Olympus Stylus 1, Instructions Manual

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SOME QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: My camera is loaded with film but
the rewind knob doesn't rotate when I
advance the film advance lever. Why?
A: The film leader may not be inserted
in the film take-up spool and the film
is not advancing properly. See pages 7
& 8.
Q: The film is not advancing. Why?
A: The shutter may be cocked and
ready to fire. Try pressing the shutter
release button. If this is not the case,
your film may be fully exposed. Check
the exposure counter. If you feel ten-
sion on the film advance lever, DO
NOT FORCE IT. Rewind the film. See
pages 9 & 10.
Q: The shutter release button will not
move and I can't take the picture.
Why?
A: The film advance lever may not
have been fully advanced. See page 9.
Q: The rewind crank will not turn
when I try to rewind the film. Why?
A: The rewind release lever may not be
set properly. Make sure the lever is
rotated until the red line is opposite
the "R." See page 10.
Q: Why can't I turn the ASA film
speed dial?
A: The film speed dial release button
must be pressed before the dial can be
turned. Once the dial had been set,
release the button and make sure the
dial has locked into place. See page 12.
Q: Why isn't the needle in the view-
finder moving?
A: First, make sure the meter switch
lever is set to the "ON" position. If the
meter is on, turn the camera towards a
bright light source. If the needle still
will not move, the battery may not be
inserted, may be inserted improperly
or may be drained. Replace the battery
or insert it properly. See page 7.
Q: I cannot center the exposure needle
on the index. Why?
A: If the exposure needle will not cen-
ter on the index, adjust the shutter
speed or F stop until the needle is
centered.
To obtain proper exposure, you may
use an ND (neutral density) filter when
the subject is too bright, or an elec-
tronic flash or flash bulb when the
subject is too dark.
Q: How do I take meter readings when
a bellows or extension tubes are
mounted to my camera?
A: Since lens extension devices dis-
connect the automatic diaphragm
mechanism between camera and lens,
readings must be taken with the lens
stopped-down. Take an exposure read-
ing using the procedure outlined on
page 14.
Q: How can I remove dust from inside
the viewfinder?
A: After detaching the focusing screen,
blow away any dust with an air blower.
(See page 20.) Never wipe the surfaces
of the screens, prisms, or mirror with
cloth or paper.
Q: The microprism in the center of the
viewfinder "shimmers" and darkens.
Is that normal?
A: Yes, this is a natural phenomenon
that occurs when a lens with a maxi-
mum aperture smaller than F5 is
mounted on the camera. It also
happens with a standard lens when the
depth of field preview button is
pressed. The microprism is not faulty.
Q: The viewfinder is totally dark and I
can't see anything. Why?
A: Make sure you have removed the
lens cap. If the cap has been removed,
the mirror lock-up lever may be in the
up position. Return the mirror to its
operational position. See page 29.
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