefinder Microprism collar Surronding ground glass A 15 ...

Page 17: ...5 6 Press the shutter release to take the picture A 16 ...

Page 18: ...Rewinding the Film When the exposure counter indicates the end of your roll of film Push the R button 1 2 A 17 ...

Page 19: ...3 4 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 A 18 ...

Page 20: ...TTL Direct OTF Light Metering Center Weighted Averaging Method 1 2 Set the mode selector lever to the AUTO position Set the aperture B 20 A 19 ...

Page 21: ... the shutter release slightly to turn on the viewfinder A built in battery conserver turns off the view finder display after 90 sec Turn the focus ring in either direction until the subject is sharpest B 24 A 20 ...

Page 22: ...5 6 Press the shutter release to take the picture A 21 ...

Page 23: ...s What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow Turn the aperture ring to the higher F numbers until the shut ter speed is in the ac ceptable range Turn the aperture ring to the lower F numbers This will speed up the shutter speed ac cordingly A 22 ...

Page 24: ...OM 2S PROGRAM Sophisticated Shooting Mode A 23 ...

Page 25: ...e MANUAL SPOT 1 2 Set the mode selector lever to the MANUAL SPOT position Align the microprism area with the area you want to measure B ll The spot metering range is outlined by the outer edge of the microprism A 24 ...

Page 26: ...bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjust ing the aperture and or shutter speed rings Frame the composition as you desire In MANUAL SPOT mode frame your subject after setting exposure B 19 A 25 ...

Page 27: ...Press the shutter release to take the picture 5 6 A 26 ...

Page 28: ...osure compensation dial provides 2 stops adjustment in 1 3 stop increments indicator lights when an exposure compensation is set After use be sure to return the dial to the normal setting While pressing the B Lock button rotate the shutter ring to the red 60 position B 27 A 27 ...

Page 29: ...2 3 Mechanical shutter speed of 1 60 sec Press the shutter release to take the picture A 28 ...

Page 30: ...OM 2S PROGRAM Other Operations A 29 ...

Page 31: ...mera facing you lift up on the self timer lever and turn it counter clockwise as indicated Press the shutter release to start the self timer The shutter will fire in 12 seconds After use be sure to return the lever to the normal posi tion A 30 ...

Page 32: ...Using the Viewfinder Illuminator 1 2 Push the button if the viewfinder display is too dark to read The illuminator is limited to 10 sec or until you take the photograph whichever comes first A 31 ...

Page 33: ...Beeper Attaching the Grip If you want to turn off the audible signal lift up the lever and push it clockwise around towards the lens Camera Grip 1 optional This grip pro vides a firm hand hold for increased steadiness A 32 ...

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Page 36: ...h up on the release catch and the focusing screen and its frame will unlock Carefully remove the focusing screen using the tools provided Carefully place the new focusing screen in the frame and push the frame up until it locks B 47 A 35 ...

Page 37: ...Changing the Camera Back 1 2 Pull up on the rewind crank to open the camera back Recordata back 4 optional B 39 A 36 ...

Page 38: ...Attaching the Electronic Flash 1 2 Electronic Flash T45 TTL Auto Cord T2 0 1m B 31 Connect the camera s TTL Auto Cord Socket to the base of the T45 with TTL Auto Cord T2 0 1m 0 15m A 37 ...

Page 39: ...1 2 Electronic Flash T32 and T20 Slide the flash into the hot shoe Tighten the flash mount with the knurled ring A 38 ...

Page 40: ... Drive or Winder 1 2 Motor Drive 2 M 15V Ni Cd Control Pack 2 Remove the motor drive cover Insert the fastening screw of the Motor Drive or Winder into the tripod socket of the camera Finger tighten until locked B 35 A 39 ...

Page 41: ...1 2 Winder 2 A 40 ...

Page 42: ...Handling Care Take care in handling the camera Do not apply excessive force A 41 ...

Page 43: ...Storage Care Battery Precaution Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station A 42 ...

Page 44: ...der Light Window Self Timer Electronic Beeper on off Lever TTL Auto Cord Socket Shoulder Strap Eyelet Lens Lens Release Button Grip Lock Screw Depth of Field Scale Aperture Ring Self Timer Battery Check Signal Focusing Ring A 43 ...

Page 45: ...Knob Camera Back Release Mode Selector Lever Flash Control Contact X Contact Viewfinder Illumination Button Film Speed Dial Exposure Compensation Dial ISO ASA Film Speed Window Shutter Release Button Exposure Counter Rewind Release Button Film Advance Lever A 44 ...

Page 46: ...yepiece Frame Film Rewind Shaft Sprocket Film Take up Spool Camera Back Release Pin Camera Back Pressure Plate Film Cartridge Pressure Spring Recordata Back Contact Film Chamber Film Guide Pins Shutter Curtain A 45 ...

Page 47: ...Lens Mount Ring Motor Guide Pin Hole B Lock Button Flash Synchronization Socket Battery Chamber Motor Coupling Socket Motor Coupling Terminals Tripod Socket A 46 ...

Page 48: ...series flash Manual Exposure Mechanical shutter for B and 1 60 sec electronic shutter for 1 1 1000 sec fixed point exposure setting spot metering on micro prism of focusing screen 1 13 flash synchronization at 1 60 sec or slower Exposure Compensation 2 steps and 1 3 step Film Speed I SO ASA 12 3200 Film Advance Film advance lever with 130 angle for one long or several short strokes and pre advance...

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