OLYMPUS
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
the camera, so that you may be sure of taking correctly
exposed, properly focused and beautifully composed pictures every time you use your OM-2S PROGRAM. We
sincerely wish that your OM-2S PROGRAM w il l become a
source of unending satisfaction for you.
Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-2S PROGRAM are carefully designed and their produc-
tion and assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. If
any interchangeable lenses, flas hes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus
cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of t he OM-2S PROGRAM.
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Correct
Attention
Incorrect
Press lightly
Operation
Lamp on
Operation order
Lamp blinking
Automatic
operation
Continuous sound
Two-step operation
Reference
TABLE OF CONTENTS
< Preparations before Taking Pictures >
• Mounting the Lens ...................4
• Detaching the Lens ..................5
• Inserting the Batteries .................6
• Checking the Batteries ................7
• Loading the Film ....................8
• Setting the Exposure Counter to "1" .......11
• Setting the ISO Film Speed ............12
< Basic Shooting Mode >
• Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct
"OTF" Light Metering ...............14
• Rewinding the Film ....... ....................................17
• TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering .........19
• What to Do when Overexposure
Warning Appears? .................22
• What to Do when Shutter Speed
is too Slow? ....................22
< Sophisticated Shooting Mode >
• How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT .........24
• Exposure Compensation ..............27
• How to Shoot wh en the Batteries
are Exhausted ...................27
< Other Operations >
• The Use of the Self-Timer .............30
• Using the Viewfinder Illuminator .........31
• How to Turn off the Beeper ............32
• Attaching the Grip ..................32
< OM System >
• Changing the Focusing Screen .......... 35
• Changing the Camera Back ............ 36
• Attaching the Electronic Flash ........... 37
• Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder .......39
• Handling Care .....................41
• Storage Care .....................42
• Battery Precaution ..................42
• Description of Controls ...............43
• Specifications .....................47
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OM-2S
PROGRAM
< Preparations before Taking Pictures >
Mounting the Lens
1
Remove the body and rear lens caps.
2
Remove
the
front
lens
cap.
(Press
in the
tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with
"OLYMPUS").
mount
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Detaching the Lens
3
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Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-
wise until it locks.
Press
the
lens
counter-clockwise.
release
button
and
turn
the len
Inserting the Batteries
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +
signs are facing upwards.
Correct Incorrect
SR44 ( LR44) × 2
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Checking the Batteries
1
Press the mode selector lever to the "BAT-
TERY CHECK" position.
* Make sure that the shutter speed ring is not set
at
1/60 sec.
** Be sure to make battery check after replacing
batteries.
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or B (in
red).
2
The audible and visual signals will tell you that
the battery voltage is sufficient.
If these signals are emitted intermittently, it means
that the batteries are almost worn out. Replace
them with new ones as soon as possible.
Loading the Film
1
Pull up on the rewind knob to open the cam-
era back.
Tear off the top of the
film box and insert it into the
memo holder. It will remind
you which film you are using.
2
Place the film cartridge in the film chamber.
Always load film
in the shade.
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3
4
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Insert the film leader in to the take-up spool.
Correct
Incorrect
Wind the film once.
5
6
caught
Continue
on
both
to
advance
edges
of the
the
film
film.
till
sprockets
are
Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank
clockwise.
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Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"
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7
Close the camera back until it clicks into place.
1
Face the camera toward light and take two
blind shots.
Setting the ISO Film Speed
1
Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the
ISO speed appears in the window.
2
Align the exposure line with the index
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OM-2S
PROGRAM
< Basic Shooting Mode >
Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)
1 2
Set the mode selector lever to the "PRO-
GRAM" position.
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Set the lens to its minimum aperture.
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3
Press
the
shutter
release
slightly
viewfiner.
(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-
finder display after 90 sec.)
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A-15
to
turn
on the
4
Turn
the
focus
ring
in
either
the subject is sharpest.
You can focus using any of the focusing aids:
Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar
Surronding ground glass.
direction
until
5
6
Press
the
shutter
release
to
take
the
picture.
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Rewinding the Film
1
of your roll of film
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When the exposure counter indicates the end
2
Push
the "R"
button.
3
4
Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until
the
film
tension
is
released.
Open the camera back by pulling up on the
rewind knob and remove the film.
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TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)
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1
Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"
position.
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2
Set the aperture.
3
Press
the
shutter
release
slightly
to
turn
viewfinder.
(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-
on the
finder display after 90 sec.)
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4
Turn the focus ring in either direction until
the subject is sharpest.
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5
6
Press the shutter release to take the picture.
What to Do when Overexposure Warning Appears?
What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow?
Turn the aperture
ring to the higher F-
numbers until th e shut-
ter speed is in the ac-
ceptable range.
Turn the aperture
ring to the lower F-
numbers. This will speed
up the shutter speed ac-
cordingly.
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OM-2S
PROGRAM
< Sophisticated Shooting Mode >
How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT
1
Set th e mode selector lever to the "MANUAL
SPOT" position.
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2
Align the microprism ar ea with the area yo u
want to measure.
The spot metering range is outlined by
the outer e dge of the m icroprism.
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3
4
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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed
point between the arrows by adjust-
ing the aperture and/or shutter speed
rings.
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Frame the composition as you desire.
In MANUAL/SPOT mode, frame your subject
after setting exposure.
5
Press the shutter release to take the picture.
6
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Exposure Compensation
How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted
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The exposure compensation dial
provides ±2 stops adjustment in 1/3
stop increments, "±" indicator lights
when an e xp os ur e compensation is set.
(Af t er use, be sure to return the dial t o
the normal setting.)
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While pressing the "B" Lock button, rotate
the shutter ring to the red "60" position.
2
3
Mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec.
Press the shutter release t o tak e the picture.
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OM-2S
PROGRAM
< Other Operations>
The Use of the Self-Timer
1
With the camera facing you, lift up on the
self-timer lever, and turn it counter-clockwise (as
indicated).
2
Press the shutter release to start the selftimer. The shutter will fire in 12 seconds. (After
use, be su re to return the lever t o th e normal position.)
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Using th e Viewfinder Illuminator
1
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Push the button if the viewfinder display is
too dark to read.
2
The illuminator is limited to 10 sec. or until
you take the photograph, whichever comes first.
How to Turn Off the Beeper
Attaching the Grip
If you want to turn off the audible signal, lift
up the lever and push it clockwise around towards
the lens.
Camera Grip 1 (optional)
This grip pro-
vides a firm hand
hold for increased
steadiness.
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Changing the Focusing Screen
1
Push up on the release catch, and the focusing
screen and its frame will unlock.
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2
Carefully remove the focusing screen using
the tools provided.
Carefully place the new focusing screen in the frame,
and push the frame up until it locks.
Changing the Came ra Back
1 2
Pull up on the rewind
crank to open the camera back.
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Recordata back 4 (optional)
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Attaching the Electronic Flash
1 2
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Electronic Flash T45
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TTL A u to Co rd T2 (0.1m)
Connect the camera's TTL
Auto Cord Socket to the base of
the T45 with TTL Auto Cord T2
(0.1m, 0.15m).
1 2
Electronic Flash T32 and T20
Slide the flash into the hot shoe.
Tighten the flash mount with the knurled rin g.
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Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder
1
Motor Driv e 2 / M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2
Remove the motor
drive cover.
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2
Insert the fastening screw of the Motor Drive
or Winder into the tripod socket of the camera.
Finger tighten until
locked.
1
Winder 2
2
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Handling Ca re
Take care in handling the camera.
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Do not apply excessive force.
Storage Care
Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields.
In case of malfunction, take the camera to
your nearest Olympus service station.
Battery Precaution
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Description of Controls
Finder Light Window
Self-Timer/
Electronic
Beeper on-off
Lever
Grip Lock Screw
Self-Timer/Battery Check Signal
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TTL Auto Cord Socket
Shoulder Strap Eyelet
Lens
Lens Release Button
Depth of Field Scale
Aperture Ring
Focusing Ring
Accessory Shoe
Viewfinder Illumination Button
Manual Shutter Speed Ring
Rewind Crank
Rewind Knob/Camera
Back Release
Mode Selector Lever
Flash Control Contact
X Contact
Film Speed Dial/Exposure
Compensation Dial
ISO/ASA Film Speed Window
Shutter Release Button
Exposure Counter
Rewind
Release
Button
Film Advance Lever
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Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame
Sprocket
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Film Rewind Shaft
Film Chamber
Film Guide Pins
Shutter Curtain
Film Take-up Spool
Camera Back Release Pin
Camera Back
Pressure Plate
Film Cartridge Pressure Spring
Recordata Back Contact
Lens Mount Rin g
B Lock Button
Motor Guide Pin Hole
Battery Chamber
Motor Coupling Socket
Flash Synchronization Socket
Motor Coupling Terminals
Tripod Socket
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Specifications
Type: TTL auto-exposure 35mm SLR camera
Film Format: 24mm × 36mm
Lens Mount: Olympus OM mount
Shutter: Electronically controlled cloth focal plane shutter; 1/1000 sec. max.
shutter speed; 1/60 sec. mechanical shutter speed
Synchronization: X contact (synchronization at speeds of 1/60 sec. or slower;
hot
shoe
with
contact
for
T-series
flash;
5-pin
connector
for
T-series
average
temperature
sec.
or
long
or
flash;
light
elec-
and
slower
several
PC synchro socket
Metering system: Olympus direct metering in body; viewfinder display for
center-weighted averaged metering and spot metering; TTL direct (offthe-film) light metering for automatic exposure control; SBC photocell
Programmed Automatic Exposure: Type: Programmed exposure control on
TTL
direct
"off-the-film"
measurement); exposure control range: about 1 min. ~ 1/1000 sec.; light
measuring range: approx. -5EV ~ 18EV (ISO/ASA 100, 50mm F1.4,
normal temperature and humidity); Flash control: Automatic flash ex-
posure at 1/60 sec. or slower speeds with T-series flash; programed auto-
matic aperture control
Apert ure-pre ferred Automatic Exposure: Type: Automatic exposure control
by TTL
direct
tronic shutter (center-weighted average light meas urement); exposure con-
trol range: about 1 min. ~ 1/1000 sec.; light measuring range: approx.
-5EV~ 18EV
humidity);
Flash
speeds with T-series flash
Manual Exposure: Mechanical shutter for B and 1/60 sec., electronic shutter
for 1 ~ 1/1000 sec,; fixed point exposure setting; spot metering on microprism of focusing screen 1-13; flash synchronization at 1/60 sec. or
slower
Exposure Compensation: 2 steps and 1/3 step
Film Speed: I SO/ASA 12 ~ 3200
Film
Advance:
Film
short strokes and pre-advance angle 30 ; motor drive and winder usable
Film Rewind: Rewind crank
"off-the-film"
(ISO/ASA
control:
advance
light
measuring (center-weighted
light
measuring
100,
50mm
with
flash
130°
F1.4,
exposure
angle
Automatic
lever
with
aperture-preferred
normal
at
for one
1/60
Self-timer: 12 sec. delay electronic self-timer
Power Source: Tow 1.5V silver-oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76) or
alkaline manganese batteries LR44
Battery Check: 3-level display with LED and alarm sound; automatic lock
with batteries exhausted
Viewfinder: Pentaprisrn type wide-vision finder; interchangeable focusing
screens; microprisrn/split image-matte type screen standardized; finder
view field: 97% of actual picture field; magnification: 0.86x at in finity with
50mm lens
Viewfinder Information: 1) Shutter speeds; 1/3 EV-step bar display of
1 ~ 1/1000 sec. 2) Display in programmed mode: PRGM signal and
blinking of OVER to indicate that the aperture has to be stopped
down. 3} Fixed point display in manual mode 4) Blinking of OVER for
overexposure 5) Blinking of + - for exposure compensation 6) display
at
"60"
with
charged 8) On firing flas h, green LED blinks to indicate correct exposure;
OVER blinks for overexposure, and UNDER for underexposure
Camera Back: Removable hinge type, with memo holder; interchangeable
with Recordata Backs and 250 Film Back
Dimensions: 136 × 84 × 50mm (5.35" × 3.30" × 1.97") (body alone)
Weight: 540g. (19 oz.) (body alone)
flash installed
7)
Green
LED
lights
with
flash
fully
OM
SYSTEM
OLYMPUS
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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD.
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