Olympus OM77AF User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank

you for

purchasing

the

Olympus

OM77AF.

The

OM77AF

is a

fully

automatic
camera which incorporates the very latest in photographic technology in an incredibly
compact form. Autofocus, programmed exposure modes and an optional Power Flash
Grip 300 all facilitate problem-free photography. In addition, connected to a Full­Synchro Flash F280, the world's first flash unit capable of synchronizing with any
shutter

speed

up to

of

attaining

Before using

1/2000

professional-level results

the

camera,

sec.,

please

the

in

study

OM77AF

areas

this

instruction

offers

the

such a fill-in

manual

user a simple,

flash

photography.

carefully

error-free

with

the

method

OM77AF

in front of you, so that you can get the very best performance and service life from your
new camera.

The following symbols are used during explanation of operating procedures.

SLR

Correct

1

Attention

Incorrect

Press lightly

Operation

Operation order

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

Automatic
operation

Table of Contents

Preparations before Taking Pictures

• Loading the Power Flash Grip 300
Batteries

• Loading the Power Grip 100 Batteries

•

Mounting an AF

Taking Photographs

•

Turning on the

•

Loading the

•

Taking Photographs

•

Rewinding the Film

Taking Photographs

• Taking a Continuous Series of Shots

•

Using

•

Using

•

Using

•

Using the

•

Using the

•

Using the Self-Timer ............... 35

•

Using an OM Lens

Taking Photographs

•

Using

• Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280

• Using the T20 and T32 Electronic

Flashes

•

Using a Conventional Auto

......................

Lens

.............. 9

I

................11

Power

Film ................

the

Power Focus

the

Program

the

Focus

AE Lock ............... 32

Reset

the

Power

...................... 48

..............

.............. 16

...............

II

................

............ 24

Shift

Lock System

Button ............

................. 37

III

.............. 40

Flash

Grip

........

.....

....

............ 27

........ 30

300

....... 41

......

Flash

....... 51

3

To

Take Better Photographs

•

Autofocus (AF) .................

4

•

Program .....................

7

• TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering

•

Viewfinder Display

• LCD

Panel .....................

• OM Lenses

12

• OM AF System

13

•

Notes

OM System Units

20

Handling

22

Storage

23

Questions
Description
Main Specifications
Main Specifications of Power Grip 100
Main Specifications of Power Flash

34

Grip

300

44

.................... 66

on

Using

Care

Care

.................... 70

and

of

.......................

...............

.................. 67

the

................ 68

.................... 69

Answers

Controls

of the

........... 54

.......

OM77AF with Previous

.............. 71

.............. 73

OM77AF

.......

.......

76

78

55

57

63
64
65

78

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Preparations before Taking Pictures

3

Loading the Power Flash Grip 300 Batteries

Do not use different types of batteries, or new and old batteries at the same time. Remove the
batteries if you are not likely to use the camera for a long time.

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the

grip.

1

4

Insert the batteries in the correct directions and

replace the cover.

2

4 LR03 (AAA) batteries

To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob and
push down on the grip.

5

To replace the grip, align with the indicators
and and then push up until it locks.

Note: Slide the power switch OFF when loading batteries or replacing the grip.

6

Loading the Power Grip 100 Batteries

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the

grip.

1

Insert the batteries in the correct directions and

replace the cover.

2

4 LR03 (AAA) batteries

7

To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob and
push down on the grip.

To replace the grip, align with the indicators
and and then push up until it locks.

8

Mounting an AF Lens

To mount an OM lens, refer to page 37.

Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap.

1

9

Align the red dots and slowly rotate the lens until

it locks. Do not touch the lens release button

2

when mounting the lens.

Remove the front lens cap.

3

Removing the Lens:

Press the lens release button and turn the lens

counterclockwise.

10

11

With autofocus and programmed exposure, the OM77AF puts the fascinating world of SLR

Taking Photographs I

photography at your fingertips; a perfect shot is only a press of the shutter release away.

Turning on the power

When power is switched ON, the lens is set to and all functions reset (see page 28).

Slide the power switch ON.

1

Film speed and battery condition are shown for

1.5 sec.

OK

Battery power below 50 %

Change the batteries.

12

13

Loading
DX film.

Loading the Film

and

film-speed

selection

for DX

film

are

automatic.

Use only lSO 100 when using non-

Make sure film is DX type.

1

To open the back, press the locking button and

slide the release knob.

2

3

4

5

Avoiding direct sunlight, insert the film cartridge.

Take care not to touch the shutter curtain with
your finger or the film leader.

Align the film leader with the mark and gear the
sprocket teeth to the film perforations.

Close the camera back and ....

14

15

The film is automatically wound on until the exposure counter
reads 1.

When the film is incorrectly loaded, blinks. Reload the film.

Film type confirmation is possible through the

window in the camera back.

Taking Photographs

Press the shutter release halfway to activate the

viewfinder display.

1

(The display continues for 30 sec.)

Frame your subject.

2

Do not touch the front-most part of the lens.

16

3

4

Place your subject in the center of the autofocus
frame.

Press the shutter release halfway to focus.

A green light indicates the subject is in focus. (A
red light indicates autofocus is not possible.)

17

Over-exposure
warning:
blinks.

Under-exposure

warning:
blinks.

Press down on the shutter release.

5

The

film

is

automatically

In poor light conditions, the autofocus illuminator

is automatically activated to determine the correct

distance. However, there are some cases depending

on the type of lenses used in which it cannot be
used. Even in these conditions the subject distance
can be determined when using the F280.

advanced

one

frame.

18

19

When battery power falls below 50 %, blinks after each shot, and charge time is increased
when using the Power Flash Grip 300; therefore, changing the batteries is recommended.

Rewinding the Film

Film rewind is also automatic.

Confirm that you have reached the end of the film.

1

R blinks.

While sliding locking knob , press the rewind
button .

2

20

21

On completion of rewind, the shutter is released, flashes and the
frame counter reads "0".

Open the camera back and remove the film.

3

The film is completely rewound into the cartridge.

Taking Photographs II

With a Continuous AF mode, and a Program Shift that lets you choose at any time to shift

within the program in an aperture or shutter-preferred manner, the OM77AF provides for the

expression of every photographic idea.

22

Taking a Continuous Series of Shots

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Continuous
as the subject is in focus, the picture is taken and the film wound to the next frame. This
process Is repeated as long as the shutter release is held down.

focusing

and

shooting

is

especially

useful

whan shooting moving

Press

the

mode.

DRIVE

subjects.

button

to

As

soon

enter

the

Press the shutter release.

Using the Power Focus

Useful when autofocusing on a subject is difficult

1

2

. (Refer to page 51.)

Press

the

AF/PF

"PF" mode.

Slide the shift knob.

Green LED in the viewfinder blinks during power-

focusing.

selection

button

blinks.

to

enter

the

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