Olympus 2S, OM-2S PROGRAM Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

OLYMPUS

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 tha t 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, flashes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus
cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of t he OM-2S PROGRAM.

Correct

Incorrect

Operation

Operation order

Automatic

operation

Two-step operation

Attention

Press lightly

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

Continuous sound

Reference

A-1

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 w hen 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

A-2

OM-2S

PROGRAM

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

A-3

Mounting th e Len s

Remove the body and rear lens caps.

Remove

the

front

lens

cap.

(Press

in the

mount
tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with
"OLYMPUS").

2

1

A-4

Detaching the Lens

3

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-

wise until it locks.

Press

the

lens

release

button

and

turn

the len

counter-clockwise.

A-5

Inserting the Batteries

2

1

Remove the battery cover.

Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +

signs are facing upwards.

Correct Incorrect

SR44 ( LR44) × 2

A-6

Checking the Batteries

2

Press the mode selector lever to the "BAT-

TERY CHECK" position.

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.

* Make sure that the shutter speed ring is not set

at

1/60 sec.

or B (in

red).

** Be sure to make battery check after replacing

batteries.

1

A-7

Loading the Film

1

2

Place the fil m cartridge in the film chamber.

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.

Always load film

in the shade.

A-8

3

4

Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.

Wind the film once.

Correct

Incorrect

A-9

5

6

Continue

to

advance

the

film

till

sprockets

are

caught

on

both

edges

of the

film.

Take up the slack by turning th e rewind crank

clockwise.

A-10

Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"

7

Close the camera back until it clicks into place.

Face the camera toward light and take two

blind shots.

1

A-11

Setting the ISO Fi l m Speed

1

2

Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the

ISO speed appears in the window.

Align the exposure line with the index

A-12

OM-2S

PROGRAM

< Basic Shooting Mode >

A-13

Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)

1 2

Set the mode selector lever to the "PRO-

GRAM" position.

Set the lens to its minimum aperture.

B-7

A-14

B-10

3

4

Press

the

shutter

release

slightly

to

turn

on the

viewfiner.

(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-

finder display after 90 sec.)

Turn

the

focus

ring

in

either

direction

until

the subject is sharpest.

You can focus using any of the focusing aids:

Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar
Surronding ground glass.

A-15

5

6

Press

the

shutter

release

to

take

the

picture.

A-16

Rewinding the Fi lm

When the exposure counter indicates the end

of your roll of film

Push

the "R"

button.

1

2

A-17

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.

A-18

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)

1

2

Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"

position.

Set the aperture.

B-20

A-19

3

4

Press

the

shutter

release

slightly

to

turn

on the

viewfinder.

(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-

finder display after 90 sec.)

Turn the focus ring in either direction until

the subject is sharpest.

B-24

A-20

5

6

Press the shutter release to take the picture.

A-21

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.

A-22

OM-2S

PROGRAM

< Sophisticated Shooting Mode >

A-23

How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT

1

2

Set the mode selector lever t o the "MANUAL

SPOT" position.

Align the microprism area with the area you

want to measure.

B-ll

The spot metering range is outlined by
the outer edge of the microprism.

A-24

3

4

Set the bar graph tip t o the fixed

point between the arrows by adjust-

ing the aperture and/or shutter speed

rings.

Frame the composition as you desire.

In MANUAL/SPOT mode, frame your subject

after setting exposure.

B-19

A-25

Press the shutter release to take the picture.

5

6

A-26

Exposure Compensation

How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted

The exposure compensation dial

provides ±2 stops adjustment in 1/3
stop increments, "±" indicator lights
when an ex po su re compensation is set.

(A ft e r use, be sure t o return the dial to
the normal setting.)

While pressing the "B" Lock button, rotate

the shutter ring to the red "60" position.

B-27

A-27

2

3

Mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec.

Press the shutter release to tak e the picture.

A-28

OM-2S

PROGRAM

< Other Operations>

A-29

The Use of the Self-Timer

1

2

With the camera facing you, lift up on the

self-timer lever, and turn it counter-clockwise (as
indicated).

Press the shutter release to start the self­timer. The shutter will fire in 12 seconds. (After
use, be sure to return the lever t o t he normal posi­tion.)

A-30

Using t h e Viewfinder Illuminator

1

2

Push the button if the viewfinder display is

too dark to read.

The illuminator is limited to 10 sec. or until

you take the photograph, whichever comes first.

A-31

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.

A-32

A-33

A-34

Changing the Focusing Screen

1

2

Push up on the release catch, and the focusing

screen and its frame will unlock.

Carefully remove the focusing screen using

the tools provided.

Carefully pl ac e the new focusing screen in the frame,
and push the frame up until it locks.

B-47

A-35

Changing the Cam era Back

1 2

Pull up on the rewind

crank to open the camera back.

Recordata back 4 (optional)

B-39

A-36

Attaching the Electronic Flash

1 2

Electronic Flash T45

TT L A u t o C or d T 2 (0.1m)

B-31

Connect the camera's TTL

Auto Cord Socket to the base of
the T45 with TTL Auto Cord T2

(0.1m, 0.15m).

A-37

1 2

Electronic Flash T32 and T20

Slide the flash into the hot shoe.

Tighten the flash mount with the knurled ring .

A-38

Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder

1

2

Motor Dr ive 2 / M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2

Remove the motor

driv e cover.

Insert the fastening screw of the Motor Drive

or Winder into t he tripod socket of the camera.

Finger tighten until

locked.

B-35

A-39

1

2

Winder 2

A-40

Handling Ca re

Take care in handling the camera.

Do not apply excessive force.

A-41

Storage Care

Battery Precaution

Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields.

In case of malfunction, take the camera to

you r nearest Olympus service station.

A-42

Description of Controls

Finder Light Window

Self-Timer/

Electronic

Beeper on-off

Lever

TTL Auto Cord Socket

Shoulder Strap Eyelet

Lens

Lens Release Button

Grip Lock Screw

Depth of Field Scale

Aperture Ring

Self-Timer/Battery Check Signal

Focusing Ring

A-43

Accessory Shoe

Manual Shutter Speed Ring

Rewind Crank

Rewind Knob/Camera

Back Release

Mode Selector Lever

Flash Control Contact

X Contact

Viewfinder Illumination Button

Film Speed Dial/Exposure

Compensation Dial

ISO/ASA Film Speed Window

Shutter Release Button

Exposure Counter

Rewind

Release

Button

Film Advance Lever

A-44

Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame

Film Rewind Shaft

Sprocket

Fil m Take-up Spool

Camera Back Release Pin

Camera Back

Pressure Plate

Film Cartridge Pressure Spring

Recordata Back Contact

Film Chamber

Film Guide Pins

Shutter Curtain

A-45

Lens Mount Ri ng

Motor Guide Pin Hole

B Lock Button

Flash Synchronization Socket

Battery Chamber

Motor Coupling Socket

Motor Coupling Terminals

Tripod Socket

A-46

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

flash;

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"

light

measuring (center-weighted

average

light
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 ex­posure at 1/60 sec. or slower speeds with T-series flash; programed auto­matic aperture control

Aper ture-pr eferred Automatic Exposure: Type: Automatic exposure control

by TTL

direct

"off-the-film"

light

measuring

with

aperture-preferred

elec­tronic shutter (center-weighted average light m easurement); 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

exposure

at

1/60

sec.

or

slower

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

advance

lever

with

130°

angle

for one

long

or

several

short strokes and pre-advance angle 30 ; motor drive and winder usable

Film Rewind: Rewind crank

Self-timer: 12 sec. delay electronic self-timer

Power Source: Tow 1.5V silver-oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76) or

alkaline manganese batteries LR4 4

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 i nfinity 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

flash installed

7)

Green

LED

lights

with

flash

fully

charged 8) On firing f lash, 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)

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