Olympus IS-2DLX Instructions Manual Download

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INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your IS-2DLX, read this manual
carefully to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to ge

accustomed to your IS-2DLX before taking

important photographs.

Summary of Contents for IS-2DLX

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Before using your IS 2DLX read this manual carefully to ensure correct use We recommend that you take test shots to ge t accustomed to your IS 2DLX before taking important photographs...

Page 2: ...sion glass is used in the lens achieving crisp clear images with high contrast The standard shooting mode lets anyone take beautiful pictures easily Panorama photographs are possible when the optional...

Page 3: ...Using the exposure modes 43 Exposure compensation 49 PF powerfocus 50 Spotmetering 51 Flash 52 Effects of zoom and its advantages 55 Autofocus AF 57 Exposure 59 Metering the amount of light 61 Exposu...

Page 4: ...ensation level aperture setting and shutter speed Shutter release button AF illuminator Also blinks when the selftimer is activated Power ON OFF switch Flash Flash release See p 21 Strap attachment st...

Page 5: ...SET and ADJUST buttons Spot button See p 51 Film window For confirmation of film ISO speed Back cover release Remotecord jack For connecting to the optional M Remote Cord 1 2m or 5m Battery compartme...

Page 6: ...time indicator The optional IS L LENS A LIFE SIZE MACRO H Q CONVERTER f 13cm is required in the 1 1 ESP metering Single frame advance Super Macro 1 1 Macro Night scene Portrait mode Sports mode Fill i...

Page 7: ...ATTACHINGTHE STRAP Put the strap mount into the guide hole Push the strap mount onto the camera s strap attachment stud and pull it to adjust the strap s length 7...

Page 8: ...crew on the bottom of the camera counter clockwise to open the battery cover Insert the batteries as shown and replace the cover turning the lock screw clockwise The types of batteries that can be use...

Page 9: ...switch ON Press the reset button to check the batteries 2 1 Blinks Lights Batteries are OK The mark disappears when the finger is released from the button Batteries are low Have spares handy Batterie...

Page 10: ...ect Correct Incorrect Note As the focal length becomes larger shaking the camera becomes more noticeable Hold the camera firmly with both hands to keep from shaking the camera Caution Keep your finger...

Page 11: ...d theautofocusindicator lights in the viewfinder To release the shutter and take the picture Note When the autofocus indicator doesn t light the shutter won t release Seep 57 Cautions Press the shutte...

Page 12: ...the reset button Standard Shooting Mode The camera will return to the standard shooting mode and other set modes will be canceled Won t be restored when the reset button is pressed after the first sho...

Page 13: ...LOADINGTHEFILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover Insert the film cartridge 1 2 Note Use DX coded film Caution Do not touch the shutter curtain when loading 13 BASIC OPERATIONS...

Page 14: ...he edge of the film under the film guide and align the film leader with the film loading indicator 3 Note Make sure the film is lying flat If not push the cartridge down Film loading indicator Film gu...

Page 15: ...lose the back cover Turn the power switch ON 4 5 The film automatically advances to the first frame The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter reload the film 1...

Page 16: ...nd turn the power switch ON While looking through the viewfinder press the zoom button to determine the composition 1 2 The lens advances and the LCD panel lights Note If no operation is made for appr...

Page 17: ...uttons Position your subject within the autofocus frame Telephoto Press the button to zoom in Max telephoto focal length 135mm Wide angle Press the button to zoom out Max wide angle focal length 35 mm...

Page 18: ...ator lights when the subject is in focus It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on and when the subject is too close Note When the autofocus indicator doesn t light the sh...

Page 19: ...g the film before the end of the roll If the power is turned OFF while rewinding operations will stop Rewind mode however is not canceled Rewinding will continue when the power switch is turned ON aga...

Page 20: ...he shutter release button halfway Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully 1 2 The autofocus...

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Page 22: ...tion button to engage the mode 3 2 When the function button is pressed the mode selected by using the flash mode button starts blinking The engaged mode is blinking Note The blinking indication s mode...

Page 23: ...ode normally When blinks in the viewfinder the flash should be used Slide the flash release When the flash is flipped up the camera will start recharging the flash 1 2 AUTO lights When the flash is re...

Page 24: ...9 2 m 30 2 ft 135mm 5m 16 4ft 7 1 m 23 3ft 10 m 32 8 ft Notes The shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec when the flash fires If the subject requires a faster shutter speed the flash won t f...

Page 25: ...d eye when a subject s eyes appear red This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre flashes Flip up the flash and select the Auto S mode 1 Notes After pressing the shutter release button hol...

Page 26: ...early And portraits look lively by reflecting light into the subject s eyes Make sure the exposure modeissettoP program 1 Flip up the flash and select the FILL IN Flash mode by using the flash mode bu...

Page 27: ...in the picture Press the selftimer button is displayed on the LCDpanel Position the autofocus frame on the subject Press the shutter release button half way to focus on the subject 1 2 The focus and e...

Page 28: ...omatically canceled after the shot To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation press the selftimer button again The shutter will be released 12secondslater The viewfinder display disappears and...

Page 29: ...ct may not be in focus even though the AF illuminator lights In the Super Macro and 1 1 Macro modes the optional Electronic Flash G40 does not fire except when in the Manual Exposure mode Seep 65 Note...

Page 30: ...ionalconverter and press the macro and function buttonssimultaneously The optional IS L LENS A LIFE SIZE MACRO H Q CONVERTER f 13 cm is required Refer to p 64 1 lights intheview finder Note In the Sup...

Page 31: ...be focused in the present position Move the camera according tothe 1 1 Macro distance displayed on the LCD panel Note When the shutter release button is pressed the 1 1 Macro distance on the LCD pane...

Page 32: ...w to Select the Subject Mode 1 Press the function button Display Function Sports To shoot fast moving subjects p 34 Portrait To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a portrait effect p 35 Night...

Page 33: ...e mode The selected subject mode is blinking Note The Program Auto exposure mode will be engaged and the correct drive and flash modes will be selected The selected subject mode lights Note The blinki...

Page 34: ...ts in increased clarity and lets you capture fast moving photo opportunities you might otherwise miss 1 Select the Sports mode to display on the LCD panel 2 As long asthe shutter release button is pre...

Page 35: ...effect Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting 1 Select the Portrait mode to display on the LCDpanel 2 Press...

Page 36: ...a automatically selects the ideal exposure compensation for shooting night scenes free of subjects and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground Shooting Night Scenes Free of Subjects...

Page 37: ...und will be perfectly exposed In the Auto Flash mode only the subject in the foreground can be shot Note Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripo...

Page 38: ...es Selecting the Drive Mode 1 Press the function button Display Function Single Standard single frame advance mode Continuous Shooting The camera releases the shutter continuously while keeping moving...

Page 39: ...lect the mode 3 Press the function button to engage the mode The selected drive mode is blinking The selected drive mode lights Note The blinking indication s mode can also be engaged directly by pres...

Page 40: ...s Shooting mode to display C on the LCD panel While the shutter release button is fully pressed the shutter releases continuously Notes The camera exposes a maximum of approximately 2 frames per secon...

Page 41: ...two images on a single frame Select the Double Exposure mode to display D EXP on the LCDpanel Press the shutter release button fully to take the first exposure 2 1 D EXP on the LCD panel will blink Th...

Page 42: ...Take the second exposure The film will advance and the Double Exposure mode will be canceled 3 Note TheDoubleExposure mode cannot be canceled after the first shot 42...

Page 43: ...and shutter speed are set automatically Standard exposure mode for ordinary shooting Aperture Preferred Auto center weighted average metering The aperture is set manually and the camera automatically...

Page 44: ...t the mode Press the function button to engage the mode 2 3 The selected exposure mode is blinking The selected exposure mode lights Note The blinking indication s mode can also be engaged directly by...

Page 45: ...trol background blur Enter the Aperture Prefer red Auto mode Press the shift buttons to adjust the aperture setting Note Larger aperture settings such as F5 6 will often give a blurred background and...

Page 46: ...MANUAL EXPOSURE Select the Manual Exposure mode to display M on the LCD panel Press the shift button to adjust the aperture 1 2 46...

Page 47: ...ft button to adjust the shutter speed The exposure level will be displayed on the LCDpaneland inthe viewfinder 3 4 Blinks Overexposed Lights Slightly overexposed Lights Correctly exposed Lights Slight...

Page 48: ...100 sec the flash will not fire Calculation formula for ISO 100 Aperture setting GN15 Distance m Aperture setting GN50 Distance ft Distance ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Super Macro 0 39 0 6m 1 3 2 0...

Page 49: ...3EV steps While pressing the button press the shift button to set the desired compensation level 1 The exposure level is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Note While pressing the butto...

Page 50: ...first Then press the PF button to display ontheLCDpanel Press the shutter release button to take a picture 2 Notes The focus is fixed even after the finger is released from the shutter release button...

Page 51: ...and press the SPOT button Recompose the shot then press the shutter release button to take the picture 1 2 Make sure will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the exposure is locke...

Page 52: ...area however the working distance of the flash will be increased Solving this problem is crucial to effective telephoto flash photography The zoom flash system found in some cameras is one solution to...

Page 53: ...he background is too great When the Fill In Flash is used in such a cases the subject is lit brightly by the flash This minimizes the difference in brightness between the subject and the background al...

Page 54: ...Direct Flash Multi Flash Normal Slow Synchro Curtain 1 Synchro Bounce with simultaneous use of the built in flash Follow Synchro Curtain 2 Synchro 54...

Page 55: ...or more When the lens is set to the maximum focal length of 135 mm magnification is approximately four times greater than at 35 mm for genuine telephoto photography As the telephoto power is increase...

Page 56: ...the focal depth of field the distance in front 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 an...

Page 57: ...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 Or use the p...

Page 58: ...s lamp lights use the power focus to manually focus on the subject When the subject looks out of focus although the autofocus lamp lights use the power focus to manually focus on the subject Focus on...

Page 59: ...artistic freedom of expression and creativity Program Chart Standard Photography Mode Following program chart is for 35mm wide angle and 135mm telephoto focal lengths According to the focal length th...

Page 60: ...usually because the camera s automatic exposure function works on a standard exposure ratio In such situations a professional photographer would adjust for exposure compensation based on long experie...

Page 61: ...he P Program mode Center Weighted Average Light Metering Exposure Mode A or M Center weighted average light metering is the most widely used light metering system Fig A This system measures the light...

Page 62: ...ure compensation in 1 3 EV steps is possible Compensation will make a subject appear brighter while compensation will make a subject appear darker Under backlit conditions you ll want to make your sub...

Page 63: ...r than 1 2m 3 9 ft when the lens is at a telephoto setting greater than 100mm zoom out to a wide angle setting to position the lens within the zoom macro range Super Macro The Super Macro mode is idea...

Page 64: ...ically determines the working distance which is one of the most difficult aspects of macro photography The camera s autofocus system also takes care of fine focus adjustments Now anyone can perform ad...

Page 65: ...Picture Area 65...

Page 66: ...angle panorama photography is possible adding extension and depth to pictures Picture area is shown with panorama marks as illustrated on the left Panorama marks When the adapter is mounted the entire...

Page 67: ...R 1 5X IS L LENS A 28 H Q CONVERTER 0 8X IS L LENS A LIFE SIZE MACRO H Q CONVERTER f 13cm IS L LENS A MACRO H Q CONVERTER f 40cm Electronic Flash G40 Soft Case A Grip Strap A M Remote Cord 1 2m 5m Var...

Page 68: ...ROLS DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS THINNERS OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA AVOID STRONG IMPACTS CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA DO NOT EXPOSE T...

Page 69: ...attery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading batteries WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIE...

Page 70: ...rt blinking When the subject is moving too fast the camera is being shaken or the subject is difficult for autofocus to lock on refer to p 57 the autofocus may not work The subject is closer than the...

Page 71: ...has low contrast blue or black The subject is not in focus The rewound film is still loaded doesn t light in the viewfinder The shutter speed is set at 1 125 sec or faster The flash has been used repe...

Page 72: ...the edge of the frame is not printed Film particles have accumulated along the path that the film follows as it is wound due to extended use of the camera The camera moved when the shutter release bu...

Page 73: ...it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out Do not use insecticides Q Can the M Quartz Remote Controller 1 be used A No itcannot Q W...

Page 74: ...r Single lens reflex system magnification ratio 0 75 at 50mm Finder view field 85 of actual view field Viewfinder information Autofocus frame spot frame panorama marks autofocus indicator flash indica...

Page 75: ...20 ISO 100 ft of GN 66 Manual ISO 100 m of GN 15 ISO 100 ft of GN 50 Flash range Wide 0 6 4 6 m 2 15 1 ft Tele 1 2 5 m 3 9 16 4 ft with ISO 100 negative color film Wide 0 6 9 2 m 2 30 2 ft Tele 1 2 1...

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