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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Viewfinder Indicators

    Viewfinder Indicators Spot frame Mode button MACRO Autofocus frame Flash SUBJECT REWIND DRIVE Do not use any device with a sharp tip. Autofocus Power focus Shutter speed Aperture setting Exposure compensation / Manual exposure Spot metering FLASH — 1 —...

  • Page 3: Description Of Controls (1)

    Description of controls (1) Hot shoe cover Shift button Shutter release button AF illuminator Power switch Selftimer button Flash switch Zoom buttons Strap attaching stud — 2 —...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Description of controls (1) ... 2 Before you begin ... 5 Loading the batteries ... 5 Loading the film ... 7 Unloading the film ... 10 Reset operation ... 12 Simple point & shoot photography ... 13 How to take pictures ...
  • Page 5 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS IS-1. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. We also recommend that you shoot at least one roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features. Symbols used in this manual...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    *Be sure the power switch is OFF. *Turn the lock screw on the bottom of camera counter clockwise to open the battery cover. NOTE: If the batteries are replayced while the power switch is ON, the camera may not resume standard shooting mode.
  • Page 7 *Switch power ON. *Press the mode button and the + / – button simultaneously to check the remaining battery power. *Nothing appears if batteries are OK. However flashes, batteries are low, have spares at hand. If is displayed continuously, batteries should be replaced immediately. NOTE: After checking the batteries the camera is automatically reset to standard shooting mode.

  • Page 8: Loading The Film

    This camera is designed to use DX-coded 35 mm film. DX coding, used by virtually all major film manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automatically, (refer to pg. 60) Loading the film * Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release.
  • Page 9 * Align the film leader with the film loading *Insert the film cartridge. Do not touch the indicator. shutter curtain with your finger or the film leader when loading. NOTE: Adjust the length of the film leader before loading, so that it matches the film loading NOTE: Make sure the film cartridge is not sticking indicator.
  • Page 10 * Close the back cover. —Use the window on the camera back to check the type of film loaded. —The film will advance automatically and the exposure counter on the LCD panel will display the number "1" indicating the first picture on the roll when the power switch is turned ON.

  • Page 11: Unloading The Film

    Unloading the film *The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of the roll. Note: If you want to rewind the film before the end of the roll, open the mode cover and press the REWIND button. The final reading on the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film.
  • Page 12 is displayed on the LCD panel while the film is rewinding. *Open the back cover, and remove the film cartridge from the camera. WARNING: Do not touch the shutter curtain inside the camera while removing the film cartridge NOTE: If the power is turned OFF while rewinding, operations will stop.

  • Page 13: Reset Operation

    If you forget which mode you are in, the camera can be reset to automatically resume standard shooting mode. *Press the MODE button and + / – button simultaneously. — The camera will resume standard shooting mode, and other set modes will be cancelled. Reset operation Standard shooting mode: Exposure mode: Program auto (P)

  • Page 14: Simple Point & Shoot Photography

    Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures *Set power switch ON. *Press part A to remove the lens cap. —The lens will automatically adjust for wide angle shooting and standard shooting mode will be displayed on the LCD panel. —...
  • Page 15 *While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject. —Press the "T" (Telephoto) on the zoom button to zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T" position is 135 mm.) *Use the zoom (T/W) button to adjust the size of your subject in the frame (Telephoto or Wide angle).
  • Page 16 *Position your subject within the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder. autofocus frame *Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. —When correct focus has been achieved, the auto- focus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder. —If the autofocus indicator is blinking, correct focus has not been achieved.
  • Page 17 *When correct focus has been achieved (autofocus indicator has lit up), press the shutter release button fully. As soon as the shutter is released, the film will automatically advance to the next frame. *Switch the power OFF when the camera is not in use.
  • Page 18 Shooting range: From 1.2 m (3.9 ft) to In Macro mode the shooting range is from 0.6 m (2.0 ft) to Normal shooting 0 m (0 ft) 1.2 m (3.9 ft) Macro shooting 0 m (0 ft) 0.6 m (2.0 ft) When shooting in extremely dim light, the AF illuminator on the front of the camera will emit a beam of infrared light to measure the distance to...

  • Page 19: Holding The Camera

    Hold the camera correctly and be careful not to block the AF illuminator or flash with the camera strap or your fingers. Holding the camera NOTE: The longer the focal length, the greater the potential for the effects of camera shake. To avoid movement make sure you are holding the camera properly with both hands.

  • Page 20: Auto Flash Photography

    Auto flash photography For shooting in dimly lit or strongly backlit locations. *When the in the viewfinder blinks, slide the flash switch to activate the flash. — Flash will pop up AUTO will light on the LCD panel. — 19 —...
  • Page 21 — will light in the viewfinder when the .flash is charged. — Shutter speed will be automatically set at 1/100 second when the flash fires. — Depending on the shooting distance and focal length, the camera will automatically select the appropriate amount of light to be emitted by the flash.

  • Page 22: Camera Functions And Controls

    Camera function and controls Use focus lock when you want to position your subject outside the autofocus frame located in the center of the viewfinder. *Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. —When correct focus has been achieved, the autofocus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder.

  • Page 23: Selftimer

    * Set the camera firmly in position. A tripod is recommended. * Press the SELF button to activate selftimer mode. — will be displayed on the LCD panel. Selftimer * Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 24 * Press the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later. The viewfinder indicators will disappear, and the red AF illuminator on the front of the camera and on the LCD panel will blink. *To cancel the selftimer during operation, press SELF button.

  • Page 25: Spot Metering

    Spot metering Use spot metering when you want to limit light metering to a particular area of the composition. Spot metering is useful when lighting is uneven, or when there is strong backlight or sidelight. spot frame *Press the SPOT button. *Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame in the center of the viewfinder.
  • Page 26 * While keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway, change the position of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition. *Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. *To cancel spot metering during operation, press the SPOT button again. NOTE: Spot metering is possible in either P, A or M modes.

  • Page 27: Macro Photography

    Use Macro mode to take pictures at extremely close range. Shooting range: 0.6 m (2.0 ft) *Open the mode cover and press the MACRO button to select Telephoto macro (100 mm) or Wide macro (40 mm) angle for your macro shot. *Press the shutter release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 28 — A "W" will be displayed on the LCD panel next to the if a wide angle (40 mm) macro is selected. —The camera will automatically adjust the lens to —The camera will automatically adjust the lens to telephoto (100 mm) for telephoto macro. wide angle (40 mm) for wide angle macro.

  • Page 29: Continuous Mode

    Use Continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of pictures. *Open the mode cover and press the DRIVE button until "C" is displayed on the LCD panel. Continuous mode *Press the shutter release button fully to take a continuous series of pictures. —The camera will automatically adjust for focus and exposure if the distance between the camera and the subject changes while the shutter release...

  • Page 30: Double Exposure Mode

    Use Double exposure mode to combine two images on a single frame. *Open the mode cover and press the DRIVE button until "D.EXP." is displayed on the LCD panel. Double exposure mode *Compose your subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button fully to take the first exposure.
  • Page 31 "Compose your subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button fully to take the second exposure. —After the second exposure is finished, the film will be advanced and the D.EXP. mode will be cancelled. *To cancel "D.EXP." mode during operation, press the drive button again or perform the reset operation (see p.

  • Page 32: Portrait Zoom Mode

    Use this mode to take portrait shots even though the distance between the subject and the camera changes. Exposure for this mode is programmed for portraits. *Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 33 —The zoom lens will automatically adjust for portrait-size picture composition and the "autofo- cus indicator" will light-up in the viewfinder. *Press the shutter release button fully. NOTE: When using portrait zoom mode together with "C" (Continuous) mode, portrait composition will only be maintained for the first frame.
  • Page 34 Changing the zoom ratio of portrait photography Since portrait zoom mode operates within a specific range, you can alter the composition of your shot by pressing the zoom button. By moving further from the subject, for example, you can take bust shots, or full shots rather than portraits. (See chart.) Shooting range: panel Size of...

  • Page 35: Night Scene Mode

    Night scene mode Use this mode for night time shooting. *Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECT *Press the shutter release button halfway to button until is displayed on the LCD panel. focus. *Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 36: Slow-Synchro Fill-In Flash

    Use this mode to capture your subject and a dimly lit background, such as the sky at dusk, while properly lighting the foreground with flash. *Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel. *Slide the flash switch to activate the flash.

  • Page 37: Zoom Memory Mode

    Use Zoom memory mode to program the zoom lens to adjust to the most frequently used focal length. Zoom memory mode can also be programmed for MACRO photography. * Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Zoom memory mode *By pressing the zoom button, set the lens at the desired focal length.
  • Page 38 *Press the Z.MEMO button to memorize the *Press the Z.MEMO button to activate the now memorized zoom position. desired zoom position or desired Macro mode. —The lens will automatically adjust to the memo- rized focal length or memorized Macro mode. —...

  • Page 39: Auto-S Flash Photography

    Auto-S flash significantly reduces "red-eye" phenomenon (when a subject's eyes appear red) in flash portraits and group photos. Red-eye phenomenon is most likely to occur in very low light, and at longer focal lengths (telephoto). *Slide the flash switch to activate the flash. —Flash will pop up.
  • Page 40 *Compose your shot and press the shutter release button fully. — The flash will emit a rapid series of pre-flashes before the main flash fires (refer to p. 61). *Hold the camera firmly while pressing the shutter release button. NOTE: Auto-S mode will not be cancelled when power is switched OFF or by reset operation.

  • Page 41: Fill-In Flash

    In this mode, the flash always fires regardless of available light. Use this mode for daylight shooting with backlit conditions to compensate for backlighting. *Check to make sure that the exposure mode is set on P (Program) as indicated by the LCD panel.
  • Page 42 *Open the mode cover and press the FLASH button until FILL-IN is displayed on the LCD panel. NOTE: The shutter speed will be set for 1/100 second. *Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. *Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 43: Special Effects

    Special effects Exposure mode switching *While continuously pressing the exposure MODE button, pressing the shift button repeatedly changes the exposure mode in the following order. P: Program auto (ESP metering) A: Aperture-preferred auto (Center- M: Manual exposure (Center weighted average metering) weighted average metering) —...

  • Page 44: Aperture-Preferred Auto Mode

    Aperture-preferred auto mode Use this mode to manually adjust the aperture setting. Light metering will be based on center-weighted average. Press [>] to open the aperture *While pressing the exposure MODE button, press the shift button to set A (Aperture - preferred auto) mode *Press the shift button to adjust the aperture.

  • Page 45: Manual Exposure Mode

    Light metering will be based on a center-weighted average of the entire frame. *While pressing the exposure MODE button, press the shift button to set M (Manual exposure) mode. Manual exposure mode *Press the shift button to adjust the aperture. Press [>] to open the aperture Press [<] to close the...
  • Page 46 *While pressing + / – button, press the shift button to set the shutter speed. —The exposure level will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. — LCD panel displays indicate the following: Press [>] for a slower shutter speed Press [<] for a faster shutter speed...

  • Page 47: Exposure Compensation

    The exposure compensation levels can be set up to ±4EV with 1/3EV steps, (refer to p. 60) *While pressing + / – button, press the shift button to set the desired compensation level. Exposure compensation NOTE: During manual exposure, exposure compensa- —...

  • Page 48: Power Focus Photography

    Use this mode to continue shooting without changing the focus or when the focusing is difficult. *Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus. *Press the button to set PF (Power Focus) mode.

  • Page 49: Zoom Exposure

    Zoom exposure To create shots with a special movement effect. *Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECT *Press the Zoom button to set the focal length. button to set Night scene mode. NOTE: It is easiest to set zoom at either 35 mm or 135 mm before taking the picture.
  • Page 50 * Press the shutter release button halfway to focus * Press either T (Telephoto) or W (Wide angle) on the zoom button while pressing the shutter release button halfway. T: Zooming in telephoto direction W: Zooming in wide-angle direction — The lens will not move until the shutter is fully pressed.

  • Page 51: Manual Flash Operation

    Use this mode for manual exposure while using a flash. For manual exposure photography, the flash becomes GN15 (ISO 100.m)/GN50 (ISO 100.ft) full emission. *Slide the flash switch to activate the flash. —The flash will pop up. *Set the camera on M (Manual) mode. Manual flash operation *While pressing the + / –...
  • Page 52 *Set the desired aperture level according to the distance between the camera and subject (see chart). Aperture setting (color negative film): 1.2—1.5 m Distance (3.9—4.9 ft) ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Calculation formula for ISO 100: Aperture setting = GN15 ÷ Distance (m) [>]: to open the aperture [<]: to close the aperture 1.5 —...

  • Page 53: How To Take Better Pictures

    How to take better pictures — 52 —...

  • Page 54: Effects Of Zoom And Its Advantages

    Effects of zoom and its advantages A zoom is a lens with a focal length that changes when part of lens moves. In the case of the IS-1, any focal length between 35 mm and 135 mm can be selected.
  • Page 55 *The five pictures below are samples taken by a photographer using the zoom lens. Notice the dimensions of the subject as the camera zooms in. The three pictures on the right were taken without chang- ing the subject's size. Notice how the background and foreground tend to blur at increased focal lengths.
  • Page 56 AF sensor catches the light reflected off of the subject, calculates the distance, and activates the lens to focus. The IS-1 AF system is particularly advanced, because it even works in the dark by using an infrared beam of light.
  • Page 57 Subjects that are difficult to focus Although the IS-1 can focus on almost any subject, there are certain conditions, such as those shown in the illustrations, where it may not be possible to obtain correct focus. In such cases, the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder will blink to warn you.
  • Page 58 (indicated on the film package, such as ISO 100 or ISO 200). Automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. The IS-1 employs two types of automatic exposure modes: (1) programmed auto exposure, and (2) aperture- preferred auto exposure.
  • Page 59 ——Flash OFF effective enough to compensate. For that, the – – – Flash Fill-in IS-1 employs a Fill-in flash whereby the subject is lighted by a flash emission. This lights your subject, while maintaining proper exposure for the background. Fill-in flash provides an iueresting "catchlight"...
  • Page 60 (1) ESP light metering, (2) center- weighted average light metering, and (3) spot metering. According to your photographic purpose, the IS-1 allows you to select that which is the most suitable. At the same time, the IS-1 uses TTL (through the lens) light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens.
  • Page 61 Exposure compensation With the IS-1, + / - 4EV exposure compensation in 1/3 EV steps is possible. [+] compensation will make a subject appear brighter, while [ — ] compensation will make a subject appear darker.
  • Page 62 *Flash strength The flash on the IS-1 uses a new exposure control system. This flash system combines advantages of both "flashmatic", employed in compact cameras and "auto flash" which is employed in SLRs. Flashmatic emits full - strength flash while the camera automatically adjusts the aperture level for proper exposure.
  • Page 63 Normal slow-synchro (Curtain-1 synchro) Direct flash Multi flash Bounce (with simultaneous use of built-in flash) Follow-synchro (Curtain-2 synchro) — 62 —...
  • Page 64 Macro photography IS/L LENS A-MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER f = 40 cm (optional) The IS-1 is compatible with an optional Macro converter. At 60 cm (2.0 ft) distance-to-subject, the picture will capture an area of about 6 cm x 9 cm (2-3/8x3-9/16 inches).

  • Page 65: How To Attach The Strap

    How to attach the strap 1. Insert the attaching portion of the strap into the guide hole as shown in the illustration. 2. While pressing the top of the attaching portion of the strap, connect the strap to the camera. —...
  • Page 66 3. Adjust the length of the strap as desired. — 65 —...

  • Page 67: Accessories

    Electronic flash G40 Accessories (optional) IS/L LENS A-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8 x IS/L LENS A-200 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.5 × IS/L LENS A-MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER f=40cm — 66 —...
  • Page 68 Carrying case A Soft case A Variable dioptric adapter A – 2 ~ – 4 0 ~ – 2 + 2 ~ 0 — 67 —...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Battery power *Battery life will last for about 25 rolls (24-exposure, half with flash). Less flash and zooming uses less battery power. We recommend that you use Panasonic CR 123A or Duracell 123A. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries together.
  • Page 70 The shutter will not release. *The camera may not be in focus. Check for the "autofocus indicator" in the viewfinder. *The shutter will not release if a rewound film cartridge is still inside the camera. Remove the cartridge. Flash does not emit. *If the mark has disappeared from the viewfinder, press the shutter release button...

  • Page 71: Care And Storage

    *Do not expose the camera to water (rain). * Never disassemble the camera; it contains a high-voltage circuit. *Do not disassemble or expose batteries to excessive heat. *In case of mulfunction, consult your nearest Olympus dealer, or nearest Olympus service center. — 70 —...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    35 —135 mm Zoom lens Film Format: 35 mm standard DX coded film (24 mm x 36 mm) tens: Olympus lens (filter available, filter diameter of 49 mm) 35 — 135 mm F4.5—F5.6, 16 elements in 15 groups with extraordinary dispersion glass...
  • Page 73 Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable Power) flash system with dual emitting tubes. Manual activating system, recycling time of about 3.5 sec. (at normal temperature), Light emission ISO 100•m of GN20/ISO 100•ft of GN66 (at automatic), ISO 100•m of GN15/ISO 100•ft of GN50 (manual), Flash range: WIDE 1.2 m—4.6 m (3.9—15.1 ft)

  • Page 74: Description Of Controls (2)

    Description of controls (2) Exposure mode button Exposure compensation (+/-) button LCD panel Mode cover Battery cover Tripod socket Viewfinder PF (Power Focus) button Strap attaching portion Spot button Zoom memory button Film window Back cover release — 73 —...

  • Page 75: Lcd Panel

    LCD panel Single-frame advance Continuous - frame advance ESP metering Spot metering Selftimer Auto flash Auto-S flash Fill-in flash Program auto exposure Aperture-preferred auto exposure Manual exposure Double exposure Macro Night scene mode Zoom memory Portrait zoom Shutter speed Aperture setting Power focus Exposure counter / exposure compensation level...
  • Page 76 San-Ei Building. 22-2. Nishi Shinjuku 1 -chome. Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS CORPORATION Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797-2087. U.S.A. Tel: 516-364-3000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH Postfach 104908. Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2000 Hamburg 1. Germany Tel: 040-23773-0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (UK.) LTD.

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