Olympus OM-PC Instruction Manual Download

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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.

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Page 2: ... 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 th...

Page 3: ... of Exposure Mode 40 Selecting the Exposure Mode PROGRAM 41 Program Diagrams 42 Selecting the Exposure Mode AUTO Aperture Preferred 4 4 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 ...

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Page 5: ... Preparations before Taking Pictures The Olympus OM PC is basically designed for automatic film speed setting with DX coded film 4 ...

Page 6: ...Remove the rear lens cap Remove the body cap 1 2 Mounting the Lens 5 ...

Page 7: ...ate 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...l 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ...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 ...

Page 13: ...ack 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 ...

Page 14: ...graphs 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...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 ...

Page 17: ...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 ...

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

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ... to Take Aperture Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures 1 Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position 2 Select the light metering mode ESPMetering OTF Light Metering Center Weighted Average Metering 20 ...

Page 22: ...3 Set the aperture Basic aperture settings Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display Focus on your subject 4 5 21 ...

Page 23: ...ease 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 ...

Page 24: ...Manual Exposure 1 Set the mode selector dial to the MANUAL position 2 Set the aperture 23 ...

Page 25: ...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 ...

Page 26: ...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 ...

Page 27: ...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 ...

Page 28: ...ion 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 ...

Page 29: ... Other Operations 28 ...

Page 30: ...Using the Self Timer 1 2 Wind the film once Set the self timer lever 29 ...

Page 31: ...he 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 ...

Page 32: ...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 ...

Page 33: ...ur 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 ...

Page 34: ...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 Ligh...

Page 35: ...rmation 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 weig...

Page 36: ... 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 l...

Page 37: ...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 th...

Page 38: ...tering 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 ...

Page 39: ...iewfinder 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...

Page 40: ...tdoor 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 ...

Page 41: ...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 shut...

Page 42: ... 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 beginner...

Page 43: ...ows 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 viewfi...

Page 44: ...ill 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 Bo...

Page 45: ... 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...

Page 46: ...ubject 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 ob...

Page 47: ...ew 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 ...

Page 48: ...e 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...

Page 49: ...e 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...

Page 50: ... 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...

Page 51: ...on 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 thatguaranteesgoodresults This mode does full justice to the photographer s crea tive intentions assuring the full range of control avail able with conventional high qual...

Page 52: ...ing 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 ...

Page 53: ... 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 expo...

Page 54: ...e 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 53 ...

Page 55: ...e frame will be exposed as many timesasyou 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 am...

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Page 57: ...sation 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 expo...

Page 58: ...he 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 57 ...

Page 59: ...ct 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 shutt...

Page 60: ...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 59 ...

Page 61: ...cations 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 t...

Page 62: ...al 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 fram...

Page 63: ...re 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...

Page 64: ...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 he...

Page 65: ...ation 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 Bello...

Page 66: ...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 view...

Page 67: ...For Longer Service of Your Camera 66 ...

Page 68: ...Handling Care Take care in handling the camera Do not apply excessive force 67 ...

Page 69: ...Storage Care Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields Battery Precaution In case of malfunction take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station 68 ...

Page 70: ... 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 th...

Page 71: ...y 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 a...

Page 72: ...hooting 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 wh...

Page 73: ...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 ...

Page 74: ...escription 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 73 ...

Page 75: ...d 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 74 ...

Page 76: ...ece 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 75 ...

Page 77: ...ries 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 leve...

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