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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

Содержание PC I

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Страница 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 e...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 7: ...te 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 t...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...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 almo...

Страница 10: ...C 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 Auto...

Страница 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...

Страница 12: ...nsert 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...

Страница 13: ...ck 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 lo...

Страница 14: ...raphs 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 a...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 Meterin...

Страница 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...

Страница 23: ...ase 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...

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

Страница 25: ...he 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 Mete...

Страница 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...

Страница 27: ...ndex 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 nu...

Страница 28: ...on 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...

Страница 29: ...Other Operations 28...

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

Страница 31: ...e 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 33: ...r 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...

Страница 34: ...gnored 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...

Страница 35: ...mation 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 a...

Страница 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 displa...

Страница 37: ...n 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 sli...

Страница 38: ...ering 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...

Страница 39: ...ewfinder 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 mod...

Страница 40: ...door 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 w...

Страница 41: ...djusting 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 backg...

Страница 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 int...

Страница 43: ...ws 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 corre...

Страница 44: ...ll 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 yo...

Страница 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 c...

Страница 46: ...bject 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 Tabl...

Страница 47: ...w 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 fie...

Страница 48: ...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 defi...

Страница 49: ...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 ca...

Страница 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 shu...

Страница 51: ...n 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 meter...

Страница 52: ...ng 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 dark...

Страница 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 mo...

Страница 54: ...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...

Страница 55: ...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 blin...

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Страница 57: ...ation 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...

Страница 58: ...e 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 flashe...

Страница 59: ...t 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 th...

Страница 60: ...lash 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 downw...

Страница 61: ...ations 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...

Страница 62: ...l 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...

Страница 63: ...e 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...

Страница 64: ...s 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 e...

Страница 65: ...tion 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 Bello...

Страница 66: ...enses 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 st...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 t...

Страница 71: ...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 pro...

Страница 72: ...ooting 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...

Страница 73: ...sed 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...

Страница 74: ...scription 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...

Страница 75: ...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 Le...

Страница 76: ...ce 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 M...

Страница 77: ...ies 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 sett...

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