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WARNING
CONTENTS
Read this manual carefully before using your camera.
Indicates circumstances which could result in
personal injury or property damage.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO
DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A
CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A
HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA
ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE
BATTERY IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS
DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Order
Manual
operation
앫Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different
from the actual unit.
앫Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes
.
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway
Indicator
on
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Names of parts
Camera body ...................................................................... 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................. 5
Using the strap ....................................................................... 6
Loading and checking the battery ........................................... 7
Loading the film ..................................................................... 8
Taking pictures ....................................................................... 9
Unloading the film ................................................................ 10
Flash photography
Setting the flash mode ..................................................... 11
Auto Flash ........................................................................ 12
Red-Eye Reduction Flash ............................................ 12
Flash-Off ...................................................................... 13
Fill-In Flash .................................................................... 13
Infinity ...................................................................... 14
Night Scene Flash ........................................................ 14
Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash...................... 15
Selftimer/Remote Control/Camera Shake Indicator
Selftimer....................................................................... 16
Remote Control (optional) ............................................. 16
Camera Shake Indicator.............................................. 17
Spot Metering
Setting the Spot Mode...................................................... 17
RC-300C (optional) .............................................................. 18
Correcting the date and time (Quartzdate models only)........ 19
Printing the date/time (Quartzdate models only) .................. 20
Care and storage .................................................................. 21
Specifications ....................................................................... 22
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NAMES OF PARTS — Camera Body
NAMES OF PARTS — Viewfinder Display/LCD Panel
Viewfinder Display
1 Autofocus marks
2 Spot marks
3 Close-up correction marks
LCD Panel
6 Date/time indicator
(Quartzdate models only)
7 Remote Control
8 Selftimer
9 Exposure counter
0 Camera Shake Indicator
! Red-Eye Reduction Flash
@ Infinity
# Fill-In Flash
$ Flash-Off
Zoom lever
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Lens barrier
Viewfinder
Back cover
Back cover
release
Selftimer/remote
control button
Shutter release
button
夡Always try to keep this clean. Dirt and stains can
result in pictures that are unclear and out-of-focus.
Wipe off any dirt or stains with a soft cloth.
Date MODE and SET
buttons (Quartzdate
models only)
Flash mode button
Light sensor夡
LCD panel
Remote control
sensor
Mid-roll
rewind button
Lens夡
Green lamp
Tripod socket
Flash夡
Autofocus
window夡
Selftimer
indicator/remote
control indicator
Orange lamp
Film window
Battery
compartment
cover
2
3
4 Green lamp
Lights
Blinks
Blinks
rapidly
You can shoot
You can’t
shoot
You can shoot
while using
caution
The subject is in focus. Press the shutter
release button all the way to take the picture.
The subject is not in focus. The shutter will not
release even if you press the shutter release
button all the way.
The subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock
on. Although the shutter releases, the subject
may be out of focus.
5 Orange lamp
Goes out
You can shoot*
Lights
You can shoot*
You can’t
Blinks
shoot
* Shooting is not possible when the green lamp is blinking.
$
@#
%
The flash doesn’t fire, and the shutter releases.
The flash fires, and the shutter releases.
The flash is being recharged. The shutter
doesn’t release.
6
7
!
0
% Spot Metering
^ Battery check
Note: Not all indicators are displayed as shown in actual use.
& Night Scene Flash
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USING THE STRAP
LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
Attach the strap as shown.
Use one 3 V lithium battery (CR2).
1
2
3
lights (turns off
automatically).
blinks and other indicators
are displayed normally.
blinks and other indicators
go out.
Battery is OK. You can shoot.
Battery is low and will need to be replaced
within the next few photos.
Battery is dead and must be replaced with
a new one immediately.
1. While pressing the bottom of
the battery compartment
cover in direction
in direction
Make sure the lens barrier is
closed before opening the
battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the battery correctly.
Close the battery compartment cover.
A brand-new battery lasts for
about 10 rolls of film.
3. Slide the lens barrier in
direction
Check the remaining battery
power on the LCD panel.
1, turn it
2 to open.
1 until it clicks.
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LOADING THE FILM
1. Slide the back cover release upward
to open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of the
camera, especially the lens.
2. Insert the film cartridge until it
clicks into position.
ISO400 film is recommended. If you
are going to use non-DX-coded film,
use ISO100 film.
Correct
3. Align the film leader with the guide
line (A), and place the film between
the positioning guides (B). Then
close the back cover until it clicks.
Make sure the back cover release
has returned to the lower position.
The film automatically advances to
the first frame.
Incorrect
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2
3
TAKING PICTURES
Autofocus marks
Open the lens barrier until it
1.
clicks. The lens will extend
slightly and the LCD panel will
turn on. Compose your shot.
Push the zoom lever to the “T”
side for telephoto (80mm) or to
the “W” side for wide angle
(38mm).
After about 4 minutes and 30
seconds of inactivity, the lens
retracts and the LCD panel
goes out.
2. Position the autofocus marks
on your subject.
Do not look at the sun or
other strong light sources
through the viewfinder.
3. Press the shutter release
button halfway to focus on the
subject. After making sure that
the green lamp lights, press
the shutter release button all
the way to take the picture.
After the shutter is released,
the film automatically
advances to the next frame.
Wide Multi-Autofocus System
This camera uses a wide multiautofocus system that makes it
4. Open the lens barrier until it clicks.
Make sure the exposure counter on
the LCD panel reads “
If “
” blinks, reload the film.
”.
easier for the focus to lock on the
subject even if it’s not in the
center of the frame.
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Working Distance
Shoot your subject from a distance of 0.6 m (2.0 ft) to infinity.
앫If the green lamp blinks, the shutter cannot be released.
앫Although the shutter will release when a subject is extremely close to
the camera, the subject will be out of focus.
앫In some cases, the autofocus may be unable to lock onto a subject.
This camera has seven flash modes. Choose the mode best
suited to the photographic conditions and your requirements.
How to select the mode
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Setting the Flash Mode
Open the lens barrier. Press the flash
mode button (
in the order shown below. The selected
mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
). The mode switches
Close-up Correction
Close-up correction marks
Picture area at infinity
UNLOADING THE FILM
To rewind the film before the end of the roll
Strap buckle
The picture area will move lower
in the viewfinder as you get
closer to the subject.
The camera automatically
rewinds the film when you reach
the end of a roll. Make sure the
motor has stopped and that
” is blinking; then open the
“
back cover to remove the film.
Press the mid-roll rewind button
with the protrusion on the strap
buckle. Do not use an
instrument with a sharp tip.
Once the film is removed, it
cannot be reloaded and used
again.
Mode display
Flash mode Function
No
Auto Flash
display
Red-Eye
Reduction
Flash
Flash-Off
Fill-In
Infinity
Night Scene
Flash
Red-Eye
Reduction
Night Scene
Flash
앫 Do not fire the flash right in front of the eyes of people and
animals.
앫 Do not point the camera at a motorist and fire the flash.
Automatically fires when needed, like in
conditions with poor lighting, with
backlighting, or under fluorescent lighting.
Significantly reduces the phenomenon
of “red-eye” (when a subject’s eyes
appear red in flash photography).
Use this when you want to prevent the
flash from firing.
Always fires, regardless of available light.
To shoot scenery through a window.
Use this to take pictures of a subject
with a night scene in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent camera-shake.
Use this to take pictures of people with
a night scene background while
reducing “red-eye.”
Use a tripod to prevent camera-shake.
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Auto Flash
Flash-Off
1 2
1. Press the shutter release button to
make sure the orange lamp lights.
Flash working range (with color negative film)
ISO Wide angle (W) Telephoto (T)
100 0.6 to 3.5 m (2.0 to 11.5 ft) 0.6 to 1.8 m (2.0 to 5.9 ft)
200 0.6 to 4.9 m (2.0 to 15.7 ft) 0.6 to 2.5 m (2.0 to 8.2 ft)
400 0.6 to 7.0 m (2.0 to 23.0 ft) 0.6 to 3.6 m (2.0 to 11.8 ft)
Note: When slide film is used, the working range at the telephoto side
will be reduced by about 40%.
2. Press the shutter release
button all the way to take
the picture.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash
A series of low-power pre-flashes before the main flash
accustoms the subject’s eyes to the light and helps prevent
their eyes from appearing red in a photograph.
Eyes appear red.
앫
Hold the camera securely. It takes about 1 second until the shutter releases.
앫
Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject:
1. Is not looking at the flash from right in front.
2. Is not watching the pre-flashes.
3. Is too far from the camera.
The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual
characteristics of each subject.
Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not
desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.
앫Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 2 seconds) is selected, use a
tripod to prevent camera-shake.
앫Have your subject stay still; otherwise, blurring may result.
Fill-In Flash
Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the
subject’s face or to shoot in backlit conditions or under
fluorescent light.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.
앫Make sure your subject is within the flash working range (p.12).
앫Fill-in flash becomes ineffective in extremely bright conditions.
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The camera automatically sets the working distance at infinity.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Exposure mode.
Infinity
The flash does not fire except in the
Fill-In Flash mode.
Use this mode to take pictures of people with a night scene
background while reducing “red-eye.” Except for the preflashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode.
Red-Eye Reduction Night
Scene Flash
Night Scene Flash
Use this mode to clearly shoot a subject in the foreground
and a night scene in the background.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.
앫 Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 4 seconds) is selected in the
Night Scene Flash mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
앫 This mode cannot be combined with the Spot Metering mode.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.
앫Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 4 seconds) is selected in the
Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash mode, use a tripod to prevent
camera shake.
앫This mode cannot be combined with the Spot Metering mode.
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SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL/
CAMERA SHAKE INDICATOR
How to select the mode
Open the lens barrier. Press the
selftimer/remote control button (
The mode switches in the order shown
below. The selected mode is displayed
on the LCD panel.
Camera Shake Indicator
In this mode, the camera warns
you before you shoot if camera
).
shake is likely to cause blurring.
Also, when there is significant
camera shake, this mode helps
reduce blurring.
Mode display
No display
Mode
———————
Selftimer
Remote Control
Camera Shake Indicator
Selftimer
Secure the camera on a tripod or other support. Compose your shot in
the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and
exposure are locked at this time). Then press the shutter release button
all the way. The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then
blinks for about 2 seconds. After this, the shutter will release.
Remote Control (Optional)
Compose your shot in the viewfinder.
Position the autofocus frame on your
subject. To take a picture, point the
remote control at the camera and
press the button on the remote
control. The selftimer/remote control
indicator starts blinking, and the
shutter will release about 3 seconds
later.
If the green and orange
lamps blink alternately when
you hold the camera, it
means that the camera is
shaking and blurring may
result. Hold the camera
securely until the lamps stop
blinking; then press the
shutter release button.
We recommend to fix the camera by using a tripod, when shooting
subjects in dark places using the flash-off mode, night scene flash
mode, or red-eye reduction night scene flash mode.
Spot Metering
Setting the Spot Mode
Press the flash mode button (
the selftimer/remote control button
) simultaneously. Press them
(
again to cancel the mode.
Position the spot marks on the
area where you want to measure
the light.
Press the shutter release button
halfway; the green lamp lights and the
focus and exposure are locked on that
Spot marks
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Exposure mode.
area. Reframe your subject and press
the shutter release button all the way.
) and
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RC-300C (Optional)
If the selftimer/remote control indicator doesn’t blink even
when you press the button, replace the battery with a new
one (CR2025).
How to replace the battery of the remote control (RC-300C)
1
2
3
1. Turn the screw on the bottom of the
remote control counterclockwise to
loosen.
2. Turn the remote control over, and
remove the cover. Remove the old
battery and insert a new battery
⊕ facing up as shown.
with
3. Replace the cover, turn the remote
control over, and turn the screw on
the bottom clockwise to tighten.
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME
(
Quartzdate models only
Be sure to correct the date and time after the battery has
been inserted or replaced.
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2
3
4
1. Open the lens barrier.
Keep the MODE button pressed
until the “year” indicator starts
blinking.
2. Press the SET button to adjust the
“year” indicator. If you press the
button once, the number on the
display will advance by 1. If you
keep the button pressed, the
numbers will run in rapid
succession. If you pass the
intended number, keep pressing to
return to that number.
3. Press the MODE button once more
to make the “month” indicator
blink. Press the SET button to
adjust the “month” indicator. As
you press the MODE button, the
blinking indicator changes in the
order of “year”, “month”, “day”,
“hour” and “minute”.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set “hour”
and “minute”. Make sure the
“minute” indicator is blinking.
)
RC-300C
REMOTE CONTROL
5
5. When “minute” has been set, press
the MODE button. None of the
indicators will be blinking and date/
time correction is now complete.
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After opening the lens barrier, select the date/time mode
you want to print.
PRINTING THE DATE/TIME
(Quartzdate models only)
Press the MODE button. As you
press it, the mode will switch in
the order shown below.
Keep the mode you want to print
displayed.
CARE AND STORAGE
앫Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat,
humidity or direct sunlight — for example, in a car or on the
beach.
앫Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene.
앫If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel. The salt in
seawater can be especially damaging.
앫Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner
when cleaning the camera.
앫Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator or
other appliance with a magnetic field.
앫Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause
None
Year-month-day
Month-day-year
Day-month-year
Day-hour-minute
serious damage.
앫Do not shake the camera.
앫Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens.
앫Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or
to extreme cold (below –10°C/14°F). Low temperatures, even
within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery
performance, temporarily disabling the camera.
앫Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This
can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other
problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the
operation of the camera before use.
앫Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your
• The date unit uses the same power source as the camera.
• Be sure to correct the date and time after the battery is replaced.
• The date/time is imprinted in the lower right corner of the picture.
• If the date/time is superimposed on a bright color like white,
orange, yellow, etc., it may be difficult to read.
• The date/time may not be imprinted correctly on the frame(s) after
the specified final exposure of the film.
• When black-and-white film is used, the date/time may not be
printed.
camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these
machines. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection.
앫Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using it
continuously over a short period as the surface may be hot.
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Type: Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter
Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm).
Lens: Olympus lens, 38 ~ 80 mm, F5.3 ~ 10.4,
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
Viewfinder:
Focusing:
Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control, 2-zone
Exposure counter: Progressive type displayed on LCD panel.
Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. 12-sec. delay.
Remote control:
Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film (ISO50, 100,
Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically advances to
Film advance: Automatic film winding.
Film rewind:
Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time – Approx. 0.5 ~ 6
SPECIFICATIONS
camera with built-in 38 ~ 80 mm zoom lens.
5 elements in 4 groups.
Real image zoom view viewfinder (with autofocus
marks, close-up correction marks, green lamp
[autofocus indicator], orange lamp [flash
indicator]).
Passive-type multi-autofocus system (max.11
points). Focus lock possible. Focusing range – 0.6
m (2.0 ft) ~ ∞ (infinity).
–
light metering. Auto exposure range
(F5.3, 4 sec) ~ EV16 (F11.4, 1/500 sec) at wide
angle, EV4.8 (F10.4, 4 sec) ~ EV17 (F19, 1/360
sec) at telephoto.
Infrared remote control unit with approx. 3-sec. delay.
200, 400, 800, 1600 or 3200). Other intermediate
film speeds will be automatically set for next lower
speed. Non-DX-coded film is set at ISO100.
first frame when camera back is closed.)
Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation
at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind
possible at any point with mid-roll rewind button.
sec. (at normal temperature, with new battery).
Flash working range
at wide angle and 0.6 ~ 1.8 m (2.0 ~ 5.9 ft) at
telephoto with ISO 100 color negative film; 0.6~
7.0 m (2.0 ~ 23.0 ft) at wide angle and 0.6 ~ 3.6
m (2.0 ~ 11.8 ft) at telephoto with ISO400 color
negative film.
–
0.6 ~ 3.5 m (2.0 ~11.5 ft)
EV2.8
Flash modes: Auto Flash (automatic flash activation in low-light,
Exposure modes: Auto Exposure, Spot Metering and Infinity.
Other modes: Selftimer, Remote Control and Camera Shake
Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
Power source: One 3 V lithium battery (CR2).
Dimensions:
Weight:
Weatherproof feature:Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4
쮿
Date Unit Specifications (Quartzdate model)
Types of data recording:
External display of recorded data:
Automatic calendar function:
쮿
Remote Control RC-300C Specifications (Optional)
Remote control system:
Power source: One CR2025 battery.
Battery life: Approx. 5 years.
Usage: Approx. 20,000 times.
Working distance: Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft).
Dimensions: 33 (W) x 56 (H) x 7 (D) mm (1.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 in)
Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (without battery).
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE ACTUAL
PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL.
backlight and fluorescent light), Red-Eye
Reduction Flash (same as Auto otherwise), FlashOff (flash override with shutter speed extended to
2-sec. max.), Fill-In (forced activation), Night
Scene flash (with shutter speed extended to 4-sec.
max.) and Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash
(with shutter speed extended to 4-sec. max.)
Indicator.
111.5 (W) x 59 (H) x 40 (D) mm (4.4 x 2.3 x 1.6
(excluding protrusions).
in)
180
g (
6.4
oz) (without batterry).
(under OLYMPUS test conditions).
(1) None. (2) Year-month-day. (3) Month-dayyear. (4) Day-month-year. (5) Day-hour-minute.
Continuous LCD panel display.
To year 2035.
Infrared.
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