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Olympus DS 30 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to
ensure correct use.
• We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS • Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. • We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
  • Page 2 Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH- VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

  • Page 3: Main Features

    Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X-class zoom lens for increased shooting range. Powerful flash with GN 25 at maximum for telephoto needs. Increased luminance capability enables extended-distance flash photography. SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film. Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Names and functions of parts ... 6 Viewfinder display ... 8 PREPARATIONS LCD panel ... 9 Diopter adjustment ... 10 Using the strap/soft case* ... 11 *IS-30 DLX only Loading the film ... 19 BASIC Taking pictures ... 22 Using the focus lock ... 25 OPERATIONS Unloading the film ...

  • Page 5: Names And Functions Of Parts

    NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Full Auto button (p. 43) Restores the standard shooting mode. F. No. button (p. 41) Selects the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode. Flash mode button Shutter release button Spot/L.T. (Long Time) button (p. 44/42) Selftimer indicator (p.
  • Page 6 Viewfinder (p. 8) Diopter adjustment dial (p. 10) Selftimer/remote control button (p. 35/48) Date/time indicator QUARTZDATE buttons (p. 51) MODE button SELECT button SET button Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26) Panorama switch (p. 27) Zoom (T/W) buttons (p. 22) Film window For confirmation of film ISO speed Back cover...

  • Page 7: Viewfinder Display

    VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Standard mode Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Panorama mode Spot frame The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set exposure. Flash (p. 30/31) Autofocus (p. 17/24) Lights when the subject is in focus. Exposure compensation/ overexposure- underexposure (p.

  • Page 8: Lcd Panel

    Exposure counter (p. 21) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 29) Selftimer/remote control (p. 35/48) Mode status indicator (p. 36) Displays the mode selected for use. Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 41/42) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode. LCD PANEL Spot Metering mode (p.

  • Page 9: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus frame becomes clear. Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted.

  • Page 10: Using The Strap/Soft Case

    USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE SOFT CASE (* IS-30 DLX only) The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop.

  • Page 11: Outline Of Operations

    OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Load the batteries (p. 14). Press the zoom button to determine the composition (p. 22). Basic Shooting Procedures Open the back cover (p. 19). Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (p. 23). Load the film (p.
  • Page 12 Close the back cover (p. 20). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 24). Turn the power switch ON (p. 21). When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 26). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p.

  • Page 13: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Use your finger or a coin to turn the lock screw to OPEN. fingertip in the notch. battery compartment cover. •When replacing the batteries, be sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries.

  • Page 14: Checking The Batteries

    CHECKING THE BATTERIES Turn the power switch ON. Be sure to check the batteries as well. When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Display lights (turns off Batteries are OK. automatically). You can shoot.

  • Page 15: Points To Remember

    POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct Correct Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Cautions: •Try not to hold the lens barrel.

  • Page 16: Proper Shutter Release

    Proper Shutter Release. Keep the shutter release button depressed halfway. To lock the focus. Make sure The image is clear, the autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder. The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.

  • Page 17: Re-Mounting The Cap When It Comes Off

    RE-MOUNTING THE CAP WHEN IT COMES OFF To prevent the hinge joint from breaking, the cap will come off if too much force is used when opening it. (Do not attempt to remove the cap deliberately as repeated disconnection of the cap will loosen the hinge joint, increasing the likelihood that the cap will come off.) If the cap comes off, re-mount it as instructed below.

  • Page 18: Loading The Film

    LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Shutter curtains Caution: Be sure never to let anything touch the shutter curtains as they are extremely thin and have a high-precision design. Any contact with your fingers or film may damage or permanently deform the shutter curtains.
  • Page 19 Correct Incorrect Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. Align the tip of the film leader with the mark as shown, and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above.
  • Page 20 Notes: • Place the film leader along the arrow as shown. • Film information can be checked through the film window. Turn the power switch ON. Make sure The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads . Note:lf blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for normal photography. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (p. 43) Turn the power switch ON. Make sure While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights. Note: If no operation is made for approx.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Zoom Buttons

    How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto: Press the (T) button to zoom in. Max. telephoto focal length: 110 mm Wide-angle: Press the (W) button to zoom out. Max. wide-angle focal length: 28 mm Position the autofocus frame on your subject. Autofocus frame Working distance: 75 cm.
  • Page 23 Depress the shutter release button halfway. Make sure The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus. It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on to, and when the subject is too close. Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter won't release.

  • Page 24: Using The Focus Lock

    USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame, follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock. Position the autofocus frame on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway. Make sure The autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.

  • Page 25: Unloading The Film

    UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. Make sure the motor has stopped and is blinking on the LCD panel before opening the back cover and removing the film. Notes: • The number of exposures will decrease during rewinding.

  • Page 26: Taking Panorama Pictures

    TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES Selecting the Panorama Mode Push the panorama switch up to change to the Panorama mode. Push the switch down to return to the Standard mode. Notes: • Push the switch all the way; don't stop it halfway. •The date and time are not printed on Panorama format prints.
  • Page 27 Printing Panorama Pictures Film Shot in the Standard mode Standard-size print When you take a picture in the Panorama mode, only the middle portion (approx. 12 x 35 mm) of the frame of 35-mm film is exposed (as shown). This portion will be enlarged to the Panorama size (89 x 254 mm).

  • Page 28: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to suit different requirements. How to Select the Flash Mode Set the power switch to the flash. The camera will recharge the flash, and the flash will be ready to use. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds. to flip up Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode.

  • Page 29: Flash Modes

    Flash Modes Mode Note: Use of the flash is recommended if blinks in the viewfinder when the flash isn't flipped up. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to camera shake. Function Automatically fires in dark places, with backlighting and under fluorescent lighting (p.

  • Page 30: Auto Flash

    Auto Flash The flash fires automatically in dark places, with backlighting and under fluorescent lighting. Set the flash mode to AUTO. In certain conditions, the flash may not fire under fluorescent lighting. AUTO Press the shutter release button halfway to make sure the viewfinder.
  • Page 31 Press the shutter release button fully. Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. The flash will not fire if the existing light level requires a shutter speed greater than 1/100-sec. Auto Flash Range (with color negative film) Focal length Telephoto ISO 100...
  • Page 32 Red-Eye Reducing Flash Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires, significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre-flashes. Flip up the flash, and select the Auto-S mode. Press the shutter release button.
  • Page 33 Forced Activation In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and background can be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reducing shadows on the subject's face. Make sure the exposure mode is set to FULL AUTO. Note: In exposure modes other than Full Auto and Aperture-Preferred Auto,...

  • Page 34: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER Press the /REMOTE control button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. Notes: • Do not press the shutter release button from right in front of the camera. Correct focus and exposure cannot be achieved. •...

  • Page 35: Using The Exposure Modes

    USING THE EXPOSURE MODES There are four preset settings for easy shooting in various common situations, as well as an Aperture-Preferred Auto mode and Long Time mode that allow you to select your own settings. Exposure Modes For easy, effective shooting in various common situations: Stop Action (p.

  • Page 36: Stop Action

    STOP ACTION In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max. shutter speed: 1/2000-sec.) Also in this mode, the predictive autofocus helps achieve more precise focusing on moving subjects. Press the button.
  • Page 37 To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for "portrait" effect. The portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs. This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and/or when there is a great distance between the subject and the background. In this mode, the Super FP Flash enables synchronization as fast as 1/2,000-sec.
  • Page 38 LANDSCAPE To take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds. When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, all objects near and far are sharply in focus. Press the button. Press the shutter release button. Note: Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results.

  • Page 39: Night Scene

    NIGHT SCENE In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes, and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground. When subjects are in the foreground, flip up the flash. button. Press the When there are no foreground subjects, do not flip up the flash. Notes: •When the flash is flipped up, flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject.
  • Page 40 APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTO The background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperture setting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically. Press the F.No. button to enter the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode. Notes: •Additional pressing of the F.No. button stops down the aperture. Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting, it will return to the largest available aperture setting.
  • Page 41 For a dramatic shot of fireworks or similar nighttime lights, set the shutter speed as desired (1 to 60 sec.). The aperture is automatically set to F8. While holding down the press the SPOT/L.T. button to choose shutter speed. Shutter speed is shown on the LCD panel (page 9). Notes: •...

  • Page 42: Restoring The Standard Shooting Mode

    RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-free photography. Press the FULL AUTO button. The camera will also return to the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on again. Standard Shooting Mode Settings for the standard shooting mode are as follows: Exposure mode —...

  • Page 43: Spot Metering

    SPOT METERING In this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, such as a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure. Spot frame In situations like the one illustrated above, the subject will be dark because of backlighting. Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame, and press the SPOT/L.T.
  • Page 44 Recompose the shot, then press the shutter release button to take the picture. Notes: • When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene or Long Time mode is engaged, the camera does not perform spot metering. • After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is canceled.

  • Page 45: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When you deliberately want to make your shot brighter or darker, turn the exposure compensation dial instead of using the camera's standard automatic exposure. Set the exposure compensation dial to the desired setting. Notes: •When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, +/- will be displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 46 To make a whitish subject brighter (Compensated to +2 EV) To make a blackish subject blacker (Compensated to -2 EV) To make a backlit subject brighter (Compensated to +1 EV) To turn a daytime scene into a virtual nighttime scene (Compensated to -2 EV) "+"...

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) The optional RC-200 Remote Control is required. Press the /REMOTE button to Position the autofocus frame on engage the Remote Control mode . the subject.
  • Page 48 Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will be released about 3 seconds after the beep. Notes: • Use selftimer outside the above range. • The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult.

  • Page 49: Correcting The Data

    CORRECTING THE DATA Press the SELECT button to switch to the data correction status to adjust year-month-day and Press the SELECT button until the indication you want to change starts blinking. Do not press the buttons with a mechanical pencil or similar pointed instrument. Note: As you press the SELECT button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, minute and ":"...

  • Page 50: Printing The Date And Time

    PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME This camera has five data imprinting modes. Press the MODE button to choose the mode you want to use. Month indicator ("M" stands for month.) Imprinting confirmation indicator Blinks for about 3 seconds after shooting to make sure the data has been imprinted.

  • Page 51: Effects Of Zoom And Its Advantages

    EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of the lens. With this camera, you can select any focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm. • 28 mm wide-angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is large, you can take sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast.
  • Page 52 Angle of view and depth of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater the depth of field.

  • Page 53: Autofocus (Af)

    AUTOFOCUS (AF) Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown in the next page, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.
  • Page 54 Two subjects at different distances •When the subject locks out-of- focus although the autofocus indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. Subjects with repetitive patterns •When the subject locks out-of- focus although the autofocus indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired...

  • Page 55: Exposure

    Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by a combination of aperture size and shutter speed. The correct amount of light, called correct exposure, depends on the film speed (indicated on the film package, e.g., ISO 100 or ISO 200).
  • Page 56 Portrait Mode In this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperture for a shallow depth of field. This results in a softly blurred subject background, against which your subject stands out in sharp focus. This mode also prevents camera-shake from happening because a faster shutter speed is selected.

  • Page 57: Film Speed

    FILM SPEED Film Speed Film speed is indicated on the back of film packages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are the most common. High-speed film (ISO 400), as implied by its name, is for taking photos of fast- moving subjects in action shots, for example.
  • Page 58 Preferred Auto mode, this light metering system is automatically activated. When the contrast between bright and dark areas is not too extreme outside the center of the frame, this system offers excellent results. Spot Metering Spot metering (Fig. B) measures the brightness at the center of the frame only.

  • Page 59: Accessories (Optional)

    ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL IS/L LENS C-210 H.Q. RC-200 CONVERTER 1.9X ACTION CASE C IS/L LENS C-160 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.45X...

  • Page 60: Questions And Answers

    A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for roughly 20 rolls of 24-exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the batteries will last much longer.

  • Page 61: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight - for example, in a car or on the beach. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel immediately.
  • Page 62 • Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. • Do 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. •...

  • Page 63: Battery Handling

    BATTERY HANDLING • Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries. Never throw batteries into fire because this can result in splitting or explosion. • Store batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom The camera does The power is OFF. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. not work. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function. The loaded film has been rewound. The film is incorrectly loaded. The LCD panel The LCD panel turns off automatically if turn off suddenly.
  • Page 65 Symptom The shutter doesn't The subject is not in focus. release even when the shutter release button is pressed. The rewound film is still loaded. The flash doesn't Ambient light is too bright. fire. High-speed film is used. +/- blinks in the Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture- viewfinder.
  • Page 66 Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom The subjects' eyes This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with appear red in all cameras when a flash is used. It is printed pictures. caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and shooting conditions such as ambient lighting.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36 mm) switchable to Panorama format ‡ . Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52 mm filter diameter), 28 mm ~ 110 mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11 elements in 9 groups (5-group zoom construction).
  • Page 68 Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activated at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind is possible at any point with rewind button. Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec. delay. Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit, 3-sec. delay. Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power) flash system, recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.9 sec.
  • Page 69 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD. OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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