Olympus 30 DLX Instructions Manual Download

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to

ensure correct use.

• We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.

Summary of Contents for 30 DLX

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs ...

Page 2: ...ing may result in the death or serious injury of the user NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 3 ...

Page 3: ... Exposure compensation dial allows you to adjust for available light Predictive autofocus helps achieve accurate focusing on moving subjects Super FP Flash for synchronization as fast as 1 2 000 sec Flash fires automatically to prevent fluorescent light from affecting the picture Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be ...

Page 4: ...hooting mode 43 QD models only Panorama model only TAKING BETTER PICTURES Effects of zoom and its advantages 52 Autofocus AF 54 Exposure 56 CAMERA MAINTENANCE Questions and answers 61 Care and storage 62 Battery handling 64 Troubleshooting 65 Specifications 68 Outline of operations 12 Loadingthebatteries 14 Checking the batteries 15 Points to remember 16 Re mounting the cap when it comes off 18 Sp...

Page 5: ...utton Shutter release button Spot L T Long Time button p 44 42 Selftimer indicator p 35 Remote control sensor p 49 Flash Lens barrel Lens Lens cap Keep lens surface free of finger smudges or other marks as sharpness can be affected Carefully clean any such marks with lens cleaning tissue Exposure compensation dial p 46 Direct Mode Select buttons p 36 Selects exposure modes Stop Action Portrait Lan...

Page 6: ...8 Date time indicator QUARTZDATEbuttons p 51 MODE button SELECT button SET button Mid roll rewind button p 26 Panorama switch p 27 Zoom T W buttons p 22 Film window For confirmation of film ISO speed Back cover release p 19 Back cover X Battery compartment cover p 14 Tripod socket 7 ...

Page 7: ...the Spot Metering mode to set exposure Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame Panorama mode Panorama frame Exposure compensation overexposure underexposure p 46 47 41 Flash p 30 31 Autofocus p 17 24 Lights when the subject is in focus 8 ...

Page 8: ...cator p 36 Displays the mode selected for use Aperture setting shutter speed p 41 42 Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode Spot Metering mode p 44 Full Auto mode p 43 The camera does everything automatically in this mode Note The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown 9 ...

Page 9: ...STMENT To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus frame becomes clear Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted 10 ...

Page 10: ...USING THE STRAP SOFT CASE SOFT CASE IS 30 DLX only The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop 11 ...

Page 11: ... 19 Load the film p 19 Press the zoom button to determine the composition p 22 Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on p 23 Depress the shutter release button halfway making sure the green autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard p 24 12 ...

Page 12: ...ON p 21 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads p 21 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 24 When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind p 26 Open the back cover to remove the rewound film p 26 13 ...

Page 13: ... the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteries And close the cover Turn the lock screw to CLOSE When replacing the batteries be sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries Take care not to injure your fingernail when opening the battery cover Align the and directions of the batteries correctly as shown Read Battery Handling on page 64 14 1 ...

Page 14: ...s Display lights turns off automatically blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are displayed normally blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel go out Meaning Batteries are OK You can shoot Batteries are low and should be replaced Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately Keep spare batteries on hand when going on alongtriporwhen usingthecamera in cold weather 15 ...

Page 15: ...he focal length becomes larger shaking the camera becomes more noticeable Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking Cautions Try not to hold the lens barrel Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash 16 ...

Page 16: ...y To lock the focus To release the shutter and take the picture The image is clear the autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder Note When the autofocus indicator is blinking the shutter won t release p 54 Cautions Presstheshutterrelease button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures Make sure 17 ...

Page 17: ...t increasing the likelihood that the cap will come off If the cap comes off re mount it as instructed below 1 Turn the camera so that the bottom is facing up 2 Align the arrow pointed recesses on the cap s hinge joint with the protrusions silver parts on the bottom tip of the lens barrel While aligning them on both the left and right press the cap firmly against the lens Open and close the cap to ...

Page 18: ...cover 2 Load the film Caution Be sure never tolet anything touch the shuttercurtains as they are extremely thin and have a high precision design Any contact with your fingers or film may damage or permanently deform the shutter curtains Shutter curtains 19 BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 19: ... with the mark as shown and close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above Note Make sure the film is lying flat Correct Incorrect 20 ...

Page 20: ...es Place the film leader along the arrow as shown Film information can be checked through the film window The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note lf blinks in the exposure counter as shown above reload the film Make sure 21 ...

Page 21: ... 2 While looking through the viewfinder press the zoom button to determine the composition While the lens moves forward the lens cap opens and the LCD panel lights Note If no operation is made for approx 30 seconds the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed Make sure DANGER DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 22 ...

Page 22: ...on the autofocus frame on your subject Telephoto Press the T button to zoom in Max telephoto focal length 110 mm Wide angle Press the W button to zoom out Max wide angle focal length 28 mm Autofocus frame Working distance 75 cm 2 5 ft 23 ...

Page 23: ... advances to the next frame The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on to and when the subject is too close Note When the autofocus indicator blinks the shutter won t release p 54 Make sure When you ve finished shooting turn the power switch OFF and close the lens cap 24 ...

Page 24: ...halfway 2 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder Autofocus frame In focus lock the focus is locked in the center of the viewfinder and the exposure is also locked AE lock and averages the exposure for the enti...

Page 25: ...film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Notes The number of exposures will decrease during rewinding The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film The film leader will be wound back inside the cassette To rewind the film before the end of the roll press the mid roll rewind button with your fingernail Do not use an instrument with a shar...

Page 26: ...own to return to the Standard mode Notes Push the switch all the way don t stop it halfway The date and time are not printed on Panorama format prints Viewfinder in the Standard mode Viewfinder in the Panorama mode Do not open the back cover and touch the panorama mask in the Panorama mode Otherwise the camera may malfunction ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 27 ...

Page 27: ...rtion approx 12 x 35 mm of the frame of 35 mm film is exposed as shown This portion will be enlarged to the Panorama size 89 x 254 mm The number of exposures is the same as with the standard size When having Panorama mode pictures developed and printed make sure you tell your film processor that the pictures were taken in the Panorama mode How to Get Panorama Prints When printed 28 ...

Page 28: ... Select the Flash Mode 1 Set the power switch to to flip up the flash 2 Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode The camera will recharge the flash and the flash will be ready to use Note Recharging takes 0 2 3 9 seconds The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel Make sure 29 ...

Page 29: ...y close to a person or animal In the dark the flash also functions as an autofocus illuminator When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash emits several brief pre flashes When the shutter release button is pressed fully the flash fires to take the picture Hold the camera firmly until the picture is taken Note Use of the flash is recommended if blinks in the viewfinder when the fla...

Page 30: ...ton halfway to make sure lights in the viewfinder In certain conditions the flash may not fire under fluorescent lighting Note If you press the shutter release button with blinking in the viewfinder the shutter won t release This is because the flash is being recharged Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait until recharging finishes AUTO 31 1 ...

Page 31: ...l color film Note The shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec when the flash fires The flash will not fire if the existing light level requires a shutter speed greater than 1 100 sec Focal length ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Telephoto 6 3 m 21 ft 8 8 m 28 9 ft 12 6 m 41 ft Wide angle 5 0 m 16 4 ft 7 1 m 23 3ft 10 0 m 32 8 ft 32 ...

Page 32: ...S mode Press the shutter release button Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Wasn t looking at the flash from right front 2 Wasn t watching the pre flashes 3 Was too far from the camera Did not respond to the pre flashes due to particular characteristics of the individual Notes After pressing the shutter release button hold the camera securely until the shutter has been releas...

Page 33: ...dows on the subject s face 1 Make sure the exposure mode is set to FULL AUTO 2 Select the Fill in Flash mode and press the shutter release button Note In exposure modes other than Full Auto and Aperture Preferred Auto the Fill in Flash mode cannot be engaged Note The shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec Aperture and flash output will adjust for correct exposure 34 ...

Page 34: ...t press the shutter release button from right in front of the camera Correct focus and exposure cannot be achieved The Selftimer mode is canceled after the shutter releases To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation press the REMOTE button again Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fully depressed This prevents light from entering throu...

Page 35: ...ictures with blurred background for portrait effect Landscape p 39 For pictures with extended in focus background Night Scene p 40 For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground using the flash How to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons For more creative lighting effects Aperture Preferred Auto p 41 Set the aperture manually The camera will automatically select the co...

Page 36: ...recise focusing on moving subjects 1 Press the button 2 Press the shutter release button When you use flash in this mode we recommend that you choose the Auto Flash mode If you select the Auto S mode pre flashes may cause you to miss the photo opportunity Notes The camera keeps focusing on the subject as long as the shutter release button is kept depressed halfway Correct focus may not be achieved...

Page 37: ... telephoto setting and or when there is a great distance between the subject and the background In this mode the Super FP Flash enables synchronization as fast as 1 2 000 sec 1 Press the button 2 Press the shutter release button Note The aperture is wide open Note When the flash is flipped up it always fires regardless of the amount of available light to highlight your subject 38 ...

Page 38: ... focus backgrounds When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground all objects near and far are sharply in focus 2 Press the shutter release button Press the button Note Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results 39 1 ...

Page 39: ... up the flash Press the shutter release button Press the button NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly lit night scenes When there are no foreground subjects do not flip up the flash Notes When the flash is flipped up flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4 sec maximum use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake 40 ...

Page 40: ...ditional pressing of theF No button stops down the aperture Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting it will return to the largest available aperture setting Blinking in the viewfinder indicates the subject is under or overexposed Change the aperture setting until it stops blinking Smaller aperture larger value for a sharper background Larger aperture smaller value for a ...

Page 41: ...on press the SPOT L T button to choose shutter speed Press the shutter release button Shutter speed is shown on the LCD panel page 9 Notes Each time you press the SPOT L T button the shutter speed changes in the following sequences 1 2 4 8 15 30 and 60 sec Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow to prevent blurring hold the camera firmly in position Use of a tripod is recommended 2 42...

Page 42: ...elftimer remote control Canceled Spot metering Canceled Note The exposure compensation setting is not canceled even when the FULL AUTO button is pressed The camera will also return to the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on again Restore the standard shooting mode for easy worry free photography FULL AUTO RESTORINGTHESTANDARDSHOOTINGMODE 43 ...

Page 43: ...ing Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame and press the SPOT L T button is displayed on the LCD panel and the exposure is locked 1 Make sure SPOT METERING In this mode the camera limits light metering to a particular area such as a subject s face and sets the correct exposure 44 ...

Page 44: ...ng Time mode is engaged the camera does not perform spot metering After the shot the Spot Metering mode is canceled To cancel the mode without taking a shot press the SPOT L T button again 2 Use the Spot Metering mode in the following situation When there is a big difference between subject and background brightness e g backlighting 45 ...

Page 45: ...ON When the exposure compensation setting is adjusted in the Long Time mode only flash emission is corrected Pressing the FULL AUTO button does not restore the exposure compensation dial s 0 setting Always be sure to turn back the dial after using exposure compensation The flash power is also compensated according to the selected exposure compensation setting When negative color film is used the e...

Page 46: ...frame darker Spotlighted subject Subject with a black background Blackish subject To make a whitish subject brighter Compensated to 2 EV To make a blackish subject blacker Compensated to 2 EV To make a backlit subject brighter Compensated to 1 EV To turn a daytime scene into a virtual nighttime scene Compensated to 2 EV 47 ...

Page 47: ...REMOTE CONTROL The optional RC 200 Remote Control is required OPTIONAL Position the autofocus frame on the subject Press the REMOTE button to engage the Remote Control mode 2 1 48 ...

Page 48: ...ks written on the battery Dispose of a used battery as general waste according to local regulations Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button The shutter will be released about 3 seconds after the beep Notes Use selftimer outside the above range The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult p 54 3 Important After the shot s be sure to...

Page 49: ... month day hour minute and second Data correction ends when you press the mode button again Press the SELECT button until the indication you want to change starts blinking Press the SET button to correct the data Do not press the buttons with a mechanical pencil or similar pointed instrument If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 If you hold the button down the nu...

Page 50: ...nted on black and white film PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME QD models only This camera has five data imprinting modes Press the MODE button to choose the mode you want to use As you press the MODE button the mode will switch in the order shown below Month indicator M stands for month Imprinting confirmation indicator Blinks for about 3 seconds after shooting to make sure the data has been imprinted Th...

Page 51: ...moderate background blurring It is suitable for most types of shot including portraits 110 mm At its maximum focal length the built in lens offers a telephoto effect The depth of field is shallower and the effects of aperture settings are more apparent In telephoto shooting use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking 160 mm telephoto optional When the optional telecon...

Page 52: ...of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus The greater the angle of view wide angle the greater the depth of field When the angle of view is narrow telephoto the depth of field decreases IS L LENS C 160 H Q CONVERTER 1 45X 160 mm 15 210 mm 12 28 mm 50 mm 110 mm F No 5 6 F No 5 6 F No 5 6 53 ...

Page 53: ...leases Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects in excessively bright light Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of and then aim at the subject Use the focus lock first while holding the camera vertically Then switch the camera to the horizontal position to take the photograph Use the...

Page 54: ...other subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture When the subject locks out of focus although the autofocus indicator lights focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture Two subjects at different distances Subjects with repetitive patterns High speed subjects at close ...

Page 55: ...tically selects the most suitable combination of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions This lets you concentrate on composing your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time With aperture preferred auto you select the desired F stop and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed Aperture preferred auto gives more artistic freedom of expression and...

Page 56: ...lected to freeze the action on film Exposure Compensation When you shoot ordinary subjects the camera automatically selects the most appropriate exposure to give you the best shot However when shooting a backlit or whitish subject including a snowscape we recommend you correct exposure to 1 2 to make your picture brighter For a spotlighted darkish or blackish subject correct exposure to 1 2 for to...

Page 57: ...tering 2 center weighted average light metering and 3 spot metering You can select the light metering system most suitable to the conditions The camera also uses TTL through the lens light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens This lets you get very accurate light readings that are unaffected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera Fuzzy Logic ESP E...

Page 58: ...g on the subject s face Super FP Flash The duration of a conventional flash is extremely short With SLR cameras equipped with focal plane shutters the flash can normally only be synchronized at shutter speeds where the shutter opens fully In this camera s Portrait mode the flash duration has been extended so synchronization is possible even when the shutter is not fully open This system is called ...

Page 59: ...IS L LENS C 210 H Q CONVERTER 1 9X REMOTE CONTROL RC 200 ACTION CASE C IS L LENS C 160 H Q CONVERTER 1 45X ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL 60 ...

Page 60: ... the exposure A When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera measures both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter release button remains halfway depressed In the Spot Metering mode the exposure is locked when the spot button is pressed Q How should I clean the lens A Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small ...

Page 61: ...amera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel immediately The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera Do not leave the camera on a television refrigerator or speaker Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage Do not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the zoom ...

Page 62: ...amera unused for a long period of time This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use Be careful when moving the camera on a tripod Do not allow your film to pass through airport X ray machines Do not touch the contact points inside the camera This camera is controlled by a microcomputer P...

Page 63: ...s are of the same type and same brand DL123A or CR123A Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower temperatures In cold areas protect the camera by using protective gear or placing it inside your clothing Even when performance drops due to low temperature it will be restored at normal temperatures Sweat or oil on the plus and minus terminals can cause poor contact Wipe batteries carefully w...

Page 64: ...r example when shooting under fluorescent light The autofocus system may not work when the subject is moving too fast when the camera is shaking or when the subject is difficult for autofocus to lock onto refer to p 54 The subject is closer than the camera s minimum working distance 75 cm 2 5 ft The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the auxiliary flash s working distance approx 75 ...

Page 65: ...no operations have been carried out in the Selftimer Remote Control mode for about 20 minutes the LCD panel turns off and the shutter can t be released with the remote control Remedy Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights Remove the film Set the flash mode to Fill In Set the flash mode to Fill In Change the aperture until stops blinking Use the flash...

Page 66: ... release button was pressed The viewfinder s autofocus frame was not positioned on the subject The shutter release button was pressed from right in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode The subject was backlit The exposure compensation setting has been adjusted The lighting fixture s affected the picture Remedy Use the Auto S Flash mode to significantly reduce red eye phenomenon Leave some roo...

Page 67: ...ompensation 2 EV 1 2 step Viewfinder Standard panorama switchable single lens reflex system magnification ratio 0 72 at 50 mm Finder view field 85 of actual view field Viewfinder information Autofocus frame spot frame panorama frame autofocus indicator flash indicator to be used as flash warning overexposure underexposure indicator Diopter adjustment 2 1 Light metering system TTL light metering sy...

Page 68: ...layed on LCD panel Power source Two 3V lithium batteries DL123A or CR123A replaceable Dimensions 123 W X 88 H X 115 D mm 4 8 X 3 5 X 4 5 in excluding protrusions Weight 650 g 22 9 oz without batteries Panorama model only SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER Quartz Date Specifications Data recording system Imprinting from behind film ...

Page 69: ...gital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD OLYMPUS AMERICA INC OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 221...

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