In addition, it offers full manual exposure control at the flip of a lever switch. OM-2 has set a new standard for relia- bility and versatility in a compact SLR, to meet the demands of the professional and amateur alike, for standard as well as scientific and technical photography pursuits.
MOUNTING THE LENS Mount the Lens. Align the red dots on the lens flange and the body mount ring. Turn the lens clockwise until the lens release button springs up and you will hear posi- tive "click". Lens Removal To detach the lens, press down on the lens release button and turn the lens counter-clockwise.
BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UP By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK• RESET" position, you can check the batteries and/or unlock the mirror. Check the Batteries. Move the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET" position. The battery check lamp indicates bat- tery condition as follows: The red lamp lights brightly —...
LOADING THE FILM Pull the rewind knob up and open the camera back. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber and push the rewind knob back. Insert the film leader into one of the slots in the film take-up spool. Turn the advance lever so that the film perfora- tions engage the sprocket teeth.
EXPOSURE COUNTER Exposure Counter The exposure counter is indexed from "S" (Start) to 1, 2 ... up to 36 in even numbers and "E" (End). Whenever the camera back is opened, the exposure counter automatically returns to "S".
SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL Lift up the outer collar of the exposure com- pensation dial and rotate until the ASA speed for the film appears in the window. The ASA film speed scale on the dial is mark- ed from 12 to 1600.
The other engravings indicate fractions of a second; for ex- ample "T" for 1 second, "2" for 1/2 second ... up to "1000" for 1 /1000 second. To set at "B", rotate the ring while pressing the B LOCK but- ton at the lower left of the body mount.
1) AUTO — Automatic exposure control; you preset the F stop and the camera automatical- ly sets shutter speed for proper exposure. 2) OFF — Camera turned completely off to avoid battery drain. Always store your camera with the selector lever in this position.
FOCUSING In focus. Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring in either direction until your subject appears sharpest. The split image will be vertically aligned in the central spot of the Focusing Screen or a shimmering effect of the microprism ring around the central spot will disappear when critical focus- ing has been achieved.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL The Aperture-Preferred System The aperture-preferred system is the most convenient and easy-to-use method of auto- matic operation, particularly outdoors when using 50mm or wide-angle lenses. To use this system: Set the selector lever to the "AUTO" position making sure that the lever "clicks"...
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1/1000 second. Since this is beyond the range of your OM-2 and an overexposed photo- graph would result, turn the lens aperture ring to a higher F stop until the meter needle moves out of the red zone.
MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL Set the selector lever to "MANUAL", and the ex- posure index marks and the meter needle are visi- ble in the viewfinder. Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure Control Should you wish to preselect a shutter speed turn the shutter speed ring until the desired speed is opposite the red reference dot on the lens barrel (see page 12).
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Light Measuring Range of the Exposure Meter The measuring range is EV 1.5-EV17 (ASA 100, with F1.2 55mm lens). The list above summarizes the lowest measurable limits in dealing with ex- treme low light conditions. CAUTION: If the aperture ring or shutter speed...
HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper camera handling is important in assuring the sharpest possible pictures. Holding the Camera Horizontally Keep both elbows close to the body, to steady the camera. Putting the Camera into Operation The aperture ring, focusing ring and shutter speed ring are so arranged as to enable one hand opera- tion right up to the moment the shutter is released.
UNLOADING THE CAMERA When the entire roll of film has been exposed re- wind the film. Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock- wise by about 90°. Fold out the rewind crank and wind it in the direction of the arrow. While rewinding, you will feel tension on the crank.
SETTING THE SELF-TIMER Rotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwise so that the shutter can be released after an elapse of delay time between 4 sec. to 12 sec. according to the lever setting as shown above. You may set the self-timer lever either before or after advancing the film.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION After compensation Before compen- sation When the most im- portant area of the picture is much darker than the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield, etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main sub- ject under-exposed.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT If you wish to change the exposure setting auto- matically selected by the camera, use the exposure compensation dial and a compensation marker appears in the viewfinder. When the main subject is much darker than the general background or when strong light strikes the subject from behind or from the side, turn the dial to the (+) side.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR MANUAL MEASUREMENT 1 Stop Over 1/2 Stop Over Manual exposure can be compensated by adjust- ing the F stop or shutter speed. The exposure needle indicates over-exposure at the (+) side, or under-exposure at the (—) side.
DEPTH OF FIELD F16, 1/15 sec. F2, 1/1000 sec. Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject in focus. As you get closer to your subject or as you open your lens (e.g. from F16 to F2.8) the depth of field becomes shallower.
DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE The double series of numbers engraved on the depth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8, and F16. Once you have focused on your subject, all objects within the distance range indicated on the lens distance scale between the marks for the F stop you have selected will have acceptable sharpness.
CAMERA BACK REPLACEMENT The camera back of the OM-2 is fully interchanbe- able with the Recordata Back 2, 3 and 250 Film Back 1. To remove the camera back, push down on the release pin as shown. Do not remove the back unless necessary.
INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS The OM System interchangeable focusing screens provide you with the ultimate in focusing versa- tility. Optional screens are available to suit virtual- ly every picture-taking situation. The focusing screens come with a special tool. To remove the focusing screen: a) Detach the camera lens from the camera body.
The T32 and T20 are the world's first fully auto- matic electronic flash units. All their functions are controlled directly by the OM-2 to perform ex- tremely easy, yet highly accurate flash exposures. (See pp. 61~69 for further information on flash...
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Attach the Acces- sory Shoe 4 to the OM-2 and mount the T32 (or T20). Set the camera's se- lector lever to the "AUTO" position and switch on the T32 (or T20). NOTE: Mounting the T32 (or T20) on the acces- sory shoe automatically completes the "X"...
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In case exposure must be achieved by flash illumi- nation, turn the aperture ring until the meter needle points to 1/30 sec. or slower, and shoot. NOTE: The OM-2 incorporates an incorrect flash prevention system. If the shutter speed is faster than the flash synchronizing range, the electronic flash will not fire when you press the shutter re- lease button.
Picture angle = Light measuring All required of the T32 (T20) is a flick of the on/ off switch. The rest is taken care by the OM-2. The dial settings required of conventional "auto" flash units — ASA film speed setting, aperture setting, flash mode switching, exposure compensation —...
BOUNCE FLASH The T32 flash surface can be tilted upward through an angle of 90°, providing easy bounce TTL Auto flash. Point the flash surface at the ceiling so that the subject is illuminated by soft reflected light.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN THE T32-T20 Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2. Mount the electronic flash on the accessory shoe. If your electronic flash unit does not have a direct contact "hot shoe", connect its syn- chronizing cable to the camera flash socket.
FLASHBULB PHOTOGRAPHY Plug the synchronizing cable leading from the flash unit into the camera flash socket, and then attach the flash unit to the camera. Select the proper synchro setting from the table below according to the type of bulb be- ing used, and align the red dot on the X and FP flash selector with the "X"...
MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Motor Drive 1 The standard motor drive unit forms the heart of the Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-per- formance unit capable of high-speed sequence shooting at 5 frames per second, operating off various power units. Can be switched to the "single"...
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Attaching the Motor Drive 1 Remove the motor drive socket cap from the camera base plate. Insert the motor drive guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until the Motor Drive 1 is securely attached to the camera base plate.
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MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Photography with the Motor Drive Units Using the M. 18V Control Grip 1 Unlock the shutter release lock lever on the Control Grip. Turn the mode selector on the Control Grip to either "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE". Set the mode selector to the "OFF"...
WINDER 2 OPERATION Winder 2 The unit provides the OM cameras with automatic film winding capability for single-frame as well as sequential filming (max. 2.5 frames per second). Shutter Release Remote Control Jack Non-Slip Finger Grip Guide Pin Mode Selector...
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Insert the guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until the Winder 2 is securely attached to the cam- era base plate. Taking the pictures Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the "SINGLE"...
CARE AND STORAGE General Dust and moisture are harmful agents affecting your camera. Remove the camera from the case and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place mak- ing sure the shutter and self-timer are free from tension. Do not store the camera near moth balls or similar volatile chemical materials to avoid the possibility of damage to metal surfaces.
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Have all repairs performed by an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. You may send it through the store where you bought your cam- era or directly to an Olympus Service Center. Parts Do not press the shutter release button at random.
The rewind release lever may not be rotated in the arrow direction until it aligns with the "OM-2" marking. (See page 20.) Why can't I set the ASA film speed I need? At the most, 3 stops can be advanced in a single stroke of the dial.
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Can film be properly exposed when the selec- tor lever is in the "OFF" position? The OM-2 is designed to always expose the film 1/30 second or faster (ASA 100) with the selector lever at the OFF position. If the shutter is unintentionally released in darker condition on "OFF"...
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(See page 28.) If this does not solve the pro- blem, send your camera to an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. Is it normal for the microprism in the center of the viewfinder to "shimmer" and darken? Yes, when a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than F5.6 is mounted on the camera.
THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHT Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs Before shutter release The instant the shutter has been released (A memory device controls the shutter speed, based on the light reading taken before actual exposure.)
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2. The sensors measure flash intensity as it builds up and cut off its light at the source when the correct exposure level is reached. (TTL Cen- tralized Control Flash) 3.
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• Tough and reliable shutter, viewfinder, etc. When these exacting conditions have been satis- fied, an OM-2 is born as a true system camera that controls an entire SLR comprehensive system. The OM-2 is backed up with over 300 components systematically organized under eight groups —...
49mm filters for most lenses from 21mm to 200mm. As part of the OM System design all the lenses now offer higher perform- ance in small configurations. Olympus has pro- duced lenses for microscopes for decades and the new Zuiko lenses benefit from this scientific experience.
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In the combination marked with *, micro- prism, split-prism edges finder will darken. Compatible: meter in the OM-1 and OM-2 (on MANUAL) cannot used. AUTO, the OM-2 makes correct exposures, but the meter needle does indicate correct shutter speeds. (Specifications subject...
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITS Lens Hoods Lens hoods protect against ex- traneous light striking the lens causing unwanted glare. Hoods for standard lenses are cover types and can be reversed provide easy storage even when the camera is in the case. Five lens hoods are optionally available (see TABLE OF IN- TERCHANGEABLE...
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L39 (UV) Colorless May be used at all times to protect the lens. B. & W. Reduces the quantity of light entering the lens to 1/2 Grey or 1/4 of the original intensity. For use in extremely Color bright conditions when you wish to maintain a wide Grey aperture.
SLR cannot be expected to fulfill its essential func- tion without the provision for changing of focus- ing screens. The OM-2 is provided with a view- finder that offers a far brighter, large image than previous 35mm SLR cameras. The Finder Group...
360°, for use in low level and 90° angled shots. The two-stage, one-touch switching system offers both a 1.2x magnification image cover- ing the whole screen, and a 2.5x enlargement of the central por- tion for critical focusing. For photomicrographic use,...
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FINDER GROUP UNITS TYPE SCREEN Microprism-matte type (for most lenses) Microprism-matte type (for standard & telephoto lenses) Split image-mane type (for most lenses) All matte type (for most lenses) Microprism -clear field type (for wide angle & standard lenses) Microprism-clear field type (for standard &...
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Bellows and extension tubes. For focusing in low magnification close- up photography, use the matte area and in macrophotography greater than life size, use the double cross hairs the same way as with the 1 -1 2. The meter needle indicates proper exposures, but depending on the conditions of the specimen, the reading must be compensated for.
35mm wide angle lens. The T32 (or T20), when used with the OM-2, is an OTF (off-the-film) ful- ly automatic electronic flash unit. Even the dial settings (auto/manual switching, aperture setting and ASA film speed setting) required of conven- tional "auto"...
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM CHART CLIP-ON BOUNCE FLASH MULTI- REMOTE CONTROL MOTOR DRIVE UNIT FLASH FLASH FLASH...
1.5V C (inside bounce grip) including Ni-Cd, or AC house current. 77 x 68 x 57mm (3" x 2.7" x 2.2"), 160g. (5.6 oz.) less batteries. T10 Ring Flash 1 Designed principally for use with the OM System macro lenses, this...
FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS TTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/ OM-2 Combination The T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-in SBC light sensors. The sensors read the build-up of light from the T32 (T20) which passes through the taking lens to reach the film surface, letting...
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TTL Auto Cords for simultaneous flash photography. TTL Auto Connector T20 Allows the T20 to perform off- camera flash via the TTL Auto Cord T when the Power Bounce Grip 2 is not used (i.e., hand-held or tripod mounted).
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5m cords are available. M. Grip Cord Connects the remote shutter re- lease on the Power Bounce Grip 2 for operation with the Motor Drive 1 or Winder 2 units. Power Bounce Grip 2 An auxiliary power unit which...
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Enables operation of the T10 Ring Flash 1 and its modelling lamp on AC current. Electronic Flash AC Adapter 2 Plugged into an AC wall outlet, this unit supplies a virtually un- limited number of economical flashes with the T32 (or T20).
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Quick on four AA batteries (2~ 3 sec.). PS200: 31 x 55 x 64mm (1.2" x 2.2" x 2.5"), 75g. (2.6 oz.) less batteries. PS200 Quick: 32 x 73 x 71mm (1.3" x 2.9" x 2,8"), 95g. (3.4 oz.) less bat- teries.
300mm telephoto lens, for shooting sports and news events or other action subjects. The Winder 2 is designed for the ultimate compactness operating on self-contained batteries to perform single or sequential shooting.
3.23 2.59 in.). Weight: 210g (7.4 oz.). Winder 2 via a 1.2m cord. Warm- ed by photographer's body heat, permits operation in tempera- tures as low as—10° C (14° F). M.18V Control Grip 1 (with M. 18V Battery Holder 1) A power supply that accepts 12 AA batteries.
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M. 15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1. 250 Film Back 1;250 Film Magazine Used with the Motor Drive 1 or Winder 2 for roll films up to 250 exposures. Two Magazines are necessary. Relay Cords 1.2m and 10m Extension...
MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Due to recent advances in macrophotography, it has become possible to discover patterns and colors of unsuspected beauty in the minutiae of nature. A fast growing number of scientists and amateurs are taking the opportunity to explore the living world around them to new depths. The Macrophotography Group of the OM System provides all the tools necessary to capture this world of perfection on film, offering a complete...
Subject area extends to 72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9") when used in conjunc- tion with the 135mm macro lens, and runs all the way from 72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9") to 36mm x 24mm (1.4"...
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Auto Bellows basic unit extending your close-up and macrophotographic capabilities. Provided with the preset aperture diaphragm lever to stop down the lens opening of various OM lenses at the mo- ment of exposure in conjunc- tion with the double cable re- lease.
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Ring Flash 1 and its modelling lamp on AC current. 6V Power Pack 2 An auxiliary power source unit for the modelling lamp of the T10 Ring Flash or winder units. Powered by four D size batteries. Electronic Flash AC Adapter 2...
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Macrophoto Stand Extension Bar VST-E Extends the height of the Macro- photo Stand. Length: 7.5cm (2.95"). Trans-llluminator Base X-DE Indispensable holding the Macrophoto Stand VST-1 magnified photographs. Suppli- ed with a built-in 100V 20W illuminator with a mirror, and a pair of wooden handrests for ease of operation.
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Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2 This pair of illuminators offers vertical illumination essential to macrophotography. The height of the illuminator is adjustable on the tall pillar, suitable to over- stage or substage illumination. When used with the Trans-illumi- nator Base X-DE, the Illuminator supplies transmitted light.
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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Incident Illuminator Mirror Housings PM-EL80, PM- EL38and PM-EL20 These units used with OLYMPUS Macro Lenses in con- junction with the Epi-lllumina- PM-LSD2 Macrophoto- graphic Equipment PMT-35 to illuminate macrophotographic objects with incident light. They are effective when shadowless pictures are desired.
OM body. Other outstanding advantages of this group are the Recordata Backs 3 and 2 that are interchange- able with the OM standard camera back. Once in place, the No. 3 Back automatically records the...
Data display on the liquid crystal panel. Recordata Back 2 The Back fits on the OM body and imprints data in the lower right corner of the picture. The...
The exciting vision of look- ing at the microscopic world through a microscope can be recorded by the OM-2. OLYMPUS has an outstanding reputation for manufacturing precision microscopes used by scientists throughout the world.
PM-ADP, PM-ADF Used to connect a microscope to OM-Mount Photomicro Adapter L. Each Adapter desig- nates OLYMPUS microscope eyepieces, as follows; PM-ADG- 3 for G eyepieces, PM-ADP for P eyepieces and PM-ADF for FK photo eyepieces. Light Shield Tube PM-SDM...
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PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS System PM-10-AD Consists of 17 units, including PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc. Automatic Exposure Body PM-PBS Automatically determines curate exposure time. Automatic Exposure Control Box PM-CBAD Used with the Automatic Expo- sure Body PM-PBS, to regulate color temperatures control, re- ciprocity failure, etc.
CASE GROUP UNITS Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4 Hard Case for OM Body with F1.2 Accommodates the OM Body with respective standard lens. Semi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4 Semi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.2...
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Compartment Case S A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions. Holds OM Body with two interchangeable lenses and filters, or with Elec- tronic Flash T32 and Bounce Grip. Camera Holder for Case M Besides the camera holder pro- vided with the Case M, more camera holder is attacha- ble on the right or left wall of...
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CHART OF CASE GROUP Compartment Case S Compartment Case M Compartment Case L Motor Drive Partitioned Insert...
Manual exposure: TTL type. Measuring system: Full aperture center-weighted metering. Meas- uring range: EV1.5-EV17 (ASA 100 with F1.2 standard lens). Light sensors: 2 CdS sen- sors. Zero-method with needle visible in viewfinder. Film speed setting: ASA 12—1600, set by lifting and rotating film speed dial.
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(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.19") 690g (24.3 oz) With F1.4 lens: 136 x 83 x 89mm (5.35" x 3.27" x 3.50") 750g (26.5 oz) With F1.2 lens: 136 x 83 x 97mm (5.35" x 3.27" x 3.82") 830g (29.3 oz)
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