Olympus DLX IS-10, IS-10 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting

range.
SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get
on film.

Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposure

mode for any shooting purpose.
Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Beep

2

Order

Indicator on

Manual

operation

Indicator

blinking

Operation

order

Attention

Automatic

operation

Depress

halfway

PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

Names and functions of parts 4

Viewfinder display 6

LCD panel 7

Diopter adjustment

Using the strap/optional soft case 9

Loading the film 16

Taking pictures 18
Unloading the film

8

Outline of operations 10
Loading the batteries 12

Checking the batteries
Points to remember

13

14

21

ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS

TAKING BETTER

PICTURES

CAMERA
MAINTENANCE

Using the focus lock

Flash photography 23

Selftimer 29
Using the exposure modes 30

Effects of zoom and its advantages 41
Autofocus (AF) 43
Exposure 45

Film speed 46

Metering the amount of light

Accessories (optional) 48

Care and storage 49

Battery handling 49

Troubleshooting

Questions and answers 53

Specifications 54

50

47

Restoring the standard

22

shooting mode 36

Spot metering 37

Remote control (optional) 39

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Direct Mode Select buttons
(See

p.

30.)

Selects exposure modes: Stop
Action, Portrait, Landscape,

and Ni ght Scene.

F. No.

button

(See

p.

35.)

Sets the aperture in the
Aperture-Preferred mode.

Shutter release

button

Flash mode button

Spot button

PREPARATIONS

(See

p.

37.)

Self timer indicator

(See

p. 29)

Remote control sensor
(See

p.

39.)

Lens

4

Full-auto button (See p. 36.)

Restores the Standard-Shooting mode

LCD panel (See p. 7.)

Power switch/

Flash release

Flash

Strap attachment stud

.

Viewfinder
(See

p. 6.)

Diopter adjustment dial

Zoom

(T/W)

(See

buttons

p.

18.)

Selftimer/remote

control button

Mid-roll rewind

button

Tripod socket

Film window

For confirmation of

film ISO speed

Back cover

Back cover

Battery compartment cover

release

5

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Spot frame

For spot metering, position the subject
within the spot frame.

Flash

Autofocus frame

Position your subject within

the autofocus frame.

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Lights when the subject

Autofocus

is in focus.

Overexposure/

Underexposure

(p. 35)

LCD PANEL

Exposure counter (p. 17)

Flash modes (p. 23)

Self-timer/remote control

(p. 29/39)

Mode status indicator

(p. 30)

Displays the engaged

exposure mode by showing

the corresponding area.

Battery check (p. 13)

Aperture setting (p. 35)

Spot mode (p. 37)

Full-Auto mode (p. 36)

The camera does everything

automatically in this mode.

7

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until
the viewfinder display becomes
clear.

Turn up if you are

nearsighted or down

if you are farsighted.

8

USING THE STRAP/OPTIONAL SOFT CASE

The optional remote

control's case can be
attached to the strap.

The soft case can be attached to

a belt with the belt lo o p .

9

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load the batteries (p. 12).

Press the zoom buttons to

determine the composition

(p. 18).

10

Open the back cover (p. 16).

Place the a ut ofo cu s frame on
the subject you want to focus on

(p. 19).

Load the film (p. 16).

Depress the shutter release
button halfway, making sure the

autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights and the

autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).

Close the back cover (p. 17).

Turn the power switch ON

(p.

17).

Make sure the exposure counter

on the LCD panel read s

(p.

17).

Depress the shutter release
button fully to take a picture

(p.

20).

When the film reaches the end, it

will automatically rewind (p. 21) .

Open the back cover to remove

the rewound film (p. 21).

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).

Turn the lock screw to OPEN
with a coin. Place your
fingertip in the notch. And
open th e battery cover.

When replacing the batteries, make
sure to turn the power switch OFF
before unloading the batteries.

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Insert the batteries. And

close the cover.

Turn the

lock screw to CLOSE.

Align the (+) and (-) directions of the
batteries correctly as shown.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Turn the power switch

ON. Be sure to check

the batteries as well.

Display

lights (turns off

after 12 sec.).

blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel are
displayed normally.

blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel go out.

Meaning

Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.

Batteries are low
and should be
replaced.

Batteries are dead
and should be
replaced
immediately.

Keep spare batteries on han d when

going on a long trip or when using the
camera in cold weather.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera

becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.

Cautions:

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Correct.

Try not to hold the lens barrel.

Keep your fingers away from the lens and flash.

Incorrect.

Proper Shutter Release.

Keep the shutter
release button
depressed halfway.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.

Depress the

shutter release

button fully.

Cautions:

Press the shutter r elease

•

button gently.

Avoid shaking the

•

camera when pressing

the shutter release button

to prevent blurry pictures.

To loc k the focus.

Make sure

The image is clear, the

autofocus beep is heard,

and the autofocus indicator
lights in the viewfinder.

To release the

shutter and t ake

the picture.

Note: When the autofocus

indicator is blinking, the

shutter won't release.

(See

p.

43.)

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LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover

release upward to open

the back cover.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Shutter curtains

Caution: Do not touch the shutter

curtain, and do not press it with the

edge of film.

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Load the film.

Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.

Align the tip of the film leader

with the mark as shown, and

close the back cover.

The film automatically

advances to the first frame.

Make sure

The film does not overlap any of the

positioning guides shown above.

Turn the power switch

ON.

Make sure

The exposure counter on the LCD

panel reads .

Note:

If blinks in the exposure counter, as

shown above, reload the film.

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TAKING PICTURES

Follow this procedure fo r normal photography. When the power

switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 36.)

Remove the lens cap,
and tu rn the power

switch ON.

While looking through the
viewfinder, press the zoom

button to determine the

composition.

Make sure

LCD panel lights.

Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30
seconds, the LCD panel goe s out and will co m e on
again when the operation is resumed.

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The lens advances, and the

How to Use the Zoom

Buttons

Position th e autofocus

frame on your subject.

Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.

Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.

Max. telephoto focal

length: 110 mm

Max. wide-angle focal

length: 28 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance: 75 cm (2.5 ft) ~

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Depress the shutter

release button halfway.

Without removing y ou r finger
from the shutter release

button, depress fully to take

the picture.

Make sure

autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus.

It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to

lock on, and when the subject is too close.
Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter

won't release. (See p. 43.)

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The autofocus beep is heard and the

The shutter releases and the film
automatically advances to the next
frame.

UNLOADING THE FILM

The camera automatically rewinds the film when you

reach the end of a roll.

Make sure the motor has stopped

and the is blinking on the LCD

panel, before opening the back

cover and removing the film.

Rewinding the film before
the end of the roll

The final number of exposures may
sometimes exceed the number of exposures

specified on the film.

To rewind the fi lm before the end of the
roll, press the mid-roll rewind button wit h
your fingernail. Do not use an instrument

with a sharp tip.

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USING THE FOCUS LOCK

When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus
frame,

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

follow

the

procedure

Position the autofocus

frame on you r subject and

press the shutter release

button halfway.

below.

This

is

called

Reposition your subjects in the
picture frame while keeping
the shutter release button
depressed halfway. Then press
the shutter release button fully.

focus

lock.

Make sure

The autofocus beep is heard, and the

autofocus indicator lights in the

viewfinder.

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Autofocus frame

Note:

When the focu s is locked, the

exposure is also locked (AE lock).

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Three flash modes are available to suit different requirements.

How to Select the Flash Mod e

Set the power switch to

to flip up the flash.

The camera will recharge the flash, and

the flash will be ready to use.

Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.5 seconds.

Press

the

FLASH

button

to select the flash mode.

Make sure

displayed on the LCD panel.

The selected mode is

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Flash Modes

Mode

Note: Use of t he flash is recommended if blinks
in the viewfinder when the flash isn't flipped up.
Otherwise the camera will select a long exposure
and pictures may be blurred due to camera shake.

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Function

Automatically fires in
low-light conditions.

(p. 25)

Significantly reduces

the phenomenon of
"red-eye" (when a subject's

eyes appear red). (p. 27)

Fires regardless of

available light. (p. 28)

In the dark, the flash also functions as
an autofocus illuminator. When the
shutter release button is pressed
halfway, the flash emits several brief
pre-flashes. When the shutter release
button is pressed fully, the flash fires
to take the picture. Hold the camera

firmly until then.

Auto Flash

AUTO

The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light or

when there is backlighting.

Set th e flash mode to

AUTO.

Press the shutter release

button halfway to make

sure lights in the

viewfinder.

Note: If you press the shutter release button

with blinking in the viewfinder, the shutter

won't release. This is because the flash is
being recharged. Remove your finger from

the shutter release button, a nd wait until

recharging finishes.

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Press the shutter release

button fully.

Auto Flash Range

(with color negative film)

Focal length

ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400

Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. If the subject requires a faste r
shutter speed, the f la sh won't fire.

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28mm

4.3m (14.1

6.1m

(20 ft)

8.6m (28.2

ft)

ft)

110mm

3.5m ( 11.

4.9m (16.1ft)

7.0 m (23 ft)

5 ft)

Red-Eye Reducing Flash

AUTO-S

Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires,

significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes
appear

red).

This

mode

is the

same

as

Auto

Flash

except

for the

pre-flashes.

Flip up the flash, and select

the Auto-S mode. Press the

shutter release button.

Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the

subject:

1. Wasn't looking at the flash from right front.

2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes.

3. Was too far from the camera.

4. Did not respond to the pre-flashes due to
particular characteristics of the individual.

Notes:

Pre-flashes are not emitted in the Stop Action mode.
After pressing the shutter release button, hold the camera securely until the shutter has been released.
To cancel the Auto-S mode, select another mode following the procedure on page 23.

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Forced Activation

In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and background
can be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reflecting light into the subject's eyes.

FILL-IN

Make sure the exposure
mode

is set to

FULL

AUTO.

Note: In exposure modes

other than Full Auto and

Aperture-Preferred Auto,

the Fill-in Flash mode

cannot be engaged.

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Select the Fill-In Flash

mode, and press the

shutter release button.

Note: The shutter speed is automatically

set at 1/100-sec.

SELFTIMER

Press the /REMOTE

button until is

displayed on the LCD

Aim at your subject, and

press the shutter release
button.

panel.

Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support.

Notes: The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. The Selftimer

mode is cancelled after the shutter releases. To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the /REMOTE

button again. Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fully

depressed. This prevents light from entering through the viewfinder.

The shutter will be released 12 seconds later.

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USING THE EXPOSURE MODES

There are four preset settings for easy shooting in various common
situations, as well as an Aperture-Preferred Auto mode that allows

you to select your own setting.

Exposure Modes

Fo r easy, effective shooting in various common
situations:

Stop Action (p. 31)

To freeze moving subjects.

Portrait (p. 32)

For pictures with blurred background for "portrait"

effect.

Landscape (p. 33)

For pictures with extended in-focus background.

Night Scene (p. 34 )

For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the
foreground.

How to Select the

Exposure Mode

Press one of the icons.

For more creative lighting effects:

F.No.

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Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 35)

Set the aperture manually. The camera will
automatically select the correct shutter speed.

Press the F.No. button.

STOP ACTION

To freeze moving subjects.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter

speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max. shutter speed:

1/2000-sec.)

Press

the

button.

Note: In the Sto p Action mode, fo r faster
flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will
not be emitted.

Aim the camera at th e
subject, and press the
shutter release button.

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PORTRAIT

To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect.

Portrait

mode

lets

you

take

beautiful
effective when the len s is at th e telephoto setting and/or when there is a great
distance between the subject and the background.

Press

the

button.

Note: The aperture is wide open.

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portrait

photographs.

This

is

especially

Aim the camera at t he
subject, and press th e
shutter release button.

LANDSCAPE

To take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds.

When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, all

objects near and fa r ar e sharply in focus.

Press

the

button.

Note: Set the lens at wide angle for

optimal results.

Press the shutter
release button.

33

NIGHT SCENE

To shoot properly-lit night scenes

In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure
for shooting night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting night

scenes with subjects in the foreground.

When subjects are in the foreground, flip up the flash.

Press

the

button

.

When there are no foreground subjects, do not flip up the flash.

Notes: When the flash is flipped up, flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject. Since

the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 2-sec maximum, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent

camera shake.

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Press the shutter release
button.

APERTURE-PREFERRED

AUTO

F.No.

The background blur can be controlled by adjusting t he aperture
setting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically.

Press

the

F.No.

button

to
enter the Aperture­Preferred Auto mode.

Larger aperture (smaller value) for a

blurred background

Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. button stops

down the aperture. Once the camera ha s passed the
smallest available aperture setting, it will return to the
largest available aperture setting. Blinking in the
viewfinder indicates the subject is under- or overexposed.
Change the aperture setting until it stops blinking.

Smaller aperture (larger value) for a

sharper background

35

FULL

RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE

AUTO

Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-free
photography.

Press the FULL AUTO

button.

The camera will also return to the
standard shooting mode if the power is

switched off and on again.

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Standard Shooting Mode

Settings for the standard shooting

mode are as follows:

Exposure mode — Program Auto
Flash mode — Auto or Auto-S
Self-timer/remote control — Cancelled

Spot metering — Cancelled

SPOT METERING

In this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, such

as a subject's face, an d sets the correct expo sure.

Position the subject for

spot metering within the
spot frame, and press

the

Spot frame

SPOT

button.

In situations like the one illustrated
above, the subject will be dark because

of backlighting.

Make sure

panel and the exposure is locked.

is displayed on the LCD

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Recompose the shot,

then press the shutter
release button to take

the picture.

Notes:

When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene

mode is engaged, the camera does not perform

spot metering.

After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is
canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a

shot, press the SPOT button again.

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Use t h e Spot mode in t he following

situations:

When there is a big difference

between subject and background
brightness (e.g., backlighting).

Whe n the m ai n subject is not in the

center of the autofocus frame.
Focus lock should also be used in

this case (see p. 22).

REMOTE CONTROL

The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required.

(OPTIONAL)

Press the /REMO TE button

to engage the Remote Control

mode.

Position the autofocus frame

on the subject.

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Aim the remote control

at the camera, and

press the button.

The shutter will be released about 3
seconds after the beep.

Notes: Use selftimer outside the above range.

The remote control may not work when the subject
is backlit or when it is difficult for autofocus to loc k
onto (see p. 43).

Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press the

self-timer/remote control button again to cancel

the Self-Timer/Remote Control mode.

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Notes on the Remote Control:

The remote control may not work wh en
there is backli ghting and when

autofocusing is difficult (see p. 43).

Continuous shooting cannot be performed
when the remote control is used.
The shutter will not release using the

remote control when the remote control's

battery is exhausted.

The battery of the remote control cannot

be replaced. The remote control un it is
expendable. Order a new one from your
nearby camera store or Olympus service
center when it no longer transmits signals
to the camera.

CAUTIONS:

Keep the remote control out of the reach

of children. In case it is swallowed,
immediately consult a physician.
Keep the remote control away from fire
and extreme heat. Never try to
disassemble it.

EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES

Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part
of the lens. With this camera, you can select any
focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm.

28 mm wide-angle

Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of

field is large, you can take sharp photographs with

enhanced perspective and contrast. This is ideal for

shooting landscapes, skylines, crowds at a party,
etc.

50 mm (approx.)

This range is the standard angle of view and has

moderate background blurring. It is suitable for

most types of shot including portraits.

28mm

75°

50mm

110 mm

At its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offers

a telephoto effect. The depth of field is shallower,
and the effects of aperture settings are more
apparent. In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or hold

the camera firmly to prevent the camera from

shaking.

180 mm additional telephoto power

When t he optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C-180

H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X is used, you can extend

the telephoto range up to 180 mm.

46°

110mm

22°

TAKING BETTER PICTURES

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Angle of view and depth of field

Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth o f

field (the distance in front o f and behind the subj ect

that the camera is able to bring into focus). The

greater the angle of view (wide angle), t he greater

the depth of field. When the angle of view is

narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases.

28mm

F. No. 5.6

IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X

180mm

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50mm

14°

110mm

F. No. 5.6

F. No. 5.6

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject,
there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it ma y
not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown
below in , autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even
though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.

Subjects with low contrast

Use the focus lock by first

•

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject you

wish to take a picture of, and then
aim at the subject.

Subjects that do not contain

vertical lines

Use the focus lock first while

•

holding the camera vertically.
Then switch the camera to the
horizontal position to take the
photograph.

Subjects in excessively bright
light

Use the focus lock by first

•

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject yo u
wish to ta k e a picture of, and then

aim at the subject.

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Two subjects at different

distances

Subjects with repetitive
patterns

High-speed subjects at close

range

• When the subject locks out-of­focus although the autofocus
lamp lights, focus on another

subject at the desired camera-to-

subject distance first. T he n
recompose the frame to take the
picture.

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• When the subject locks out-of­focus although the autofocus

lamp lights, focus on another
subject at the desired camera-to­subject distance first. Then

recompose the frame to tak e the
picture.

• Focus on another subject at the

desired camera-to-subject
distance first. Then recompose

the frame to take the picture.

EXPOSURE

Automatic Exposure Mode

Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes

the film, and is controlled by a combination of

aperture size and shutter speed. The correct

amount of light, called correct exposure, depends
on the film speed (indicated on the film package,

e.g.

ISO 100 or ISO

The automatic exposure function automatically sets
the correct exposure. This camera employs two
types of automatic exposure modes: programmed
auto-exposure and aperture-preferred auto­exposure.

With programmed auto exposure, the camera

automatically selects the most suitable combination

of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting
conditions. This lets you concentrate on composing
your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right
time.
With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired

F stop, and the camera automatically selects the

correct shutter speed. Aperture-preferred auto

gives more artistic freedom of expression and

creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control

the blur of the background.

200).

Program Chart (FULL AUTO)

The following program chart is for 28mm wide-

angle and 110mm telephoto focal lengths.
According to the focal length, the camera's program

i

tself changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the F

stop and shutter speed change simultaneously.

When the lighting is darker, the aperture opens fully

and the shutter speed changes to match it.

In the standard shooting mode (refer to p.36), if the

built-in flash has been flipped up, it will
automatically fire in dark lighting conditions. The
shutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec.

Portrait Mode

In this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperture
for a shallow depth of field. This results in a softly

blurred subject background, against which your

subject stands out in sharp focus. This mode also
prevents camera-shake from happening because a
faster shutter speed is selected.

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FILM SPEED

Nigh t Scene Mode

When shooting nigh t scenes you may sometimes be dis­appointed with the result, usually because the camera's

automatic exposure function works on a standard

exposure ratio. In such situations a professional photo­grapher would adjust for exposure compensation based

on personal experience, or select the manual shooting

mode.
In the night scene mode, exposure compensation is auto-

matically adjusted for attractive night scene photography.

For example, when shooting a subject with a night scene

as its background, the use of the flash is often desirable.

Should that be the case, the camera performs the most

suitable exposure compensation for both the subject and

the background. Since the selected shutter speed may be

very slow, the camera should be held firmly in position

(with a tripod for example) to prevent blurring.

Stop Action Mode

This mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photo
opportunities such as sports scenes and children at play.
A fast shutter speed is automatically selected to "freeze"
the action on film.

Landscape Mode

This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both the

subject and the background or when you want to shoot

natural scenery with low contrast. The camera automati-

cally stops down the aperture to make the range of focus

as large as possible. In shooting conditions for this mode,

the subjects are likely be at a distance of (infinity), so

the autofocus function in this mode starts from the

position.

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Film Speed

Film speed is indicated on the back of film
packages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are the

most common. High-speed film (ISO 400), as

implied by its name, is for taking photos of fast­moving subjects in action shots, for example.

However, there are also other advantages. With

high-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible to

take pictures in lower light. And t he distance

covered by the flash will be greater. Generally, the

higher the film speed, the grainier the picture.
With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX "

film cartridges: ISO 2 5 ~ 3200. In the case of non-

DX-coded film, the camera will automatically be set

to film speed ISO 32.

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

Light Metering

Light metering can measure the brightness of the
framed subject in various ways. This camera
employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light
metering, (2) center-weighted average light
metering, and (3 ) spot metering. Yo u ca n select
the light metering system most suitable to the
conditions. The camera also uses TTL (through­the-lens) light metering to automatically measure
the light that enters the lens. This le t s you get very
accurate light readings that are unaffected by
changes in the distance between the subject and
the camera.

Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light
Metering

ESP light metering measures the brightness of the
central portion and peripheral portion of the frame
separately in order to determine the proper
exposure. The calculation program used is based

on programmed data to properly compensate for

backlighting. ESP light metering is used
automatically when in the Full-Auto mode.

Center-Weighted Average Light Metering

Center-weighted average light metering is the most
widely used light metering
system (Fig. A) . This
system measures the light
available throughout the

frame with special

emphasis on the center of

the frame. When in the

Aperture-Preferred mode, this light metering
system is automatically activated. When the
contrast between bright and dark areas is not too
extreme outside the center of the frame, this
system offe rs excellent results.

Spot Metering

Spot metering (Fig. B) measures the brightness at
the center of the frame only. Because th is metering
system calculates the correct exposure for onl y o ne
point, it is convenient when th e subject is backlit or
the picture contains strong contrasts. When
shooting a subject in front of an extremely bright
background, you should
use spot-metering on the
subject's face.

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ACCESSORIES

(OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q.

CONVERTER 1.7X

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REMOTE CONTROL RC-100

ACTION CASE C

CARE AND STORAGE

BATTERY HANDLING

CAUTIONS

Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over
40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F).
Low temperature, even within this range, may
sometimes cause deterioration in battery perfor­mance, thereby temporarily disabling the camera.
Avoid sudden temperature changes and humidity.
Do not expose the camera to strong magnetic
fields.

Do not apply excessive force to the camera or its

controls.

Do not touch the contact points inside the camera.

Do not use organic solments, thinners, or benzine

to clean the camera.

Avoid strong impacts caused by bumping or

dropping the camera.

Do not expose the camera to water, such as from
rain.
Do not expose the camera to dust and sand.

WARNING

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE

THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-

VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

In case of malfunction, consult your nearest
Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.

NOTES

Do not mix different types of batteries or
new and old batteries.

When the camera is not used for an
extended period of time, remove the
batteries.

Keep spare batteries on hand when going

on a long trip or to a cold area.
Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a

battery's terminals from making electrical
contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals
before loading batteries.

WARNINGS

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,
RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT
BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE

BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR

OPEN FLAMES.
KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE

REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD

SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES

(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TO

DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY
BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR
USE IN THIS CAMERA.

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

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Operating Problems

Symptom

The camera does

not work.

The LCD panel

turns off suddenly

blinks and the

shutter cannot be

released.

blinks even

when the flash is

not flipped up.

The AF lamp blinks

and the shutter

cannot be released.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The power is OFF.
The batteries are loaded incorrectly.

The batteries are exhausted.

The batteries are temporarily unable
to function.

The loaded film has been rewound.

The film is incorrectly loaded.
The LCD panel turns off automatically

if none of the camera's functions have
been used for about 30 seconds.

The flash has not finished recharging.

blinks to warn you that camera-

shake is likely to occur due to

insufficient light.

The autofocus system may not work
when the subject is moving too fast,
when t he camera is shaking, o r when
the subject is difficult for autofocus
to lock onto (refer to p. 43).
The subject is closer than the camera's
minimum working distance (75cm/2.5ft).

Cause

Remedy

Set the power switch to ON.

Reload the batteries correctly.
Replace batteries wit h new ones.
Keep the camera warm while
using it.

Load new film.

Reload the film.

Press the FULL AUTO button, or
press the shutter release button

halfway.
Remove your finger from the

shutter release button and w a i t
for several seconds until

recharging is completed.

Flip up the flash.

First focus on something at the
same distance as the subject, then
recompose the frame to take the
picture.

Move 75cm/2.5ft or more away

from the subject.

p.

See
p.18

p.12
p.13

p.49
p.21

p.17

18/36

p.25

p.24

p.43
p.22

p.19

Symptom

The camera doesn't

focus on the subject

even though the

auxiliary flash lights.

The shutter doesn't

release even wh en

the shutter release

button is pressed.

The flash doesn't fire

blinks in the

viewfinder.

The shutter cannot

be released by

remote control.

The autofocus may not work when the
subject is out of the auxiliary flash's
working distance (approx. 75cm~5m/

2.5ft ~16.4ft).

The autofocus may not be effective with

this subject.
The subject is not in focus.

The rewound film is still loaded.
The shutter speed is set at faster than

1/100-sec.
High-speed film is used.

Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture­Preferred Auto mode.

If no operations have been carried out
in the Self-Timer/Remote Control mode
for about 20 minutes, the LCD panel
turns off and the shutter can't be
released with the remote control.

Cause

Remedy

Move the camera closer to the
subject.

First focus on another subject at
the same distance, then recompose
the frame to ta ke the picture.

Make sure the subject is in focus

and the autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights.

Remove the film.

Set the flash mode to Fill-in.
Set the flash mode to Fill-in.

Change the aperture until

stops blinking. Use the flash when
available light is insufficient.

Press the FULL AUTO button to

turn on the LCD panel, and
engage the Self-Timer/Remote

Control mode again.

See

p.43

p.20

p.21
p.28

p.28
p.35

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Problems with Printed Pictures

Symptom

The subjects' eyes

appear red in
printed pictures.

The subject was

within the frame of
the viewfinder, but

its edges are

missing on the print.
The picture is

out of focus.

The picture is too
dark.

The colors of

pictures taken

indoors look
unnatural.

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This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with

Cause

all cameras when a flash is used. It is
caused by light from the flash reflecting
off the retina at the back of the eye. Red­eye varies depending on the individual
and the shooting conditions such as
ambient lighting. It is also more likely to
occur when using 110mm telephoto than
when using wide-angle focal lengths.

When a negative is enlarged, sometimes

the edge of the frame is not printed.

The camera moved when the shutter

release button was pressed.

The viewfinder's autofocus frame was

not positione d on the subject.

The shutter release button was pressed
from right in front of the camera in the
Self-Timer mode.

The subject was out of the working
range of the flash.
The subject was backlit.

The lighting fixture(s) affected the
picture.

Remedy

Use the Auto-S Flash mode to
significantly reduce red-eye
phenomenon.

Leave some room on the edges of
the fram e w hen you compose
your shots.

Hold the camera correctly, and

press the shutter release button

gently.

Position the autofocus frame on

the subject, or use the focus lock.

Press the shutter release button
while looking into the viewfinder,
not while standing in front of the
camera.

Shoot with i n the working range
of the flash.
Set the flash t o Fill-in mode.

Set the flash mode to Fill-in.

See

p.27

p.14

p.22
p.29

p.26

p.28
p.28

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How long will the batteries last?

A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will

last for roughly 20 rolls of 24-

exposure film on which the flash

was used on half of all the shots

(determined under Olympus test

conditions). If you do not use the

flash and zoom very often, the
batteries will last much longer.

Q: How should I store the camera?

A: Cameras are susceptible to

damage caused by dust, moisture,

and salt. Wipe and dry the camera

thoroughly before storing it. After
using it at the beach, wipe it with a
cloth that has bee n moisten ed
with fresh water and then wrung
out. Do not use mothballs.

Q: When does the camera measure

and set the exposure?

A: When the shutter release button is

pressed halfway, the camera
measures both the exposure and
the focus and then locks them as
long as the shutter release button

remains halfway depressed. In the
Spot Metering mode, the exposure
is locked when the spot button is
pressed.

Q: How should I clean the lens?

A: Wipe the lens gently with lens

cleaning tissue that has been
moistened with a small amount of
lens cleaning fluid.

Q: Can I use a filter?

A: Yes, you can. Use one with a

diameter of 52 mm. When you use

a thick one, like a C-POL ( circul ar­polarizing) filter, the edges of the
picture plane sometimes become
dark. Make sure to turn off the
power before mounting or
removing a filter. When doi ng so,
even with the power off,
sometimes the lens rotates and the
motor operates. This is not a
malfunction.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus

single-lens reflex camera with built-in

28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film

(24 x 36mm).

Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52mm filter

diameter) 28mm ~ 110mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11
elements in 9 groups (5-group zoom
construction).

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal

plane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~
2-sec.

Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection

system autofocus with focus lock. Auxiliary

flash activation in low light. Autofocus beep

available. Focusing range — 0.75 m

(2.5

ft) ~

Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex system,

magnification ratio 0.72 (at 50mm). Finder

view-field — 85% of actual view-field.

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot

frame, autofocus indicator, flash indicator

(to be used as flash warning),

overexposure/underexposure indicator.
Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1.
Light metering system: TTL light metering

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system — Fuzzy logic ESP light metering,

center-weighted average light metering,

spot metering.

Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Full-Auto,

Stop Action, Portrait, Night Scene,
Landscape), (2) Aperture-preferred AE.

Exposure counter: Progressive type , displayed

on LCD panel.

Film speed range: Automatic setting with

DX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 125,

200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000,

3200. Other intermediate film speeds will be
automatically set for next lower speed).

Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically

advances to first frame when camera back
is closed).

Film advance: Automatic f ilm winding.

Film rewind: Automatic film r ewind (automatic

rewind activated at end of film, automatic

rewind stop). Rewind is possible at any

point with rewin d button.
Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec. dela y.
Remote control (optional): Infrared remote

control unit, 3-sec delay.

Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power)

flash system. Manual activating system,

recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.5 sec. (at

normal temperature).

Flash range: Wide — 0.75~4.3 m (2.5~14.1 ft),

Tele — 0.75~3.5 m (2.5~11.5 ft) with ISO

100 negative color film); Wide — 0.75~8.6
m (2.5~28.2 ft), Tele — 0.75~7.0 m
(2.5~23.0 ft) with ISO 400 negative color
film.

Flash modes: Auto (automatic flash activation

in low-light), Auto-S (red-eye reducing,

same as Auto otherwise), Fill-in (forced

activation ), OFF (when flash is retracted).

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.

Power source: Two 3V lithium bat t e r i e s

(CR123A or DL123A) (r ep laceable).

Dimensions: 123(W) X 88(H) X 110(D) mm

(4.8 X 3.5 X 4.3 in) (excluding protrusions).

Weight: 615 g (21.7 oz) (without batteries).

Specifications are subject to change without
any notice or obligation on the part of the
manufacturer.

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