IS-300
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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.
Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the
user.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGHVOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF
MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR
OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.
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MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X-class z oom l e n s for increased shooting range.
Powerful flash with GN 25 at maximum for telephoto needs. Increased luminance
capability enables extended-distance flash photography.
SLR l e n s ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film.
Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the r igh t exposure mode for
any shooting purpose.
Exposure compensation di al allows you to adjust for available light.
Predictive autofocus helps achieve accurate focusing on moving subjects.
Super FP Flash fo r synchronization as fast as 1/2,000-sec.
Flash fires automatically to prevent fluorescent light from affecting the picture.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Beep
Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes
Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from the actual unit.
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Order
Indicator on
Manual
operation
Indicator
blinking
Operation
order
Attention
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway
PREPARATIONS
*IS-30 DLX only
BASIC
OPERATIONS
Names
Viewfinder
LCD panel .......................................... 9
Diopter
Using
Loading the film ....................................................................................................... 19
Taking pictures ............................................................................................................. 22
Using the focus lock .................................................................................................... 25
Unloading the film .................................................................................................... 26
and
functions
display
adjustment .......................... 10
the
strap/soft
of
parts
.............................
case* ...............
............
6
8
11
Outline
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Checking the batteries..................... 15
Points
Re-mounting the cap when it comes off ....
of operations .....................
the
batteries ......................
to
remember
.........................
12
14
16
18
Taking panorama pictures‡ .............. 27
Flash photography ........................... 29
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS
† QD models only ‡ Panorama model only
TAKING BETTER
PICTURES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Selftimer .......................................
Using the exposure modes .............. 36
Restoring the standard shooting mode ...
Effects of zoom and its advantages ... 52
Autofocus (AF) ...............................
Exposure ...................................... 56
Questions and answers ........................................................................................... 61
Care and storage ..................................................................................................... 62
Battery handling ....................................................................................................... 64
Troubleshooting
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 68
Spot metering .................................. 44
Exposure
35
43
54
....................................................................................................... 65
Remote control ................................ 48
Correcting
Printing
Film speed ....................................... 58
Metering
Accessories (optional) ..................... 60
compensation
the
data† .........................
the
date
and
the
amount
..................
time† ...............
of
light
............
46
50
51
58
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Full Auto button (p. 43)
Restores the standard shooting mode.
F. No. button (p. 41)
Selects the aperture in the
Aperture-Preferred Aut o mode.
Flash mode button
Shutter release button
Spot/L.T. (Long Time) button
(p. 44/42)
Selftimer indicator (p. 35)
Remote control sensor (p. 49)
PREPARATIONS
Exposure compensation dial (p. 46)
Direct Mode Select buttons (p. 36)
Selects exposure modes: Stop Action,
Portrait, Landscape and Night Scene.
LCD panel (p. 9)
Power switch/
flash release
Flash
Strap attachment stud
Lens barrel
Lens
Keep lens surface free of finger smudges
or other marks, as sharpness can be
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Lens cap
affected. Carefully clean any such marks
with lens cleaning tissue.
Viewfinder (p. 8)
Panorama sw it ch (p. 27)
Diopter adjustment dial
(p. 10)
Selftimer/remote control button
(p. 35/48)
Date/time indicator
QUARTZDATE buttons
(p. 51)
MODE button
SELECT button
SET button
Zoom (T/W) buttons
(p. 22)
Film window
Fo r confirmation of
film ISO speed
Back cover
release (p. 19)
Back cover
X
Battery compartment cover
(p. 14)
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26)
Tripod socket
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Standard
mode
Autofocus frame
Position your subject within
the autofocus frame.
Panorama
mode
Spot frame
The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set
exposure.
Flash (p. 30/31)
Autofocus (p. 17/24)
Lights when the subject is
in focus.
Exposure compensation/
overexposure-
underexposure (p. 46&47/41)
Panorama frame
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Flash modes (p. 29)
LCD PANEL
Exposure counter (p. 21) Battery check (p. 15)
Selftimer/remote control
(p. 35/48)
Mod e status indicator ( p. 36)
Displays the mode selected for use.
Aperture setting/shutter speed
(p. 41/42)
Shutter speed shown when usin g the
Lon g Time mode.
Spot Metering mode
(p. 44)
Full-Auto mode (p. 43)
The camera does everything
automatically in this mode.
Note: The LCD panel do es not
actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision.
Turn t he diopter adjustment dial until
the autofocus frame becomes clear.
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Turn up if yo u are
nearsighted or down if you
are farsighted.
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CAS E
SOFT CASE
(* IS-30 DLX only)
The sof t case can be attached to
a belt with the belt loop.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
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Load the batteries (p. 14).
Press the zoom button t o determine
the composition (p. 22).
Open the back cover (p. 19).
Place the a ut ofocus frame on the
subject you want to focus on (p. 23).
Load t he film (p. 19).
Depress the shutter release button
halfway, making sure the green
autofocus indicator in th e viewfinder
lights and the autofocus beep is
heard (p. 24).
Close the back cover (p. 20).
Turn the power switch ON (p. 21).
Make sure the exposure counter on
th e LCD panel reads (p. 21).
Depress the shutter release button
fully to take a picture (p. 24).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 26).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 26).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A).
Use your finger or a coin t o turn the
lock screw to OPEN. Place your
fingertip in the notch. An d open the
1.
•When replacing the batteries, be sure to turn
the power switch OFF before unloading the
batteries.
battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries. And close
th e cover. Tur n t he lock screw
2.
•Align the an d dir ec t io ns of the batteries
to CLOSE.
correctly as shown.
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•Take care not to injure y o u r fingernail when
opening the battery cover.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 64.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Turn the power switch ON. Be
1.
When replacing the batteries, make sure to
turn the power switch OFF before unloading
the batteries.
sure to check the batteries as well.
Display
lights (turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel are
displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel go out.
Keep spare batteries on ha nd when going on
a long trip or when using the camera i n cold
weather.
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Bat te ri es a re lo w a n d
should be replaced.
Batteries are dead
and should be
replaced immediately.
Meaning
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
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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.
Cautions:
•Try not to hold the lens barrel.
•Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Incorrect
Proper Shutter Release.
Keep the shutter
The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice
before loading the film.
release button
1.
To lock the focus.
Make sure
The image is clear, th e
autofocus beep is heard, and
the autofocus indicator lights
in the viewfinder.
depressed halfway.
Depress the shutter
2.
To release the shutter and
take the picture.
Note: When the autofocus
indicator is blinking, the
shutt er won't rel ease. (p. 54)
release button fully.
Cautions:
• Press the shutter release
button gently.
•Avoid shaking the camera
when pressing the shutter
release button to prevent
blurry pictures.
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RE-MOUNTING THE CAP WHEN I T COMES OFF
To prevent the hinge joint from breaking, the cap will come off if
too much force is used when opening it.
(Do not attempt to remove the cap deliberately as repeated disconnection of the cap will
loosen the hinge joint, increasing the likelihood that the cap will come off.)
If the cap comes off, re-mount it as instructed below.
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Turn the camera, so that t he
1.
O p en a n d cl o s e th e c a p to ma k e su re th e
hinge joint h as bee n engaged securely.
bottom is facing up.
2.
Align the arrow-pointed recesses on
the cap's hinge joint with the
protrusions (silver parts) on the bottom
tip of the lens barrel. While aligning
them on both the left and right, press
the cap firmly against the len s.
LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release
1.
Caution: Be sure never to let anything touch the shutter curtains as they are extremely thin and
have a high-precision design. Any contact with your fingers or film m ay damage or permanently
deform t he shutter curtains.
upward to open the back cover.
Shutter curtains
2.
Lo ad the film.
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Align the tip of the film leader with
the mark as shown, and close the
Correct
Incorrect
3.
The fil m automatically advances to the first
frame.
Ma ke sure
back cover.
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Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
The film does not overlap any of the
positioning guides shown above.
Turn the power switch ON.
4.
Make sure
Notes:
• Place the film leader along t h e arrow as
shown.
• Film information can be checked through the
film window.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads .
Note:lf 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. (p. 4 3 )
While looking through the
Turn the power switch ON.
1.
Make sure
the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights.
While the lens moves forward,
viewfinder, press the zoom button
2.
DANGER: DO NO T LOOK AT THE SUN
DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.
to determine the composition.
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Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30
seconds, th e LCD panel g oes out and will
come on again when th e operation is resumed.
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