Olympus iS-3 DLX User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your IS-3DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your IS-3DLX before taking important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus IS-3DLX.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 35mm ~ 180mm approx. 5X zoom lens for increased shooting range.

Powerful built-in, dual-element intelligent flash system rated at GN 28 (ISO100·m)/GN 92 (ISO100·ft),fortelephoto and GN 20 (ISO100·m)/GN 66 (ISO100·ft), forwide angle, corresponding to distant subjects and zoom shooting with high magnification and assuring beautiful pictures.

ED (extraordinary dispersion) glass is used in the lens, achieving crisp, clear images with high contrast.

The standard shooting mode lets anyone take beautiful pictures easily. Panorama photographs are possible when the optional panorama adapter is attached.

Other various easy-to-use functions include versatile flash, subject, drive, and exposure modes and more.

Optional remote control for Bulb shooting, etc. Date imprinting function.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect	Manual	Operation	Automatic
	operation	order	operation
Indicator on	Indicator	Attention	Depress
2	blinking		halfway

PREPARATIONS

Names and functions of parts .........	4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel .........	6
Attachingthestrap........................	7
Outline of operations ................	8

Loading the batteries ......................	10
Checking the batteries................	11
Points to remember ....................	12
Reset operation .............................	14

	Loadingthefilm ......................................................................................................	15
BASIC OPERATIONS	Taking pictures .............................................................................	18
	Unloadingthefilm.....................................................................................	21

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

TAKING BETTER PICTURES

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Using the focus lock ................	22
Flash photography ....................	23
Selftimer ...........................	30
Macro photography ....................	32
Using the exposure modes ............	34
Flash photography in the manual
exposuremode............................	45
Exposure compensation.....................	46
Flash ....................................	63
Electronic flash G40 (optional) .........	65
Effectsofzoomanditsadvantages ..	68
Autofocus (AF) ..................................	70
Exposure .......................................	72
Metering the amount of light .............	74

Using the drive modes ....................	47
Power focus ..........................................	52
Spot metering .................................	53
Zoomexposure ............................	54
Autofocus beep ...................................	55
Remotecontrol(optional) ...............	56
Printingthedateandtime .................	61
Correcting the data ......................	62
Exposure compensation..................	75
Film speed...............................................	75
Macro photography...............................	76
Panorama photography.....................	77
Accessories (optional)...........................	78

Care and storage ...........................................................................	79
Battery handling ...............................................................................................	80
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................	81
Questions and answers ....................................................................................	84
Specifications ..............................................................................................	85

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PREPARATIONS

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Remote control sensor

(rear)

Hot shoe cover

Shutter release button

Shift dial

Selects the flash, exposure and drive modes. (The same operation can also be performed with the shift buttons in the rear.)

Selects the shutter speed.

Remote control sensor (front)

AF illuminator

Also blinks when the selftimer is activated.

Power ON/OFF switch

Selftimer/remote

control button

Flash

Flash release (See p. 23.)

Strap attachment stud

Zoom (T/W) buttons

(See p. 18.)

Become the focus buttons in the PF mode.

PF button

Macro button

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Viewfinder

(See p. 6.)

Exposure mode button

+/- button

Drive mode button

Flash mode button

DateMODE,SETand ADJUST buttons

Battery compartment cover

Spot button (See p. 53.)

Film window

For confirmation of film ISO speed

Back cover release

Mid-roll rewind button

Tripod socket

Shift buttons

Select the flash, exposure and drive modes.

(The same operation can also be performed using the shift dial in the front)

Select the aperture setting.

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Spot frame

Autofocus frame

Flash

Panorama marks*

*Optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER is required

LCD PANEL

Exposure modes:

Program auto-exposure/

ESP light metering

Aperture-preferred auto-exposure

Shutter-speed-preferred auto-exposure

Manual exposure Sports

Portrait

Landscape

Night scene

Drive modes:

Single-frame advance

Continuous-frameadvance

Double exposure

Autofocus Macro Shutter speed

Aperture setting Spot metering

Exposure compensation/ Manual exposure

Battery check Shutter speed Aperture setting

Flash modes:

Auto flash

Auto-S flash Fill-in flash

Exposure compensation Exposure counter/Exposure compensation level Spot metering Power focus (autofocus override)

•Macro Selftimer/Remote control

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load the batteries (p. 10).

Open the back cover (p. 15).

Load the film (p. 15).

Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (p. 18).

Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (p. 19).

Depress the shutter release button halfway, making sure the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).

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Close the back cover (p. 17).	Turn the power switch ON
	(p. 17).

Depress the shutter release	When the film reaches the end, it
button fully to take a picture	will automatically rewind (p. 21).
(p. 20).

Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads " " (p.17).

Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p. 21).

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LOADINGTHEBATTERIES

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

Turn the lock screw on the bottom of the camera counterclockwise to open the battery cover.

Insert the batteries as shown and replace the cover, turning the lock screw clockwise.

The types of batteries that can be used are also shown inside the battery cover.

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

Read "Battery Handling" on page 80.

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CHECKINGTHEBATTERIES

Turn the power switch ON.

Press the exposure mode and +/-

buttons simultaneously to check the batteries.

Blinks

Lights

Batteries are OK. The mark disappears when the finger is released from the button.

Batteries are low.

Have spares handy.

Batteries should be replaced immediately.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct. Correct.

Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.

Incorrect.

Caution:

Keep your fingers away from the lens, AF illuminator and flash.

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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.

	Keep the shutter	Depress the
	release button	shutter release
			Cautions:
	depressed halfway.	button fully.
			Press the shutter release
			button gently.
			Avoid shaking the
			camera when pressing
			the shutter release button
			to prevent blurry pictures.

To lock 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 take the picture.

Note: When the autofocus indicator doesn't light, the shutter won't release.

(See p. 70.)

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RESET OPERATION

Reset operation restores the standard shooting mode, for worry-free photography that anyone can perform. Also use this mode when you don't know what operation to perform.

Press the exposure mode and +/- buttons simultaneously.

The camera will return to the standard shooting mode, and other set modes will be canceled.

Standard Shooting Mode

Exposure mode: Program Auto

(P)

Drive mode: Single (S)* Lightmeteringmode:ESP

Flash mode: AUTO or AUTO-S

Exposure compensation: ±0

Focusing:AF

Autofocus beep: On

*This mode won't be restored by performing the reset operation once the Double Exposure mode is activated and the first shot is taken. (See p. 50.)

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LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover	Push in the film cartridge
release upward to open	until it clicks.
the back cover.

Shutter curtains	Note: Use DX-coded film.
	Caution: Do not touch the shutter
	curtain, and do not press it with the
	edge of film.

OPERATIONS BASIC

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Pass the edge of the film under the film guide, and align the film leader with the film loading indicator.

Film loading indicator

Film guide

Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. If not, push the cartridge down.

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Close the back cover.	Turn the power switch
	ON.

The film automatically advances to the first frame.

Make sure

The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads .

Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, reload the film.

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TAKING PICTURES

Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photography.

Remove the lens cap,	While looking through the
and turn the power	viewfinder, press the zoom
switch ON.	button to determine the
	composition.

Make sure The lens advances, and the LCD panel lights.

Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed.

There are two zoom speeds. Press the zoom button halfway for slow zooming and fully for fast zooming.

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How to Use the Zoom	Position the autofocus
Buttons	frame on your subject.

Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.

Max. telephoto focal length: 180mm

Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.

Max. wide-angle focal

length: 35 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance 1 2 m (3 9 ft) ~

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Depress the shutter	Depress the shutter release
release button halfway.	button fully to take the picture.

Make sure The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus.

It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on, and when the subject is too close.

Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter won't release. (See p. 70.)

The shutter releases and the film

automatically advances to the next frame.

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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 E is blinking on the LCD panel, before opening the back cover and removing the film.

Rewinding the film before the end of the roll

If the power is turned OFF while rewinding, operations will stop. Rewind mode, however, is not canceled. Rewinding will continue when the power switch is turned ON again.

The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film.

After confirming that the power is ON, press the mid-roll rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

USINGTHE FOCUS LOCK

When the main subject is not in the center of the Autofocus

frame, use the focus lock.

Position the autofocus frame on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Make sure	Autofocus frame	Note:
The autofocus beep is heard, and the		When the focus is locked, the
autofocus indicator lights in the		exposure is also locked (AE lock).
viewfinder.

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This camera has two flash tubes that are automatically selected and fired according to the shooting conditions. There are also various flash modes that can be selected to match your needs.

Flash Modes

How to Select the Flash Mode

Mode

Function

Automatically fires in low-light conditions.

(p. 26)

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of

"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). (p. 28)

Fires regardless of available light. (p. 29)

Note: See p. 45 for flash photography in the Manual

Exposure mode.

Slide the flash release to flip up the flash.

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Press the flash button.

While pressing the flash button, select the mode using the shift buttons or shift dial,

The available modes appear, and blinks on the left of the mode currently engaged.

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Release the flash button to engage the mode.

Make sure	is blinking on the left of	Make sure	disappears, and the
the selected flash mode.		engaged flash mode remains on the
		LCD panel.

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Auto Flash AUTO

The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light.

When blinks in the	When the flash is
viewfinder, the flash	flipped up, the camera
should be used. Slide	will start recharging the
the flash release.	flash.

Make sure AUTO lights on the LCD panel. When the flash is recharged, in the viewfinder will light.

Note: The flash won't fire until recharging is finished.

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Press the shutter release button.

Auto Flash Range*

(with color negative film)

Focal length	35mm				180mm
ISO 100	6.3	m	(20.7	ft)	7 m (23 ft)
ISO 200	8.9	m	(29.2	ft)	9.8m (32.2ft)
ISO 400	12.6m (41. 3			ft)	14 m (45.9 ft)

* The Auto Flash mode can be combined with the Macro mode.

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

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