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- Page 1 OL YMPUS INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 OM-2S PROGRAM will become a source of unending satisfaction for you. Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-2S PROGRAM are carefully designed and their produc- tion 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, Olympus cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM-2S PROGRAM.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS < Preparations before Taking Pictures > < OM System > • Mounting the Lens ....4 • Changing the Focusing Screen ..35 •... -
Page 4: Preparations Before Taking Pictures
OM-2S PROGRAM < Preparations before Taking Pictures >... -
Page 5: Mounting The Lens
Mounting the Lens Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mount Remove the body and rear lens caps. tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with "OLYMPUS"). -
Page 6: Detaching The Lens
Detaching the Lens Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock- Press the lens release button and turn the len counter-clockwise. wise until it locks. -
Page 7: Inserting The Batteries
Inserting the Batteries Remove the battery cover. Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that + signs are facing upwards. Correct Incorrect SR44 ( LR44) × 2... -
Page 8: Checking The Batteries
Checking the Batteries The audible and visual signals will tell you that Press the mode selector lever to the "BAT- the battery voltage is sufficient. TERY CHECK" position. If these signals are emitted intermittently, it means that the batteries are almost worn out. Replace them with new ones as soon as possible. -
Page 9: Loading The Film
Loading the Film Place the film cartridge in the film chamber. Pull up on the rewind knob to open the cam- era back. Always load film in the shade. Tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the memo holder. - Page 10 Insert the film leader into the take-up spool. Wind the film once. Correct Incorrect...
- Page 11 Continue to advance the film till sprockets are Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank caught on both edges of the film. clockwise. A-10...
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Page 12: Setting The Exposure Counter To "1
Setting the Exposure Counter to "1" Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots. Close the camera back until it clicks into place. A-11... -
Page 13: Setting The Iso Film Speed
Setting the ISO Film Speed Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the Align the exposure line with the index ISO speed appears in the window. A-12... -
Page 14: Basic Shooting Mode
OM-2S PROGRAM < Basic Shooting Mode > A-13... -
Page 15: Programmed Exposure On Ttl Direct "Otf" Light Metering
Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method) Set the lens to its minimum aperture. Set the mode selector lever to the "PRO- GRAM" position. B - 7 A-14... - Page 16 Turn the focus ring in either direction until Press the shutter release slightly to turn on the the subject is sharpest. viewfiner. You can focus using any of the focusing aids: (A built-in battery conserver turns off the view- Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar finder display after 90 sec.) Surronding ground glass.
- Page 17 Press the shutter release to take the picture. A-16...
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Page 18: Rewinding The Film
Rewinding the Film When the exposure counter indicates the end Push the "R" button. of your roll of film A-17... - Page 19 Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until Open the camera back by pulling up on the the film tension is released. rewind knob and remove the film. A-18...
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Page 20: Ttl Direct "Otf" Light Metering
TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method) Set the aperture. Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO" position. B-20 A-19... - Page 21 Press the shutter release slightly to turn on the Turn the focus ring in either direction until viewfinder. the subject is sharpest. (A built-in battery conserver turns off the view- finder display after 90 sec.) B-24 A-20...
- Page 22 Press the shutter release to take the picture. A-21...
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Page 23: What To Do When Overexposure Warning Appears
What to Do when Overexposure Warning Appears? What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow? Turn the aperture Turn the aperture ring to the higher F- ring to the lower F- numbers until the shut- numbers. This will speed ter speed is in the ac- up the shutter speed ac- ceptable range. -
Page 24: Sophisticated Shooting Mode
OM-2S PROGRAM < Sophisticated Shooting Mode > A-23... -
Page 25: How To Use The Manual/Spot
How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT Set the mode selector lever to the "MANUAL Align the microprism area with the area you SPOT" position. want to measure. The spot metering range is outlined by the outer edge of the microprism. B-ll A-24... - Page 26 Set the bar graph tip to the fixed Frame the composition as you desire. point between the arrows by adjust- ing the aperture and/or shutter speed rings. In MANUAL/SPOT mode, frame your subject after setting exposure. B-19 A-25...
- Page 27 Press the shutter release to take the picture. A-26...
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Page 28: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation How to Shoot when the Batteries are Exhausted The exposure compensation dial While pressing the "B" Lock button, rotate provides ±2 stops adjustment in 1/3 the shutter ring to the red "60" position. stop increments, "±" indicator lights when an exposure compensation is set. - Page 29 Mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec. Press the shutter release to take the picture. A-28...
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Page 30: Other Operations
OM-2S PROGRAM < Other Operations> A-29... -
Page 31: The Use Of The Self-Timer
The Use of the Self-Timer With the camera facing you, lift up on the self-timer lever, and turn it counter-clockwise (as indicated). Press the shutter release to start the self- timer. The shutter will fire in 12 seconds. (After use, be sure to return the lever to the normal posi- tion.) A-30... -
Page 32: Using The Viewfinder Illuminator
Using the Viewfinder Illuminator Push the button if the viewfinder display is The illuminator is limited to 10 sec. or until too dark to read. you take the photograph, whichever comes first. A-31... -
Page 33: How To Turn Off The Beeper
How to Turn Off the Beeper Attaching the Grip If you want to turn off the audible signal, lift Camera Grip 1 (optional) up the lever and push it clockwise around towards This grip pro- the lens. vides a firm hand hold for increased steadiness. - Page 34 A-33...
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Page 36: Changing The Focusing Screen
Changing the Focusing Screen Carefully remove the focusing screen using Push up on the release catch, and the focusing the tools provided. screen and its frame will unlock. Carefully place the new focusing screen in the frame, and push the frame up until it locks. B-47 A-35... -
Page 37: Changing The Camera Back
Changing the Camera Back Recordata back 4 (optional) Pull up on the rewind crank to open the camera back. B-39 A-36... -
Page 38: Attaching The Electronic Flash
Attaching the Electronic Flash TTL Auto Cord T2 (0.1m) Electronic Flash T45 Connect camera's TTL Auto Cord Socket to the base of the T45 with TTL Auto Cord T2 (0.1m, 0.15m). B-31 A-37... - Page 39 Slide the flash into the hot shoe. Electronic Flash T32 and T20 Tighten the flash mount with the knurled ring. A-38...
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Page 40: Attaching The Motor Drive Or Winder
Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder Motor Drive 2 / M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2 Insert the fastening screw of the Motor Drive or Winder into the tripod socket of the camera. Remove the motor Finger tighten until drive cover. locked. - Page 41 Winder 2 A-40...
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Page 42: Handling Care
Handling Care Take care in handling the camera. Do not apply excessive force. A-41... -
Page 43: Storage Care
Storage Care Battery Precaution Guard against high temperature and magnetic fields. In case of malfunction, take the camera to your nearest Olympus service station. A-42... -
Page 44: Description Of Controls
Description of Controls Finder Light Window TTL Auto Cord Socket Shoulder Strap Eyelet Self-Timer/ Electronic Beeper on-off Lens Lever Lens Release Button Grip Lock Screw Depth of Field Scale Aperture Ring Self-Timer/Battery Check Signal Focusing Ring A-43... - Page 45 Viewfinder Illumination Button Accessory Shoe Film Speed Dial/Exposure Manual Shutter Speed Ring Compensation Dial Rewind Crank Rewind Knob/Camera ISO/ASA Film Speed Window Back Release Shutter Release Button Exposure Counter Mode Selector Lever Rewind Release Button Flash Control Contact Film Advance Lever X Contact A-44...
- Page 46 Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame Sprocket Film Take-up Spool Film Rewind Shaft Camera Back Release Pin Camera Back Pressure Plate Film Chamber Film Cartridge Pressure Spring Film Guide Pins Recordata Back Contact Shutter Curtain A-45...
- Page 47 Lens Mount Ring B Lock Button Motor Guide Pin Hole Flash Synchronization Socket Battery Chamber Motor Coupling Terminals Motor Coupling Socket Tripod Socket A-46...
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Page 48: Specifications
97% of actual picture field; magnification: 0.86x at infinity with 50mm lens Metering system: Olympus direct metering in body; viewfinder display for center-weighted averaged metering and spot metering; TTL direct (off- Viewfinder Information: 1) Shutter speeds; 1/3 EV-step bar display of the-film) light metering for automatic exposure control;... - Page 49 Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797, U.S.A. Tel. 5 1 6 - 3 6 4 - 3 0 0 0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH Postfach 104908, Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2 Hamburg 1, West Germany. Tel: 040-23773-0 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (U.K.) LTD. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y OTX, England. Tel. 01-253-2772 PRINTED IN JAPAN12EOM2SA • 1184 • 25MS...