Olympus IS-2DLX User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your IS-2DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your IS-2DLX before taking important photographs.

Thank you f o r purchasing the Olympus IS-2DLX.

Built-in 35mm ~ 135mm approx. 4X zoom le ns for increased shooting range.

MAIN FEATURES

Full-fledged macro functions incl ude Zoo m Macro for subjects as close as 0.6

m (2 ft), Super Macro for subjects as close as 0.39 m (1.3 ft), and 1:1 Macro* which captures life-size images of small subjects on film. ED (extraordinary dispersion) glass is used in the lens, achieving crisp, clear

image s with hig h contrast.

The standard shooting mode lets anyone take beautiful pictures easily.

Panorama photographs are possible when the optional panorama adapter

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

* The optional IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER f=13cm is required.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Indicator on

Manual

operation

Indicator

blinking

Operation

order

Attention

Automatic

operation

Depress

halfway

PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

Names and functions of parts 4 Viewfinder display/LCD panel 6

Attaching the strap 7 Loading the batteries 8

Loading the film 13

Taking pictures

Unloading the fi lm 19

Checking the batteries 9 Points to remember 10 Reset operation 12

ADDITIONAL

FUNCTIONS

TAKING BETTER

PICTURES

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Using the focus lock 20

Flash photography 21

Selftimer 27

Macro photography 29

Using the subject modes 32

Flash 52

Effects of zoom and its advantages 55 Autofocus (AF) 57

Exposure 59

Metering the amount of light 61

Care and storage 68

Battery handling 69

Troubleshooting 70

Questions and answers 73

Specifications 74

Using the drive modes 38 Us in g the exposure modes 43

Exposure compensation 49 PF (power focus) 50

Spot metering

Exposure compensation 62

Film speed 62

Macro photography 63 Panorama photography 66

Accessories 67

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS O F PARTS

Hot shoe cover Shift buttons

Selects the exposure

compensation level, aperture setting and shutter speed.

Shutter release button

illuminator

Also blinks when t h e selftimer is activated.

Power ON/OFF switch

Flash

Flash release (See p. 21.)

PREPARATIONS

Strap attachment stud

Zoom (T/W) buttons

(See

Become the focus buttons

17.)

in the PF mode.

Viewfinder (See

p. 6.)

PF button Flash mode button*

Selftimer button

Drive mode button* +/- button

Exposure mode button*

Macro button

Subject mode button* Mid-roll rewind button

Date

MODE,

SET

ADJUST buttons

and

Spot button

(See

51.)

— Film window

For confirmation of

film ISO speed

Back cover

release

- Remote cord

For connecting to

compartment

jack

the optional

M-Remote Cord

1.2m

or 5m

•

Battery

cover

Tripod socket

Function button (See p. 22/32/38/43.)

Switches to the modes indicated by *.

Reset button

Restores the standard shooting mode and checks the battery condition.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Spo t frame Autofocus frame

Flash

Panorama marks*

*Optional

IS/L

ADAPTER is required.

PANORAMA

LCD PANEL

Shutter speed

Selftimer

Single-frame advance

Continuous-frame advance

Double exposure Program auto-exposure Exposure compensation

indicator

Aperture-preferred auto

exposure

Manual exposure

Exposure counter/Exposure

compensation level

Date-time indicator

Aperture setting/1:1 Macro* information

Displays the aperture setting except when in the

1:1 Macro mode, in which the correct working

distance is displayed.

* The optional IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER

f=13cm is required in the 1:1

Autofocus

Macro

Shutter speed

Aperture setting

Spot metering

Exposure compensation/

Manual exposure

1:1 Macro adjustment mark*

Power focus (autofocus

Battery check

Manual flash

override)

Spot metering

Auto flash

Auto-S flash

Fill-in flash

Sports mode

Portrait mode

Night scene

1:1

Macro*

Single-frame advance

Super Macro

ESP

metering

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Put the strap mount into the guide hole. Push the strap mount onto the camera's strap attachment stud, and pull it to adjust the strap's length.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

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

Turn the lock screw on the

bottom of the camera

counter-clockwise to open the battery cover.

The types of batteries that can be

used are also shown inside the battery

cover.

Ins er t the batteries as

shown and replace the

cover, turning the lock

screw clockwise.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 69.

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Turn the

power switch

ON.

Press the reset

button 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.

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 to keep from shaking the camera.

Correct.

Incorrect.

Caution:

Keep your fingers away

from the lens, AF illuminator and flash.

Proper Shutter Release.

Depress T he

shutter release

button halfway.

Practice before loading the film.

Depress t he

shutter release

button fully.

Cautions:

• Press the shutter

release button gently

• Avoid shaking the

camera when pressing

the shutter release button

to prevent blurry pictures.

To lo ck the focus.

The image is clear 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. 57)

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 reset button.

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)*

Light metering mode: ESP

Flash

mode:

Exposure compensation: ±0

Focusing: AF

* Won't be restored when the reset button is

pressed after the first shot has been taken in the Double Exposure mode. (See p. 41 )

AUTO

AUTO-S

LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover

release upward to open

the back cover.

Insert the film cartridge.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Note: Use DX-coded film. Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain

when loading.

Pass

the

edge

of the

film

under the film guide, and

align the film leader with the film loading indicator.

Film loading indicator

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

Film guide

Close the back cover.

The film automatically

advances to the first frame.

Turn the power switch ON.

The exposure counter on the LCD panel

reads .

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

TAKING PICTURES

Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photography.

Remove the lens cap,

and turn the power

switch ON.

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.

The lens advances, and the

While looking through the

viewfinder, press the zoom

button to determine the

composition.

How to Use the Zoom Buttons

Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.

Max. telephoto focal length: 135mm

Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.

Max. wide-angle focal

length: 35 mm

Position your subject

within the autofocus

frame.

Autofocus frame

Depress the shutter

release button halfway.

Depress the shutter release

button fully to take the picture.

The film automatically

advances to the next frame.

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 th e autofocus indicator doesn't light,

the shutter won't release. (See p. 57.)

The autofocus indicator lights when the

Working Distance

Standard shooting (39mm~135mm): 1.2 m (3.91) ~

Macro shooting as close as 0.6 m (2 ft) is possible

through the 35mm~100mm fecal length (Zoom

Macro).

UNLOADING THE FILM

The camera automatically rewinds the film when you

reach the end o f 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

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

turned ON again.

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

Press the mid-roll rewind button with the

tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not

use an instrument with a sharp t i p.

When the main subject i s no t in the cent er of the Autofocus

frame, use the focus lock.

Position the autofocus

frame on your subject

and press the shutter

release button halfway.

FUNCTIONS

ADDITIONAL

USING THE FOCUS LOCK

To avoid taking out-of-focus pictures

Reposition your subjects in the

picture frame while keeping

the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully.

The autofocus indicator lights

in the viewfinder.

Autofocus frame

Notes:

When the focus is locked, the

expos ure is also locked (AE lock).

The focus cannot be locked using the

M-Remote Cord.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This

camera according to the shooting conditions. There are also various flash modes that can be selected to match

has two

flash

tubes

that

are

automatically

selected

and

fired

Use the function and

flash mode buttons to

select the mode.

Press th e function button to engage the

mode.

When the function button is pressed,

the mode selected by using the flash mode button starts blinking.

The engaged mode is blinking. Note: The blinking i ndicat ion's mode

can also be engaged directly by

pressing the shutter release button.

AUTO (Auto Flash Mode)

The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light. Use this mo de normally.

When blinks in the

viewfinder, the flash should be used. Slide

the flash release.

When th e flash is

flipped up, the camera

will start recharging the flash.

recharged, in the viewfinder will light.

Note: The flash won't fire until

recharging is finished.

AUTO lights. When the flash is

Press the shutter release button.

Auto Flash Range*

(with color negative film)

Focal length

ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

* The Auto Flash mode can be combined with

the Zoom Macro or Super Macro mode.

Notes:

•

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.

If the subject is too far, the shutter speed and aperture indicator will blink in the viewfinder when the shutter

•

button is depressed halfway. In this case, the picture should be taken at a shorter distance.

release

35mm

4.6m (15.1 ft)

6.5m

(21.

9.2 m

(30.2

3 ft)

ft)

135mm

5 m

(16.4

7.1 m

10 m

(23.3

(32.8

ft)

AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)

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).

Flip up the fla sh, and

select the Auto-S mode.

Notes:

• 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 21 .

This

mode

is the

same

Auto

Flash

except

for the

pre-flashes.

FILL-IN (Forced Activation)

In this mode, the flash always fires, Even in backlighting, both the subject and background

can be shot clearly. A nd portraits look lively by reflecting ligh t in t o th e subject's eyes,

Make sure the exposure

mode is set to P (program).

Note : To cancel the

subject mode, press

the reset button

(see

12),

Flip up the flash, and

select the FILL-IN Flash mode by using t he flash

mode button.

Note: The shutter

speed is automatically

set at 1/100-sec.

SELFTIMER

To put yourself in the picture

Press

the

selftimer

is displayed on the

LCD

panel.

button.

Position the autofocus frame

on the subject. Press the

shutter release button half-

way to focus on the subject,

The focus and exposure will

be locked.

Press t he shutter

release button fully to

activate the selftimer.

Notes:

•Use a tripod, etc., to hol d the camera steady.

•The selftimer will be automatically

canceled after the shot.

•To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the selftimer button

again.

Important:

To prevent backlight from entering

The shutter will be released

through th e viewfinder, do no t m o v e you r eye from the viewfinder.

12 seconds later.

The viewfinder display disappears and the AF illuminator and blink.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Macro (Close-up) Modes

Zoom Macro

Super Macro

1:1 Macro

Notes:

•When the subject is closer than

1.2 m (4 ft), the subject may not be

in focus even though the AF

illuminator li ghts.

• In the Super Macro and 1:1 Macro

modes, the optional Electronic Flash

G40 do es n ot fire except whe n in

the Manual Exposure mode.

Working distance: 0.6 m

(2 ft) ~ (Focal length:

35mm ~ 100mm)

Working distance:

0.39 m(1.3

(Focal length: 70 mm)

Full scale on the film

ft) ~

(See

p. 65)

Zoom Macro

Press the zoom button to ensure that

the front edge of the camera body

is within the MACRO (0.6 m )

range indicated on the lens barrel.

Note: When you focus on a subject closer than 1.2 m (4 ft ) , will light in the viewfinder.

Super Macro

An area of approximately 12 X18 cm (43/4X7-1/16 in ) will fill the entire frame,

Press the macro button, is displayed on the LCD panel, The lens is then set at 70mm Shoot from a s close as 0,39 m (1.3 ft) to the subject,

1:1

Macro*

Life-size images of small subjects can be captured on film.

Mount the optional converter, and

press the macro and function buttons simultaneously.

* The optional IS/L L E N S A-LIFE SIZ E MACRO H.Q . CONVERTER f = 13 cm is required. (Refer to p. 64.)

lights in the view/finder.

Note: In the Super Macro mode, zoom does not

operate. To cancel the Super Macro mode, press the macro button again.

1:1 converter on the LCD panel and in

the viewfinder are blinking.

Note: To cancel the 1:1 Macro mode, press the macro and function buttons simultaneously, or press

the reset button.

The correct 1:1 Macro

distance will be

displayed on the LCD

panel, or will also

appear to check if the

subject can be focused

in the present position.

Checking the 1:1 Macro

Distance

The current distance is correct.

The subject can be focused in the present position.

The current distance is incorrect. The subject cannot be focused in the

present position. Move the camera according to the 1 : 1 Macro distance

displayed on the LCD panel.

Note: When the shutter release button is pressed, the 1:1 Macro distance on the LCD panel will disappear, and the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the standard shooting mode. Press the macro button again to display the

1:1 Macro distance.

Important: Use of the flash is

recommended, because a fast shutter speed will prevent the picture fro m

being affected by the camera shaking.

USING THE SUBJECT MODES

There are three subject modes for optimal results when taking pictures of various subjects.

Subject Modes

Display

Function

Sports

To shoot fast-moving subjects.

(p. 34)

Portrait

To take pictures with blurred

backgrounds for a "portrait"

effect. (p. 35)

Night Scene

To shoot night scenes or

night scenes with subjects in

the foreground. (p. 36)

How to Select the Subject

Mode

Press t he function

button.

The three subject mode indicators all

appear.

Press

the

subject

to select the mode.

button

Press

the

function

button again to

engage the mode.

The selected subject mode is blinking.

Note: The Program Auto-exposure mode

will be engaged, and the correct drive and flash modes will be selected.

The selected subject mode lights.

Note: The blinking indication's mode

can also be engaged directly by pressing the shutter release button.

SPORTS

To shoot fast-moving subjects.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects both a faster shutter speed and

the Continuous Shooting mode. This results in increased clarity, and lets you capture fast moving photo opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Select the Sports mode

to display on the LCD

panel.

Notes:

•Auto - S flash cannot be used in the Sports mode.

•The camera exposes a maximum of two frames per second.

As long as the shutter release

button is pressed, the shutter will release continuously,

PORTRAIT

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

Portrait especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting.

Note: The aperture is wide open.

mode

Select the Portrait mode to display on

the LCD panel.

lets

you

take

beautiful

portrait

photographs,

Press the shutter release button .

This

NIGHT SCENE

To shoot night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground

In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure compensation for shooting

night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground.

Shooting Night Scenes Free of Subjects

Select the Night Scene

mode to display on

the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release

button.

Shooting Night Scenes with Subjects in the Foreground (Slow-Synchro)

Engage the Night Scene

mode.

the shutter release button.

Flip

up the

flash.

Press

With Auto Flash

Both the subject and background wil l be

perfectly exposed.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations, the use of a tripod is

recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.

Shutter speeds in the Night Scene mode: Wide-angle: 3 sec. max. Telephot o: 4 sec. max. (With negative color film, ISO 100)

In the Aut o Flash mode, on ly the sub je ct

in the foreground can be shot.

USING THE DRIVE MODES

There are two film-advance modes in addition to the standard single-frame advance mode.

Drive Modes

Display

Function

Single

Standard single-frame

advance mode Continuous Shooting

The camera releases the shutter

continuously while keeping moving subjects in focus and

correctly exposed. (p. 40) Double Exposure

You can combine two images

on a single frame. (p. 41 )

Selecting the Drive Mode

Press the function

button.

Press

the

drive

mode

button to select the mode.

Press

the

function

to engage the mode.

button

blinking.

The selected drive mode i s

lights.

The selected drive mode

Note: The blinking indication's mode can

also be engaged directly by pressing

the shutter release button.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

The camera releases the shutter continuously while keeping

moving subjects in focus and correctly exposed.

Select the Continuous

Shooting mode to

display C on the LCD panel.

Notes:

•The camera exposes a maximum of approximately 2 frames per second.

•When used in combination with the flash, the flash may not fire after the second

frame. The exposure wi ll be adjusted automatically instead.

While the shutter release

button is fully pressed,

the shutter releases

continuously.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

You can expose two images on a single frame.

Select the Double

Exposure mode to

display D.EXP on the

LCD

panel.

Press the shutter release

button fully to take the

first exposure.

D.EXP

on the LCD

The film will not be advanced.

panel

will

blink.

Take the second exposure.

The film will advance, and

the Double Exposure

mode will be canceled.

Note: The Double Exposure mode cannot be canceled af ter the first shot.

USING THE EXPOSURE MODES

Exposure Modes

Display Function

Program Auto (ESP metering)

Both the aperture and shutter speed are set automatically.Standard exposure mode for ordinary shooting.

Aperture-Preferred Auto (centerweighted average metering)

The aperture is set manually, and the camera automatically controls the correct shutter speed. (p. 45)

Manual Exposure (center-

weighted average metering)

Both the aperture a nd shutter speed are set manually.

(p. 46)

Selecting the Exposure Mode

Press the function

button.

Press t he exposure

mode button to select

the mode.

Press the function

button to engage the

mode.

is blinking.

The selected exposure mo de

lights.

Note: The blinking indication's mode can also be engaged directly by pressing the shutter release button.

The sel ecte d exposure mo d e

APERTURE-PREFERRED

Auto-exposure photography can be performed to control

background blur.

Enter the Aperture-Prefer-

red A ut o mode. Press the

shift buttons to adjust the

aperture setting.

Note: Larger aperture settings such as

F5.6 will often give a blurred background, and smaller aperture settings such as F22 will give a sharper

background.

AUTO

MANUAL EXPOSURE

Select the Manual

Exposure mode to

display M on the LCD

panel.

Press

the

shift

adjust the aperture.

button

While pressing the +/ -

button,

button to adjust the

shutter speed.

press

the

shift-

The exposure level will

be displayed on the

LCD panel and in the

viewfinder.

+ Blinks: Overexposed

+ Lights: Slightly overexposed ± Lights: Correctly exposed

- Lights: Slightly underexposed

- Blinks: Underexposed

Flash Photography in the Manual Exposure Mode

Flip up the flash,

and s et the shutter

speed to 1/100-

sec . or slower.

Set the aperture setting according to

the camera-to-subject distance in the

table below.

Aperture setting (color negative film)

Super

Zoom Macro

Macro

Distance

ISO 100 ISO 200

ISO 400

Calcula ti o n formula for IS O 10 0 : Aperture setting = GN15 ÷ Distance (m)

ISO 50

0.39~

0.6m

1.3~

2.0ft

F22

0.6~

0.8m

2.0~

2.6ft F16

F22

0.8~

1 ~

1.2m

2.6~

3.3~

3.3ft

3.9ft

F11

F9.5

F16

F13

F22

F19

Aperture setting = GN50 ÷ Distanc e (ft)

1.2~

1.5m

3.9~

4.9ft F8

F11 F16

F22

Standard

1.5~ 2m

4.9~

6.6ft F5.6 F8 F11 F16

2.5m

6.6~

8.2ft F4.5 F6.7 F9.5 F13

2.5~

3.2m

8.2~

10.5ft

F5.6 F8 F11

3.2~

10.5~

13.1ft

F4.5 F5.6 F8

Note: Will a shutter speed faster than 1/100-sec, the

flash will not fire.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The exposure compensation levels can

be set up to ±4EV in 1 /3EV steps.

While pressing the +/-

button, press the shift

button to set the desired compensation level.

+2EV

±0EV

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Note: While pressing the +/- button, the exposure counter changes to the

compensation level display.

The exposure level is displayed in

-2EV

PF (Power Focus)

When the distance at which you want to shoot is predetermined, you can

set the focus in advance and wait until the photo opportunity comes.

Focus on the subject by

using autofocus first. The n press the PF button to display

on the LCD panel.

Note: Zooming cannot be performed in the PF

mode, To cancel t h e PF mode, press the PF button

again

Press t h e shutter release

button to take a

picture.

Notes:

•The focus is fixed even after the finger is released

from the shutter release button.

• Manual focusing is possible using the zoom button. Use it when autofocusing is difficult (see p. 57).

SPOT METERING

I n this mode, the camera limits light metering to the subject's particular

area such as a face and sets the correct exposure.

Position the subject for

spot metering within the spot frame, and press

the

SPOT

button.

(Make;sure) will be

displayed on the LC D panel and in the viewfinder, and the

exposure is locked.

Recompose the shot,

then press the shutter release button to take the picture.

Notes:

•When the flash is flipped up, the camera does not

perform spot metering.

•After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is

canceled. To cancel the mode wi thout taking a

shot, press the SP OT button again.

FLASH

Flash Strength

The flash on the IS-2 employs a new exposure

control system that combines the advantages of both "flashmatic," used in compact cameras, and "auto flash", found in SLR cameras. Flashmatic emits a full-strength flash while automatically adjusting the aperture for proper exposure. This system is effective in most cases. However, subjects at extremely clos e range tend to be overexposed, and the background too dark, because the

narrowest aperture setting has been selected. Auto

flash varies the amount of light emitted by the flash,

PICTURES

TAKING BETTER

and sets the exposure by measuring reflected light.

Depending on the background however, the wrong exposure for the main subject can be selected. For example, with a white background, the subject may appear too dark due to the level of reflected light

received through the lens. The reverse is true for a

dark background.

The IS-2 adjusts both the aperture and flash strength to give you perfect exposure every time, taking into account the effect of the background

light and the distance to the subject.

Dual-Strobe Intelligent Flash

The flash of the IS-2 is distinguished by two

emission tubes. One of the most important functions

of a flash is to distribute light evenly throughout the

frame. When a zoom lens is used, the area that can

be lit by a single flash is determined by the wideangle focal length. Whe n telephoto is used, the light is wasted because the light is spread over a wide area. If this wasted light is concentrated on the

picture area however, the working distance of the

flash will be increased. Solving th is problem is

crucial to effective telephoto-flash photography.

The zoom flash system found in some cameras is one solution to this problem. With this system, the distance between the xenon tube — which is the emission source of the flash — and the reflective material beh i nd it is varied according to the focal length of the lens. When telephoto is used, the light from the flash is condensed more intensely. (The distance between the xenon tube and the condenser lens can be varied for the same result.)

So why does the IS-2 incorporate the dual-strobe

system? Because the dual-strobe system can utilize the light more effectively while achieving more uniform lighting than the zoom flash system is capable of. The zoom flash system also ca nnot alter the actual shapes of the reflector and the condenser lens. In practice, these two factors greatly affe ct the even distribution and condensing intensity of light from the flash. The zoom flash sacrifices the effective use of the light's intensity for even distribution. To achieve both optimal condensing

intensity and even distribution, Olympus developed

the dual-strobe flash system with two sets of tubes and a reflective backing that are ideal for both wide-

angle and telephoto photography. This makes a

powerful, versatile flash with GN 20 (ISO 100 • m) /

GN 66(ISO 1 00 • ft) possible.

The lower tube is designed for telephoto

photography and offers GN 20 (ISO 100 • m) / GN 66

(ISO 100 • ft). The upper tube is an intelligent variable-power flash offering GN 15~1.6 (IS0 100 • m) / GN 50~5.3 (IS0 10 0 • ft). When the flash strength should be less than GN 15 (ISO 100 •m)/GN50

(ISO 100 • ft) in order to obtain natural-looking results, even if the lens is set at telephoto, the upper flas h wi ll automatically fire.

Even during macro photography, the flash light

won't be obstructed by the tip of the lens since the intelligent variable-power flash is placed up and to

the side of the camera. The fla sh is also capable of emitting minimal intensity for ideal macro photography.

Auto- S Flash

The Au to -S Flash mode includes a series of preflashes that reduces the phenomenon of red-eye, in

addition to the same functions as the Auto Flash mode which prevent camera-shake and insufficient

lighting by automatically firing in dimly lit and dark conditions when the flash is flipp e d up. The phenomenon of red-eye is when subject's eyes appear red in printed photographs. In this mode, th e camera will start emitting approximately 20 low-

power pre-flashes about a second before the

regular flash.

This contracts pupils, which are wide open in the dark, significantly reducing red-eye. The pre-flashes do not decrease the power of the main flash. In addition, the red-eye reducing effect varies according to shooting conditions.

Fill-in Flash

Fill-in refers to the auxiliary light that "fills in" areas of

the subje ct shadowed by the main light source.

Even when the subject is backlit, the IS-2 can shoot it at the correct exposure using ESP metering or spot metering, however this may wash out the background. This happens because the difference in brightness between that of the subject and the

background is too great. When the Fill-In Flash is

used in such a cases, the subject is lit brightly by the flash. This minimizes the difference in brightness

between the subject and the background, allowing both to be shot clearly. This light is also reflected

from the subject's eyes (catch light effect), making

the picture lively.

In this mode, the flash fires no matter what light is

available as long as the flash is flipped up. (Flash

emission in well-lit conditions is called daylight synchro.)

Electronic Flash G40 (Optional)

The G40 is a dedicated flash for the IS-2 (GN 40,

ISO 100 • m / GN 131, ISO 100 • ft). It is designed

for professional flash photo-effects such as Bounce,

Multi-Flash, and Follow-Synchro.

Bounce photography uses indirect lighting of

subjects by reflecting the flash off the ceiling or wall. With straight flash photography a strong shadow often appears behind the subject. By bouncing the flas h, yo u can obtain so ft , well -balanced lighting of the entire subject. You can also use the built-in flash together with the G40 for additional a ff e ct s.

Multi-flash emits the light several times in one exposure. With this flash mode, continuous movement, such as a golf swing, can be

photographed sequentially in one frame. It's a

multiple exposure with flash.

With Follow-Synchro mode, the flash fires at the final

poin t of slow-synchro. For example, the tail-lights of a moving automobile can be cap ture d on film.

When the IS-2 is equipped with the tele-converter

lens (1 .5 X) or the wide-converter (0.8X), the built-in

flash cannot be used. We recommend you use the

G40 for such cases.

Note: In the Super Macro and 1:1 Macro modes, the Electronic Flash G40 does not fire except in the Manual Exposure mode.

Direct Flash

Multi Flash

Normal Slow-Synchro (Curtain-1 Synchro)

Bounce (with simultaneous use of

the built-in flash)

Follow-Synchro

(Curtain-2 Synchro)

EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES

In a zoom lens, th e focal length is changed by moving part of the lens. In the c as e o f the IS-2, any focal length between 35 mm and 135 mm can be selected.

•35 mm wide-angle

Because the angle o f view is wide and the depth of field is large, sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast can be taken.

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With the lens z oomed to 70 mm, subjects appear two times closer than when the lens is positioned at

35 mm.

IS/L L EN S A-2 8 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X

• 100 mm or more When the lens is set to the maximum focal length of

135 mm, magnification is approximately four times greater than at 35 mm, for genuine telephoto photography. As the telephoto power is increased, the perspective narrows and the depth of field

becomes more shallow. The result is that objects in front of and behind your subject are more likely to

be out of focus. This can be used to interesting effect on snapshots and portraits.

Maximum telephoto lengths are particularly useful for taking pictures at sporting events and for nature photography, when you want to get closer to your subject withou t disturbing it.

The five pictures below a re samples taken using t h e z o om lens. Notice

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the dimensions of the subject as the camera zooms in. The three pictures on the right were taken without changing the subject's size. Notice how the background and foreground tend to blur at increased focal lengths.

Be sure to hold the camera firmly, as pictures tend to blur more easily

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at longer focal lengths.

Angle of view and depth of field

Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the gre ate r the depth of field. When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases.

The use of a converter lens (optional)

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It is possible to attach a converter lens for an even wider angle of vie w ,

or for additional telephoto power.

• Instead of 35 mm, a wide-angle converter (0.8X) enables you reduce the camera's focal length to 28 mm.

• Instead of 135 mm, a telephoto converter (1.5X) enables you to increase

the camera's focal length to 200 mm.

IS/L LENS A-200 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.5X

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus to Lock On

Although the IS-2's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not

be possible to obtain the correct focus. I n the situations shown below in

, autofocus may no t 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. Or use the

power focus to manually focus on

the subject.

Subjects that do not contain

vertical lines

• Use the focus lock first while

holding the camera vertically.

Then switch the camera to th e horizontal position to take the

photograph. Or use the power

focus to manually focus on the

subject.

Subjects in excessively bright light

• 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. Or use the

power focus to manually focus on

the subject.

Two subjects at different distances

Subjects with repetitive patterns

High-speed subjects at close

range

• When the subject looks out-offocus although the autofocus

lamp lights, use the power focus

to manually focus on the subject.

• When the subject looks o u t- of focus although the autofocus lamp lights, u se the power focu s to manually focus on the subject.

• Focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Switch the mode to power focus, and shoot the subject when it is at the distance set in advance.

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. The IS-2 employs two types of automatic exposure modes: (1) programmed

auto exposure, and (2) aperture-preferred auto

exposure.

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 th e 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

allows greater manual control for more artistic

freedom of expression and creativity.

Program Chart (Standard Photography Mode)

Following program chart is for 35mm wide-angle and 135mm telephoto focal lengths. According to the focal length, the camera's program itself

changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the F stop and shutter speed changes simultaneously. W hen

the lighting is darker, th e aperture opens fully and

the shutter speed changes to match it.

In the standard photography mode (refer to p. 12),

200)

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.

Program Chart (Portrait Mode)

The chart shown below is a program chart for

portrait mode.

The shutter speed will automatically be adjusted up

to 1/2000-sec. with the aperture fully opened. If the

lighting then becomes brighter, the aperture will be adjusted to compensate. This is because with a larger (more open) aperture, the depth o f field is reduced. That means that the farther the background is, the more out-of-focus it will be. At

the sam e t i m e , shu t t e r speed is increased to

prevent blurry pictures caused by shaking the

camera.

Night Scene Mode

When shooting night 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 long experience,

or select the manual shooting mode. The IS-2's night scene mode will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for attractive night scene photography. For example, when

shooting a subject with a night scene as its background, the u se 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 ve ry slow (up to 4 seconds with ISO 100 or 15 seconds with ISO 25), the camera should be held firmly in position (with a tripod for example) to prevent blurring.

Sports Mode

Thi s 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. However, the high shutter speed is not the only important feature of this mode. T o shoot such high-speed action,

excellent timing is essential to take the photo at jus t

the right moment. This mode offers the optimal

combination of continuous shooting and autofoc us

to maximize your timing for maximum results.

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

Light Metering

Ligh t metering can measure the brightness of the framed picture in various ways. The IS-2 employs

three metering systems: (1) ESP light mete ring , (2)

center-weighted average ligh t m etering, and (3) spot metering. The IS-2 allows yo u t o select the

light metering system most suitable in any

photographic situation.

At the same time, the IS-2 uses TTL (through-thelens) light metering to automatically measure t h e

light that enters the lens. This allows you to obtain

very accurate light m etering that is not affected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera.

Fuzzy Logic E SP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering (Exposure Mode P)

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 m etering is used

automatically when in the P (Program) mode.

Center-Weighted Average Light Metering

(Exposure Mode A or M)

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 A (Aperture-preferred) or M (Manual) mode, th is light met er in g system is

automatically activated.

When the cont ras t

between bright and dark

areas is not too extreme

outside the center of the

frame, this system offers

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 only one

point, it is convenient when the subject is backlit or

the picture contains strong contrasts. When shooting a subject in fro nt of an ex tremely bright

background, you should use spot-metering on the

subject's face. To properly expose white objects,

use spot metering and then press the + side of the

exposure compensation button. To properly expose

black objects, use spot metering and then press the

- side of the exposure compensation button.

Spot metering can be

used in any of the P, A or

M exposure modes.

EXPOSURE

COMPENSATION

FILM SPEED

Fixed Proper Exposure

Proper exposure refers to the balance of light and

dark in a photo. When shooting a black and white

wall, the exposure will be based on the average

ratio of black and white — thus the overall

exposure is set for gray. This is technically called

"fixed proper exposure." A good example of this is a

subject with a strongly lit background. The reason the subject turns out dark is because there is more

brightness than darkness in the frame. Therefore,

the fixed proper exposure is based on the total level

of light in the photo, which is significantly brighter than the subject. In the case of strong backlighting,

the exposure needs to be adjusted to compensate

for the excessive brightness.

Adjusting the exposure to accommodate lighting

conditions is called exposure compensation. When

ESP light metering is used, the camera automatically evaluates the lighting situation and compe n sa t e s f o r the proper exposure, so manual exposure compensation is not needed.

Exposure Compensation

With the IS-2, ±4EV exposure compensation in 1/3 EV steps is possible. + Compensation will make a subject appear brighter, while - compensation will

make a subject appear darker. Under backlit conditions you'll want to make your subject appear

brig ht e r ( + 1 to +2EV). For shooting winter snow

scenes, you may want adjust the exposure for

addtional definition (+2EV). Or, suppose your picture is composed of a black wall, (-2EV) compensation would most likely be appropriate.

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 fa stmoving 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. A nd the distance covered by the flash will be greater.

With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX"

film cartridges: ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,

1600, and 3200. In the c ase of non-DX-coded film,

the camera will automatically be set to fi l m speed

ISO 32. Also, films with intermediate speeds such as ISO 64, 160, a nd 1000 are automatically set to the next lower speed. When usi ng intermediate film, use the exposure compensation.

ISO 64:-0.3 EV; ISO 160:-0.7 EV;

ISO 1000:-0.3 EV

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Zoom Macro

The IS-2 has an automatic macro function that enables you to shoot subjects as close as 0.6 m (2 ft) when the focal length is set from 35mm to

100mm. The autofocus and built-in flash can also

be used with thi s function, which can fill the frame with an area of approx. 15x22 cm (5-7/8x8-11/16 in) at a working distance of 0.6m (2 ft ) with the focal length set to 100mm. The picture area can be adjusted by changing the focal length a nd working distance. The range in which the zoom macro is effective is indicated on the lens barrel. So, if you want to shoot a subject closer than 1.2 m (3.9 ft) when the lens is at a telephoto setting greater than 100mm, zoom out to a wide-angle setting to position the lens within the zoom macro range.

Super Ma cro

The Super Macro mode is ideal when you want to fill the frame with a small subject. In this mode, the foc al length is fixed at 70mm, and shooting is possible as close as 0.39 m (15-3/8 in ) to the subject. With this function, an area approx. 12 x

18 cm (4-3/4 x 7-1/16 in) can fill the entire frame,

and the picture can be adjusted by changing the camera-to-subject distance. The autofocus and built-in flash can be used with t h i s mode. To prevent blurry pictures caused by shaking the camera, use of the built-in flash is recommended. The camera can focus as far as infinity in this mode, so you'll never miss a photo opportunity.

IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER

f=13cm (Optional)

This is a dedicated close-up converter that lets you capture life-size images of small subjects on film

(when the focal length is 135m m) , f o r genuine macro photography. When standard-size prints are

made, the images become approx. 3 times bigger.

The picture area can be changed between approx.

2.4 x 3.6 cm (life-size) and 9 x 13c m (15/16 x 1-

7/16 in and 3-9/16 x 5-1/8 in). When the 1:1 Macro mode is engaged, the built-in flash will give perfect results in the Auto Flash mode. The camera automatically determines the working distance, which is one of the most difficult aspects of macro

photography. The camera's autofocus system also

takes care of fine focus adjustments. Now, anyone

can perform advanced macro photography tha t

would otherwise require a special flash unit and

advanced photographic experience.

IS/L LENS A- MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER

f=40cm (Optional)

This is a close-up lens that lets yo u fi l l the frame with an area approx. 6 x 9 cm (2-3/8 x 3-9/16 in), about the size of an ordinary business card. This converter can be used with the Aperture-Preferred

Auto Exposure mode and the Manual Flash mode.

Autofocus also works when using this mode, making it ideal for macro photography beginners.

Super Macro

Converter f= 40cm

1:1 Macro f=13cm

Picture A re a

PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPHY (OPTIONAL)

By mounting the optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER inside the camera,

panorama pictures can be taken. Zoom in and out with the adapter mounted to obtain various compositions. When the optional IS/L LENS

A-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X is used with the adapter, wide-angle

panorama photography is possible, adding extension and depth to

pictures.

Picture area is shown with panorama ma rk s as illustrated on the left.

Panorama marks

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When the adapter is mounted, the entire roll of film must be shot as panorama-format pictures,

•Panorama prints generally take longer to get processed than ordinary prints.

• Availability of Panorama-format film processing facilities varies according to area. Consult your local film

processor or camera dealer for details.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS A- 20 0

H.Q. CONVERTER

1.5X

Soft Case A Grip Strap A

IS/L LENS A -28

H.Q. CONVERTER

0.8X

IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE

MACRO H.Q.

CONVERTER f=13cm

IS/L PANORAMA

ADAPTER

M-Remote Cord

1.2m/5m

IS/L LENS

A-MACRO H.Q.

CONVERTER

f=40cm

Electronic Flash

G40

Variable Dioptric

Adapter A

CAUTIONS

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

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EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F) OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW

-10°C/14°F).

AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE

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CHANGES AND HUMIDITY.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAM ERA TO

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STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS.

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

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TO THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT

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MAINTENANCE

CAMERA

POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA.

DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS,

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THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA.

AVOID STRONG IMPACTS CAUSED

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BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE

CAMERA.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

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WATER, SUCH AS FROM RAIN.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CA MERA TO

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DUST AND SAND.

CARE AND STORAGE

WARNING

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE

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THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A

HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

In case of malfunction, consult your nearest

Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.

BATTERY HANDLING

NOTES

Do not mix different types of batteries

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or new and old batteries.

When the camera is not used for an

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extended period of time, remove the

batteries.

Keep spare batteries on hand when

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going on a long trip or to a cold area.

Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a

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battery's terminals from making

electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe

both terminals before loading batteries.

WARNINGS

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,

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RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES

TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES.

KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE

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REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD

SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A

DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

US E TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES

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(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TO

DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN TH I S CAMERA.

Operating Problems

The camera does

not work.

The displays turn

off suddenly.

The shutter speed

and aperture

setting blink.

The subject cannot

be focused.

Symptom

TROUBLESHOOTING

The power is OFF.

Cause

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 and viewfinder displays

turn off after approx. 30 sec. (5 min.

when the flash is flipped up) if the

camera is not used.

When the light metering function of

the camera does not work correctly because it's too dark, these indicators start blinking. In the Manual Exposure mode, ± also blinks.

If the camera-to-subject distance is

too great when the flash is used,.

they start blinking

When the subject is moving t o o fast,

the camera is being shaken, o r the

subject is difficult for autofocus to lock

on (refer to p. 57), the autofocus

may not work. The subject is closer than the camera's

minimum working distance (0.6 m/2 ft

with 35 ~ 100mm or less than 1 .2m/3.9ft

with 100~. 135mm)

When the PF mode is engaged, autofocus will not operate even though the shutter release

button is pressed.

Remedy

Set the power switch to ON.

Reload the batteries correctly.

Replace the batteries with new ones Keep the camera warm while using it.

Load new film.

Reload the film.

Press the shutter release button halfway to turn on the displays.

Use th e flash.

Move the camera closer to

the subject.

Focus on t he subject by using

the power focus, or by first

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject.

Use the Super Macro mode.

Cancel the PF mode.

See

p.16

p.8

. p.9

p.19 p.15

p.16

p.23

p.24

p.57

p.30

p.50

Symptom

The camera doesn't focus on the subject

even though the AF illuminator lights.

The shutter doesn't

release even when

the shutter release

button is pressed. The flash doesn't fi re

The autofocus may not work when the

subject is out of the AF illuminator's working distance (approx. 1 .2 ~ 6 m/3 . 9

~ 20 ft) or when the subject has low

contrast (blue or black). The subject is not in focus.

The rewound film is still loaded.

doesn't light in the viewfinder.

The shutter speed is set at 1 /1 25-sec.

or faster. The flash has been used repeatedly.

Cause

Remedy

Use the power focus, or move the camera closer to the subject.

Make sure the subject is in focus

and the autofocus indicator in the

viewfind er lights.

Remove the film. Press the shutter release button

halfway to light .

Set the shutter speed at 1/100-sec. or slower. Wait until lights.

See

p.29

p.18

p.19

p.23 p.48

p.23

Problems with Printed Picture s

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 fi l m is scratched

The picture is out of focus.

The picture is too

dark.

This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with

all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting

off retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. It is also m ore likely to occur when using 135mm telephoto than when using wide-angle focal lengths.

When a negative is enlarged, sometimes the edge of the frame is not printed.

Film particles have accumulated along the path that the film follows as it is wound due to extended use of the camera

The camera moved when the shutter

release button was pressed. The viewfinder's autofocus frame was

not positioned on the subject. The subject was out of the working

range of the flash.

The subject was backlit.

Cause

Remedy

Use the Auto-S Flash mode to

significantly reduce red-eye

phenomenon.

Leave some roo m o n the edges of

the frame when you compose

your shots.

Clean the inside of the camera.

Hold the camera correctly, and

press the shutter release button

gently.

Position the autofocus frame on

the subject, or use the focus lock.

Shoot within the working range

of the flash.

Set the flash to Fill-In mode.

See p.25

p.10

p.20

p.24 p.26

QUESTIONS AN D ANSWERS

Q: How long will the batteries last?

A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will

last for roughly 25 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 been moistened with fresh water and

th en wr ung o ut. D o no t us e

insecticides.

Q:Can the M-Quartz Remote

Controller 1 be used?

A: No, it cannot.

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 an d t h e n 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus

single-lens reflex camera with built-in

35mm ~ 135mm zoom lens.

Fil m format: 35mm standard DX-coded film

(24 X 36mm)

Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 49mm filter

diameter) 35mm ~ 135mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 16

elements in 15 groups (5-group zoom construction) with extraordinary dispersion (ED) glass at third element in the first zoom

lens group.

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal

plain shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~

15-sec. bulb.

Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection

system autofocus with focus lock, A F

illuminator automatically lights up in low

light. Manual focusing available (power

focus). Focusing range — 0.6m (2 ft) ~ at 35 ~ 100mm; 1.2m (3.9 ft) ~ at 100mm or larger; 0.39m (1.3 ft) ~ in

Super Macro mode.

Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex system,

magnification ratio 0.75 (at 50mm). Finder

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

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot

frame, panorama marks, autofocus indicator, flash indicator (to be used as

flash warning), shutter speed, aperture

setting, spot metering, macro, exposure

compensation (manual exposure).

Light metering system: TTL light metering

system — Fuzzy logic ESP light metering,

center-weighted average light metering,

spot metering.

Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Standard,

Sports, Portrait, Night-Scene), (2) Aperture-

preferred AE, (3) Manual exposure.

Exposure compensation: ±4 EV compensation

possible (1/3 EV step).

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed

on LCD panel.

Film speed range: Automatic setting with

DX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200,

400, 800, 1600, 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 fil m winding,

consecutive winding max. 2.3 frames/sec. (in PF mode, under Olympus test

conditions), double exposure possible.

Film rewind: Automatic film rew ind (automatic

rewind activated at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind is possible at any point with rewind button.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec.

delay.

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

flash system with dual light emitting tubes.

Manual activating system, recycling time

of about 3.5 sec. (at normal temperature).

Light emission: Automatic — ISO 100 • m of GN 20 / ISO 100 • ft of GN 66, Manual

— ISO 100-m of GN 15/ISO 100 • ft of

GN 50

Flash range: Wi de — 0.6 ~ 4.6 m (2 ~ 15.1 ft),

Tele —1.2~5 m (3.9 ~ 16.4 ft) with ISO

100 negative color film; Wide —0.6 ~ 9.2 m (2 ~ 30.2 ft), Tele — 1.2 ~ 10 m (3.9 ~

32.8 ft) w i t h ISO 400 negative color film, Flash available in Super Macro mode.

Flash modes, Auto (automatic flash activation

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

sam e as Auto otherwise), Fill-In (forced

activation), Manual.

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries

(CR123Aor DL123A) (replaceable).

Dimensions: 117(W) X 91 (H) X 155(D) mm

(4-5/8X3-9/16X6-1/8 i n)

(excluding protrusions).

Weight: 890 g (31.4 oz) (without batteries).

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON

THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

San-EI Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1 -chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03- 3340-2211

Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797-2087, U.S.A. Tel. 516-364-3000

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.

OLYMPUS CORPORATION

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH

Postfach 104908, Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2000 Hamburg 1, Germany. Tel. 040-23773-0

2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y OTX, United Kingdom. Tel. 071-253-2772

OLYMPUS

OPTICAL

CO.

(U.K)

LTD.

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Olympus IS-2DLX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS O F PARTS

PREPARATIONS

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

ATTACHING THE STRAP

LOADING THE BATTERIES

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER

RESET OPERATION

LOADING THE FILM

BASIC OPERATIONS

TAKING PICTURES

UNLOADING THE FILM

USING THE FOCUS LOCK

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

SELFTIMER

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

USING THE SUBJECT MODES

USING THE DRIVE MODES

USING THE EXPOSURE MODES

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

PF (Power Focus)

SPOT METERING

FLASH

EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

EXPOSURE

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

FILM SPEED

Exposure Compensation

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

CARE AND STORAGE

BATTERY HANDLING

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AN D ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS