INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your IS-2DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your IS-2DLX before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus IS-2DLX.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 35mm ~ 135mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting range. Full-fledged macro functions include Zoom Macro for subjects as close as 0.6 m (2 ft), Super Macro for subjects as close as 0.39 m (1.3 ft), and 1:1 Macro* which captures life-size images of small subjects on film.
ED (extraordinary dispersion) 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 panorama adapter
isattached.
Other various easy-to-use functions include versatile flash, subject, drive, and exposure modes and more.
* The optional IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER f=13cm is required.
Symbols used in this manual:
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Manual |
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Automatic |
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Indicator on |
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts |
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Viewfinder display/LCD panel |
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Attaching the strap |
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Loading the batteries |
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Loadingthefilm
Takingpictures
Unloading the film
Checking the batteries |
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Points to remember |
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Reset operation |
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
TAKING BETTER PICTURES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Using the focus lock |
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Using the drive modes |
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Flash photography |
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Using the exposure modes |
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Selftimer |
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Exposure compensation |
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Macro photography |
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PF (powerfocus) |
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Using the subject modes |
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Spotmetering |
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Flash |
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Exposure compensation |
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Effects of zoom and its advantages |
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Film speed |
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Autofocus (AF) |
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Macro photography |
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Exposure |
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Panorama photography |
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Metering the amount of light |
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Accessories |
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Care and storage 68
Battery handling |
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Troubleshooting |
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Questions and answers |
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Specifications |
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Hot shoe cover
Shift buttons
Selects the exposure compensation 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 stud
Zoom (T/W) buttons (See p. 17.)
Become the focus buttons in the PF mode.
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Viewfinder (See p. 6.)
PF button
Flash mode button*
Selftimer button Drive mode button*
+/- button
Exposure mode button*
Macro button Subject mode button*
Mid-roll rewind button
Date MODE, SET and ADJUST buttons
Spot button (See p. 51.)
— Film window
For confirmation of film ISO speed
Back cover release
-Remote cord jack
For connecting to the optional M-Remote Cord 1.2m or 5m
• Battery compartment cover
Tripod socket
Function button (See p. 22/32/38/43.)
Switches to the modes indicated by *.
Reset button
Restores the standard shooting mode and checks the battery condition.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY |
Autofocus |
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Spot frame |
Macro |
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Aperture setting |
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Flash
Panorama marks*
*Optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER is required.
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LCD PANEL |
Aperture setting/1:1 Macro* information |
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Displays the aperture setting except when in the |
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1:1 Macro mode, in which the correct working |
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Shutter speed |
distance is displayed. |
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Selftimer |
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Single-frame advance |
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Continuous-frame advance |
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Double exposure |
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Program auto-exposure |
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Exposure compensation |
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indicator |
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Aperture-preferredauto |
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exposure |
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Manual exposure |
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Exposure counter/Exposure |
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compensation level |
* The optional IS/L LENS A-LIFE |
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Date-time indicator |
SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER |
f=13cm is required in the 1:1 |
Spot metering
Exposure compensation/ Manual exposure
1:1 Macro adjustment mark* Battery check Manual flash
Power focus (autofocus override)
Spot metering
Auto flash Auto-S flash Fill-in flash
Sports mode Portrait mode
Night scene
1:1 Macro*
Super Macro Single-frame advance
ESP metering
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.
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Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).
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Turn the lock screw on the |
Insert the batteries as |
bottom of the camera |
2.shown and replace the |
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counter-clockwise to |
cover, turning the lock |
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open the battery cover. |
screw clockwise. |
The types of batteries that can be |
Read "Battery Handling" on page 69. |
used are also shown inside the battery |
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cover. |
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CHECKINGTHE BATTERIES
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Turn |
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Press the reset |
power switch |
2.button to |
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check the |
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batteries. |
Batteries are OK. The mark disappears when the finger is
released from the button.
Batteries are low.
Have spares
handy.
Blinks
Batteries
should be replaced
immediately.
Lights
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Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct. Correct.
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.
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Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers away from the lens, AF illuminator and flash.
Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.
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Depress The |
Depress the |
shutter release |
2.shutter release |
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button halfway. |
button fully. |
Cautions:
•Press the shutter releasebuttongently
•Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
To lock the focus. |
To release the |
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shutter and take |
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the picture. |
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Note: When the autofocus |
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The image is clear and |
indicator doesn't light, the |
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the autofocus indicator |
shutter won't release. |
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lights in the viewfinder. |
(See p. 57) |
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Reset operation restores the standard shooting mode, for worry-free photography that anyone can perform. Also use this mode when you don't know what operation to perform.
Press the reset button.
The camera will return to the standard shooting mode, and other set modes will be
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canceled.
Standard Shooting Mode
Exposure mode: Program Auto
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Drive mode; Single (S)*
Lightmeteringmode:ESP
Flash mode: AUTO or AUTO-S Exposure compensation: ±0
Focusing:AF
*Won't be restored when the reset button is pressed after the first shot has been taken in the Double Exposure mode. (See p. 41)
LOADINGTHE FILM
Slide the back cover |
Insert the film cartridge. |
1.release upward to open |
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the back cover. |
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Note: Use DX-coded film.
Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain when loading.
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3. Pass the edge of the film under the film guide, and align the film leader with the film loading indicator.
Film loading indicator |
Film guide |
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. If not, push the cartridge down.
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4. |
Close the back cover. |
Turn the power switch |
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The film automatically advances to the first frame.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads .
Note: Ifblinks in the exposure counter, reload the film.
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Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photography.
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Remove the lens cap, |
While looking through the |
and turn the power |
2.viewfinder, press the zoom |
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switch ON. |
button to determine the |
composition.
The lens advances, and the LCD panel lights.
Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed.
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How to Use the Zoom |
Position your subject |
Buttons |
3. within the autofocus |
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frame. |
Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in. |
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Max. telephoto focal |
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length: 135mm |
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Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.
Max. wide-angle focal length: 35 mm
Autofocus frame
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Depress the shutter |
Depress the shutter release |
4.release button halfway. |
5.button fully to take the picture. |
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The film automatically |
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advances to the next frame. |
The autofocus indicator 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, 18 the shutter won't release. (See p. 57.)
Working Distance
Standardshooting (39mm~135mm):1.2m (3.91)~
Macro shooting as closeas 0.6 m (2 ft) is possible through the 35mm~100mm fecal length (Zoom Macro).
The camera automatically rewinds the film when you
reach the end of a roll.
Make sure the motor has stopped and theis blinking on the LCD panel, before opening the back cover and removing the film.
Rewinding 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 again.
•The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film.
Press the mid-roll rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.
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USINGTHE FOCUS LOCK
To avoid taking out-of-focus pictures
When the main subject is not in the center of the Autofocus frame, use the focus lock.
Position the autofocus
1. frame on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway.
2.Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully.
The autofocus indicator lights |
Notes: |
When the focus is locked, the |
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in the viewfinder. |
exposure is also locked (AE lock). |
Autofocus frame |
The focus cannot be locked using the |
M-Remote Cord. |
This camera has two flash tubes that are automatically selected and fired according to the shooting conditions. There are also various flash modes that can be selected to match
Use the function and |
Press the function |
2.flash mode buttons to |
3.button to engage the |
select the mode. |
mode. |
When the function button is pressed, the mode selected by using the flash mode button starts blinking.
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The engaged mode is blinking.
Note: The blinking indication's mode can also be engaged directly by pressing the shutter release button.
AUTO (Auto Flash Mode)
The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light. Use this mode normally.
When blinks in the |
When the flash is |
1.viewfinder, the flash |
2.flipped up, the camera |
should be used. Slide |
will start recharging the |
the flash release. |
flash. |
AUTO lights. When the flash is recharged, in the viewfinder will light.
Note: The flash won't fire until recharging is finished.
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