Olympus IS-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Viewfinder Indicators

Spot frame

Autofocus frame

Flash

Autofocus Power focus

Shutter speed Aperture setting

Exposure compensation / Manual exposure

Spot metering

Mode button

MACRO

DRIVE

SUBJECT

FLASH

REWIND

Do not use any device with a sharp tip.

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Description of controls (1)

Hot shoe cover Shift button

Shutter release button

AF illuminator

Power switch Selftimer button

Flash switch

Zoom buttons

Strap attaching stud

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Description of controls (1) ................... 2

Before you begin ................................. 5

Loading the batteries ............................ 5

Loading the film ................................... 7

Unloading the film .............................. 10

Reset operation ..................................... 12

Simple point & shoot photography ........ 13

How to take pictures .......................... 13

Holding the camera ............................ 18

Auto

flash

photography

Camera functions and controls............. 21

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Focus lock....................................... 21

Selftimer......................................... 22

Spot metering................................... 24

Macro photography ........................... 26

Continuous mode.............................. 28

Double exposure mode....................... 29

Portrait zoom mode........................... 31

Night scene mode ............................. 34

Slow-synchro fill-in flash .................. 35

Zoom memory mode ......................... 36

Auto-S flash photography .................. 38

Fill-in flash ..................................... 40

Special effects ................................... 42

Exposure mode sw itching .................... 42

Aperture-preferred auto mode .............. 43

Manual exposure mod e ....................... 44

Exposure compensation....................... 46

Power Focus photography .................... 47

Zoom exposure ................................. 48

Manual

flash

operation

How to take better pictures

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(Zoom effects, Autofocus, Exposure, light measuring, Exposure compensation

and film speed, flash) ....................... 52

How to attach the strap ...................... 64

Accessories ........................................ 66

Troubleshooting ................................. 68

Care and storage .............................. 70

Specifications .................................... 71

Description of controls (2) ................... 73

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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS IS-1. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. We also recommend that you shoot at least one roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features.

Symbols used in this manual

Correct Incorrect Operation Order of operation Automatic operation

Attention Press lightly Lamp on Lamp blinking

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Before you begin...

Loading the batteries

*Be sure the power switch is OFF. *Turn the lock screw on the bottom of camera

counter clockwise to open t he b attery cover.

NOTE: If the batteries are replayced while th e power

switch is ON, the camera may not resume standa rd shooti ng mode. I n such a case, perform the reset operation (see p. 12).

*Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and

repl ace th e cover turning the lock screw clockwise.

WARNING: Do not mix different types of batteries

or new and old batteries at the same

time.

Use Pan aso nic C R 123A or D uracell DL 123A, or

equivalent.

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*Switch power ON.

*Press th e mode button and the + / – button

simultaneously to check th e remaining battery

power.

*Nothing appears if batteries are OK. However

flashes, batteries are low, have spares at

hand. If is displayed continuously,

batteries should be replaced immediately.

NOTE: After checking the batteries the came ra is

automatically reset to standard shooting

mode.

Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the

camera fo r an extended period of time.

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Loading the film

This camera is designed to use DX-coded 35 mm

film. DX coding, used by virtually all major film

manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automatically, (refer to pg. 60)

* Open the back cover b y sliding t he back

cover release.

NOTE: Avoid direct light when loading the film.

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*Insert the film cartridge. Do not touch the

shutter curtain with your finger or the film

leader when loading.

NOTE: Adjust the length of the film leader before

loading, so that it matches the film loading indicator. Make sure the film leader tip is not bent and the film edge is properly aligned and engaged with the film guide as shown.

* Align the film leader with the film loading

indicator.

NOTE: Make sure the film cartridge is not sticking

out when aligning film.

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* Close the back cover.

—Use the window on the camera back to check the

type of film loaded.

—The film will advance automatically and the

exposure counter on the LCD panel will display the number "1" indicating the first picture on the roll when the power switch is turned ON.

—If the film is improperly loaded, the LCD panel

will display a blinking "E" and . In this case, open the back cover, and realign the film leader.

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Unloading the film

*The camera automatically rewinds the film

when you reach the end of the roll.

The final reading on the exposure counter before

rewinding may be more than the number of

exposures specified for the film.

Note: If you want to rewind the film before the end

of the roll, open t he mod e cover and press the

REWIND button.

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is displayed on the LCD panel while the

film is rewinding.

*Open the back cover, and remove the film

cartridge from the camera.

WARNING: Do not touch the shutter curtain inside

the camera while removing the film

cartridge

NOTE: If the power is turn ed OFF while rewinding,

operations will stop. H owever, re win d mod e

is not cancelled. Rewinding will continue

when the power switch is turned ON again.

— Once the film has been rewound, a blinking "E"

and will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Furthe r operations are not possible until the

rewound film cartridge is removed.

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Reset operation

If you forget which mode you are in, the camera can be reset to automatically resume

standard shooting mode.

Standard shooting mode:

Exposure mode: Program auto (P) Drive mode: Single (S)

Light metering mode: ESP

Flash mode: AUTO or AUTO-S

Exposure compensation: ±0

Focusing: AF

*Press t he MODE button and + / – button

simultaneously.

— The camera will resume s tandard shooting mode,

and other set modes will be cancelled.

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Simple point & shoot photography

How to take pictures

*Press part A to remove the lens cap.

*Set power switch ON.

—The lens will automatically adjust for wide angle

shooting and standard shooting mode will be

displayed on the LCD panel.

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*While looking through t he viewfinder, aim the

camera at the subject.

*Use the zoom (T/W) button to adjust the

size of your subject in the frame (Telephoto

or Wi de angle).

—Press the "T" (Telephoto) on the zoom button to

zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T"

position is 135 mm.)

—Press the "W" (Wide-angle) on the zoom button

to zoom out. (The minimum focal length in the

"W" position is 35 mm.)

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autofocus frame

*Position your subject within the autofocus

frame in the center of the viewfinder.

*Press the shutter release button halfway to

focus.

—When correct focus has been achieved, the auto-

focus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder.

—If the autofocus indicator is blinking, correct focus

has not been achieved. If this occurs, let go off

the shutter release button. Make sure your subject

is within the autofocus frame in the center of the

viewfinder and press the shutter release button

halfway again.

Both the LCD and viewfinder indicators will remain for about 30 seconds. When the indicators disappear, press the shutter release button halfway to resume.

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*When correct focus has been achieved

(autofocus indicator has lit up), press the shutter release button fully. As soon as the shutter is released, the film will automatically advance to the next frame.

*Switch th e powe r OFF when t he camera is

not in use.

—When the power is switched OFF, the lens will

automatically retract.

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Shooting range: From 1.2 m (3.9 ft) to

is from 0.6 m (2.0 ft) to

In Macro mode the shooting range

0 m (0 ft)

0 m (0 ft) 0.6 m

When shooting i n extremely dim light, the AF illuminator on th e front of the camera will emit a beam of infrared light to measure the distance to the subject and assist in the autofocus operation.

(2.0

1.2 m

ft)

(3.9

ft)

Normal shooting

Macro shooting

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Holding the camera

Hold the camera correctly and be careful not to block the AF illuminator or flash with the

camera strap or your fingers.

NOTE: The longer the focal length, t he greater the

potential for the effects of camera shake.

To avoid movement make sure you are holding the camera properly with both hands.

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Auto flash photography

For shooting in dimly lit or strongly backlit locations.

*When the in the viewfinder blinks,

slide the flash switch to activate the flash.

— Flash will pop up

AUTO will light on the

LCD panel.

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— will light in the viewfinder when the .flash is

charged.

— Shutter speed will be automatically set at 1/100

second when the flash fires.

— Depending on the shooting distance and focal

length, the camera will automatically select the appropriate amount of light to be emitted by th e flash. (Whether the built-in or an optional accessory flash is used.)

NOTE: If th e subject is too far, the shutter speed

and aperture indicator will blink in the

viewfinder while the shutter release button is depressed halfway. In this case the picture should be taken at a shorter distance.

NOTE: If th e shut ter speed is fa ster than 1 /100 of a

second or the flash is not charged, the flash

*Press th e shutter release button fully to take

the picture.

— The flash will fire.

It takes about 3.5 seconds after the film is advanced to recharge the flash.

Auto flash range: (Color negative film)

Focal length

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

35 mm

0.6—4.6 m (2.0—15.1 ft)

0.6 — 6.5 m (2.0—21.3 ft)

0.6 — 9.2 m (2.0—30.2 ft)

135 mm

0.6 — 5 m (2.0—

16.4

0.6 — 7.1 m (2.0—23.3 ft)

0.6—10 m (2.0—32.8 ft)

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ft)

Camera function and controls

Focus lock

Use focus lock when you want to position your subject outside the autofocus frame

located in th e center of t he viewfinder.

*Position your subject in the autofocus frame

and press the shutter release button halfway.

—When correct focus has been achieved, the

autofocus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder.

*While keeping the shutter release button

pressed halfway, change the position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the

desired composition.

*Press the shutter release button fully to take

the picture.

NOTE: When focus is locked, exposure settings are

also locked (AE lock).

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Selftimer

* Set the camera firmly in position. A tripod is

recommended.

Press the SELF button to activate

selftimer mode.

— will be displayed on the LCD panel.

* Position your subject in the autofocus frame

and press the shutter release button halfway to focus.

—When the correct focus has been achieved, the

autofocus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder.

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