Olympus 4TI Instructions Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

Dioptric Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checking the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Loading the Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the ISO Film Speed . . . . . . . . . . . 15

< Taking Photographs (I) >

— Automatic Exposure —

TTL Direct Light Metering . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rewinding the Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

< Taking Photographs (II) >

— Automatic Exposure —
How to Use the Spot Measurement . . . . . . 25
How to Clear the Spot Metering . . . . . . . . 28
How to Use the "Multi-Spot Measurement"

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Highlight Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Shadow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

< Taking Photographs ( I I I ) >

— Automatic Exposure —

How to Use the Exposure Memory

Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

< Taking Photographs (IV) >

— Manual Exposure —
How to Take Picture on Center-

Weighted, Averaged Metering . . . . . . . . . 44

How to Use the Spot Measurement . . . . . . 46

< Taking Photographs (V) >

— Flash Photography —

Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs

(Super FP Flash Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

< Other Operations >

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Bulb Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How to Shoot when the Batteries

are Exhausted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Viewfinder Illuminator . . . . . . . 60

How to Turn Off the Beeper . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing the Focusing Screen . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing the Camera Back . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Attaching the Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Handling Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Description of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Summary of Contents for 4TI

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...graphy We recommend that before using the camera you read this instruction manual carefully confirming the instructions on the camera so that you can get the very best performance and service life fro...

Page 3: ...ntrol 35 Taking Photographs III AutomaticExposure How to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System 39 Taking Photographs IV Manual Exposure How to Take Picture on Center Weighted Averaged Metering 44 How to...

Page 4: ...Preparations before Taking Pictures 3...

Page 5: ...Dioptric Correction The OM 4T permits dioptric adjustment according to your eyesight Remove the body cap 4...

Page 6: ...Pull out the diopter adjustment knob Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen appears sharp Push the knob back in until it locks 5...

Page 7: ...Mounting the Lens Remove the rear lens cap Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock wise until it locks 6...

Page 8: ...Remove the front lens cap Press in the mount tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with OLYMPUS Press the lens release button and turn the lens counter clockwise Removing the Lens 7...

Page 9: ...s Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time If you are not likely to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries before putting it away Remove...

Page 10: ...rfaces clean Make sure that signs are facing upwards Checking the Batteries Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries when shooting in cold weather or if the camera has not been used fo...

Page 11: ...TERY CHECK position The audible and visual signals will tell you that the batteries have enough power As the battery power weakens the signals will become intermittent then vanish completely when they...

Page 12: ...back the dial When checking the batteries the audible and visual signals will automatically turn off in 30 seconds If you then press the shutter release the shutter will trip in the auto exposure mode...

Page 13: ...o open the camera back Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder It will remind you which film you are using Insert the cartridge and push down the film re wind knob Always l...

Page 14: ...Insert the film leader into the take up spool Wind the film and make sure the sprocket teeth catch both the upper and lower film perforations Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank clockwise 13...

Page 15: ...Close the camera back until it clicks into place Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots This will bring the film to the first frame 14...

Page 16: ...Setting the ISO Film Speed Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the ISO speed appears in the window Film speed 15...

Page 17: ...Align the exposure line A with the index B If the exposure compensation dial does not turn to the desired ISO number set it once at an intermediate value then repeat the procedure 16...

Page 18: ...ct light metering center weighted averaged light metering This mode can be used for most of the subjects under normal conditions when shooting with the sun behind you when the subject contrast is not...

Page 19: ...ight Metering Aperture preferred automatic exposure allows you to take pictures by utilizing the lens depth of field effect blurred background for example P 95 Set the mode selector lever to the AUTO...

Page 20: ...Reference P 117 Set the aperture Basic aperture settings Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display The bar tip indicates the shutter speed 19...

Page 21: ...Focus on your subject Press the shutter release to take the picture A built in battery conserver turns off the viewfinder dis play after 120 sec 20...

Page 22: ...If you see an overexposure warning signal OVER blinks set the aperture to a larger number If the shutter speed is too slow set the aperture to smaller number to prevent camera shake 21...

Page 23: ...Rewinding the Film When the exposure counter indicates the end of your roll of film Push the R button 22...

Page 24: ...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 23...

Page 25: ...ables you to control the exposure as you like It insures perfect exposure of backlighted and high contrast subjects and expands shooting possibilities in the auto mode for more creative photography Ta...

Page 26: ...to Use the Spot Measurement Reference P 96 100 Align the microprism area with the area you want to measure The spot metering range is outlined by the outer edge of the microprism Spot metering range...

Page 27: ...l hear an electronic sound and the word SPOT will appear in the viewfinder The metered value is displayed by the mark If you shift the camera another mark will indicate the exposure value in the cente...

Page 28: ...t will turn out correctly exposed regardless of the brightness of the background The spot metering mode will be automatically cleared after the shutter has tripped or after 120 seconds have passed and...

Page 29: ...How to Clear the Spot Metering With the lever at CLEAR the mode will return to TTL direct light metering SPOT and markdisappear 28...

Page 30: ...How to Use the Multi Spot Measurement Mode Reference P 101 104 Spot metering is possible in up to 8 spots This sample photo shows a backlighted subject 29...

Page 31: ...Take spot metering on the face first spot Take spot metering on the ship in the back ground second spot 30...

Page 32: ...Compose your picture and press the shutter release Both the subject and the background are correctly exposed To cancel the metered value operate the clear lever 31...

Page 33: ...ight Control If you want to render white objects in white Reference P 105 106 In ordinary shooting white objects will turn out grayish if the picture is taken in strong brightness over the entire fram...

Page 34: ...Take spot metering on the part of the subject which you want to render in white Press the HI LIGHT button Exposure will be automatically corrected to give 2 step overexposure 33...

Page 35: ...ss the shutter release to take the picture The white object turns out white The highlight control is cleared by pressing the HI LIGHT button once again To cancel the metered value use the clear lever...

Page 36: ...Shadow Control Reference P 107 108 If you want to render black objetcts in black In ordinary shooting black objects will turn out grayish if it is very dark over the entire picture frame 35...

Page 37: ...Take spot metering on the spot which you want to render in black Press the SHADOW button Exposure will be automatically corrected to give 2 2 3 step underexposure 36...

Page 38: ...Press the shutter release to take the picture The black object turns out black The shadow control is cleared by pressing the SHADOW button once again To cancel the metered value use the clear lever 37...

Page 39: ...ifferent exposure value if it is taken in different backgrounds The OM 4T has an exposure memory lock system to solve this problem It can be used in both the TTL direct metering and spot metering mode...

Page 40: ...k system is convenient for taking many pictures of the same subject in different backgrounds or costumes Operate the lever to set up the memory mode The letters MEMO will appear in the viewfinder and...

Page 41: ...Frame the composition as you desire The Exposure Value is Stored in Memory after Shooting 40...

Page 42: ...The memory will keep on for 60 minutes after the shutter has tripped Change the composition and shoot The subject is exposed with the same exposure value even if you change the composition 41...

Page 43: ...To clear the memory use the clear lever The memory is also cleared in the following cases 1 When a lens is mounted or dismounted 2 When the mode lever is switched 42...

Page 44: ...raphs IV Manual Exposure The OM 4T permits manual exposure on center weighted averaged metering and spot metering It allows you to choose the optimum aperture and shutter speed which suit your subject...

Page 45: ...How to Take Pictures on Center Weighted Averaged Metering Set the mode selector dial to the MANUAL position 44...

Page 46: ...Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rings Fixed point The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the viewfinder Shoot 45...

Page 47: ...How to Use the Spot Measurement Reference P 96 100 Align the microprism area with the area you want to measure Spot metering range 46...

Page 48: ...t button to take meter reading Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows by adjusting the aperture and or shutter speed rings The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the...

Page 49: ...y exposed regardless of the brightness of the background It is also possible to use the multi spot metering highlight control and shadow control In any case correct exposure is obtained by simply sett...

Page 50: ...M 4T is the perfect companion for the world s first Full Synchro Flash F280 Profes sional standards are within the reach of every owner even during daylight synchro flash photography an area which has...

Page 51: ...light Synchro Flash Photographs Super FP Flash Mode For OTF Auto using the Normal OTF Flash mode refer to the F280 instruction manual Slide the F280 into the accessory shoe and secure it with the lock...

Page 52: ...Turn the power switch ON Check the charge indicator Set the mode switch to SUPER FP 51...

Page 53: ...Set the camera mode to AUTO Select an aperture that results in a shutter speed faster than 1 60 sec for slower speeds consult the F280 manual 52...

Page 54: ...Press the shutter release Confirm a correct exposure by checking the indicator 53...

Page 55: ...Other Operations 54...

Page 56: ...Timer Push the lever down outward Press the shutter release to start the self timer The shutter will fire in 12 seconds The shutter will trip immediately if the self timer lever is returned while it...

Page 57: ...Exposure Compensation Reference P 116 When an exposure compensation is set the indicator lights in the viewfinder After shooting return the dial to its original position 56...

Page 58: ...Bulb Exposure Reference P 120 While pressing the B lock button turn and set the shutter speed dial to B The display in the view finder disappears 57...

Page 59: ...as long as the shut ter release button is held depressed How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted If the batteries are exhausted and you do want to take pictures immediately use the mechanical s...

Page 60: ...sing the B lock button rotate the shutter ring to the red 60 position Shoot The mechanical shutter will operate to tripat1 60sec You cannot use the motor drive winders and flashes with the mechanical...

Page 61: ...Using the Viewfinder Illuminator Push the button if the viewfinder display is too dark to read 60...

Page 62: ...sh the lever to the right in the direction of the arrow You will no longer hear PCV sounds when turning on the spot metering highlight and shadow controls when operating the memory clear lever checkin...

Page 63: ...Focusing Screen Reference P 139 140 14 screens are available to cover a wide range of applications Pull down the screen frame Pull the lug at top inside the body mount toward you to swing down the scr...

Page 64: ...To change the focusing screen use the tweezers supplied with an optional focusing screen Push the frame upward until you hear a click 63...

Page 65: ...e Camera Back The camera back is interchangeable with the Recordata Back or 250 Film Back Open the camera back Press down on the camera back release button and remove the cam era back P 133 Removing A...

Page 66: ...Attaching the Grip Attach the Camera Grip 1 optional accessory When using a motor drive or winders detach the Grip 65...

Page 67: ...Handling Care Take care in handling the camera Do not use extra force 66...

Page 68: ...Storage Care Battery Precaution Guard against high temperatura and magnetic fields 67...

Page 69: ...AR MEMORY Lever 3 Self Timer Electronic Beeper Muffling Lever 4 Grip Lock Screw 5 Self Timer Battery Check Signal 6 TTL Auto Cord Socket 7 Shoulder Strap Eyelet 8 Lens 9 Lens Release Button 10 Depth o...

Page 70: ...Illumination Button 24 MEMORY Indicator Lamp 25 SPOT Button 26 Shutter Release Button 18 Film Speed Dial Exposure Compensation Dial 19 ISO ASA Film Speed Window 20 Mode Selector Lever 21 Dioptric Adju...

Page 71: ...5 Film Rewind Shaft 36 Film Chamber 37 Film Guide Pins 38 Sprocket 39 Film Take up Spool 40 Camera Back Release Pin 41 Camera Back 42 Pressure Plate 44 Shutter Curtain 43 Film Cartrige Pressure Spring...

Page 72: ...52 Lens Mount Ring 53 Motor Guide Pin Hole 46 B Lock Button 47 Flash Synchronization Socket 48 Tripod Socket 49 Motor Coupling Terminals 50 Motor Coupling Socket 51 Battery Chamber 71...

Page 73: ...1 sec 1 2000 sec mechanical exposure speed 1 60 sec Flash exposure control Super FP Flash mode when using the Full Synchro Flash F280 OTF AUTO Synchronizes with shutter speeds from 1 60 sec to 1 2000...

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