Olympus OM-4TI, om-4t User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS OM-4T . This new SLR camera employs titanium — a metal lighter and 6 times stronger than aluminum — in the construction of the main part of the body. It is the world's first 35 mm single lens reflex camera equipped with Multi Spot Metering and our new Full Synchro Flash System. This camera has bee n designed to facilitate serious photography with professional-

level techniques including daylight synchro-flash photography, all with a minimum

of effort: Its aim is to expand the sphere of creative photography. We recommend

that before using the camera, you read this instruction manual carefully, confirming the instructions on the camera so that you can get the very best performance and

service life from your ne w camera.

Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-4T are carefully designed and their production and

assembly is strictly controlled to enhance t he 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 the OM-4T .

Correct

Attention

Press

Incorrect

lightly

Operation

Lamp on

Operation order

Lamp blinking

1

Automatic operation

Continuous sound

Two-step operation

Intermittent sound

Reference

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

3

Dioptric Correction

The OM-4T permits dioptric adjustment according to you r eyesight.

Remove the body cap.

4

Pull out the diopter adjustment knob.

Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen

appears sharp.

Push

the

knob

back

in

until

it

locks.

5

Mounting t h e Lens

Remove the rear lens cap.

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-

wise

until

it

6

locks.

Remove the fr ont lens cap. (Press in the mount

tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with

"OLYMPUS").

Removing the Lens:

Press

the

lens

release

button

and

counter-clockwise.

7

turn

the

lens

Loading the Batteries

Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at t he same time. If you are not

likely to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries before putting it away.

Remove the battery cover.

8

Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +

signs are facing upwards.

Checking the Batteries

Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in cold weather, or if the

camera has not be en used for a long t ime.

9

Rotate the mode selector dial to the "BATTERY

CHECK" position.

The

audible

and

visual

signals

will

tell

you the batteries have enough power. As the battery power weakens, the signals will become intermittent then vanish completely when they are exhausted.

Replace the batteries.

10

that

When

seconds.

checking

If you

then

the

press

batteries,

the

shutter

the

audible

and

the

visual

shutter

release,

Loading the Film

11

After the check, set back the dial.

signals

will

trip

automatically

in the

auto

exposure

turn

off in 30

mode.

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camer a

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.

Insert the cartridge and push d own the film re-

wind knob. (Always load the film in the shade.)

12

Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.

Wind

the

film

and

make

sure

the

catch both the upper and lower film perforations.

sprocket

teeth

Tak e up the s lack by turning the rewind crank

clockwise.

13

Close

the

camera

back

until

it

clicks

into

place.

Face the camera toward light and take two

blind shots. This will bring the film to the first frame.

14

Setting the ISO Fil m Speed

Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the

ISO speed appears in the window.

Film speed

15

Align the exposure line A with the index B .

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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< Taking Photographs (I ) >

— Automatic Exposure —

The OM-4T enables aperture-preferred automatic exposure on TTL direct light metering

(center-weighted, under normal conditions — when shooting with the sun behind you, when the subject contrast is not too strong, and so forth.

averaged

light

metering).

This

17

mode

can be

used

for

most

of the

subjects

TT L Direct Light Metering

Aperture-preferred automatic exposure allows you to take pictures by utilizing the lens depth of

field effect (bl u rr e d background, for example). P. 95

Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"

position.

18

Set the aperture.

Press

the

shutter

release

lightly

viewfinder display.

The bar tip indicates the shutter speed.

19

Reference P. 117

Basic aperture settings;

to

activate

the

A

built-in

play after 120 sec.

battery

20

Focus on your subject.

Press

the

shutter

release

conserver

turns

to

off the

take

viewfinder

the

picture.

dis-

If you see an overexposure warning signal

("OVER" blinks), set the aperture to a larger number.

If the shutter speed is too slow, set the aperture

to smaller number to prevent camera shake.

21

Rewinding the Film

When the exposure counter indicates the end

of your roll of film.

Push the "R" button.

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Olympus OM-4TI, om-4t User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

Dioptric Correction

Mounting t h e Lens

Loading the Batteries

Checking the Batteries

Loading the Film

Setting the ISO Fil m Speed

TT L Direct Light Metering

Rewinding the Film