Olympus 2, OM-2 Instructions Manual

To an OM-2 Owner

Th e OM -2 is a unique 35m m single lens reflex, utilizing the
Olympus TTL Direct (Off-the-Film) Light Measuring System
fo r unprecedented accuracy of automatic exposure.
In addition, it offers full manual exposure control at the
flip of a lever switch. OM-2 has se t a n e w standard for relia­bility and versatility in a compact SLR, to meet the demands
of the professional and amateur alike, f o r standard as well
as scientific and technical photography pursuits.
OM-2 i s part of the total Olympus OM System, enabling you
to capture life as it happens, from photomicrography to

astrophotography, from photojournalism to portraiture.
With its many system components, the OM-2 permits an in­finite range of photographic capabilities ... a camera that
grows as your needs expand. To get the optimum results
from your OM-2, carefully study this Owner's Manual. It
is well worth your time, and wil l provide a sound basis fo r
years of f in e OM-2 ph o t og raphs.

1

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

(P. 27)

(P. 9)

Rewind Shaft

Film Chamber

Film Guide

Pins (2 )

Shutter Curtain

Motor

Guide Pin Hole

Battery

Chamber

Motor Drive Socket Cap

Tripod Socket

Camera Back

Camera Back
Pressure Plate

(P. 37)

Motor Coupling Terminal

Refer

to

pages

in

parentheses

for

detailed

explanations

of

each part.

Film Take-Up

Spool

Viewfinder

Eyepiece Frame

Battery

Check Lamp

Recordata Back Contact

Dual Sprocket

B LOCK Button

(P. 12)

(P. 9, P 44)
(P.58)

(P.8)

(P. 43)

(P. 37, P. 40)

(P. 7)

(P.37, P40)

Release Pin

2

Manual Shutter

Speed Ri ng

Lens Release Button

FP and X Flash Synch Selector

Flash Sy nc hr oni za ti on Socket

Rewind Knob

/Camera Back Release

Rewind Crank

Sel ector Lever

Hot Shoe Socket

Depth of Fie ld Scale
Aperture Ring

Focusing Ring
Lens Mount Ring
Body Mount Ring

Exposure Copensation
Dial/Film Speed Dial

Shutter Release Button

/Cable Release Socket
Exposure Counter

(P. 10, P. 20)

(P. 11)
(P. 10)

(P. 11)

AS A Film Speed
Window

Film Advance Lever
Memo Holder

(P. 12)

(P. 7)

(P.30, P.35)

(P.35)

(P.20)

(P.26)

(P. 12,

P.15, P.16,

P. 17. P. 18, P. 35)

(P. 14)

(P.26)

(P. 11.

P.23)

(P.19, P.20, P.37,

P.42, P.44)

(P. 8,

P.15,

P. 24,

P44)

(P.9, P.20,

P. 44)

3

Rewind Release Lever

Accessory Shoe 4

Shoulder Strap Eyelet

Self-Timer

Depth-of-Field

Preview Button

Lens

(P.20, P.44)

(P.21, P.44)

(P. 25, P.

26.)

4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

On

OM-2

To an

OM-2

Owner

...............

1

Description

of

Controls

............

2
Mounting the Lens/Inserting the Batteries . 7

Battery Check and Mirror Lock-Up ..... 8

Loading

the

Film

................

9

Operating the Film Advance Lever/

Exposure

Counter

..............

10

Setting

the ASA

Film

Speed

Dial

.......

11

Ap ert ur e Ring and Manual Shutter Speed

Ring

.......................

12

Setting the Selector Lever/Viewfinder .... 13,

Focusing

.....................

14

Automatic

Exposure

Control

.........

15

Manual

Exposure

Control

...........

17

Holding

the

Camera

..............

19

Unloading the Camera/Making Multiple

Exposures

...................

20

Setting

the

Self-Timer

.............

21

Exposure

Compensation

............

22

Exposure Compensation for Aut omatic

Measurement

.................

23

Exposure Compensation f or Manual

Measurement

.................

24

Depth

of

Field

.................

25

Depth of Field Scale/Preview Button .... 26

Infrared Photography/Camera Back

Replacement

.................

27

Interchangeable

Focusing

Screens

......

28

Flash Photography wi th t he T32 (T20)

Electronic

Flash

...............

29

5

On O M System

The T32, (T20)/OM-2 Way — Flash

Photography Couldn't Be Simpler and

More

Accurate

................

32

Bounce

Flash

..................

33

Cloce-up

Flash

.................

34

Flash Photography with an Electronic

Flash

Unit

...................

35

Flash

Bulb

Photography

............

36

Motor

Drive

Photography

...........

37

Winder 2 Operation

..............

40

Care

and

Storage

................

42

Questions

and

Answers

............

44

The Most Important Feature of the

OM-2 — TT L Direct (off-the-film) Light

Measuring

...................

47

Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group . . . . .

Table

of

Interchangeable

Lenses

......

Interchangeable

Lens

Group

Units

......

Finder

Group

..................

Finder

Group

Units

..............

Flashphoto

Group

...............

Flashphoto

Group

Units

............

Motor

Drive Group

..................

Motor

Drive

Group

Units

...........

Macrophotography

Group

...........

Macrophotography

Group

Units

.......

Phototechnical

Group

.............

Phototechnical

Group

Units

.........

Photomicrography

Group

...........

Photomicrography

Group

Units

.......

Chart

of

Photographic

Ranges

........

Case

Group

and

Units

.............

51
53
55

57
58
61

64
71
74

76

78

84

88
89
92
94
95

6

MOUNTING THE LENS

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

Moun t the Lens.

Align the red dots on the lens flange and the body

mount ring. T urn the le ns cl ockwise until the lens
release

button

springs

up and you will

hear

posi-

tive "click".

Lens Removal

To detach the lens, press
down on the lens release
button and turn the lens

counter-clockwise. Always
attach the front and rear

lens caps when the lens is
removed from the body to

prevent any possibility of

damage.

Insert two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44

(Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents) into the bat-

tery chamber.

CAUTION: Batteries should be always replaced

as a pair. If battery polarity is incorrect, the cam-

era does not function.

7

BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UP

a point to switch off the selector lever when the

camera is not used.

By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK•
RESET" position, you can check the batteries

and/or unlock the mirror.

Check the Batteries.

Move the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET"

position. The battery check lamp indicates bat-

tery condition as follows:

The red lamp lights brightly — Battery volt-

ag e is sufficient.

The red lamp flashes on and off — Batteries

are very weak. Fresh batteries are recommended.

The lamp does not light — Batteries are drain-

ed. Replace them.

NOTE: Silver oxide batteries will last approxi-

mately one year. To avoid battery drain, make it

Mirror Lock-Up

If the mirror is up, the field of view turns dark

through the viewfinder, and the film cannot be

advanced. This lock-up of the mirror occurs when

no batteries are loaded or batteries are deplet-

ed, or the film is advanced during exposure.
The mirror lock-up does not indicate any break-

down

of the

camera,

but a

built-in

safety

device

to prevent any trouble. Press the selector lever to

the "CHECK•RESET" position, and unlock the
mirror.

In

case

,

shooting

can be

resumed

im-

mediately. In case , replace batteries.

CAUTION: You cannot unlock the mirror after

battery replacement, if you omit pressing the
selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET" position.

NOTE: When the mirror locks up, a battery drain

prevention device is activated to conserve power.

8

LOADING THE FILM

Pull the rewind knob up

and open the camera back.

Insert a film cartridge into
the f il m chamber and push
the rewin d knob back.

Insert th e f il m leader int o

one of the slots in the film

take-up spool.

Turn the advance lever so that the film perfora­tions engage th e sprocket teeth.
Close the camera back until it clicks.

Make sure the selector lever is in the OFF posi­tion.

NOTE: Fold out the rewind crank and rotate it

clockwise

slightly

to

remove

any

slack

in the

film.
Then if the rewind crank rotates as yo u turn the
advance

lever,

the

film

is

properly

advancing.

9

OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCE

LEVER

EXPOSURE COUNTER

Turn the advance lever to the right as far as it will
go. The fil m can be advanced by one frame, in a
single stroke or in multiple short strokes.

NOTE: If the advance lever stops moving because
you've shot the last remaining film frame while
you are

advancing

the

film,

discontinue

the

film

advance

and

rewind

the

film.

(Read

pages

37~41

fo r motor drive shooting.)

Exposure Counter

The exposure counter is indexed f rom "S" (Start)

to 1, 2 ... up to 36 in even numbers and "E"

(End). Whenever the camera back is opened, the
exposure counter automatically returns to "S".

10

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL

Lift up the outer collar of the exposure com­pensation dial and rotate until the ASA speed
for the film appears in the window.

The ASA

film

speed

scale

on the

dial

is

mark-

ed from 12 to 1600. If you are not able to

rotate the outer collar to the desired ASA in

one turn of the d i al (only 3 stops can b e rotated

in one turn of the dial), release the collar and
turn the exposure compensation dial several
click stops in th e opposite direction from the
ASA you are trying to set. Then, lift the outer
collar again and continue turni ng to the desir-

ed ASA setting. NEVER FORCE THE DIAL

WHEN SETTING A SA.

Once the setting has been made, turn the dial
until t he white line is aligned with the black
index line on the pentaprism housing.

CAUTION: Make sure yo u align the white line

with the black index line on the pentaprism

afte r setting ASA.

THE MEMO

HOLDER

A memo holder pro-

vided on the cam-

era back accepts a

memo slip or the

end flap from most

35mm film packages

as a reminder of

ASA, exposure numbe r, etc.

11

APERTURE RING AND MANUAL SHUTTER SPEED RING

Aperture Ring

The opening (aperture) in the lens diaphragm is

marked in F stops on the aperture ring. The higher

the F number, the smaller the lens opening (less

light) and provides greater depth of field than
lower F numbers (see page 25).
When setting the aperture ring, you may use either

the click-stop positions or a n y in-between settings

to obtain precise exposure control.

NOTE: All lenses in the OM System (except cer-

tain specialized lenses) provide fully automatic

diaphragm control allowing you to focus and

compose your picture with the lens fully open.
The diaphragm will automatically close to the

pre-selected F stop at the moment of exposure.

And immediately re-open after exposure.

Manual Shutter Speed Rin g

Shutter speeds engraved on the manual shutter

speed ring ar e used only for non-automatic cam­era

operation. B indicates

"bulb"

at

which

set-

ting the shutter will remain open as long as the
shutter release button is held down. The other
engravings indicate fractions of a second; for e x-

ample "T" for 1 second, "2" for 1/2 second .....

up to

"1000"

for 1

/1000

second.

To set at

"B",

rotate the ring while pressing the B LOCK but­ton at the lower l eft of the body mount.

Be careful that shutter speeds are set only at

click stop positions. Make sure that the selector

lever is set at a click stop position.

12

SETTING THE SELECTOR LEVER

The selector lever on top of your camera has four

positions as follows (with click stops at

AUTO-OFF-MANUAL):

1) AUTO — Automatic exposure control; you
preset the F s top and the camera automatical-

ly sets shutter speed for proper exposure.

2) OFF — Camera turned completely off to avoid
battery drain. Always store your camera with

the selector lever in this position.

3) MANUAL — Zero-method exposure operation;

set shutter speed and F stop for proper ex-

posure (see page 17).

4) CHECK•RESET

—

Battery test position simul-

taneously with release of mirror lock-up.

The three-position viewfinder control center

allows you to see the operating mode of your

camera without checking the position of the

selector lever.

NOTE:

If you

release

the

shutter

with

the

selector

lever at OFF in normal lighting condition, the
built-in automatic exposure control is activated
to take a properly-exposed picture, so as not to
miss optimum exposure opportunity, at any mo-

ment. The difference between the automatic ex-

posures in the O F F position and the AUTO posi-

tion, however, is that the OFF mode exposure

stops in 1/30 sec. maximum to save battery ex­haustion, and the AUTO viewfinder scale does
not appear.

VIEWFINDER

AUTO

OFF

MANUAL

13

FOCUSING

Loo k throug h t he viewfinder and turn the focusing

ring

in

either

direction until

your

subject

appears

sharpest. The split image will be vertically align ed

in the central spot of the Focusing Screen or a

shimmering effect of the microprism ring around

the central sp ot wil l disappear when critical focus-

ing has been achieved.

NOTE: Y o u ca n determine the distance between
the subject and the film plane by reading the dis-

tance

scale

on the

focusing

ring

after

setting

criti-

cal focusing. The actual distance is indicated o p­posite the red central index mark on the lens
mount

ring;

the

white

scale

indicates

this

distance

in meters and the orange scale in feet.

(For Focusing Screen replacement read pages 28 ,

59 and

60).

Out of focus.

Microprism

Ring

Rangefinder
Spot

Matte Field

In focus.

14

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL

The Aperture-Preferred System

The aperture-preferred system
is the most convenient and

easy-to-use method of auto-

matic operation, particularly

outdoors w h e n using 50mm or

wide-angle lenses. To use this system:

Set the selector lever to the "AUTO" position

making

sure

that

the

lever

"clicks"

into

place.

Set the F stop you wish to use on the lens

aperture ring.

The camera will automatically determine the
shutter speed required for proper exposure and
indicate tha t speed in the viewfinder. Then RE-

LEASE THE SHUTTER.

NOTE: At shutter speeds slower than 1 / 60 second,

the possibility of camera movement during ex-

posure is increased. If the needle in the viewf inder

indicates a shutter

speed

in

this

area,

turn

the
aperture ring to the left (so as to open the aper­ture).

For use of interchangeable lenses of various angles
of view, refer to the data below to determine the

hand-held shutter speed and avoid blurry pictures:

Wide-angle and super wide-angle lenses — 1/3 0

second or faster. 50mm lenses — 1 /60 second
or faster. Telephoto and Zoom lenses to

100mm — 1/125 second or faster. Telephoto

and Zoom lenses to 200mm — 1/250 second or

Red Zone

Blue Zone

15

faster. Super telephoto lenses of 300mm and

up — 1/500 second or faster.

If the viewfinder needle enters the red zone

Warning against over-exposure. A shutter speed

faster than 1 /1000 second is required for pro-

per exposure, but the shutter will be released

at 1/1000 second. Since this is beyond the

range of your OM-2 and an overexposed photo­graph would result, turn the lens aperture ring
to a higher F stop until the meter needle moves
out of the red zone.

If the viewfinder needle enters the blue
"AUTO" zone Indication for long time ex­posure. A shutter speed longer than 1 second

is required for proper exposure.
Your OM-2 provides for automatic exposures
fro m 1 second to 120 seconds (with A SA 100

at normal temperature and h umidity). If you
wish to close the shutter during a long time
exposure under AUTO operation, turn the
selector lever to the OFF position, and the
shutter closes.

CAUTION: Do not advance the film while
the mirror is up during an automatic exposure,

or the mirror will lock up.

The Shutter Speed-Preferred System

Should you wish to select a shutter speed to meet
a specific photographic situation (e.g., stopping
fast action, eliminating camera movement or con­trolling depth-of-field), you may use a shutter
speed-preferred method of automatic exposure
control. To use this system:

Set the se le c t or lever to t h e "AUTO" position.

Look through the viewfinder and turn the

aperture ring until the viewfinder needlepoints

at the desired shutter speed.

16

MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL

Set the selector lever to

"MANUAL", and the ex­posure index marks and

the meter needle are visi-

ble in the viewfinder.

Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure Control

Should you wish to preselect a shutter speed

turn the shutter speed ring until the desired
speed is opposite the red reference dot on the

lens barrel (see page 12).

Look through the viewfinder and turn the
aperture ring until the needle lines up in the
center of the index. For fine exposure adjust­ment you can use any click-stop or inter­mediate F stop position.

Aper t u r e- P r e f e rr e d Manual Exposure Control

Turn the aperture ring until the desired F stop

is opposite the white index mark.

Look through the viewfinder and rotate the

shutter

speed

ring

until

the

needle

lines

up as

close as possible to t he center of the index.

Make sure that the shutter speed ring is clicked

into position and not between two settings.
Make the final exposure adjustment by turning

the aperture r i n g u n t i l the needle aligns exactly

in the center of the index.

CAUTION: The shutter speed thus obtained
should meet the other photographic conditions
properly, especially at "B" where the shutter
speed ring is not coupled with t h e exposure meter.

17

Exposure Meter Needle

Exposure Meter Index

If the Exposure Needle Does Not Center o n the
Index

If an exposure or a shutter speed is improperly
selected, th e exposure needle wi ll no t center on
the

index.

Reset

the

shutter

speed

or F

stop

until

the needle is ce n tered.

You may use an ND (neutral density) filter if the
subject is too bright, or an electronic flash or flash
bulb if the subject is too dark.

ASA 100

ASA 100

ASA 100

50mm F1.8 lens,
fully opened

50mm F1.4 lens,

fully opened

55mm F1 .2 lens,

fully opened

1/2

sec.

1/2

sec.

1/2

sec.

Light Measuring Range of the Exposure Meter

The measuring range is EV 1.5-EV17 (A SA 100,
with F1.2 55mm lens). The list above summarizes
the lowest measurable limits in dealing with ex­treme low light conditions.

CAUTION: If the aperture ring or shutter speed
ring is turned below the limits in the list, with ex-

tremely low lighting or the selector lever OFF,

the needle sometimes moves, but the meter is not
functioning.

18

HOLDING THE CAMERA

Proper camera handling is important in assuring
the sharpest possible pictures.

Holding th e Camera Horizontally

Keep both elbows close to the body, to steady

the camera.

Putting the Camera into Operation

The aperture ring, focusing ring and shutter speed

ring ar e so arranged as to enable one hand opera-

tion right up to the moment the shutter is released.

Hold your breath at the moment of shutter release.

Transport the film advance lever with your right

thumb and squeeze the release button smoothly
using the cushion, not the tip, of your index
finger.

Holding the Camera Vertically

For vertical shooting, keep one elbow close to

your body and press the camera tightly against

your forehead.

NOTE: Steady yourself against any nearby sup-

port (such as a tree, fence, or wall) whenever pos-

sible.

NOTE: For telephotography, or slow shutter

speed photography, it is recommended that you

use a tripod and hold the camera steady with

you r hands.

19

UNLOADING THE CAMERA

Whe n the entire roll of fil m has been exposed re-

wind the film.

Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock-

wise by about 90°.

Fold out the rewind crank and wind it in the
direction of the arrow. Wh ile rewinding, you
will feel tension on the crank. When the ten-

sion stops and the crank turns freely, the film

has been completely rewound back into the

cartridge.

Open the camera back by pulling up on the

rewind knob and remove the film cartridge.
Keep camera and film out of direct sunlight

while unloading.

Should you wish to make more than one exposure

on the same frame:

Take up any slack in the film by slowly turn-

ing the rewind crank in a clockwise direction

until it stops, then take the first exposure.

Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock-

wi se by about 90°.

Hold both the rewind knob and rewind re-

lease lever to prevent them from turning and
advance the film advance lever. The shutter
will then be cocked for the next exposure
without advancing the film.

Press

the

shutter

release

button

with a slow,

steady squeeze.

The exposure counter will advance with each

exposure.

After completing the multiple exposures, put

the lens cap on the lens, advance the film, and

shoot a blank fra me to avoid overlapping.

NOTE: You can make as many multiple exposure
as yo u li ke by repeating the above procedure. With

each exposure on the same frame, the possibility

of slippage is increased.

MAKING MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

20

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER

Rotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwise

so that the shutter can be released after an
elapse of delay time between 4 sec. to 12 sec.

according to the lever setting as shown above.
You may set the self-timer lever either before
or after advancing the film.
Turn the start lever clockwise to the vertical
position to activate the self-timer lever. The
shutter will then be released after the preset
time.

Stopping the Self-timer

To stop the self-timer during its operation, turn

the start lever count er-clock wise. If you tu rn the

start lever clockwise again, t he self-timer can re-

sume its action.

NOTE: After setting the lever, you can release

the

shutter

by

pressing

the

shutter

release

button.

NOTE: If you do not reset the self-timer, the

timer lever will begin moving immediately after

advancing

the

film

and the

shutter

will

be

releas-

ed earlier than expected. If the film has not been

advanced fully, the timer lever will stop half-way.
To re-activate the timer, move the start lever

counter-clockwise to stop the timer lever, return

the timer lever to the starting position, and ad-

vance

the

film.

Then,

turn

the

start

lever

again.

21

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Before compen-

sation

When the most im-

portant area of the picture is much darker than
the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield,
etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the
brightest part of the picture leaving the main sub­ject under-exposed. Alternatively, when taking a
picture of a bright subject against a dark back­ground the meter tends to read the darkest part

Before compen-

sation

leaving the main subject over-exposed. In these

situations, proper exposure compensation helps

you take fine pictures.

NOTE: With backlighting or sidelighting it's al-

wa ys a good idea to use a lens hood to eliminate

unwanted glare.

After compensation

After compensation

22

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION F O R AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT

If you wish to change the exposure setting auto­matically selected by the camera, use the exposure
compensation dial and a compensation marker
appears in the viewfinder.

When the main subject is much darker than the

general background or when strong light strikes
the subject from behind or from the side, turn
the dial to the ( + ) side.
Turn the camera to the subject so that the subject
fills most of the viewfinder, or move the camera

toward the subject. After reading the shutter
speed, return to the original position and rotate
the compensation dial until the meter needle
points at the read-out speed in the finder.

NOTE:

In

such a case

it is

recommended

to

turn

the compensation dial to the + 1 side.

When taking a picture of a bright subject against
a dark background (spotlightng, deep shadows,

etc.), turn the compensation dial to the (—) side.

Move forward until the subject fills as much of
the viewfinder as possible, (with a zoom lens, you
may be able to do this by zooming in on th e sub­ject without chaning your positions). After
noting the shutter speed indicated by the meter
needle, return to your original position, recompose
the picture, and turn the compensation dial until
the shutter speed needle indicates the speed ob­tained from your close-up meter reading.

23

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR MANUAL MEASUREMENT

1 Stop Over

1/2 Stop Over

Correct Exposure

1/2 Stop Under

1 St op Under

Manual exposure can be compensated by adjust­ing the F stop or shutter speed. The exposure
needle indicates over-exposure at the (+) side, or

under-exposure at the (—) side.

Dark subject in bright backlighting

When the most important area of the picture is

much darker than the general picture area (strong

light hitting the main subject from behind or from

the side) the meter will have a tendency to read
the brightest part of the picture leaving the main
subject under-exposed. To compensate for this,
move forward until the subject fills most of the

viewfinder picture area and set the F stop/shutter
speed combination which centers the meter needle

between the index marks. Return to your original

position and take the picture without changing
this F stop/shutter speed combination even though

the needle is not centered.

NOTE: Over-exposure by + 1 stop renders a good
result in such a case.

Bright subject in d ark background

As previously mentioned, fill the viewfinder pic-

ture

area

with

the

subject

as

much

as

possible,

and set correct light measurement. Return t o your
original position and expose fo r fin e pictures.

CAUTION: After taking a picture using the com-

pensation dial, be sure to return the dial to the

normal setting

24

DEPTH OF FIELD

F1 6 , 1 /15 sec.

F2, 1/1000 sec.

Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness
in front of and behind the subject in focus. As
you get closer to your subject or as you open your

lens (e.g. from F16 to F2.8) the depth of field
becomes shallower. By stopping your lens down

(e.g. from F2.8 to F16) or getting f arther away
from your subject this depth of field can be in­creased.

The table below shows that when the camera-

to-subject distance is 3m, the depth of field at
F16 ranges fro m 1.93m t o 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 & F1.450mm Lenses)

Circle of least confusion 1 /30mm

25

DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE

PREVIEW BUTTON

The double series of numbers engraved on the

depth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8,
and F16. Once you have focused on your subject,

all objects within the distance range indicated
on the lens distance scale between the marks for
the F stop you have selected will have acceptable
sharpness. For example, in the above picture, th e
camera-to-subject distance is 3m (10ft.) and the

lens is set at F16. If you read the distance scale

at the points opposite the engraved "16" on both

sides of the refer enc e dot, you will find that the

depth of field is from 1.9m (6ft. ) to 7m (23ft.).

When you wish to see which objects fall within

the acceptable zone of sharpness (depth of field),

press the preview button on your lens. The dia­phragm of the lens will stop down to the preset

F stop enabling y ou t o see th e depth of fi eld in

the viewfinder.

CAUTION: If you jerk the preview button while
depressing the shutter release button halfway

down the shutter might be released.

26

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

CAMERA BACK REPLACEMENT

The OLYMPUS OM System Lenses are provided

with an infrared index mark engraved in red on
the depth of field scale.

When

shooting

with

infrared

film,

focus

normally

on your subject without the red filter on and read

the subject distance on the distance scales. Then,

turn the focusing ring to the right until the dis­tance reading is opposite the infrared index mark.

Your

lens

will

then

be in

focus

for

average

in-

frared photography. Shoot with the red filter on.

In the above picture, the red index is set at infinity.

CAUTION: Due to special light gathering require­ments of infrared films, it is recommended that
you follow the film manufacturer's recommenda­tions regarding exposure.

The camera back of the OM-2 is fully interchanbe-

able with the Recordata Back 2, 3 and 250 Film

Back 1. To remove the camera back, push down
on the release pin as shown. Do not remove the
back unless necessary.
The Recordata Back 2, 3 registers data such as
date, number, alphabetical code, etc. directly on
the picture.

The 250 Film Back 1 is designed for winder or

motor drive shooting; it accepts a bulk loaded

magazine of 250 frames.

27

INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS

The OM System interchangeable focusing screens

provide

you

with

the

ultimate

in

focusing

versa-

tility.

Optional

screens

are

available

to

suit

virtual-

ly every picture-taking situation. The focusing

screens come with a special tool. To remove the

focusing screen:

a) Detach the camera lens from the camera body.
b) Use the special tool provided to push up on

the release catch underneath the top ledge of
the mirror box (see the photo above). This

allows the screen and screen frame to drop
down.

c) Remove th e screen from inside t h e camera by

gripping th e tip of the screen wi th the tool as
shown.

CAUTION: Although the above procedure can be

done with fingers, it is recommended that you

use the special tool supplied. Changing focusing

screens is a procedure to be exercised with great

care. Trying to change a screen with you r fingers
can result in fingerprints and costly damage to
the surface of the screen, the prism, or the mirror.
Should this occur, cleaning or repair MUST be
handled by an authorized service center. Such

damage is not covered by the product warranty.

d) To install the screen, fi t it into th e frame and

push the frame upward gently until it clicks

into place. Gently shake th e camera body to
make sure the screen is held securely in place.

28

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32(or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH

Electronic Flash T20

Electronic Flash T32

T32 calculator panel (blank side for TTL "OTF" Auto flash)

The T32 and T20 are the world's first fully auto­matic electronic flash units. All their functions are
controlled directly by the OM-2 to perform ex-

tremely easy, yet highly accurate flash exposures.

(See pp. 61~69 fo r further information on flash

units.)

29

Attach the Acces­sory Shoe 4 to the

OM-2 and mount the
T32 (or

T20).

Set the camera's se-

lector lever to the

"AUTO" position

and switch on the
T32 (or

T20).

NOTE: Mounting the T32 (or T20) on the acces­sory shoe automatically completes the "X" syn­chro circuit. It is not necessary to set the X and

FP flash selector to "X".

A red lamp lights in the viewfinder when the

T32 (or T20) capacitor is charged ready for
shooting.
Set the aperture ring to the f/stop you require,
focus on t he subject and release the shutter.

NOTE: All f/stops on the camera lens can be

used.

30

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32 (or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH

Light Bl ue

If the lamp flickers: correct flash exposure

has been made.

If the lamp goes out: flash-to-subject dis-

tance is beyond the TTL AUTO working

range. Open up the lens stop or move in
closer to the subject.

If th e lamp stays lighted: correct exposure
has b een made by existing light, requiring
no flash.

In case exposure must be achieved by flash illumi-

nation, turn the aperture ring until the meter

needle points to 1/30 sec. or slower, and shoot.

NOTE: The OM-2 incorporates an incorrect flash

prevention system. If the shutter speed is faster
than the flash synchronizing range, the electronic
flash will not fire when you press the shutt er re-

lease

button.

31

THE T32(T20)/OM-2 WAY—FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

COULDN'T BE SIMPLER AND MORE ACCURATE

T32

(T20)

and

OM-2

(TTL Centralized Control

fla sh operation)

Picture angle

= Light measuring

angle

All required of the T32 (T20) is a flick of the on /

off switch. The rest is taken care by the OM-2.

The dial settings required of conventional
"auto" flash units — ASA film speed setting,
aperture setting, flash mode switching, exposure
compensation — are not needed with the T32

(T20).

Unlike conventional auto flash units which re­gula te fl a s h e mis si on by an independent light sen­sor, the T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-

in SBC light sensors, so that flash acceptance angle

always coincides with the picture angle of the

camera lens.

The OM-2 shutter automatically closes at the

instant the flash exposure has been completed.

Ordinary electronic flash

unit and camera

(Normal automatic

fla sh operation)

Picture angle

Light measuring angle

eliminating camera shake. Correct exposure can
be confirmed without taking your eye off the
viewfinder.

By the incorporation of an incorrect flash pre­vention system, the electronic flash will not fire
if the shutter speed is faster than the synchroniz­ing range.

Special techniques such as diffused lighting

are made easy, obviating complicated compensa-

tions and guesswork.

Usable f l ash-to-subject distance range is greatly
expanded - from 18cm (F22) to 26m (F1.2)
with a guide number of 32 (ASA 100, meters).

(From 0.6 ft. to 86 ft. with a guide number of
104 at ASA 100.).

32

BOUNCE FLASH

Th e T32 flash surface can be tilted upward through

an angle of 90°, providing easy bounce TT L Auto
flash.

Point the flash surface at the ceiling so that

the subject is illuminated by soft reflected

light.

33

CLOSE-UP FLASH

Close-up in TTL Auto flash can be achieved sim­ply by tilting the flash surface downward (up to

15°).

34

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN THE T32-T20

Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2.

Mount the electronic flash on the accessory
shoe.

If your electronic flash unit does not have a
direct contact "hot shoe", connect its syn­chronizing cable to the camera flash socket.

Set the synchro terminal to "X" by aligning

the red dot on the FP and X selector with

the "X" indication alongside the flash socket.

Set the ASA f ilm speed on th e flash unit.
Set the shutter speed ring to 1/60 sec. or slow­er.
Set the flash unit to the automatic or manual
setting.

Set the desired F stop on the flash unit (in the

case of auto mode), and then set the aperture

ring to this F stop. In the case of manual mode,
F stop can be determined by using the follow­in g formula:

NOTE: Mounting the electronic flash unit on the
accessory shoe automatically completes the "X"

synchro circuit. However, there are some flash

units which do not fire unless the selector is set
to

"X".

[Wi th Quick Au to 310 ]

The Quick Auto 310/OM-2N (not OM-2)

combination cannot perform the TTL

("OTF") Auto flash. Use it in the Normal
Au t o or Manual flash mode.
Set the camera's selector lever to " MANUAL".

35

FLASHBULB PHOTOGRAPHY

Plug the synchronizing cable leading fro m the
flash unit into the camera flash socket, and
then attach the fla s h unit to the camera.
Select the proper synchro setting from the
table below according to the type of bulb be-

ing used, and align the red dot on the X and

FP flash selector with the "X" or "FP" in­dication alongside the flash socket.

CAUTION: With the clip-on type "FP" class flash

unit,

the

synchronizing

cable

must

be

used

to

connect th e unit a nd the camera.

Select the proper shu tter speed fro m the table

below , and set the shutt er speed ri ng accord-

ingly.

Determine the correct F stop for flash exposure
by using the calculator dial, exposure chart or

guide number formula. Set the aperture ring

to this F stop.

The table indicates proper synchronization speeds f or mos t flash equipment.

Recommended;

Not recommended due to bulb quality

36

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Motor Drive 1

The standard motor drive unit form s th e heart of
the Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-per­formance unit capable of high-speed sequence
shooting at 5 frames per second, operating off
various power units. Can be switched to the

"single" mode of operation, winding film at a
high speed of 0.16 second per frame.

Motor Drive 1

Shutter Release

Shutter Release

Lock Lever

M. 18V Control G ri p 1

Mounting
Catch

Grip Lock

Remote Control Jack

Camera Coupling

Terminal

Shutter Release

Guide Pin
Socket Cap

Storage

Clamping

Screw

37

Attaching the Motor Drive 1

Remove the motor drive socket cap from the
camera base plate.

Insert the motor drive guide pin into t h e guide

pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn the
clamping screw clockwise until the Motor Drive
1 is securely attached to the camera base plate.

Attaching the M. 18V Control Grip 1

Remove the M.18V Battery Holder 1, insert
twelve 1.5V penlight (A A ) s ize batteries into
the battery holder, and re-insert the battery
holder into the Control Grip.

Align the red index line, and push the control

grip forward until it snaps into the front of

the motor drive.

NOTE: A flat-type rechargeable power source,

the M. 1 5V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1, is also available.

38

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography with the Motor Drive Units

Using the M. 18V Control Grip 1

Unlock the shutter release lock lever on the

Control Grip.

Turn the mode selector on the Control Grip
to either "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE". Set

the mode selector to the "OFF" position when

the Motor Drive 1 is not in use.

NOTE: In eith er mode, aut omatic exposure con-

trol is possible in the full range of shutter speeds,

and manual exposure is possible from 1 second to

1/1000 second.

Release the s hutt er.

NOTE: Y o u may use either the shutter release on
the Control Grip 1 or the shutter release on the
Motor Drive 1 to trigger the shutter.

39

WINDER 2 OPERATION

Shutter Releas e

Remote Control Jac k

Non-Slip Finger Grip

Guide Pin

Winder 2

The unit provides the OM cameras with automatic
film winding capability for single-frame as well

as sequential filming (max. 2.5 frames p er second).

Mode Selector

40

WINDER 2 OPERATION

Attaching the Winder 2

Remove the motor drive socket cap.
Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the

"OFF" position.
Remove the M. 6V Battery Holder 1 fro m in-

side th e winder, insert four 1.5V penlight (AA)

siz e batteries into the battery holder, and put

it back into the compartment. Insert the guide

pin into t he guide pin hole on th e camera base

plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until
the Winder 2 is securely attached to the cam-

era base plate.

Taking the pictures

Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the
"SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE" position.

Press the shutter release.

NOTE: The removed motor drive cap can be

stored in the socket cap storage positioned on the

underside of the battery holder com pa rt m en t.

41

CARE AND STORAGE

General

Dust and moisture ar e harmful agents affecting
your camera. Remove the camera from the case

and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place mak­ing sure th e shutter and self-timer are free from
tension. Do not store the camera near moth balls

or similar volatile chemical materials to avoid

the possibility of damage to metal surfaces.
When storing the camera for a long period of

time, remove the battery. Wipe battery surfaces
with a dry cotton cloth before re-inserting into

the camera.

Avoid dropping or hitting the camera.
Never store the camera where temperatures ex-

ceed 50°C (122°F). When you use the camera
in temperatures under — 20°C (—4°F), it may
sometimes fail to operate properly. To avoid

this, warm the camera before use. Protect against

excess moisture by using packs of silica gel or

other desiccant in the storage area.
Af ter use near the ocean, wipe the camera sur-

faces clean with a soft cloth; never leave salt

on the camera. (Salt may be airborne near the

ocean and collect on the camera even though it

has not been in direct contact wi t h wa t e r.)
Avoid excessive tightening when mounting on

a tripod.

42

Avoid areas exposed to corrosive chemicals,
radios, T V sets, or magnets.

Have all repairs performed by an authorized

OLYMPUS Service Center. You may send it

through the store where you bought your ca m-

era or directly to an Olympus Service Center.

Parts

Do not press the shutter release button at
random.

Do not touch any part that moves at high speed

such as the shutter, instant return mirror, dia­phragm, etc.

Avoid touching the surfaces of the lens. Clean
only with an air blower, antistatic brush, or wipe

it lightly with a camel hair brush or lens tissue.

In EXTREME cases, use a clean, soft cotton

cloth moistened with denatured alcohol. NEV-

ER rub the lens surfaces with your finger, cloth­ing, or other abrasive material.

If dust or fingerprints collect on the mirror,

focusing screen, or prism, take the camera to an
authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. It needs

professional attention.

43

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: My camera is loaded wi th film. Why doesn't

the rewind knob rotate when I advance the
film?

A: The film leader may not be inserted in the

film take-up spool and th e fi lm is not ad-

vancing. (See page 9.)

Q: Wh y can't I advance the film?

A: The shutter may be cocked and ready to fire.

Try pressing the shutter release button. (See

page 10.)

Or, the film may be fully exposed. Check the

exposure counter. If you feel tension on the
film advance lever, DO NOT FORCE IT. Re­wind the film. (See page 20.) Or the self­timer lever is not securely in its upright posi­tion,

reset

and

release

the

self-timer.

(See

page 21.)

Q: Why won't the shutter release button move

when I press it?

A: The film advance lever may not have been

fully advanced. (See page 9.)

Q: I can't advance th e f il m nor release the shut-

ter, and the viewfinder is totally dark. Why ?

A: The mirror is locked up because the batteries

are depleted or the film w a s advanced in the
middle of an automatic exposure. Press the
selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET"posi­tion to unlock the mirror. (See page 8.) Two
batteries should be replaced as a pair if they

are depleted.

Q: Why won't the rewind crank turn when I try

to rewind the film?

A: The rewind release lever may not be rotated

in the arrow direction until it aligns with the
"OM-2" marking. (See page 20.)

Q: Why can't I set the ASA fi lm speed I need?

A: At the most, 3 stops can be advanced in a

single stroke of the dial. If you require more
stops, lift up and rotate the outer collar of

the

dial

until

it

stops;

then

release

the

collar

and

reverse

the

collar

and

dial

together

until
the white line is aligned with the black index
on the pentaprism. Repeat this procedure
until you reach the ASA speed you need.

(See page 11.)

44

Q: What batteries should I use?

A: Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44

(Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Never
use 1.3V mercury batteries (though they

ar e th e sam e s i ze ) . (Se e page 7. )

Q: Wh y doesn't the battery chamber cap fit?

A: If you also own an OM-1, you may have the

caps mixed up. Although they look alike,

the OM-2 cap has "2" engraved inside.

Q: When should I check the batteries?

A: (1) When new batteries are inserted. (2)

After the camera hasn't been used f or a long
time. (3) Before beginning a prolonged
period of use.

Q: Can film be properly exposed when the selec-

tor lever is in the "OFF" position?

A: The OM-2 is designed to always expose the

film 1/30 second or faster (ASA 100) with
the selector lever at the OFF position. If the
shutter is unintentionally released in darker
condition on "OFF" mode, the exposure
automatically stops in approx. 1/30 second

(ASA 100) to save unnecessary battery ex-

haustion.

Q: Can I set the shutter speed ring to any posi-

tion t o ta ke pictures on A U TO mode?

A: Any position except "B".

Q: Wh y is the automatic exposure shutter speed

much longer than indicated by the meter in

the viewfinder?

A: If film is not loaded, the shutter speed is

much longer than that indicated. If it is

necessary to obtain a correct reading with­out actually taking a picture, insert a waste,
undeveloped fil m or the paper yo u f i n d b e­hind the camera back at the purchase of your

OM-2, into the film position in the camera.

Q: Can I use the exposure compensation dial

when the selector lever is set at the "MAN-

UAL" position?

A: Yes. If the exposure compensation dial is

set for an intentional over- or under-ex­posure, that over- or under-exposure will be
achieved when the shutter speed/F stop
combination centers the meter needle be­tween the over- and under-exposure index
marks in the viewfinder. (See page 24.)

45

Q: How can I remove dust from inside the view-

finder?

A: After detaching the Focusing Screen, blow

away any dust with an air blower. Never

wipe

the

screen

surface

with

cloth

or

paper.

(See page 28.) If this does not solve the pro-

blem, send your camera to an authorized

OLYMPUS Service Center.

Q: Is it normal fo r the microprism in the center

of the viewfinder to "shimmer" and darken?

A: Yes, when a lens with a maximum aperture

smaller than F5.6 is mounted on the camera.

It also happens with other lenses when the

depth of field preview button is pressed.

Q: Why does the self-timer stop halfway with-

out releasing the shutter?

A: The lever will stop without releasing the shut-

ter if the film has not been fully advanced.

Reset the self-timer and make sure the film
is fully advanced. The self-timer lever moves
freely because you forget to turn the start
lever after you set the self-timer lever. (See

page 21.)

Q: Can I operate the camera without the motor

driv e socket cap in place?

A: No. Light will enter the camera body through

this hole, fogging the film. Also, dust and
dirt

may

enter,

causing a camera

malfunc-

tion.

Q: Why doesn't my electronic flash unit fire

when I release the shutter?

A: If the sh utter speed is 1 /12 5 second or fast er

in conjunction with the electronic flash T32
or T20, the built-in incorrect flash prevention
system does not permit flashing. Confirm
the shutter speed. ( See page 31 . )

Q: Why do I feel a small electrical shock w hen

I touch the terminal contact of the accessory
shoe?

A: This is normal when using a side-mounting

type flash. When using flash that is not con­nected to the accessory shoe, remove or

cover the shoe.

46

THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHT

Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs Diagram of light path in OM-2

Before shutter release

The instant the shutter has
been re leased

(A memory device controls
the shutter speed, based on
the light reading taken before
actual exposure.)

In the automatic mode, the OM-2 measures the
subject brightness very differently from any other
automatic camera — faster and with much more
accuracy. With the OM-2, light entering the lens

is measured directly at t he fi lm plane by the sen-

The instant the shutter has been released

sor s at th e precise moment the f i lm i s being ex ­posed. W he n su fficient light h a s reached the film,
the electronic brain senses the infor mation and
instantly closes the shutter.

Light Sensor
Position

Before shutter release

Stray

Light

Light Sensor Position

47

MEASURING

Exposure range of O M-2 in automatic mode

Shutter Speed a t F1 .2

Exposure range of conventional

AE SLRs

Advantageous Points of Through-The-Lens Direct
(off-the-film) Light Measuring Method

1. The OM-2 sensors respond instantly to changes
in the light during exposure and feed back the

information to the shutter control mechanism.

2. The sensors measure flash intensity as it builds
up and cu t of f i t s light a t t h e source when the
correct exposure level is reached. (TTL Cen­tralized Control Flash)

3. Even during 5-frame-per-second motor drive
operation, this Method insures correct ex-

posure fo r each frame individually.

4. The Method operates accurately in far dimmer

light than other systems. ASA 100 film can

be automatically exposed for up to 120 sec­onds at F1.2.

5. The Method excludes all possibilities of stray

light leaking through the camera eyepiece and
affecting the exposure reading.

6. The Method gives correct exposures even when
the clear-field type focusing screen is in use.

48

OM SYSTEM

The OM System is comprehensively arrayed to
meet an ever-expanding universe of photographic

conditions for any subjects from the stars to micro-

organisms.
A full-scale system camera is distinguishable by
some of the prerequisite characteristics as broad-

ly mentioned below:

• Interchangeability of focusing screens.

• Adaptability to high speed mot or drive pho­tography.

• A wide range of high quality system compo­nents, includ ing interchangeable lenses.

• Compatibility of the camera body with an
electronic flash unit allowing high technic
flash

photography

with

extreme

ease

and

accuracy.

• Tough and reliable shutter, viewfinder, etc.
that withstand harsh handling without fai l­ing.

When these exacting conditions have been satis-

fied, an OM-2 is b or n a s a true system camera th at

controls an entire SLR comprehensive system. The

OM-2 is backed up with over 300 components

systematically organized under eight groups — In-

terchangeable Lens, Finder, Flash, Motor Drive,
Phototechnical, Macrophoto, Photomicro and
Case.

50

ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP

One of many advantages of the single lens reflex
camera is the large variety of interchangeable lens-

es available. The Zuiko Interchangeable Lens

Group (designed and manufactured by Olympus)

comprises 33 lenses. Z uiko lenses have always en-

joyed a high reputation in photographic circl e s —

the most modern design technology and employ­ment of newly developed optical glass have made
possible a new series of innovative, high perform­ance lenses. These lenses have a host of special
features including new construction that compen­sates for close focus aberrations, increased ape r­ture ratio in the wide angle lenses, and reduction

in telephoto lens size and weight. The OM Sys­tem adopts 49mm filters for most lenses from
21mm to 200mm. As part of the OM System
design all the lenses now offer higher perform­ance in small configurations. Olympus has pro­duced lenses for microscopes for decades and
the new Zuiko lenses benefit fr om th is scientific
experience. See the "OM System Zuiko Inter­changeable Lenses" manual for further in­formation.

51

TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

TYPE

FISHEYE

SUPER WIDE

WIDE

STANDARD

ZOOM

TELEPHOTO

SUPER

TELEPHOTO

SPECIAL

USE

INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

ZUIKO FISHEYE
ZUIKO FISHEYE

ZUIKO MC

ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO

ZUIKO MC

ZUIKO

ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO
ZUIKO SHIFT

ZUIKO
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO
ZUIKO MC MACRO

8mm

F2.8

16mm

F3.5

18mm F3.5

21mm

F2

21mm F3.5

24mm F2
24mm F2.8

28mm F2

28mm F3 .5

35mm F2

35mm F2.8

35mm F2.8

55mm F1.2
50mm F1.4
50mm F1.8
50mm F3.5

ZUIKO MC ZOOM 35-70mm F3.6

ZUIKO ZOOM 75-150mm F4
ZUIKO MC ZOOM 85-250mm F5

ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO

ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO

ZUIKO
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO MC
ZUIKO MC

ZUIKO MC MACRO

ZUIKO MC MACRO

85mm F2
100mm F2.8
135mm F2.8
135mm F3.5
180mm F2.8
200mm F4

200mm F5

300mm F4.5

400mm F6.3

600mm F6.5

1000mm F11

20mm F3.5

38mm F3 .5

ZUIKO MC 1:1 MACRO 80mm F4
ZUIKO MC MACRO

135mm F4.5

ANGLE OF VIEW

180°(circle)

180°

100°

92°
92°
84°
84°

75°
75°
63°
63°

63° (83° at max shift)

43°
47°
47°
47°

64° ~ 34°
32° ~ 16°

29° ~ 10°

29°
24°

18°
18°
14°
12°
12°

8°
6"
4°

2.5°

9° at highest mag.
9° at highest mag.
9° at highest mag.

18°

OPTICAL

CONSTRUCTION

ELEMENT-GROUP

11–7

11–8

11–9

11–9

7–7

10–8

8–7

9–8
7–7
8–7
7–7
8–6

7–7
7–6
6–5
5–4

10–8
15–11
15–11

5–4
5–5
5–5

5–4
5–5

5–4
6–5

6–4
5–5

6–4
5–5

4–3
5–4
6–4

5–4

DIA­PHRAGM

AUTO.

AUTO,

AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO.
AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO.
AUTO
AUTO.
AUTO.

MANUAL

AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO,
AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO.
AUTO.
AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO.
AUTO.
AUTO.

AUTO
AUTO.
AUTO.
AUTO

MANUAL

MANUAL

AUTO.
AUTO.

F STOP
RANGE

2.8-22

3.5-22

3.5-16

2-16

3.5 16
2-16

2.8-16

2-16

3.546

2-16

2,8-16

2.8-22

1.2-16

1.4-16

1.8-16

3.5-22

3.6-22

4-22

5-32

2-16

2.8-22

2.8-22

3.5-22

2.8 32
4-32

5 32

4 5-32

6.3-32

6.5-32

11-45

3.5-16

3.5-16
4-32

4.5-45

MIN. FOCUS

(meters) (ft.)

0.2 m

0.2 m

0.25m

0.2 m
0,2 m

0.25m

0.25m

0.3 m

0.3 m

0.3 m
0,3 m

0.3 m

0.45m

0.45m

0.45rn

0.23m

08 m

1.6 m

2 m

0.85m

1 m

1.5 m

1.5 m

2 m

2.5 m

2.5 m

35 m

5 m

11 m

30 m

(0 7)
(0.7)

0.8)

0.8)

(0.7)

0.8)

(0.8)

(1.0)

(1.0)
(1.0)

(1.0)

(1.0)

(1.5)
(1.5)
(1.5)

0.8)

(2.7)
(5.2)
(6.0)

(2.8) .

(3.3)
(4.9)
(4.9)
(6.0)
(8.2)
(8.2)

(11.5)
(16.4)

(36.1)
(98.4)

W/Auto Bellows & PM-MT ob
W/Auto Bellows & PM-MT ob
W/Auto Bellows or 65-116

W/Auto Bellows or 65-116

MIN. FIELD

30×20cm
21×14cm
21×14cm
23×15cm

23×15cm

27×18cm
27×18cm
21×14cm
21×14cm

21×14cm

23×15cm
24×16cm
24×16cm

72×48cm

72×43cm~25×37.5cm

64×42cm~32×21cm
66×44cm~23×15cm

29×19cm
29×19cm
32×21cm
32×21cm

32×21cm

36×24cm

36×24cm

33×22cm

36×24cm
55×37cm
98×65cm

max.

8 × 5 mm mm. 3 × 2 mm

max.

20 × 13mm m i n .

6 × 4

mm

max. 72 × 48mm min. 18 × 12mm

72×48mm

WEIGHT (o z .)

640g(22.6)

180g (6.3)

250g (8.8)
250g (8.8)

180 g (6.3)

280g (9.9)

18 0 g (6.3)

250g (8.8)

180g (6.3)

240g (8.5)

180g (6.3)

310g(10.9)

310g(10.9)
230g (3.1)

170g (6.0)

200g (7.1)

420g(14.8)
440g(15.5)
890g(31.4)

260g (9.5)
230g (8.1)

360g(12.7)
290g(10.2)
700g(24.7)
510g(18.0)
380g(13.4)

1100g(38.8)
1300g(46.0)
2800g(98.8)
4000g(141.0)

70g (2.5)

90g

(3.2)

170g (6.0)

320g(11.3)

MC stands for multicoating.

A

a

n

naan

an

a

a

n

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LENGTH

82mm

42mm

43.5mm

31mm

48mm

31mm

43mm

31mm

42mm
33mm

58mm

47mm
39mm

31mm

40mm

74mm

196mm

48mm
48mm
80mm

73mm
124mrn
127mm
105mm

181mm
255mm

377mm

662mm

20mm

28mm

33mm

47mm

MAX.

DIAMETER

102mm

59mm

62mm
60mm
59mm
60mm
59mm

60mm

59mm
60mm

59mm

68mm

65mm
60mm

59mm

60mm

67mm

63mm

70mm

60mm
50mm

61mm

60mm
80mm
67mm
62mm

80mm

80mm

110mm

110mm

32mm

43mm

59mm

60mm

HOOD

———
———

49 72mm Screw-in

55mm Slide-on

49mm Screw-in

55mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in
49mm Screw-in
55mm Screw-in

51mm Slide-on
49mm Slide-on

57mm Slide-on
51mm Slide-on

51mm Slide-on

——

60mm Slide-on

Built-in
Built-in

49mm Screw-in
49mm Screw-in

Built-in

Built-in
Built-in
Built in
Built-in

Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
BuiIt-in

——

——
——

57mm Slide-on

FILTER

Built-in
Built-in

72mm

55mm
49mm
55mm
49mm

49mm

49mm
55mm
49mm
49mm

55mm
49mm
49mm
49mm

55mm
49mm
55mm

49mm
49mm
55mm
49mm
72mm
55mm
49mm

72mm
72mm

100mm
100mm

21mm Slide-on

32mm Slide-on

49mm

55mm

Compatible : The
meter needle indi-

cates correct light read-

ings. In the combination

marked with *, m icr o-

prism, split-prism and
edges of the finder
will darken.

Compatible: The
meter in the OM-1

and OM-2 (on MANUAL)

cannot be used. On
AUTO, the OM-2 m ak es
correct exposures, but

the meter needle does

not indicate correct

shutter speeds.

(Specifications subject

to change without

notice.)

FOR

TELEPHOTOGRAPHY

&

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

FOR

ENDOSCOPIC

PHOTOGRAPHY

FOR

SHIFT

LENS

FOR

CLOSE-UP

&

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

FOR

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

&

PHOTOMICROGAPHY

54

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITS

Lens Hoods

Lens hoods protect against ex­traneous light striking the lens
and causing unwanted glare.

Hoods for standard lenses are
cover types and can be reversed
to provide easy storage even
when the camera is in the case.

Five lens hoods are optionally
available (see TABLE OF IN­TERCHANGEABLE LENSES
on p p . 53-54).

Camera Body Cap
Rear Lens Cap

Front Lens Caps

(49mm, 55mm, 72mm and
100mm in diameter)

Adapter Ring 49 72mm

A lens hood/filter mount for the

18mm F3.5 lens.

Filters

Filters are essential to the e ffec-

tive rendition of photographic

subjects. In controlling contrast

and eliminating unwanted haze
in black and white photography,
the use of the correct filter often
means the difference between a
goo d photograph an d a great one.

In color, where the balancing of
the light with the film emulsion
is absolutely necessary for cor-

rect color, conversion and light

balancing filters are the only ef-

fective way of achieving the de-

sired results.

* Be careful not to us e two filters

simultaneously in order to avoid

unintentional cut in the per-

iphery of a photograph.
(See the table of various filters

on the opposite page.)

55

Application

B. & W.

and

Color

B. & W.

Color

Name

Skylight

(1A)

L39

(UV)

ND2

ND4

Polariz-

ing filter

POL

Y48

(Y2)

056

(02)

R6CMR1)

A4

(81C)

B4

(82C)

Color

Colorless

Colorless

Grey

Grey

-

Yellow

Orange

Red

Amber

Blue

Description

Similar to UV filter. Eliminates ultraviolet rays. Re­duces haze and bluish tones in daylight photography.
Effective with color film only. May be used at all times

to protect the lens.

Eliminates

undesirable

ultraviolet

rays

which

cause

dull,

flat pictures. Renders subject i n clear detailed b rilliance.
May be used at all times to protect the lens.

Reduces the quantity of light entering the lens to 1/2
or 1/4 of the original intensity. For use in extremely
bright conditions when you wish to maintain a wide

aperture.

Enables you to take pictures through glass or water
without reflections. Will darken the sky in black-and­white photographs without altering other color values

in the picture, and renders blue skies darker when used
with color film. Reflections are reduced to provide
better texture surface detail.

Accentuates contrast, darkens blue skies. Very effective
in daylight scenes where the sky is part of subject mat­ter. Heightens the effect of white clouds. Usefull in
copying documents where line copy is blue or black

on li ght background.

Absorbs a wider range o f wav ele ngt hs f ro m UV to dark
green than the Y2 . Makes a superb rendition of the tex­ture of outdoor subjects, and indoors. It brings but
detail in objects yellow, brown. Used with infrared
film.

Used as contrast filter to create darkened sky or in copy-

ing. Also used to penetrate haze in landscape photo­graphy for stronger contrast than an O2 filter. Used
wit h infrared film.

For use when taking color pictures in cloudy or rainy
weather. Reduces bluish tone.

Designed for use when taking color pictures in early
morning or late evening hours when red rays are pre-

dominant.

49mm

Diameter

55mm

72mm

100mm

56

FINDER GROUP

The viewfinder is one of the most important fea­tures of a single lens reflex camera. Since every
photographic subject is turned into a visual image

by means of the finder, a finder that is dark or

difficult to look through is an obstacle to good

photography. However enriched an SLR camera

is with a wide range of interchangeable lenses, the
SLR cannot be expected to fulfill its essential func­tion without the provision for changing of focus-

ing screens. The OM-2 is provided with a view­finder that offers a far brighter, large image than

previous 35mm SLR cameras. The Finder Group

supplements this basic advantage with a compre-

hensive set of 14 focusing screens for a wide varie­ty of applications from photomicrography to as­trophotography. Unless the most suitable focusing
screen for a given photographic purpose is avail­able, the potentialities of a system camera cannot

be utilized. For fast, accurate focusing, the OM
System Finder Group offers the unique Vari-

magni Finder with a magnification selector, the

Eyecup 1 that accepts a variety of Dioptric
Correction Lenses, Eyecoupler, etc.

57

FINDER GROUP UNITS

Varimagni Finder

This unique and exclusive unit

for the OM System combines

the two functions of angle finder

and magnifier, incorporating 9

lens elements and a reflector. It
fits over the camera's eyepiece,

and can be adjusted for indi-

vidual eyesight. Its eyepiece tube

is rotatable through 360°, for

use in low level and 90° angled

shots. The two-stage, one-touch
switching system offers both a

1.2x magnification image cover-

ing the whole screen, and a 2.5x
enlargement of the central por-

tion for critical focusing. For

photomicrographic use, insert

the Eyecoupler between the carp-

era a nd Varimagni Finder.

Eyecup 1

Attached by sliding over the OM

Body eyepiece. Its rubber hood
prevents stray light from entering
through the eyepiece, an essen-

tial requirement in light measur-

ing. The Eyecup 1 is provided

with a slot for Dioptric Correc-

tion Lenses.

Eyecoupler

Connects the Varimagni Finder

to the OM Body for photomicro-

micrography.

It

also

ensures

full

coverage of the bright viewfinder

field fo r use of the Eyecup 1 in

conjunction with the Motor
Drive 250 Film Back.

Focusing Screen 1

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
are often thought of as a luxury
feature in 35mm photography.

Yet the Standard Focusing

Screen 1-13 is often inconvenient

or difficult to use, and, in so me

circumstances it is quite unsatis­factory. With super-telephoto
lenses for instance, the micro-

prism becomes excessively dark.

With the high magnifications of

macrophotography and photo­micrography, it is impossible to

focus.
The feature of each Focusing

Screen is listed on pp. 59—60.

Dioptric Correction Lens 1

Available in 8 diopter correc-

tions: + 2, +1, 0 (for hypermetro-

pia);

-1, -2, -3, -4, -5

(for
myopia). Used to match the
photographer's vision, and espe­cially necessary in fine focusing
for high magnification. Fits into
the Eyecup 1.

58

FINDER GROUP UNITS

TYPE

1-1

Microprism-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-2

Microprism-matte

type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

1-3

Spli t image-mane

type

(for most lenses)

1-4

All matte type

(for most lenses)

1-5

Microprism -clear

field type

(for wid e angle &
standard lenses)

1-6

Microprism-clear

field type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

1-7

Microprism-clear

field type

(fo r super

telephoto lenses)

FEATURES

Standard type, suitable for general photography. Fast and accurate

focusing is done on the central microprism spot as well as on the sur­rounding matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F 5.6 or
slower is used, the microprism darkens and focusing must be made
on the matte area. The meter needle indic ates proper exposures.

Suitable for general photography in conjunction with a standard or
telephoto lens. Focusing is done on the microprism spot as well as
on the

matte

area.

When a lens

with a maximum

speed

of F8 or

slower

is used, the microprism spot darkens. The meter needle indica t es prop-

er exposures.

Suitable for general photography ensuring critical focusing, and ideal
for photographers who prefer the split-field and coincidence type
focusing. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is
used, the split prism darkens. The meter needle indicates proper ex ­posures.

Suitable for general photography and ideal for photographers who
prefer a view field free from microprism or split prism and fo r those
who are accustomed to focus using matte area. Also suitable for super
telephoto photography and close-up photography in conjunction
with

macro

lenses

and

Auto

Bellows.

The

meter

needle

indicates

proper exposures.

This transparent screen provides an exceptionally brig ht f ind er i mage.

Highly suitable for snapshots using wide angle lenses. The lack of
matte surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained.
The meter needle does not indicate proper exposures, because its
movement varies depending on the lenses used.

This screen provides an extremely bright finder image. Focusing is
done on the microprism spot. The lack of matte surf ace means depth
of-field effects cannot be ascertained and the meter needle does not
indicate proper exposures.

Developed primarily for use with super telephoto lenses, this clear

field screen provides an extremely bright finder image. The micro-

prism spot remains bright even with a lens whose maximum speed is

11. The lack of matte surface means depth-of-field effects cannot

be ascertained, the meter needle does not indicate proper exposures.

SCREEN

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TYPE

1-8

All matte type

(for telephoto lenses &

astronomical telescopes)

1-9

Clear field type

(for endoscopic

photography)

1-10

Checker-matte

type

(for Shift lens)

1-11

Cross hairs-matte

type

(for close-up &

macro-

photography)

1-12

Cross hairs-clear

field type

(for photomicrography

& macrophotography

greater

than

life

size)

1-13

Microprism/split

image-matte

(for most lenses)

1-14

Microprism/split

image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

SCREEN

FEATURES

This

screen

is

ideal

for use

with

super

telephoto

tenses

of

300mm

or
more in focal length, or for astrophotography. The extreme fineness
of the matte surface permits outstanding field definition. More accu­rate focusing may be achieved by the u se o f the Varimagni Finder.

Designed for use with OLYMPUS fiberoptic endoscopes. Thi s con­denser type screen without fresnel lens requires no focusing when
a special adapter couples the camera with the fiberscope. Exposure
is made aut oma tic all y by the light supply.

The grid lines engraved on the all-matte surface are used for vertical

and horizontal picture alignment. Though originally designed for
architectural

photography

with

the

Shift

lens,

it is

also

suitable

for

general and super-telephotography, and close-up/macrophotography

with

macro

lenses

and

Auto

Bellows.

Highly advantageous for clos e-up and macrophotography with Auto
Bellows and extension tubes. For focusing in low magnification close-

up photography, use the matte area and in macrophotography greater

than li fe size, use the double cross hairs t he sa m e w ay as wi th th e 1 -1 2 .
The meter needle indicates proper exposures, but depending on the
conditions of the specimen, the reading must be compensated for.

The

transparent

screen

offers

the

photographer

focusing

with

an un-

usually bright finder image. To focus, first correct your diopter

using a dioptric correction lens or Varimag ni Finder so that each

line of the double cross hairs can be seen clearly and separately.

Then bring the specimen into focus. The meter needle indicates

proper exposures, but depending on the specimen's conditions, the

reading must be compensated for.
Most

suitable

for

normal photography,

this

screen

assures

pinpoint

focusing. The central split image rangefinder is encircled by a micro­prism collar. Since the outer area has a matte surfac e, the screen can
be used in the same w ay as the standard 1-1 and 1-3 Screens. When a
lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the prisms

darken and the focusing must be made on the matte area.

Most suitable for normal photography. The central split-image range
finder, encircled by a microprism collar, is inclined 45 degrees to allow
easy

focusing

on

subjects

with

vertical

or

horizontal

lines.

When

a
lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the prisms
darken and focusing must be made on the matte area. The meter
needle gives correct light readings.

60

type

FLASH PHOTO GROUP

Flash is your own private "sun" when you take

pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors for day-

light fill-in. A t the moment of flash , you can even
catch the movement of subjects that your own
eyes are unable t o follow.
At present the OM System Flashphoto Group ren­ders choice of 5 different flash units, including
the Electronic Flash T32 and T20. TheT32 offers

high performance — a maximum ASA 100 guide

number of 32 ( in meters) or 104 (in feet) with an

angle that virtually covers the picture area of a
24mm s u p er - w i d e angle lens, and is provided with
a built-in bounce mechanism. The T20 is extreme-

ly compact and features a maximum ASA 100
guide number of 20 (in meters) or 66 (in feet)

with an angle that covers the picture area of a

35mm wide angle lens. The T32 (o r T20), when

used wit h the OM-2, is an OTF (off-the-film) ful-

ly automatic electronic flash unit. Even the dial

settings (auto/manual switching, aperture setting

and ASA film speed setting) required of conven-

tional

"auto"

flash

units

are

unnecessary.

By re-

versing

the

back

plate

of the

flash

unit,

it can be
used as a normal auto/manual flash unit for use
with the OM-1, permitting 3 aperture values of
F4, F5.6 and F8 (with T20, tw o apertures of F4
and F8) at ASA 100 for normal auto fl ash as well
as two manual settings — GN16 (on T32 only)

an d GN32 ( GN 20 with T20).

61

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM CHART

MOTOR DRIVE

BOUNCE FLASH

MULTI­UNIT

FLASH

REMOTE CONTROL

FLASH

CLIP-ON
FLASH

63

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS

Electronic Flash T32

The T32 is the center of the

modular OM Flashphoto system.

Used alone on the camera, the
built-in bounce mechanism

allows the flash surface to be

tilted 90° up and 15° down. This
angle range can be further ex­tended when the T32 is slipped

into the Power Bounce Grip 2.

Electronic Flash T20

Extremely compact and light-

weight. Like its sister unit T32,

the T20 i s a n energy-saving, fully

automatic

system

flash

unit

capa-

ble of TTL Auto, normal Auto
and manual flash and provides
the flash charge/correct exposure

indication in the OM camera

viewfinder (but with no built-

in bounce mechanism). Operates

T10 Ring Flash 1

Designed principally for use with

the OM System macro lenses, this
unit provides full and even flash

illumination at working distances

far closer than possible with
other flash units. Operates in

conjunction with the T Power

Control 1.

Operates on four 1.5V AA (self­contained) or C batteries (inside
bounce grip) including Ni-Cd, or

AC house current. 104 x 81 x

70mm (4.1"x3.2"x 2.8"),320g.

(11.3 oz.) less batteries.

on two 1.5V AA (self-contained)
or four 1.5V C (inside bounce
grip) including Ni-Cd, or AC
house current. 77 x 68 x 57mm

(3" x 2.7" x 2.2"), 160g. (5.6

oz.) less batteries.

Ring Cross Filter POL

A cross-polarizing filter which
minimizes dir ect reflections from
the T10 Ring Flash 1 for highly
reflective subject matters.

64

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS

TTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/

OM-2 Combination

The T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-in

SBC light sensors. The sensors read the build-up

of

light

from

the T32

(T20)

which

passes

through
the taking lens to reach the film surface, letting
the electronic brain of the camera cut off the
flash emission when the correct exposure has been
made.
On conventional auto flash units, the auto sensor
is

built

into

the

flash

unit.

The

sensor regulates

flash emission independently of the camera. While

normal auto flash units can also give a correct ex-

posure, they are far less versatile and convenient

in use. Their drawbacks include:

The need to set film speed and lens aperture

on

both

the

camera

and the

flash

unit,

which

leads
to exposure errors caused by mistaken film speed
and/or aperture alignment. With the T32 (T20)/
OM-2 combination, once these values have been

set on the camera there is no need to reset them
on the flash unit.

Restrictions on the f-number that can be used.

With the T32 (T20)/OM-2, f-number can be
selected freely because the light is measured
through the camera lens.

Inability to change the light measuring angle
of the sensor according to the taking angle of the
chosen lens. With the T32 (T20)/OM-2, light
measuring angle always coincides with the picture

angle of the taking lens.

Restricted close-up range and incompatibility

with extension tubes, etc. With the T32 (T20)/

OM-2, close-up and diffused flash photography

can be made easily. As the exposure is calculated

inside the camera, the methods of using the flash

unit are entirely unrestricted.

65

T Power Control 1

A compact power unit for the
T10 Ring Flash which mounts
via accessary shoe to the top of
the OM body. Offers TTL Direct

"OTF" auto operation or manual

flash (GN 10andGN 4, ASA 100

in meters). Powered by 4 AA size

batteries or optional AC Adapter

3.

Calculator panel for 50mm lens
Calculator Panel for 1:1

Macro 80mm lens

Calculator Panel for Macro

135mm lens

Fitted on to the back of the
T10 Power Control 1 to provide
easy-to-read distance/magnifica­tion/aperture exposure tables.
The plate for 50mm lens comes
equipped with the T10; other

two types are optionally avail-

able.

TTL Auto Multi Connector

All ow s multiple flash units (T32s
or T20s) to be combined with

the camera (OM-2N, or OM-2 in
TTL Auto; OM-1N in manual
mode) via TTL Auto Cords for
simultaneous flash photography.

TTL Aut o Connector T20

Allows the T20 to perform off­camera flash via the TTL Auto
Cord T when the Power Bounce
Grip 2 is not used (i.e., hand-held
or tripod mounted).

66

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS

TTL Auto Cords T 0.3m,

0.6m,

2m, 5m

Links the T32 and T20 elec-

tronic flash units with the OM

body when used separate from

the camera. In addition to the

0.6 meter spiral cord, 0.3m, 2m

and 5m cords are available.

Power Bounce Grip 2

An auxiliary power unit which

converts the T32 and T20 elec-

tronic flash units into grip-type
units. The grip head may be

angled in all directions — 90°

up and 20° down, 240° to the

left, 60° to the right — for

maximum versatility in bounce
and close-up flash. Grip section
houses four 1.5V C size bat­teries.

M. Grip Cord

Connects the remote shutter re­lease on the Power Bounce Grip
2 for operation with the Motor

Drive 1 or Winder 2 units.

Zoom Adapter T32

Offers concentrated flash beam

with the T32 Electronic Flash
sufficient for telephoto lenses

135mm and longer.

67

Wide Adapter-

ND Filter Set T32

Special neutral density filters

for the T32 Electronic Flash

for reducing the light intensity

without affecting color and
contrast.

Color Filter Set T32

For special effects flash.

Electronic Flash AC Adapters

Enables operation of the T10

Ring Flash 1 and its modelling

lamp on AC current.

Electronic Flash A C

Adapter 2

Plugged into an AC wall outlet,

this unit supplies a virtually un-

limited number of economical

flashes with the T32 (or T20).

68

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS

Lens Pouches 150/100

The Lens Pouch 150 (100) is

also suitable for carrying the T32

(T20) electronic flash unit, on
its own.

Compartment Case S

A

hard

shoulder

case

with

two

adjustable partitions to accom-

modate the OM Body, T32 (or

T20), bounce grip and bracket.

OLYMPUS PS200/PS200

Quick

These manual f las h units are for
use with cameras with a hot shoe
mount, have the guide number

of 14 (in meters) or 45 (in feet)

at ASA 100 and a constant flash
duration of 1/1000 sec. and de-

liver approx. 200 flashes. The

PS200 operates on two 1.5V

AA batteries (r ecycling time ap-

prox. 7 sec.) and the PS200

Quick on four A A batteries (2~

3 sec.). PS200: 31 x 55 x 64mm

(1.2" x 2.2" x 2.5"), 75g. (2.6
oz.) less batteries. PS200 Quick:

32 x 73 x

71mm (1.3" x 2.9"

x

2,8"),

95g. (3.4 oz.)

less

bat-

teries.

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MOTOR DRIVE GROUP

The attraction of the motor drive is its ability to
capture fleeting phenomena which exceed the
capabilities of human response. Tailored perfect-

ly to match the OM camera body, each unit of
the Motor Drive Group has been reduced in size
to enhance its maneuverability and ease of opera­tion.
The basic motor drive package (Motor Drive 1 +
M. 18V Control Grip 1,or Motor Drive 1 + M. 15V
Ni-Cd Control Pack 1) features an amazingly
compact and lightweight design, permitting hand­held photography even w ith a 300mm t e l ephoto

lens, for shooting sports and news events or other
action subjects. The Winder 2 is designed for th e
ultimate compactness operating on self-contained
batteries to perform single or sequential shooting.
The 250 Film Back 1, which holds enough bulk
film to give 250 exposures, attaches to the OM
camera body without cords. The M. A C Control

Box is useful for copy work, time-lapse and other
photography by transforming household current
to DC fo r motor drive use via a relay cor d.
The many uses of the units of the Motor Drive
Group in conjunction with other units of the
Macrophoto, Photomicro and Flash Photo Groups

permit even a greater range of photographic possi­bilities with the motor drive than originally

imagined.

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CHART OF MOTOR DRIVE GROUP

73

MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS

Winder 2 (with M. 6V Battery

Holder 1 )

Attached directly to the camera

base, the Winder 2 performs
single frame as well as sequential

shooting (2.5 fps).

Motor Dr iv e 1

The basic motor drive unit that

forms the foundation of the

group. Attached directly to the
camera base together with the

power supply. It is capable of

single frame shooting and se­quential filming of 5 frames per
second.

M.18V Control Grip 1 ( with

M. 18V Battery Holder 1)

A power supply that accepts 12

AA batteries. Can be attached

quickly to the Motor Drive 1.

Si ze: 136 X 87 X 32mm. W eight:

160g (less batteries).

Operating on 4 self-contained

AA Alkaline batteries, it is capa-

ble of powering approx. 50 rolls

of 36-exposure film.
Size: 130 X 64 X 98mm (5.12

X 2.52 X 3.86 in.). Weight:

290g (10.2 oz.) (less batteries).

M. 6V Power Pack 1

This pocketable power unit (4

AA batteries) connects to the

Size: 116 X 82 X 66mm (4.57

X 3.23 X 2.59 in.). Weight:
210g (7.4 oz.).

Winder 2 via a 1.2m cord. Warm-

ed by photographer's body heat,
permits operation in tempera-

tures as low as—10° C (14° F).

M. 15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1

This is a flat-type rechargeable
power unit equipped with a built­in Ni-Cd battery to power the

Motor Drive 1.

Size: 129 X 35 X 67mm. Weight:
260g.

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MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS

M.AC Control Box

AC transformer for use with

household current. Incorporates
a sel ector swit ch between single­frame and sequential exposure

operation, a terminal for the re-

lay cord and an intervalomejer.

250 Film Back 1;250 Film

Magazine

Used with the Motor Drive 1 or

Winder 2 for roll films up to

250 exposures. Two Magazines

are necessary.

M. 15V Ni-Cd Charger 1

This AC adapter is necessary to

charge the M. 15V Ni-Cd Control

Pack 1.

Relay Cords 1.2m and 10m

Extension cords between the

Motor Drive 1 and the power

source for remote control.

250 Film Loader

Used in the darkroom for load­ing the 250 Film Magazine from
33m (100 ft.) bulk film rolls.

Compartment Case L

Partitioned Insert

Can be slung over the shoulder
or carried by hand. If used with
an optionally available partition­ed insert, the Case L accommo-

dates motor drive equipment.

M. Remote Cords 1.2m/5m

To be fitted into the remote
control jack of the Motor Drive

1 and Winder.

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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

Due to recent advances in macrophotography, it
has become possible to discover patterns and
colors of unsuspected beauty in the minutiae of
nature. A fast growing number of scientists and
amateurs are taking the opportunity to explore
the living world around them to new depths.
The Macrophotography Group of the OM System
provides all the tools necessary to capture this
world of perfection on film, offering a complete

range of convenient high performance accessories

designed for specialists in the various fields of

macrophotography. Starting from close-up photo-

graphy with simple accessories such as Close-up

Lenses, and Extension Tubes, you can extend
your photographic excursions into the macro­photo world with the five Macro Lenses, Auto
Bellows, Stands, Adapters, and a large variety of
lighting equipment. This Grou p has no equal in

its wide variety of accessories for macrophoto­graphy with a magnification range fro m 1/1 Ox to

about 10x, and heightens the value of the OM

System in pursuit of perfection on film.

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CHART OF MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

77

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS

Telescopic Au to Tube 65-116

Featuring automatic diaphragm

linkage and offering continuous

extension from 65mm—116mm,
it allows you to vary magnifica­tions and subject area freely

making macrophoto work as

easy as snapshots. Subject area

Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14
and 25

Each of these bayonet mount
tubes fits between the OM Body
and the lens, feat urin g automatic
diaphragm linkage. Available in
extensions of 7mm, 14mm and

25mm, and can be used in 7

Close-up Lens 49mm f=40cm
Close-up Lens 55mm f=40cm

These attachment lenses thread
directly over the standard lenses
or 50mm macro lens, permit­ting magnification increase with-

out affecting automatic dia-

phragm action. The close-up lens

extends to 72mm x 48mm (2.8"
x 1.9") when used in conjunc­tion with the 135mm macro
lens, and runs all the way from

72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9")

to 36mm x 24mm (1.4" x 0.9")

in conjunction with the 1 : 1

Macro 80mm lens.

different combinations in total

to give a variety of magnifica-

tions. Another set of these

extension tubes of the sam sizes

without the automatic dia-

phragm linkage is also available.

For magnifications 0.5x and
higher however, the 50mm
macro tenses are recommended

for superior resolution.

49mm is used with the 50mm

F1.8 and F1.4 standard and
50mm macro lenses; the close­up lens 55mm with the 55mm

F1.2 standard lens.

Close-up Lens 80mm Macro

For use with th e M C 1 : 1 Macro

80mm lens to extend magnifica-

tions with the Telescopic Auto

Tube from 1x to 2 x .

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Auto Bellows

A

basic

unit

extending

your

close-up and macrophotographic

capabilities. Provided with the
preset aperture diaphragm lever
to stop down the lens opening

of various OM lenses at the mo-

ment of exposure in conjunc-

tion with the double cable re­lease.

Focusing Rai l

This is used with the Focusing

Stage and connects to a tripod,

the Copy Stand, or Macrophoto
Stand B Adapter, so that the
camera can be smoothly moved

along the Rail, allowing you to

focus and compose as desired.

Slide Copier

For use in conjunction with the

Auto Bellows to produce dupli­cates from frame-mounted slides
or strip slides. The 1:1 Macro 80

mm is recommended for best re-

sult with the Slide Copier.

Objective Lens Mount PM-

MTob

This objective mount enables
you to mount the Zuiko Macro
20mm and 38mm to the Auto
Bellows.

Focusing Stage

Allows you to mount the cam-

era body on the Focusing Rail
or Auto Bellows. When used with

the Rail, you can change the

camera position for fast and
smooth focusing and composing.

Roll Film Stage

Attached to the Slide Copier to
hold long roll films for duplica­tion.

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Power Bounce Grip 2

Converts the T32 (or T20) into

a

grip

type

electronic

flash

unit.

Consists of a bracket section and
a grip section which contains
4 C batteries to provide a power­ful supplementary power source.

The bounce head can be angled

90° up, 20° down, 60° right and

240° left allowing free choice of
bounce and close-up flash photo­graphy. Electrical connection
with the camera is made via the
TT L Au to Cord T and TTL Aut o
Connector.

TTL Auto Cord T 0.3m, 0.6m,

2m, 5m

Used for off-camera flash opera­tion (e.g., bounce flash, multi­unit flash). Available in 4 dif-

fer ent lengths.

Electronic Flash A C Adapters

Enables operation of the T10

Ring Flash 1 and its modelling

lamp on AC current.

M. Grip Cord

Connects the Motor Drive 1 (or

Winder) with the shutter release

incorporated in the bounce grip

for comfortable motor-driven

flash photography.

6V Power Pack 2

An

auxiliary

power

source

unit

for the modelling lamp of the

T10 Ring Flash or winder units.
Powered by four D size batteries.

Electronic Flash AC Adapt er 2

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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS

Macrophoto Stand VST-1

A rugged stand specially design-

ed for close-up and high magni­fication photography. Usable

with

various

stage

plates.

Com-

plete with a round frosted plate

(black at back) for incident light,

and a pair of stage clips.

Trans-llluminator Base X-DE

Indispensable for holding the

Macrophoto Stand VST-1 for
magnified photographs. Suppli­ed with a built-in 100V 20W
illuminator with a mirror, and a
pair of wooden handrests for ease
of operation. Can be used with

various stage plates and filters.

Macrophoto Stand B Adapter

For use with the Macrophoto
Stand, to support the Auto Bel­lows or Focusing Rail on the
Stand.

Macrophoto Stand Extension
Bar VST-E

Extends the height of the Macro­photo Stand. Length: 7.5cm
(2.95").

When used with the Lieberkuhn

Reflector, it is convenient to re­place the reflector mirror with
the Centering Mirror PM-ELCS.

Double Cable Release

Attached to the Auto Bellows

and camera shutter release but-

ton, to activate them simultane­ously.

Cable Release SR-11

Copy Stand

A standard type stand, 48 x 44

cm, for general close-up and copy
photography. Two additional

lights can be attached to the top
of the 80cm high stanchion. Fine
adjustment f or the camera height
and a locking device are pro­vided.

Handy Copy Stand

A four-legged stand for close-up

and copy photography. The leg

length is adjustable to three po-

sitions.

Lighting Set

Complete with two units, each

consisting of a base and light

arm. Max. intensity: 500W.

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Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2

This pair of illuminators offers
vertical illumination essential to

macrophotography. The height
of the illuminator is adjustable
on the tall pillar, suitable to over-

stage or substage illumination.

When used with the Trans-illumi-

nator Base X-DE, the Illuminator

supplies transmitted light. Focus-

ing is adjustable by shifting the
bulb filament. A 6V to 8V varia­ble transformer is provided.

Eight filters are available in vari­ous sizes, including color, black
and white, neutral density, etc.
for transparent or translucent
subjects.

Trans-llluminator LSD

This

unit

is a

universal

type

trans-

illuminator for use with the X­DE Trans-llluminator Base. When
the Lieberkuhn Reflector is add­ed, vertical light is also available.

A 6V, 3 0 W bulb is built-in. The

condenser travels 18mm by rack
and pinion for converging, di­verging and parallel adjustments

Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-

LM38

Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-

LM20

These reflectors are available for

use with the 20mm and 38mm

Macro Lenses. When used with

the LSD Trans-llluminator, they
make it possible to take photo­graphs with excellent penetra-

of light. Complete with trans-

former and square filter 60 x
45C. Provided with a filter hold-

er for attachment of various

OLYMPUS filters, round and
square.

tion and lack of shadows.

Centering Mirror PM-ELCS

For use with these PM-EL units
for accurate centration or for
use with the Trans-llluminator

Base X-DE.

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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS

Incident Illuminator Mirror

Housings PM-EL80, PM­EL38and PM-EL20

These units are used with
OLYMPUS Macro Lenses in co n-

junction with the Epi-lllumina-

tor PM-LSD2 or Macrophoto-

graphic Equipment PMT-35 to

illuminate macrophotographic

objects with incident light. They
are effective when shadowless

pictures are desired.

Spare Bulb 6V 5A TB-1

(for PM-LSD2 & LSD)

Spare Bulb 6V 5A TP-1

(for PMT-35)

Adapter PM-EA

Accepts th e photosensitive probe

of the EMM-7 Exposure Meter in
conjunction with the PMT-35 or

Auto Bellows.

Stage Glasses (Clear, frosted &

black)

Stage Plate 45 (metal disc,

black)

Stage Plate 28 (metal disc,

black)

Glass Shade Stage Plate

Supplied with two stage inserts;

compatible with the Lieberkuhn

Reflector. The center port ac-

cepts the stage insert on which

a subject is placed.

Mechanical Stage FM

This stage is used to mount sub-

jects on the 28mm stage plate.

The subject travels vertically and

horizontally by precise adjust-

ments with a vernier.

Filters

Round filters are used with the
PM-LSD2 and LS D , while square

filters used with the LSD only.
They are available for color tem-

perature compensation, mono-

chromatic, neutral density, diffu-

sion, heat absorbing and inter-

ference filtration.

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PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP

As a leading manufacturer of optical instruments

in various fields of modern life, OLYMPUS pro­vided the OM System with a wide variety of Photo­technical units, many of which can be used to
successfully document your valuable achievements

in photographs. This group includes a microscope
adapter for use with an operation microscope, an
astroscope adapter to explore the mysteries of

space and stars in conjunction with a telescope,

etc., mostly capable of attaching on the OM body.
Other outstanding advantages of this group are
the Recordata Backs 3 and 2 that are interchange­able wit h the OM standard camera back. Once in

place, the No. 3 Back automatically records the

date (year-month-day) or the time (day-hour-

minute) in the lower right hand section of your

picture (camera held in the horizontal position)
simultaneously with the shutter release.
Externally, data can be displayed on the liquid
crystal panel. Meanwhile, the No. 2 Back imprints
numerical and alphabetical symbols in 4-dial
coding on the picture when the exposure is made,

of great convenience in documentation, informa­tion filing, instant picture classification, etc. Both
Backs can be used for high speed motor drive pho­tography and flash photography.

For Olympus Pen F and FT enthusiasts, a mount

adapter is also available for connection of these

cameras to the OM System interchangeable lenses

and other unit

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CHART OF PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP

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PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP UNITS

Recordata Back 3

This

unit

replaces

the

standard

camera back to automatically

record the date (year-month-

day) or the time (day-hour-mi-

nute) on the film simultaneous-

ly with the exposure, or blank
as desired. Data display on the
liquid crystal panel.

Recordata Back 2

The Back fits on the OM body
and imprints data in the lower
right corner of the picture. The
data comprises numerical and al-

phabetical symbols for year,

month, day or other information
in 4 dial coding. C an be used for

OM-Mount Astroscope
Adapter

Permits astrophotography by

the OM Body attached to tele­scope by means of the 36.5mm
diam., pitch 1mm and pitch

0.75mm threads. It enables di­rect objective photography and
high magnification photography

through the telescope eyepiece.

highspeed sequence photography
with the Motor Drive or Winder
units, and flash photography.

Imprinting can be prevented, if

required, by simply setting the

selector switch OFF.

OM-Mount Lens Adapter

for Pen F

Connects the OLYMPUS PEN

F, FT and FV cameras to the

OM System Interchangeable

Lenses and other units.

Double Cable Release

Used with the Auto Bellows.

Cable Release SR-11

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PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP

When the photographic magnification desired ex ­ceeds 10x, it becomes more difficult for the macro­photographic equipment alone to obtain excellent
pictures. A sophisticated array of photomicro­graphy accessories with a microscope as the cen­tral figure is required. The exciting vision of look-

in g at the microscopic world through a microscope
can be recorded by the OM-2.
OLYMPUS has an outstanding reputation for
manufacturing precision microscopes used by
scientists throughout the world. Naturally, the
OM System includes a variety of microscope
adapters, rugged stands, a special shutter to pre­vent vibration at high magnification, and an auto­matic exposure mechanism which solves the dif­ficult problem of microscope exposures.
The Photomicrography Group is designed to ex ­pand the photomicrographic world not only into
the scientific realm, but also into the creative
sphere, so that the photographer's achievements
under the microscope can be easily and accurately

recorded with his OM-2.

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CHART OF PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP

91

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS

OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter L

Connects the OM Body to the
microscope for low power mag-

nification.

OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter H

Connects the OM Body to the
Photomicrographic System PM­10, automatic or manual, or
Macrophotographic Unit PMT-

35 for high power magnification.

35mm SLR Camera Adapter

PM-D35S

Used with OM-Mount Photo-

micro Adapter H to attach the

OM Body to the PM-PBA or PM-

PBM (see page 93).

Photomicrographic Support-

ing Stand PM-PSS

This

unit

is a

massive

stand

to

virtually end the major cause of

lost photomicrographs at high

magnification due to vibration.

Supports the entire camera
weight, isolating it from the

microscope.

Eyepiece Adapter PM-AOG-3,

PM-ADP, PM-ADF

Used to connect a microscope to

the OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter L. Each Adapter desig­nates OLYMPUS microscope
eyepieces, as follows; PM-ADG-

3 for G eyepieces, PM-ADP for
P eyepieces and PM-ADF for FK

photo eyepieces.

Light Shield Tu be PM-SDM

Designed for use with the Auto
Bellows and Objective Lens
Mount PM-MTob. Assures ex-

cellent images when used with

FK photo eyepieces at the bel-

lows length of 111mm (4.4"),

free of shutter vibra tion.

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PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS

System PM-10-AD

Consists of 17 units, including

the PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc.

Automatic Exposure Body

PM-PBS

Automatically determines ac­curate exposure time.

Automatic Exposure Control
Box PM-CBAD

Used with the Automatic Expo­sure Body PM-PBS, to regulate
color temperatures control, re­ciprocity failure, etc.

Manual Photomicrographic

System PM-10-M

This is a popular manual version
of the PM-10, consisting of 8
units.

Manual Exposure Body
PM-PBM

Photomicrographic Exposure
Meter EMM-7

The EMM-7 assures accurate con-

trol of both exposure and color

temperature in photomicro­graphy. Provided with exposure
and color temperature probes,
and color-compensating filters.

5X Magnifier

For use with the Screen Viewer
for magnifying any part of the
subject area and focusing ac­curately.

Focusing Telescope PM- VS

For use with objectives 4x and
up in conjunction with the Auto­matic or Manual Exposure Body.

Focusing Magnifier F T

Used to magnify the image ob­tained by the Focusing Tele­scope.

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CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES

PROFESSIONAL

METHODS

COMPOSITE

METHODS

GROUPS

ZUIKO
INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS GROUP

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY

GROUP

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP

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CASE GROUP

CAS E GROUP UNITS

The Ca se Group includes a large
variety of cases that the OM
Body and other components f it
properly.
Compartment cases are specially
made of tough synthetic leather,
designed to perfectly accom­modate camera bodies, lenses,
motor drive, electronic flash

units, etc. The adjustable parti-

tions can be rearranged in the

case to suit the photographer's

individual requirements. Soft,

hard and semi-hard cases fit the

OM Body and standard lenses,
with a choice of carrying straps.

Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.8 or F1.4

Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.2

Accommodates the OM Body

with respective standard lens.

Semi-Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.8 or F1.4

Lens Pouch 100

Made of fine leather to contain
a single 100mm lens or smaller
lens or Electronic Flash T20.

Lens Pouch 150
Lens Pouch 200

A fine leather container for a

Semi-Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.2

Soft Case for OM Body with

F1.8

or

F1.4

Accommodates the OM Body
with F1.8 or F1.4 50mm lens.

Soft Case for OM Body
with F1.2

200mm telephoto lens, zoom
lens, or smaller. Also holds the
main body of Electronic Flash

T32.

Lens Pouch 300

Accommodates 300mm and 180
mm telephoto lenses.

Various Shoulder Straps

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Compartment Case S

A

hard

shoulder

case

with

two

adjustable partitions. Holds OM

Body with two interchangeable

lenses and filters, or with Elec-

tronic Flash T32 and Bounce

Grip.

Compartment Case M

A

soft

shoulder

case

with

parti-

tions and two pockets. Holds

OM Body, three interchangeable
lenses and various auxiliary
equipment including electronic
flash. It also accommodates
clothing and toiletry for travel­ling, in addition to photographic

Compartment Case L

A hard shoulder or hand-carried
case

with

two

adjustable

parti-

tions. Holds two OM Bodies,

two interchangeable lenses (in-

cluding 300mm telephoto lens),
electronic flash, large format
camera, and other equipment.

Camera Holder for Case M

Besides the camera holder pro-

vided

with

the

Case

M, one
more camera holder is attacha­ble on the right or left wall of

the case as preferred. These

holders can hold two camera

bodies simultaneously.

equipment, permitting camera
and lenses to be taken out freely.

Removable partitions are pro-

vided to hold cameras and lenses
in position safely without their
individual

cases,

permitting

quick lens changing on the cam-

era inside the case.

Partitioned Insert

When inserted into the Compart­ment

Case

L,

this

unit

supports

the assembly of the Motor Drive

Units. Th e 250 Fi lm Back 1 and

interchangeable lenses can be

stored together with the OM

Body.

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CHART OF CASE GROUP

Compartment Case S

Compartment Case M

Compartment Case L

Motor D riv e

Partitioned Insert

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

System: OL YMPUS OM System.
Camera type: 35 m m S i n g l e Le n s Reflex wi th a ut o -

matic exposure control electronic focal plane

shutter.

Film format: 24 mm x 36mm.

Lens mount: OLYMPUS OM Mount, bayonet

type; rotation angle 70°, flange back focus

distance 46mm.

Shutter: Focal plane shutter, automatic exposure

control fro m 120 seconds to 1 /1,000 second

(ASA 100, F1.2, at normal temperature and

humidity). Manual exposure: B, 1—1/1,000

sec., ring mounted control.

Synchro: FR-X switch type contact, incorr.ect

flash prevention. (Accessory shoe mount for

X contact)

Automatic exposure control: Aperture-preferred

automatic exposure control electronic shutter

type. TTL Direct (off-the-film) Light Measur-

ing System. Measuring range: EV-6.5 to EV18

(at ASA 100 with F1.2 lens).

Exposure range: Shutter speeds from 120 sec. to

1/1,000 sec, (at normal temperatures and
humidities). Light sensors: 2 SBC sensors.

Large exposure compensation dial: ±2EV

(within the ASA fi l m speed r ange). Automatic
flash exposure: Direct contacts for TTL Auto
Flash (full automatic flash with T32, T20 or

T10 electronic flash).

Manual exposure: TTL type. Measuring system:

Full aperture center-weighted metering. Meas-

uring range: EV1.5-EV17 (ASA 100 with

F1.2 standard lens). Light sensors: 2 CdS sen­sors.
Zero-method with needle visible in viewfinder.

Film speed setting: ASA 12—1600, set by lifting

and rotating film speed dial.

Auto/Manual selection: By selector lever.

Power source: Two 1.5V silver oxide batteries

SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalent).

Battery check: 3-stage battery check lamp (light

emitting diode) indicates f ul l voltage, deplet-

ed charge, and exhaustion of batteries. Shut-

ter lock to limit drainage.

Mirror unlock: Mirror lock-up can be released

simultaneously with battery check.

Viewfinder: Pentaprism type wide-vision finder.

Focusing screens: Wide selection of interchange-

able screens.

Supplied w ith Focusing Screen 1—13 (micro­prism split image matter type).

Finder view-field: 97% of actual picture field.

Viewfinder magnification: 0.92X at infinity with

50mm- lens.

Apparent field of view : Vertical 23°30', horizon-

tal

35°.

Indicators in viewfinder: 3-stage selector lever.

(Auto : Shutter speed indicator. — Manual: ex-

posure index. — O f f: nothing). Exposure com­pensation marker. Charge/Auto check lamp

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

(with T-series Electronic Flash mounted).

Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type ( w it h-

out lock-up).

Film loading: OLYMPUS easy loading.

Manual fi lm advance: Lever type wit h 150° angle

fo r one long or several short strokes, pre-ad-

vance angle 30°, self-cocking, double advance
and double exposure pre vention.

Motor drive advance: Wi t h Motor Drive 1 unit at-

tached, single frame and continuous advance

at speed of 5-frame per second (at exposures
above 1/500 sec., with fresh batteries and at

normal temperature and humidity).

Exposure counter: Progressive type with auto-

matic reset.

Film rewind: Crank type, with rewind release lever

setting, automatic return.

Self-timer: 4—12 second delay lever type with

180° maximum angle; can be stopped and re-

set after actuation.

Camera back: Removable hinge type, with memo

holder.

Interchangeable with Recordata Backs 2, 3

and 250 Film Back 1.

Hot shoe socket: OLYMPUS special Accessory.

Shoe 4 supplied.

Dimensions and weights:

Body only: 136 x 83 x 50mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 1.97") 520g (18.3 oz)

With F1.8 lens: 136 x 83 x 81mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.19") 690g (24.3 oz)

Wit h F1.4 lens: 136 x 83 x 89mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.50") 750g (26.5 oz)

Wit h F1. 2 lens: 136 x 83 x 97mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.82") 830g (29.3 oz)

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