Olympus OM-3Ti User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you f or purchasing the OLYMPUS OM-3Ti. This durable, lightweight SLR camera incorporates
titanium — a metal that's lighter than aluminum, yet six times stronger — in the camera body. It is a
single lens reflex camera with a mechanical shutter. Features include Multi Spot Metering, OTF Auto
Flash and Super FP Flash Control System. Designed to facilitate serious photography with such
professional-level techniques as daylight synchro-flash photography, the purpose of the OM-3Ti is to
expand the sphere of creative photography. Before using t h e camera, we recommend that you read this
instruction manual carefully, familiarizing yourself with the operating instructions so you can get the ver y
best performance and service life from your new camera.

Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-3Ti are carefully designed and their production 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, Olymp us cann ot be responsible fo r poor results or damage
of the OM-3Ti.

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Incorrect Operation Operation order

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Lamp on

Lamp blinking Single beep

Automatic operation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparation before Taking Pictures >

• Dioptric Correction 5

• Mounting th e Lens 7

• Loading the Batteries 9

• Checking the Batteries 11

• Loading the Film 13

• Setting the ISO Film Speed 16

< Taking Photographs (I) >

— Center Weighted Average Light Metering —

• Center-Weighted Average
Light Metering 19

• Rewinding the Film 22

< Taking Photographs (II) >

— Spot Metering —

• How to Use Spot Metering 25

• How to Clear Spot Metering 28

• How to Use the Multi-Spot Metering 29

• Highlight Control 32

• Shadow Control 35

< Taking Photographs (III) >

— Flash Photography —

• Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs 39

• Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs

(Super FP Flash Mode) 42

< Taking Photographs (IV) >

— Other Operations —

• Exposure Compensation in the OTF

Aut o Flash Mode 45

• Bulb Exposure 46

• Using the Viewfinder Illuminator 47

• Changing the Focusing Screen 48

• Changing the Camera Back 4 9

• Attaching the Grip 50

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< For Your Creative Photography >

• The Fascinating Results of Creative Exposure

and High-Speed Synchronization 53

• Center-Weighted Average Light Metering 55

• OTF Auto Light Metering 56

• SPOT Metering (1) 57

• SPOT Metering (2) 58

• Shooting with One-Point Spot Metering 61

• Shooting w it h Multi -Spot Metering 63

• Sophisticated Multi-Spot Metering 65

• Highlight Control 67

• Shadow Control 69

• Viewfinder Information 71

• Exposure Compensation 72

• Depth of Field 72

• Depth of Field Scale 73

• Preview Button 74

• Shutter Speeds 75

• Bulb Exposure 76

• Multiple Exposures 77

• Infrared Photography 77

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< OM SYSTEM >

• Flash Photography 79

• OTF Auto Flash 80

• Operation of T-Seri es Flash 80

• Main Specifications of T-Series Flash 81

• Main Specifications of F280 82

• Using Ele ctr on ic Flashes Other than the
T-Series Flash Units 82

• Bounce Flash 83

• Shooting with a Motor Drive 85

• Motor Drive Group 86

• Recordata Back 4 87

• Macrophotography 88

• Chart of Photographic Ranges 89

• Macro Photo Units 90

• Finder Group Units 92

• Selection of Filters 95

• Handling Care 97

• Questions and Answers 99

• Description of Controls 104

•Specifications 108

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

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Dioptric Correction

The OM-3Ti permits dioptric adjustment according to you r eyesight.

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Remove the body cap.

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Pull out th e diopter adjustment knob.

2

Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen appears

sharp.

3

Push th e kno b bac k in until it locks.

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Mounting the Lens

Remove the rear lens cap .

1

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clockwise until it
locks.

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Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mount tabs on
the edges of the lens cap parallel with "OLYMPUS").

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Removing the Lens

Press the lens release button a nd turn the lens counter­clockwise.

Mounting of a third-party lens can damage the
automatic clear button. This disables the spot
function.

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Loading the Batteries

Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time. If you are not likely to use

the camera f o r a long period o f time, remove the batteries before putting it away.

Remove the battery cover.

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Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +
signs are facing upwards.

2

Use two SR44 silver oxide or LR44 alkaline manganese
batteries or one CR-1/3N lithium battery.

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Checking the Batteries

Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in co ld weather, or if the camera has

not been used for a long time.

Press the BATTERY CHECK button.

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The battery check indicator light s and th e camera beeps to
tell you that the batteries have enough power. As the
battery power weakens, the signals will become

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intermittent then vanish completely when they are

exhausted.

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Loading the Film

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back.

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Tear off t he top of th e film box and insert it into the memo
holde r. It wi ll remind you which film you are using.

Insert the cartridge and push down the film rewind
knob. (Always load the film in the shade.)

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Insert th e film leader into the take-up spool.

3

Wind the fil m and make sure the sprocket teeth catch
both the upper a nd lower film perforations.

4

Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank
clockwise.

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Close the camera back until it clicks into place.

6

Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots.

This will bring the film to the first frame.

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Setting the ISO Film Speed

Lift up the outer collar and rotate until t he IS O speed

appears in the window.

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Align the exposure line A with the index B .

2

If the exposure compensation dial does not turn to the desired ISO number,

set it once at an intermediate value then repeat the procedure.

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— Center-Weighted Average Light Metering —

< Taking Photographs (I) >

The OM-3Ti's exposure mode employs center-weighted average light metering. This meets a wide range of

shooting requirements.

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Center-Weighted Average Light Metering

Press the shutter release lightly to activate the vie wfinder

display.

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Focus on yo u r subject.

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Set the bar graph tip to th e fixed point between the arr ows
by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings

3

The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

Fixed point

Bar display

4

Compose the sh ot and press the shutter release.

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When the subject is too bright, select a faster shutter
speed.

When the subject is too dark, select a slower shutter
speed.

The viewfinder display will go out a f t e r about 60 seconds. To turn the display back on
again, touch the shutter release button lightly.

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Rewinding the Film

When the exposure counter indicates the end of your

roll of film.

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Push the "R" Rewind Release Button.

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Fold ou t the rewind crank and wi nd it until th e film

tension is released.

3

Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind
knob and remove the film.

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< Taking Photographs (II) >

— Spot Metering —

The spot metering system of the OM-3Ti enables you to control the

exposure of backlighted and high-contrast subjects and expands shooting possibilities for more creative
photography.

exposure as you like.

It insures perfect

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How to Use Spot Metering

Reference

P 57-62

Align the microprism area with the area you want to

measure. (T he spot metering range is outlined by the

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outer edge of the microprism.)

Spot metering range

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Press the spot button to take a meter reading. Yo u wi ll he ar
an electronic sound and the word "SPOT" will appear in the

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viewfinder. The metered value is displayed by the

mark.

If you move the camera, another mark will indicate the exposure value in the center of the frame along with

the spot metered value.

Set the bar graph ti p t o th e fixed point between the ar rows
by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

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The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

4

Press the shutter release to take the picture.

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The subject will turn out correctly exposed, regardless of

the brightness of the background.

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The spot metering mode is automatically canceled after the shutter

releases or when 60 seconds has passed since it was engaged.

Center-weighted average metering wil l be restored.

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How to Clear Spot Metering

Set the lever to CLEAR. "SPOT" and mark will

disappear and the mode will return to center-weighted

average metering.

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How to Use the Multi-Spot Metering

Spot metering is possible in up to 8 spots.

This sample photo shows a backlighted subject.

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Reference

P63-66

Take spot metering on the face (first spot)

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Take spot metering on the lawn (second spot).

2

Take spot metering on the building in the background (third

spot).

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Set the bar graph ti p t o th e fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

4

Compose your picture and press the shutter release.

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Exposure is achieved by averaging the brightness of the

three metered points.

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To cancel the metered value, operate the clear lever.

Highlight Control

If you w a n t to render white objects as white ...

Reference

P 67-68

In ordinary shooting, white objects will turn out grayish
if the picture is taken in strong brightness over the

entire frame.

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Take spot metering on the part of the subject which

you wan t to render in white.

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Press the HI.LIGHT button.

2

The bar display shows 2-step automatic compensation.

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Set the bar graph tip t o t he fixed point between the arrows
by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

3

Press the shutter release. Exposure is automatically

corrected to give 2-step overexposure, ensuring that white

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objects turn out white.

The highlight control is cleared by pressing the HI.LIGHT button once
again. To cancel the metered value, use the clear lever.

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Shadow Control

If you want to render black objects in black...

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Reference

P 69-70

In ordinary shooting, black objects will turn out grayish

if it is very dark over the entire picture frame.

Take spot metering on the spot which you want to

render in black.

1

Press the SHADOW button.

2

The bar display shows 2

-step automatic compensation.

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³

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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows

by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings.

3

Press the shutter release. Exposure is automatically
corrected to give 2²/3-step underexposure, ensuring that
black objects turn out black.

4

The shadow control is cleared by pressing the SHADOW button once

again. To c ancel the metered v alue, use the clear lever.

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< Taking Photographs (III) >

— Flash Photography —

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Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs

The following describes flash operation procedure when using a T-Series flash.

Slide a T-Series flash into the accessory shoe and secure it
with the lock screw.

1

Mount the provided chart on the back of the flash and

switch on its power.

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Reference

P 79-84

Check the indicator.

3

Set the flash mode to TT L AU TO FLASH to take OTF auto
flash photographs. (TTL auto flash and OTF auto flash are

the same function.)

4

Select a shutter speed. The flash synchronization range is

B.1~1/60-sec.

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Select an aperture.

6

Press the shutter release.

7

Check the green LED in the viewfinder. If it blinks, the
photograph has been shot with correct exposure. If it is off,

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flash strength was insufficient.

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Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs (Super F P Flash Mode)

The following describes flash operation procedure when using t h e F280. For OTF Auto using the Normal OTF Flash
mode, refer to the F280 instruciton manual.

Set the F280's m ode t o SUPER FP.

1

Set the flash mode selector lever to TTL AUTO FLASH or
X.

2

Either mode can be used in the Super FP Flash mode.

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Select a shutter speed between 1/2000 and 1/60 s e c. a nd
aperture according to the chart on the left.

3

Press the shutter release and confirm correct exposure by
checking the indicator o n t h e flash. (There is no exposure
confirmation display shown in the viewfinder.)

4

At temperatures under -10°C (14°F) uneven exposure may
sometimes occur due to temporary degradation of Super FP

Fla sh function.

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< Taking Photographs (IV) >

— Other Operations —

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Exposure Compensation in the OTF Auto Flash Mode

Reference
P72

When an exposure compensation is set, the indicator

blinks in the viewfinder.

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After shooting, return the dial t o its origina l position.

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Bu l b Exposure

Turn and set the shutter speed dial to "B".

1

The shutter will remain open as long as the shutter

release button is held depressed.

2

Reference

P76

The display in th e viewfinder disappears.

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Using the Viewfinder Illuminator

Push the v iewfind er illumination button if the viewfinder
display is too dark to read.

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The illuminator will shut off after 10 sec.

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Changing the Focusing Screen

Pull down the screen frame.
Pull the lug at top inside the body mount toward you to

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swing do wn the screen frame.

To change the focusing screen, use the tweezers
supplied with an optional focasing screen. Push the

2

frame upward until you hear a click.

Reference

P 92-94

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Changing the Camera Back

The camera back is interchangeable with the Recordata Back 4.

Open the camera back. Press down on the camera
back release button and remove the camera back.

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Removing

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Attaching

Attaching the Grip

Attach the provided Camera Grip.

1

When using a motor drive or winder, detach the Grip.

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< For Yo u r Creative Photography >

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THE FASCINATING RESULTS OF CREATIVE EXPOSURE A N D
HIGH-SPEED

Have you always been satisfied with the resulting images

when using the camera's meter or an automatic exposure

system?
Chances are, most of the time you've been happy with
the results. Occasionally, however, you may have been
disappointed by photographs that didn't turn out as
expected, especially shots with backlighting or other
special lighting conditions, or those shots where you tried
to capture a particular mood or express your own
creativity.

Color reversal films, in particular, allow for only a narrow

latitude of exposure so that in many cases satisfactory
results are not obtained with simple automatic exposure.
Generally speaking, t he results given by a camera's light

meter represent exposure values obtained by a metering

system that has been specifically adopted for that
camera. They do not always represent data as the result
of analytical measurement of various conditions such a s

the subject's brightness range and distribution as wel l as

contrast. In actual shooting conditions, however, there is
often a very wide brightness range (luminance range) —
from the brightest spot to the darkest spot in a picture. In

some landscapes, f or example, there can be a difference

of as much as 8 exposure values ( EV) in the brightness

range of an image, representing a brightness/darkness
ratio of more than 1 : 200. The subject br ightness range

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SYNCHRONIZATION

By

that a film can reproduce (or an effective exposure range
of a fi l m ) is limite d to about 4 -5 EV. Therefore, in many

cases it is impossible to accurately reproduce the subject

in its entire range on film.

The automatic exposure system (AE) on ordinary
cameras generally selects exposure using an exposure
meter in combination with the film speed. However, if
photography is to be a means of communication, the
photographer must control the tone of the picture in order
to most effectively emphasize the mood and expre ssion
of the subject. To do this, it is necessary to choose the
exact spot on w hich yo u want to emphasize the desired

tone and match this spot to the effective exposure range
of a film.
To meet such exposure requirements, the following three

types of exposure are available.

Center-based exposure is the most commonly used type
of exposure. By matching the center of the subject's
brightness range to the center of the film's exposure

range, the subject is reproduced with greater emphasis
on the center-measured tone. If the brightness range is
great er th an the range of the film, the extremes will be
ignored.
Shadow-based exposure gives the highest priority to the
shadow area in the subject brightness range. The tone in

the highlight area that is not covered may be ignored.

Aklo

Kojima

Highlight-based exposure, on the contrary, gives the

highest priority to the highlight area. This exposure allows

the shadow area to come out somewhat darker.
Advanced photographers oriented for creative

photography base their exposure selection on these
considerations. Measuring the values on several

important spots of the image with a hand-held spot m eter,

they have to take all the troublesome and time-

consuming steps necessary to calculate the exposure

mentally. If everything goes well, the image will be

properly exposed.

The OM-3Ti does all this automatically. Equipped with a

spot metering system and built-in computer, it calculates

the correct exposure value and frees the photographer

from having to make numerous complicated exposure
calculations. Now, with the OM-3Ti camera, it's easy fo r

everyone to obtain high-precision, "creative" exposure
control.
When combined with a T-Series flash, the OTF direct

light metering function offers total control of flash

strength, eliminating any bothersome calculation of
exposure. When combined with the F280, Super FP flash

control is possible with a high speed shutter. This allows

for daylight synchro, offering the benefits of flash use in

well-lit conditions and daylight synchro shooting of fast-

moving subjects. Moreover, because daylight synchro

with a wide open aperture can result in out-of-focus

background, the subject can stand out to render a more

dramatic or portrait-like effect.

All these flash capabilities are very attractive to

photographers engaged in creative activities with 35mm
SLRs. Additionally, those flashes with the Super FP

mode have a long emission duration which conventional

flash units don't have. If this is put to good use, it is
possible to create a totally new photographic effect. It all
depends on y o ur creativity.

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CENTER-WEIGHTED AVERAGE LIGHT METERING

The OM-3Ti uses center-weighted average light metering

for its basic light metering system. This system

emphasizes measurement of brightness in the center of
the screen, rather than averaging measurement of the

brightness of the en tire screen. Thus, th e main subject in

the center is unlikely to be insufficiently exposed, even
when the background is too bright o r too dark. This
metering system thereby does an excellent job of
handling most ordinary shooting situations — such as

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situations when front-lighting and contrast isn't too strong.

Since the OM-3Ti has a light-receiving element in an

ideal position at the bottom of th e mirror box, the amount
of light that arrives at the light-receiving element doesn't

change even when the focusing screen is replaced. For
this reason, th e OM-3Ti achieves correct light metering

with all focusing screens. Additionally, there is no
adverse effect from rear incidence light through the
eyepiece.

Center-weighted average metering
3-dimensional sensitivity distribution

diagram

OTF AUTO LIGHT METERING

The OM-3Ti has manually selec t a b le shutter speeds. But

combined wit h a T-series flash, the camera also provides

full control of flash lighting via OTF auto light metering.

This system automatically controls flash intensity while
directly metering the flash
lighting being exposed on film.

For this reason, there is no

deviation between the

metering area of the flash
sensor and the area actually

exposed. Moreover, all

aperture settings can be used. So advanced techniques
such as multi-flash and bounce-flash are at your
command, and are all fully automatic. Moreover,

troublesome exposure calculation in macro photography

is completely eliminated.

Center-weigh ted
average light metering is
also used in flash

shooting.

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SPOT METERING (1)

This spot metering system measures the brightness of
the central spot of the picture frame (2% of the entire
frame).
The center-weighted average light metering provides
correct exposure for subjects in follow light and in

pictures having a nearly uniform brightness throughout
the entire frame. Exposure compensation is necessary,

however, fo r backlit subjects and in compositions using
special lighting in which there is a difference in brightness

between the subject and background. In some cases, it

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would also be desirable t o express subtle lighting effects
according to the photographer's subject motive. To
realize such sophisticated expressions, fine metering of
various spots on the subject is required. If the "Spot"
button of the OM-3Ti is pressed, the metering mode

switche s to spot metering in which the brightness of the
area (corresponding to the microprism section in the

center of the viewfinder) is metered and stored in

memory. By using this spot metering, photographers can
control exposure as desired to realize creative

lig h ti n g compositions.

Spot metering 3-dimensional

sensitivity distribution diagram

SPOT METERING (2)

To ensure correct operation of the spot metering:

In spot metering, it is necessary to put the area

to be metered in the microprism section. If there

is a brighter spot in the microprism section, than
the intended subject, the metering value will be
affected.

If a lens is changed, th e light receiving angle fo r

spot metering also changes automatically. The
angle is narrower with telephoto lenses, and wider
with wide angle lenses. However, the metering

area seen in the viewfinder does not change.

When a zoom lens is used, Spot Metering o n the

telephoto side permits metering in na rro wer r ange
and t h at on t h e w i de angle side in a wider range,

thus allowing the users to choose the metering
range freely.

Spot metering area

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When you point the camera at the main subject and

press the spot button, the camera will measure the
brightness of the area where you position t he outer edge
of the microprism and hold it in memory. This metered

value is kept in memory even if the camera angle is

changed afterwards. So you can recompose the shot in

whatever way you want.

Exposure selection can be achieved by simple operation
of the aperture and shutter speed rings after choosing
your favorite composition.
After the shot, spot metering is automatically disengaged
and center-weighted average light meter ing is restored.
When yo u want to cancel the input value immediately,

operate the clear lever. Even without doing so, input

value will automatically be canceled 60 seconds later.

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Spot metering

Framing

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SHOOTING WITH ONE-POINT SPOT METERING

This is partial metering of only one point on the picture

frame. Correct exposure is obtained by simply pressing
the spot button. We will give a simple exam pl e to explain
when one-point spot metering is used. If a backlighted girl
is exposed on averaged light metering, the expressions in
her face will not be clear because it comes out entirely
underexposed under the effect of sunlight. For correct
exposure of her face, it is recommended t o make a one­point spot metering on it. Conventional exposure

operations based on the photographer's experiences and

guesswork have thus been completely eliminated to

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facilitate exposure compensation in backlight. A s soon as
the spot button is pressed, th e brightness of the spot area
is locked. So you can frame your picture as you like.

To clear the input value, operate the clear lever.

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SHOOTING WITH MULTI-SPOT METERING

This is a partial metering of two or more spots on the
picture frame. It can be used to determine exposure by
taking into account various spots that differ in brightness.

The picture above shows an example in which the

exposure of the background should also be considered
while taking care to prevent underexposure of a girl. The
first spot metering is made on her face by bringing it in
the microprism section. Then t h e second spot metering is
made on her dress by directing the camera. Exposure is
determined from the average of the two metered values
to meet the photographer's requirement. It is also
possible to input more than two points in the same

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procedure. Metering is possible as many times as you
want , but the spot metering allows only up to eig ht points
to be stored in memory. If more than eight points are

input, the last eight points are stored as a basis for

determining the exposure value.

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SOPHISTICATED MULTI-SPOT METERING

The OM-3Ti's multi-spot metering system provides

highly sophisticated light measurements. Let us take
an example in the picture above. If you want to place

emphasis on the exposure of the girl, taking the

background brightness into consideration, too, you

can take two spot meterings on her face and one spot
metering on the background, for instance. Exposure
is determined from the average of these three values,

with greater emphasis on the girl (a 2:1 lighting ratio).
With this system, photographers can weight their
exposures so as to make sure the prime subject is
exposed properly an d the secondary subject is con-

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sidered. This is now done without guesswork, in a

straightforward easy to understand manner.

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HIGHLIGHT CONTROL

The Highlight button enables white objects to come
out white. It is very useful f or copy work and shoot­ing light or white subjects on the whole. A fter spot

metering is made on the white subject, then press the

Highlight button. The exposure value needed for
rendering it in true white will be automatically calcu­lated and set.

In the example picture, the brightest spot of the

tableware has been metered on sp ot metering. Press-

ing the Highlight button increases exposure and
provides the correct overall exposure to make the
tableware white and not a dullish gray.

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If the Highlight button is pressed again after the
"highlight control" is once set up, only the "highlight
control" is released and the camera returns to spot
metering. To reset center-weighted averaging light
metering, operate the Clear lever.
*lf t he Highlight button is pressed after several spots

have been measured the exposure value for the
brightest spot only will be adjusted.

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SHADOW CONTROL

The Shadow button enables black objects to ac­curately come out black. It is very useful fo r shooting
dar k o r blackish subjects on the whole.

Aft er a spot metering is made on the black subject,

then press the Shadow button. The exposure value
needed for rendering it in a rich black will thus be

automatically calculated.

In the example picture, the deep shadow area beside

the dial has been inputted. As a result, the black

portion comes out "black" without being grayish. By
using this function, it is possible t o express subtle
tone variations on the dark area which would be

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ignored in ordinary photography because they would
appear as a dark gray without detail.
If the Shadow button is pressed again after the
"shadow control" is already activated, only the
"shadow control" is released and the camera returns
to spot metering. To reset center-weighted averaging
light metering, operate the Clear lever.
*lf the Shadow button is pressed after several spot

inputs, the exposure value for the darkest spot only

will be adjusted.

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VIEWFINDER INFORMATION

The OM-3Ti shows shooting information clearly on a

large liquid crystal display so th at you can concentrate
your attention on the subject in the viewfinder. When
shooting with center-weighted average light metering or
with spot metering, correct exposure can be obtained

simply by aligning the bar displays wit h the fixed point by

manipulating th e aperture and shutter-speed rings. Ease
of use is further enhanced since the bar display moves in

the same direction as the aperture ring rotates. The

viewfinder displays various information as shown below:

Note: In actual shooting circumstances, displays will not appear

simultaneously as shown.

Fixed point

Shutter speed

This is a fixed point fo r correct exposure. The

selected shutter speed. The analog display of the

metered value is shown by bar. In the Spot mode,

SPOT appears and input metered value and luminance
value during metering is indicated by dot. HI.LIGHT

turns on when the highlight button is pressed.

SHADOW turns on when the shadow button is

pressed. +- blinks during exposure compensation.

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The green LED goes on after the flash has been

recharged. It blinks when the shot has been correctly
exposed [when th e camera is used with a T-Series flash
or the F280 (Normal OTF mode) ]. In addition, the entire
bar display blinks if you are out of the camera's light

metering range.

The light metering range of the OM-3Ti is as shown in the

chart below.

Light Metering Range with 50mm F1.2

(Aperture setting)

(Shutter speed)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

DEPTH OF FIELD

The OM-3Ti also permits exposure compensation with
the exposure compensation dial in OTF auto flash

shooting. If the background is brighter than the subject,
turn t he di al and set it to a (+) si de position. The amount

of exposure is double o n (+1) position, and fo u r times on
(+2) position. If the background is darker than th e

subject, turn the dial and set it to a (-) position.

If the compensation dial is turned, the +/- display in the

viewfinder blinks. The bar graph display shifts according

to the amount of compensation.

Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of

and behind th e subject in focus. As you get closer to your
subject or
depth of field becomes shallower. By stopping your lens
down (e.g. fro m F2.8 to F16) or getting farther away fro m
your subject this depth of field ca n be increased.

The table below shows that when the camera-to-subject

distance is 3m, the depth of field at F16 ranges from 1.93m
to 6.93m.
As y o u press th e preview button, looking through the view-

finder, you can ascertain the actual depth of field.

as

you open your lens (e.g. from F16 to F2.8) the

Depth of Field Table (50mm F1.8 lens)*
Circle of least confusion 1/30mm

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DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE

The double series of numbers engraved on t he depth of
field scale represent F stops: F4, F8 and F16. Once you

have focused on your subject, all objects within the

distance range indicated on the lens distance scale

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between the marks for the F/stop you have selected will
have acceptable sharpness.

• For other lenses, see the lens instruction manual.

PREVIEW BUTTON

When you wish to see which objects fall
within the acceptable zone of sharpness
(depth of field), press the preview button
on your lens. The diaphragm o f the len s
will stop down to the preset F stop
enabling you t o see th e depth of field in
the viewfinder.
CAUTION: If you jerk the preview button while
depressing the shutter release button halfway down
the shutter might be released.

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SHUTTER SPEEDS

This camera offers various possibilities for visual
expression by changing the shutter speed.
High shutter speeds can be used to "freeze" a
moving subject to give sharp definition of the image.
Shutter speeds of 1/2000 ~ 1/500 sec. can "stop" the
movement of a considerably fa st moving subject. A
shutter speed of about 1 /250 sec. will be enough to
shoot a child at play, if he is not moving to o quickly.
There are two methods f or giving dynamic expres­sions. The first one is to blur out the movement of the
subject itself, thereby creating a moving image. The

second one is to pan the camera according to the
movement of the subject. While the background is
blurred, the subject is sharply defined to create a

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moving image.
*l n using slow shutter speeds, it is necessary to guard

against camera shake. We will suggest a very
practical method for choosing shutter speeds.
Generally, shutter speeds of which denominator
value is larger than the focal length value of the lens
used ar e good for preventing camera shake. If you
are using a 50mm lens, for exam pl e, shutter speeds
of 1/60 sec. or higher are best; and if you are using
a 200mm lens, shutter speeds of 1/250 sec. or

higher ar e best.

BU LB EXPOSURE

When an extended shutter speed is required, as in stellar

photography and night-scene shooting, use the B (bulb)
mode. Almost no battery power will be consumed in thi s

setting. Automatic control of flash strength by the OTF
auto metering function is also possible in this mode.
However, the green LED in the viewfinder won't light.

Note: Use of a tripod and cable release is recommended for bulb

shooting.

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MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

By tripping the shutter several times on the same

frame, multiple images are produced on the same

frame.

This is how to do:

After the first exposure is ended, erect the rewind
crank and turn it clockwise as far as it will go to

take up film slack.

While holding both th e rewind knob and rewind
button wit h your fingers to prevent them from
moving, wind the fil m advance lever.

In fact, the film is not wound and th e shutter is

cocked by this operation.

Press t he shutter release as you would do normal-

ly, and double exposure will occur.

By repeating th e steps and , t h e fr ame will
be exposed as many times as you want. However,
the frame counter advances each time the shutter

release is pressed.

After ending th e multiple exposure, put the front
lens cap on a n d m ake a blind shot.

Note: The frame may shift slightly.

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

When shooting infrared pictures with infrared film
and a red filter, the point of focus will slightly differ if
you focus visually. The amount of shift varies with the
lens and a r ed line or r ed do t is marked on the lens'
depth of field scale to compensate fo r it. First, focus
the lens without a red filter on as you would do
normally. Next, read that distance on the distance
scale and shift it opposite t he in frared mark, then put
on a red filter and shoot. (The above picture shows

the distance at infinity.)

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Electronic flash is ve ry similar to daylight. As it is
well balanced for daylight type color films that are
most popular, th e electronic flash is used for various

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photographic applications. Electronic flash is es­pecially useful in unfavorable lighting situations,
ensuring easy, error-free picture taking. In dim light,
for example, without an electronic flash you will have
to use slow shutter speed with a risk of causing
camera shake and blurred pictures. Under th e illumi­nation of a flourescent lamp or incandescent lamp,
the picture often does not come out with correct
colors because it lacks proper color balance. Elec-

tronic flash solves all these problems.
The electronic flash can also be used in daylight as
fill-in light for backlighted subjects or subjects with
too strong a contrast as well as for freezing a fast

moving subject.

Because the OM-3Ti provides full control of T-series
flashes, there is no operation required on the flash
side such as setting the film speed and aperture,
mode switchover, and exposure compensation. Since

The OTF auto light metering system can measure
the light that the film, no exposure error occurs due
to the difference in covering range of the flash's light

receptor and picture frame. You can not only take

flash pictures in the auto and manual modes, but also

use sophisticated techniques such as bounce, diffuse,

ultra close-ups, and multi-lamp flash with ease in a

fully automatic mode.

OTF AUTO FLASH

OPERATION OF T-SERIES FLASH

With a T-series flash on the camera, the flash mode will
automatically switch according to the camera mode.
If you take pictures in the auto mode, set the camera's

mode leve r to "TTL AUTO FLASH". Whe n the green LED
turns on in the viewfinder, the flash is ready for firing.

Shoot using 1/60-sec. o r slower shutter speed. If you take
pictures in the manual mode, set the camera's mode
lever to " X " and select 1/60-sec. or slower shutter speed.

Flash strength is always at full emission. For more

information, refer to the flash's instruction manual.

<OTF AUTO FLASH MODE>

± exposure compensation possible.
The required quantity of light is also adjusted
depending on the a mou nt of compensation.

Lights up when the flash

is fully charged; blinks on

corr ect flash firing

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF T-SERIES FLASH

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Electronic
Flash T32

Electronic
Flash T20

T28 Macro

Single Flash 1

T28 Macro

Twin Flash 1

T10 Ring

Flash 1

T8 Ring

Flash 2

Guide Number

ISO

100m

(ISO

100

ft.)

32

(104)

20

(66)

28

(92)

Single 28 (92)

Twin 22 (72)

10

(33)

8

(26)

Coverage Angl e

53° vertical,

74° horizontal

40° vertical,

58° horizontal

53° vertical,

74° horizontal

53° vertical

74° horizontal

(Single)

80°

80°

Flash Duration

1/40,000 —

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/1,000 sec.

1/40,000—

1/330 sec.

1/40,000—

1/330 sec.

Number

of

flashes

100 — 500 with

AA-size alkaline

batteries

120—500 with

AA-size alkaline

batteries

100—500 with

AA-size

alkaline

batteries

(T Power
Control 1)

Dimensions

(less ba tter ies)

Weight

81(H)x70(W)x

104(D) mm

320 gr.

68(H)x57(W)x

77(D)

mm

160 gr.

73(H) x 50(W)

32(D)

mm

110gr.

73(H)x50(W)x

32(D)

mm

210 gr.

86ø x18 mm

95 gr.

91ø

X18.5

mm

110gr.

(Reflector 1:

200ø x 32 mm

80

gr.)

(Reflector 2:

150ø

x 32 mm ,

40

gr.)

x

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF

F280

USING ELECTRONIC FLASHES
OTHER THAN THE T-SERIES

FLASH UNITS

Guide number (ft.)

Coverage angle

Number of flashes

Flash Dura tion

Dimensions

Weight

28 [ISO 100 meters at Normal

(92) OTF Flash]

53° vertical, 74° horizontal

80 — 6,000 with

AA-size alkaline batteries

Super FP Flash mode:

1/25 sec.

Normal OTF Flash mode:

1/40,000 — 1/1 ,000 sec.

110(H) x 68(W) x 71(D)mm

250 gr. (less batteries)

Mount the flash on the accessory shoe.

If you are using a flash that has no direct contact,

connect the flash synchro cord to the synchro

terminal.

Set the fil m speed o n the flash.

Set the shutter speed ring to 1 /60 sec.
If the flash has an AUTO/MANUAL switching

device, set it to either AU TO or MANUAL.

Determine the aperture and set it on the camera.
If yo u a re using a n au to flash, set the desired F

stop on the flash unit and then set the aperture

ring to this F stop.

If you are using a manual flash, calculate the

aperture by the following formula or using the

flash's calculator panel and set it with the camera's

aperture ring. (ISO 100m/ft.)

Aperture =

Flash guide number

Flash-to-subject distance (m/ft.)

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BOUNCE FLASH

The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts as much

as 90° up and 15° down. When combined with the Power

Bounce Grip 2, angle can be adjusted up to 90° up, 20°
down, 240° horizontally, and 60° to the camera side.
Bounce flash is possible in the OTF A uto Flash mode

with or without the Power Bounce Grip 2.

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Electronic Flash T32

Power Bounce Grip 2

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SHOOTING WITH A MOTOR DRIVE

Shooting with a motor drive is very exciting because it

enables you to capture your subject in a critical moment
by making several shots in a second.
The high s pee d OM System motor drive has achieved an
extremely compact and lightweight design to take full
advantage of its ease of operation and high
maneuverability. Motor Drive 2 is the 5-frames-per­second high speed motor drive with a built-in computer. It
is equipped with an LCD display of the number of frames
and the operating procedure and also permits motorized
rewind when it is attached to the OM-3Ti.
In addition, the Winder 2 is also available, which offers
both single-frame exposures and sequential exposur es

on dial switching.

The OM System's outstanding maneuverability and

operability are ideal f or shooting dynamic sports photos

and documentary press photos. Various accessories can

be connected by a direct contact.

The Motor Drive 1 can also be used, but motorized

•

rewind is impossible.

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MOTOR DRIVE GROUP

Selection of Motor Units

•Motor Drive 2. if you want to shoot very fast moving
subjects such as a dashing animal o r a racing c ar

driving at full speed, the Motor Drive 2 is the best

choice because it permits continuous shooting at a

high speed of up to five frames a second. This quick
shooting capability will often allow you to catch a

dramatic instant.

•Winder 2. The Winder 2 is very helpful for shooting
impressive moments such as sports scenes and

children at play. As it permits continuous shooting at
a rate of up to 2. 5 frames a second, you will not miss
a decisive moment.

Selection of Power Sources

•For the Motor Drive 2, the following two power
units are available: a small, lightweight and portable

flat-type rechargeable power unit, M.15V Ni-Cd

Contro l P ack 2, and a grip-type battery power unit,
M 18 V Control Gri p 2, which provides added stability

whe n used with a telephoto lens.

•The Winder 2 has a self-contained power supply,
but an external power units is also available:
M.6V Power Pack 1.

Remote Control System

• Winder 2 allows you to remote-control the camera using
the dedicated remote cord. Tripping the shutter without
camera shake makes it very useful for shooting wild birds
and animals, macro-photography and photomicrography.

• M.Quartz Remote Controller 1 is provided w i t h an
electronic counter which allows you to trigger the camera
and check operation via an LCD display from a remote
location. It can also be used to switch between single-

frame and continuous shooting modes. You can select an

interval from 0.5 seconds to 24 hours between shots
photographed in continuous mode.

• M.Remote Cord 1.2m/5m connects the Winder 2 with
the camera.

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RECORDATA BACK 4

Interchangeable camera back for data imprinting.
Data imprinting is possible in the following forms:

(1) Year—month —day (Japanese date description),

(2) Month—day—year (American date description),

(3) Day—month —year (European date description),
(4) Hour—minute, (5) Counter (additive type), (6)
Classification number up to 6 digits. Provided with an

imprint clear switch to be used when data imprinting

is unnecessary. This Recordata Back can also be used
as a clock which indicates the hour, minute and

second via a Time Button.

Control panel cover

Battery Check/

Time button

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Display window

Record switch

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

The world of macrophotography is filled with marvel-

lous discoveries. However, macrophotography has

been generally considered difficult; calculations of
correct exposure, in particular, have been a difficult

job even for professionals.

Equipped with an OTF auto metering, the OM-3Ti

has solved this problem to always provide correct
exposure, regardless of the magnification and

aperture. All complicated exposure calculations for
multi-lamp flashing are now quite unnecessary.
The OM-3Ti also provides a complete macro system
including a wide choice of macro lenses t hat offer
excellent life-size and magnified pictures as well as
extension units that enable you to take handheld

macro pictures.

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CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES

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MACRO PHOTO UNITS

Simplified Macro System

It allows you to take close-ups up to life size with
ease. With this macro system, you will c ome up on
unexpected and wonderful discoveries in tiny things

around you such as writing instruments, printed
letters, fl owers in a vase, etc.

•Close-up Lenses 49mm f = 40mm. Simply screw

the m in the front of the standard lens, and you c a n
take up to 0.63X close-ups.

•Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14 and 25 These
adapters are placed between the lens and camera

body and available in three thicknesses: 7mm,

14mm and 25mm. They can be used in seven com­binations. Wi th the standard lens, yo u c an take up
to 1.1X close-ups.

Basic System

This is a complete macro system t hat permits low to
high magnifications. It will produce a brilliant image

of the marvelous world of tiny things such as the
geometric beauty of the compound eye of a dragon
fly and close-ups of flowers. An indoor type and

outdoor type are available.

Indoor type: This system uses an auto bellows,
macro photo stand, top-light illumination device,
etc. in combination with various macro lenses. It is
suited for taking high-magnification pictures in a

room or studio.

•Auto Bellows A basic unit that helps you take full

advantage of the system's capabilities with a variety

of lighti ng units an d m ounts. The stop-down lever
that lets you use a variety of OM System lenses a t
preset aperture or operated in combination with the
double cable release, affords an automatic dia-

phragm photo function.

•Zuiko Macro 20mm F2 Large-aperture macro

lens designed exclusively for macrophotography.
Combined wi th the Auto Bellows , it permits magni­fications ranging from 4.2X to 16X. Provided with a

helicoid f o r fine focusing.

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•Zuiko Macro 38mm F2.8 Bright, high-magnifica­tion macro lens designed exclusively for macro

photography. Combined with the Auto Bellows, it

permits magnifications ranging f ro m 2.3 X t o 6.7X .

Provid e d with a helicoid for fine focusing.

•Macrophoto Stand VST-1W A compact and sturdy

multipurpose stand for solid camera support in
close-up and macrophoto work. Comes with frosted
stag e glass for incident light and may be used in

conjunction with Trans-illuminator Base X-DE for

lighting of transparent subjects f rom beneath.

•Epi-illuminator PM-LSD-W A two-piece lighting

set providing ideal reflecte d light for macrophoto-

graphy. Moving the filament allows you to change
the position and field of illumination.

Outdoor type: This is a handy and highly manuever­able system which includes macro lenses, telescopic
auto extension tube 65—116, etc.

•Telescopic Auto Extension Tube 65-116 With
its variable tube length, this auto extension tube
enables you to change the shooting distance and

magnification freely.

•Zuiko 1:1 Macro 80mm F4 This lens is designed

specifically for life-size reproductions. It functions at

its best at a 1:1 ratio, but gives outstanding images

from 1 /2 to 2X life-size, the range of magnifications

available when used with the Aut o Bellows. With

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the Telescopic Auto Tube it goes up to life-size, a nd
the close-up lens is used to extend the range to 2X

magnifications.

•Zuiko Macro 135mm F4 .5 Shoots from infinity to
life-size with the Au to Bellows, or 0.43X magnifi­cations with the Telescopic Aut o Tube, giving long
working distances and minimal perspective distor­tion. It has a helicoid ring fo r fine focusing.

•Zuiko Macro 50mm F2 Large-aperture macro lens
which is as fast as a normal lens. Basic design

magnification 0.1X. Because aberrations ar e mini-

mized at clo se and fa r distances, this lens exhibits

excellent resolution from infinity to as close as

0.24m.

•Zuiko Macro 50mm F3.5 Designed f o r optimum

performance at 1 /1 0 magnifications, this outstand­ing lens gives superb results in general purpose

photography at infinity, or for macro subjects as

large as 1/2 life-size.

•Zuiko Macro 90mm F2 This medium-range

telephoto macro lens covers a wide focusing range
from 1/2X close-ups to infinity. With its large
aperture ratio of F2, it provides excellent image
definition in macro photography and promises good

performance at infinity f o r extended picture-taking

possibilities.

FINDER GROUP UNITS

TYPE

2-4

All matte type

(for most lenses)

2-13

Micro/split Image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

The above screens can also b e mounted on the OM-2S/P, 2S, 3, 4, 4Ti and 4T but not on the OM-1, 1N, 2 and 2N.

TYPE

1-1

Microprism-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-2

Microprism-matte

type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

SCREEN

SCREEN

Bright focusing screen newly developed. Suitable for general

photography. Accurate focusing can be achieved especially in

combination with a fast lens. Suitable for shooting with a lens having a
wide-open aperture of F4 or less.

(There is a circle showing the spot metering range.)

Bright focusing screen newly developed. Most suitable fo r normal

photography, like the 1-13. Since the central split-image is encircled by a

microprism collar and the outer are a has a matte surface, the screen c an
be used in the s ame way as the standard 1-1 and 1-3 Screens. Whe n a
lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the prisms darken
and the focusing must be made on the matte area.

FEATURES

Standard type, suitable f or general photography. Fast and accurate
focusing is done on the central microprism spot as well as on the
surrounding matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or
slower is used, the microprism darkens and focusing must be made on

the matte area.

Suitable for general photography in conjunction wit h a standard or

telephoto lens. Focusing is done on the microprism spot as well as on the

matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F8 or slower is used,

the split prism darkens.

FEATURES

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TYPE

1-3

Split image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-4N

All matte type

(for most lenses)

1-5

Microprism-clear

field type

(for wide angle &

standard lenses)

1-6

Microprism-clear

field type

(for standard &

telephoto lenses)

1-7

Microprism-clear

field type

(for super

telephoto lenses)

1-8

All matte type

(for telephoto lenses &

astronomical telescopes)

SCREEN

FEATURES

Suitable fo r general photography ensuring critical focusing, and ideal for
photographers who prefer the split-field and coincidence type focusing.
When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the split prism

darkens.

Suitable f or general photography and ideal f or photographers who prefer a

view field free from microprism or split prism and for those who are
accustomed to focus using matte area. Also suitable f or super telephoto
photography and close-up photography in conjunction with macro lenses and

Auto Bellows.

(There is a circle showing t he spot metering range.)

This transparent screen provides an exceptionally bright finder image.

Highly suitable for snapshots using wide angle lenses. The lack o f mat te
surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained.

This screen provides an extremely bright finder image. Focusing is d on e o n

the microprism spot. The lack of matte surface means depth-of-field effects

cannot be ascertained.

Developed primarily for use with super telephoto lenses this clear field screen

provides an extremely bright finder image. The micro-prism spot remains

bright even with a lens whose maximum speed is F11. The lack of matte

surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained.

This screen is ideal for use with super telephoto lenses of 300mm or more in

focal length, or fo r astrophotography. The extreme fineness of the matte
surface permits outstanding fi e ld definition. Mor e accurate focusing may be
achieved by the use of the Varimagni Finder.

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TYPE

1-9

Clear field type

(for endoscopic

photography)

1-10

Checker-matte

type

(for shift lens)

1-11

Cross hairs-matte

type

(for close-up &

macro-

photography)

1-12

Cross hairs-clear

field type

(for photomicrography

& macrophotography

greater than life size)

1-13

Microprism/split

image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-14

Microprism/split

image-matte

type

(for most lenses)

SCREEN

FEATURES

Designed for use with OLYMPUS fiberoptic endoscopes. This condenser type
screen without fresnel lens requires no focusing when a special adapter
couples th e camera with the fiberscope. Exposure is ma de automatically by

the light supply.

The grid lines engraved on the all-matte surface are us e d for vertical and horizon-

tal picture alignment. Though originally designed f or architectural photography
with the shift lens, it is also suitable for general and super-telephotography, and

close-up/macrophotography with macro lenses and Auto Bellows.

Highly advantageous for close-up and macrophotography with Auto Bellows

and extension tubes. For focusing in low magnification close-up photography,

use the matte are a and in macrophotography greater than life size, use the

double cross hairs the same way as with the 1-12.

The transparent screen offers the photographer focusing with an unusually

bright fin der image. T o focus, first correct your diopter using a dioptric

correction lens or Varimagni Finder so that each line of the double cross hairs

can be seen clearly and separately. Then bring the Spacemen into focus.
Most suitable for normal photography, this screen assures pinpoint focusing. The

central split-image rangefinder is encircled by a microprism collar. Since the outer
area has a matte surface, the screen can be used in the same way as the standard

1-1 and 1-3 Screens. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is
used, the prisms darken and the focusing must be made o n the matte area.

Most suitable for normal photography. The central split-image range finder,

encircled by a microprism collar, is inclined 45 degrees to allow easy focusing on
subjects with vertical or horizontal lines. When a lens with a maximum speed of

F5.6 or slower is used, t he prisms darken and focusing must be made on the

matte area. The meter needle g i ve s c orrect light readings.

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SELECTION OF FILTERS

With the aperture and shutter, the camera can control
the amount of light, but not the quality of light.

Therefore, it is necessary to filter the light com­ponents that ar e not wanted fo r visual expressions.

Filters are useful for this purpose.

Filters for color a n d B &W films

Skylight (1A): For absorbing ultraviolet rays. It yields

natural colors on the part of a subject in the shade
under a blue sky by filtering the light from the sky.

It can be used to protect the lens, but it is not

recommended to use this filter for subjects which are

not affected by ultraviolet rays or a blue sk y because
the color balance ma y be impaired.
L3 (UV): In the open air on a bright day, there are a
lot of ultraviolet r a y s to which photographic films are
sensitive although they are invisible to the human
eye. Affected by these rays scattering in the air,
distant landscapes may turn out whitish and unclear.
The skylight filter cuts off detrimental ultraviolet rays.

It can always be used fo r lens protection.

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ND2/ND4: Neutral g ray filter f or reducing the light

quantity without affecting the color and contrast.
Use this filter if you want t o open t he aperture fo r a

blurred

background,

with a slow shutter speed, or to reduce the light

or

produce

special

"blur"

effects

intensity without increasing the shutter speed on a
reflex telephoto lens which has no aperture control

mechanism. Available in two types: ND2 for reducing
the light intensity by one stop and ND4 for reducing

it by two stops.
C-POL (circularly polarizing filter): For blocking
the light reflected fr om the surface of glass, water
and tile to t ake sharp pictures of fish in the water,
subj ect s behind a s ho w window, et c. It c an also be
used a s a contrast filter for color pictures of land­scapes, because it cu ts of f the light refl ected fro m
dust or vapor under a blue sky as well as the surface

of leaves and g rass. A s this is a ci rcu lar ly polarizing

filter it can be used on cameras using a half-mirror

such as the OM-3Ti.

Filters fo r B&W films

Y48 (Y2): Yellow filter which absorbs ultraviolet,

violet and part of blue light. It decreases the effect of

blue sky and brings out the clouds. It is also useful for

taking distant shots on a bright clear day. with this

filter, the sensitivity of films becomes closer to tha t
of the human eye so that ordinary shots at close
distance will appear very natural with a slightly

enhanced contrast.

O56 (02): Orange filter which absorbs a wider range
of light (from ultraviolet rays to blue-green light) th an
Y48, thus producing an intensified contrast. It can
also be used for infrared film.

R60 (R1): Red filter which absorbs violet, blue, green
light and part of yellow light, thus blocking almost all
light except for red and similar colors. As it produces

a strong contrast effect , distant shots turn out sharp

and cr isp while the tone of blue sky weakens. This

filter is indispensable for bringing ou t the e f fects of

infrared film.

Filters fo r color films

A4 (81C): On a cloudy or rainy day, pictures taken on

daylight film tend to appear blueish. This amber film
suppresses blue and produces natural color reproduc-

tion. It can also be used for cre ating warm and mild

effects intentionally under ordina ry light.
B4 (82C): Subjects under morning or evening glow

will turn out reddish if they are taken on daylight film.

This blue filter suppresses red and produces natural
color reproduction. In contrast with A4, it can be
used for bringing out cool, blueish effects under

ordinary light .

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Handling Care

Take care in handling the camera.

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Do not use extra force.

Storage Care

Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields.

Battery Precaution

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (1)

Q: There are sometimes scratches on the film.

A: The cause may be a soiled film passage. The fi lm

compartment may be soiled by film debris

accumulated during long use of the camera. Be sure

to dust off the camera periodically.

Q: How do I store the camera?

A: Remove the camera from its case and store it in a

dry, well-ventilated place. Protect against excess

moisture by using packs of silica gel or other

desiccant in the storage area. Do not store the units
near moth balls or similar volatile chemical materials

to avoid the possibility of damage to metal surfaces.

Q: How can I turn off the beep?

A: Operate the flash mode lever while pressing the

battery check button. Y ou can al so turn on the beep

in the same way.

Q: This camera doesn't have a power switch. What

should I do when I don't use the camera?

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A: The batteries will last for approx. 1 year when the

camera is used under ordinary circumstances. When
the bulb mode is engaged, battery consumption is
further decreased because the circuitry does not
operate even if the shutter release is pressed
accidentally. Remove the batteries whe n the camera
is not to be used for an extended period of time.

Q: When wi l l spot metering be canceled?

A: (1) When the shutter is released. (2) When the clear

lever is operated. (3) When more than 60 seconds

have elapsed. (4) When the flash mode lever is

operated. (5) When the lens is changed. (6) Whe n a

T-Series flash or the F280 is switched on. (7) When
the shutter speed ring is set to B.

Q: The flash fires even with 1/125-sec. or faster

shutter speed. Can I tak e a properly exposed
picture?

A: Unless the Super FP mode is engaged, synchro-