Before using your IS-2DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to ge t accustomed to your IS-2DLX before taking important photographs.

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus IS-2DLX.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 35mm ~ 135mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting range. Full-fledged macro functions include Zoom Macro for subjects as close as 0.6 m (2 ft), Super Macro for subjects as close as 0.39 m (1.3 ft), and 1:1 Macro* which captures life-size images of small subjects on film. ED (extraordinary dispersion) glass is used in the lens, achieving crisp, clear images with high contrast. The standard shooting mode lets anyone take beautiful pictures easily. Panorama photographs are possible when the optional panorama adapter is attached. Other various easy-to-use functions include versatile flash, subject, drive, and exposure modes and more.
* The optional IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER f=13cm is required.
Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Manual operation

Operation order

Automatic operation

Indicator on

Indicator blinking

Attention

Depress halfway

PREPARATIONS

Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display/LCD panel Attaching the strap Loading the batteries
Checking the batteries Points to remember Reset operation

BASIC OPERATIONS

Loading the film

Taking pictures

Unloading the film

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Using the focus lock Flash photography Selftimer Macro photography Using the subject modes Flash Effects of zoom and its advantages Autofocus (AF) Exposure Metering the amount of light
Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Questions and answers Specifications
Using the drive modes Using the exposure modes Exposure compensation PF (power focus)

Spot metering

Exposure compensation

TAKING BETTER PICTURES

Film speed
Macro photography Panorama photography Accessories

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Hot shoe cover Shift buttons
Selects the exposure compensation level, aperture setting and shutter speed.

Shutter release button

AF illuminator
Power ON/OFF switch Flash
Also blinks when the selftimer is activated.
Flash release (See p. 21.)

Strap attachment stud

Zoom (T/W) buttons (See p. 17.)

in the PF mode.

Become the focus buttons

Viewfinder (See p. 6.)

Spot button (See p. 51.) Film window
For confirmation of film ISO speed
PF button Flash mode button*
Selftimer button Drive mode button*

Back cover

release
+/- button Exposure mode button*
Macro button Subject mode button*

- Remote cord jack

For connecting to the optional M-Remote Cord 1.2m or 5m

Mid-roll rewind button

Date MODE, SET and ADJUST buttons

compartment cover

Tripod socket

Battery

Switches to the modes indicated by *.
Function button (See p. 22/32/38/43.)

Reset button

Restores the standard shooting mode and checks the battery condition.
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Spot frame Autofocus frame
Autofocus Macro Shutter speed Aperture setting Spot metering Exposure compensation/ Manual exposure
*Optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER is required.

Flash Panorama marks*

LCD PANEL
Aperture setting/1:1 Macro* information
Shutter speed Selftimer Single-frame advance Continuous-frame advance Double exposure Program auto-exposure Exposure compensation indicator Aperture-preferred auto exposure Manual exposure Exposure counter/Exposure compensation level Date-time indicator
Displays the aperture setting except when in the 1:1 Macro adjustment mark* 1:1 Macro mode, in which the correct working Battery check distance is displayed.

panel, before opening the back cover and removing the film.
If the power is turned OFF while rewinding, operations will stop. Rewind mode however, is not canceled. Rewinding will continue when the power switch is turned ON again. The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film.
Press the mid-roll rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.
To avoid taking out-of-focus pictures

USING THE FOCUS LOCK

When the main subject is not in the center of the Autofocus frame, use the focus lock. Reposition your subjects in the Position the autofocus picture frame while keeping 1. frame on your subject the shutter release button and press the shutter depressed halfway. Then press release button halfway. the shutter release button fully.
The autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.
Notes: When the focus is locked, the exposure is also locked (AE lock). The focus cannot be locked using the M-Remote Cord.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This camera has two flash tubes that are automatically selected and fired according to the shooting conditions. There are also various flash modes that can be selected to match your needs.

Flash Modes

Mode Function
Automatically fires in low-light conditions.

(p. 23)

How to Select the Flash Mode Slide 1.flip upthe flash release to the flash.
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). (p. 25)
Fires regardless of available light. (p. 26)

Notes:

See p. 36 for the Night Scene mode and p. 48 for the Manual Flash mode. When the reset button is pressed in the Fill-In mode, the Auto Flash mode will be restored.
Note: Always be sure to use the flash release to flip up the flash.
Use the function 2. selectmodemode.and flash buttons to the
Press function button to 3. mode.the engage the
When the function button is pressed, the mode selected by using the flash mode button starts blinking.
The engaged mode is blinking. Note: The blinking indication's mode can also be engaged directly by pressing the shutter release button.

AUTO (Auto Flash Mode)

The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light. Use this mode normally. When the flash is When blinks in the viewfinder, the flash flipped up, the camera will start recharging the should be used. Slide flash. the flash release.

recharged,

AUTO lights. When the flash is in the viewfinder will light.
Note: The flash won't fire until recharging is finished.
Press the 3.button. shutter release Auto Flash Range*
(with color negative film) Focal length 35mm 135mm

ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

4.6m (15.1 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft) 6.5m (21. 3 ft) 7.1 m (23.3 ft) 9.2 m (30.2 ft) 10 m (32.8 ft)
* The Auto Flash mode can be combined with the Zoom Macro or Super Macro mode.
The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. If the subject requires a faster If the subject is too far, the shutter speed and aperture indicator will blink in the viewfinder when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway. In this case, the picture should be taken at a shorter distance.
shutter speed, the flash won't fire.
AUTO-S (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.
the flash, 1. Flip upthe Auto-Sand select mode.
Notes: After pressing the shutter release button, hold the camera securely until the shutter has been released. To cancel the Auto-S mode, select another mode following the procedure on page 21.
FILL-IN (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 reflecting light into the subject's eyes,
Flip up the flash, and exposure 1. Make sure theP 2.mode the using the flash select FILL-IN Flash mode is set to (program). by mode button.
subject mode, press the reset button

(see p. 12),

Note: To cancel the
Note: The shutter speed is automatically

set at 1/100-sec.

To put yourself in the picture

SELFTIMER

Press the selftimer button. is displayed on the LCD panel.
the autofocus frame 2. Positionsubject. Press the on the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject,
The focus and exposure will be locked.
Press the shutter 3. release button fully to activate the selftimer.
Use a tripod, etc., to hold the camera steady.
The selftimer will be automatically canceled after the shot. To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the selftimer button

again.

The shutter will be released 12 seconds later.

USING THE SUBJECT MODES

There are three subject modes for optimal results when taking pictures of various subjects. How to Select the Subject Subject Modes Mode Press the function Function Display button. Sports
To shoot fast-moving subjects.

(p. 34)

Portrait To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait"

effect. (p. 35)

To shoot night scenes or

Night Scene

night scenes with subjects in

the foreground. (p. 36)

The three subject mode indicators all appear.
Press the subject button Press the function 2.to select the mode. button again to 3.engage the mode.
The selected subject mode is blinking. Note: The Program Auto-exposure mode will be engaged, and the correct drive and flash modes will be selected.
The selected subject mode lights. Note: The blinking indication's mode can also be engaged directly by pressing the shutter release button.
In this mode, the camera automatically selects both a faster shutter speed and the Continuous Shooting mode. This results in increased clarity, and lets you capture fast moving photo opportunities you might otherwise miss.

SPORTS

release Select the mode button pressed, the on 1. to display Sportsthe LCD 2.As longisas the shutter shutter will release continuously, panel.
Auto-S flash cannot be used in the Sports mode. The camera exposes a maximum of two frames per second.
To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect. Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs, This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting.
Select the Portrait mode to display 1. the LCD panel. on

PORTRAIT

button. 2.Press the shutter release
Note: The aperture is wide open.
To shoot night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground
In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure compensation for shooting night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground.

NIGHT SCENE

Shooting Night Scenes Free of Subjects Select the Night Scene Press the shutter release mode to display on button. the LCD panel.
Shooting Night Scenes with Subjects in the Foreground (Slow-Synchro) Engage the Night Scene the shutter release button.

on the LCD panel.

Note: Zooming cannot be performed in the PF mode, To c n e the PF mode, press the PF button acl
Notes: The focus is fixed even after the finger is released from the shutter release button. Manual focusing is possible using the zoom button. Use it when autofocusing is difficult (see p. 57).

SPOT METERING

In this mode, the camera limits light metering to the subject's particular area such as a face and sets the correct exposure.
Position the subject Recompose 1.spot frame, andwithinfor 2. then press thethe shot, metering the shutter spot press release button to take the SPOT button.

the picture.

(Make sure) will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder, and the exposure is locked.
When the flash is flipped up, the camera does not
perform spot metering. After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is shot, press the SPOT button again.
canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a

Flash Strength

The flash on the IS-2 employs a new exposure
flash will be increased. Solving this problem is
crucial to effective telephoto-flash photography.
control system that combines the advantages of both "flashmatic," used in compact cameras, and "auto flash", found in SLR cameras. Flashmatic emits a full-strength flash while automatically adjusting the aperture for proper exposure. This system is effective in most cases. However, subjects at extremely close range tend to be overexposed, and the background too dark, because the
narrowest aperture setting has been selected. Auto
flash varies the amount of light emitted by the flash, and sets the exposure by measuring reflected light. Depending on the background however, the wrong exposure for the main subject can be selected. For example, with a white background, the subject may appear too dark due to the level of reflected light received through the lens. The reverse is true for a dark background. The IS-2 adjusts both the aperture and flash strength to give you perfect exposure every time, taking into account the effect of the background
The zoom flash system found in some cameras is one solution to this problem. With this system, the distance between the xenon tube which is the emission source of the flash and the reflective material behind it is varied according to the focal length of the lens. When telephoto is used, the light from the flash is condensed more intensely. (The distance between the xenon tube and the condenser lens can be varied for the same result.)
So why does the IS-2 incorporate the dual-strobe
system? Because the dual-strobe system can utilize the light more effectively while achieving more uniform lighting than the zoom flash system is capable of. The zoom flash system also cannot alter the actual shapes of the reflector and the condenser lens. In practice, these two factors greatly affect the even distribution and condensing intensity of light from the flash. The zoom flash sacrifices the effective use of the light's intensity for even distribution. To achieve both optimal condensing

IS/L LENS A-200 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.5X

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus to Lock On Although the IS-2's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown below in , autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.
Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain Subjects in excessively bright light

vertical lines

Use the focus lock by first
focusing on something at the
Use the focus lock first while Then switch the camera to the horizontal position to take the
photograph. Or use the power
same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of, and then
aim at the subject. Or use the the subject.
holding the camera vertically.
power focus to manually focus on
focus to manually focus on the

subject.

Two subjects at different distances
Subjects with repetitive patterns
High-speed subjects at close range
When the subject looks out-offocus although the autofocus lamp lights, use the power focus to manually focus on the subject.
Focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Switch the mode to power focus, and shoot the subject when it is at the distance set in advance.

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) The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. The IS-2 employs two types of automatic exposure modes: (1) programmed if the built-in flash has been flipped up, it will automatically fire in dark lighting conditions. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec.
auto exposure, and (2) aperture-preferred auto

exposure.

With programmed auto exposure, the camera of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions. This lets you concentrate on composing
your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time. automatically selects the most suitable combination
With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired F stop, and the camera automatically selects the

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

Light Metering

Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed picture in various ways. The IS-2 employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light metering , (2) center-weighted average light metering, and (3) spot metering. The IS-2 allows you to select the light metering system most suitable in any photographic situation. At the same time, the IS-2 uses TTL (through-thelens) light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens. This allows you to obtain very accurate light metering that is not affected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera. Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering (Exposure Mode P) ESP light metering measures the brightness of the central portion and peripheral portion of the frame separately in order to determine the proper exposure. The calculation program used is based on programmed data to properly compensate for backlighting. ESP light metering is used automatically when in the P (Program) mode. Center-Weighted Average Light Metering (Exposure Mode A or M) Center-weighted average light metering is the most widely used light metering system (Fig. A). This system measures the light available throughout the frame with special emphasis on the center of the frame. When in A (Aperture-preferred) or M (Manual) 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. Because this metering system calculates the correct exposure for only one point, it is convenient when the subject is backlit or the picture contains strong contrasts. When shooting a subject in front of an extremely bright background, you should use spot-metering on the subject's face. To properly expose white objects, use spot metering and then press the + side of the exposure compensation button. To properly expose black objects, use spot metering and then press the - side of the exposure compensation button. Spot metering can be used in any of the P, A or M exposure modes.

Fixed Proper Exposure dark in a photo. When shooting a black and white
wall, the exposure will be based on the average exposure is set for gray. This is technically called
"fixed proper exposure." A good example of this is a

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 fastmoving subjects in action shots, for example. However, there are also other advantages. With high-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible to take pictures in lower light. And the distance covered by the flash will be greater.
Proper exposure refers to the balance of light and
ratio of black and white thus the overall
subject with a strongly lit background. The reason the subject turns out dark is because there is more brightness than darkness in the frame. Therefore,
the fixed proper exposure is based on the total level
of light in the photo, which is significantly brighter than the subject. In the case of strong backlighting,
With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX" the camera will automatically be set to film speed
film cartridges: ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, and 3200. In the case of non-DX-coded film,
the exposure needs to be adjusted to compensate
for the excessive brightness. Adjusting the exposure to accommodate lighting
conditions is called exposure compensation. When
ESP light metering is used, the camera automatically evaluates the lighting situation and compensates for the proper exposure, so manual exposure compensation is not needed.
ISO 32. Also, films with intermediate speeds such as ISO 64, 160, and 1000 are automatically set to the next lower speed. When using intermediate film, use the exposure compensation.
ISO 64:-0.3 EV; ISO 160:-0.7 EV; ISO 1000:-0.3 EV

Exposure Compensation

With the IS-2, 4EV exposure compensation in 1/3 EV steps is possible. + Compensation will make a subject appear brighter, while - compensation will brighter (+1 to +2EV). For shooting winter snow
make a subject appear darker. Under backlit conditions you'll want to make your subject appear scenes, you may want adjust the exposure for

addtional definition (+2EV). Or, suppose your picture is composed of a black wall, (-2EV) compensation would most likely be appropriate.
The IS-2 has an automatic macro function that enables you to shoot subjects as close as 0.6 m (2 ft) when the focal length is set from 35mm to
The Super Macro mode is ideal when you want to fill the frame with a small subject. In this mode, the focal length is fixed at 70mm, and shooting is possible as close as 0.39 m (15-3/8 in) to the subject. With this function, an area approx. 12 x
100mm. The autofocus and built-in flash can also
be used with this function, which can fill the frame with an area of approx. 15x22 cm (5-7/8x8-11/16 in) at a working distance of 0.6m (2 ft) with the focal length set to 100mm. The picture area can be adjusted by changing the focal length and working distance. The range in which the zoom macro is effective is indicated on the lens barrel. So, if you want to shoot a subject closer than 1.2m (3.9 ft) when the lens is at a telephoto setting greater than 100mm, zoom out to a wide-angle setting to position the lens within the zoom macro range.
18 cm (4-3/4 x 7-1/16 in) can fill the entire frame,
and the picture can be adjusted by changing the camera-to-subject distance. The autofocus and built-in flash can be used with this mode. To prevent blurry pictures caused by shaking the camera, use of the built-in flash is recommended. The camera can focus as far as infinity in this mode, so you'll never miss a photo opportunity.
IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER
IS/L LENS A- MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER
f=13cm (Optional) This is a dedicated close-up converter that lets you capture life-size images of small subjects on film
(when the focal length is 135mm), for genuine macro photography. When standard-size prints are

f=40cm (Optional)

This is a close-up lens that lets you fill the frame with an area approx. 6 x 9 cm (2-3/8 x 3-9/16 in), about the size of an ordinary business card. This converter can be used with the Aperture-Preferred Autofocus also works when using this mode, making it ideal for macro photography beginners.
made, the images become approx. 3 times bigger.
The picture area can be changed between approx. 2.4 x 3.6 cm (life-size) and 9 x 13cm (15/16 x 17/16 in and 3-9/16 x 5-1/8 in). When the 1:1 Macro mode is engaged, the built-in flash will give perfect results in the Auto Flash mode. The camera automatically determines the working distance, which is one of the most difficult aspects of macro
Auto Exposure mode and the Manual Flash mode.
photography. The camera's autofocus system also
takes care of fine focus adjustments. Now, anyone
can perform advanced macro photography that advanced photographic experience.
would otherwise require a special flash unit and

Converter f= 40cm

1:1 Macro f=13cm

Picture Area

PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPHY (OPTIONAL)
By mounting the optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER inside the camera, panorama pictures can be taken. Zoom in and out with the adapter mounted to obtain various compositions. When the optional IS/L LENS A-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X is used with the adapter, wide-angle panorama photography is possible, adding extension and depth to pictures. Picture area is shown with panorama marks as illustrated on the left.

Panorama marks

When the adapter is mounted, the entire roll of film must be shot as panorama-format pictures, Panorama prints generally take longer to get processed than ordinary prints. Availability of Panorama-format film processing facilities varies according to area. Consult your local film processor or camera dealer for details.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS A-200 H.Q. CONVERTER
IS/L LENS A-LIFE SIZE IS/L LENS A-MACRO H.Q. MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER CONVERTER f=13cm f=40cm

Electronic Flash G40

IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER

Soft Case A

Grip Strap A M-Remote Cord 1.2m/5m
Variable Dioptric Adapter A

CARE AND STORAGE

CAUTIONS DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40C/104F) OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW -10C/14F). AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND HUMIDITY. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS. DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA. DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA. AVOID STRONG IMPACTS CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO WATER, SUCH AS FROM RAIN. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO DUST AND SAND.

WARNING

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.

BATTERY HANDLING

or new and old batteries. When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading batteries.

Do not mix different types of batteries

WARNINGS

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,
RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES. KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES (CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating Problems
Symptom The camera does not work.

The power is OFF.

Remedy Set the power switch to ON.
The batteries are loaded incorrectly.
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries are temporarily unable

to function.

The loaded film has been rewound.
The film is incorrectly loaded.

The displays turn

off suddenly.
The LCD panel and viewfinder displays
turn off after approx. 30 sec. (5 min.
See p.16 Reload the batteries correctly. p.8 Replace the batteries with new ones. p.9 Keep the camera warm while using it. Load new film. p.19 p.15 Reload the film. Press the shutter release button p.16 halfway to turn on the displays.
when the flash is flipped up) if the
The shutter speed and aperture
setting blink. camera is not used. When the light metering function of

Use the flash.

the camera does not work correctly because it's too dark, these indicators start blinking. In the Manual Exposure mode, also blinks. If the camera-to-subject distance is too great when the flash is used,.
they start blinking When the subject is moving too fast, the camera is being shaken, or the subject is difficult for autofocus to lock on (refer to p. 57), the autofocus may not work. The subject is closer than the camera's with 35 ~ 100mm or less than 1.2m/3.9ft with 100~. 135mm)

the subject.

Move the camera closer to

The subject cannot

be focused.
Focus on the subject by using the power focus, or by first focusing on something at the same distance as the subject. Use the Super Macro mode.
minimum working distance (0.6 m/2 ft
When the PF mode is engaged, autofocus will not operate even though the shutter release button is pressed.

Cancel the PF mode.

Symptom The camera doesn't focus on the subject even though the AF illuminator lights. The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash doesn't fire
Cause The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the AF illuminator's working distance (approx. 1.2 ~ 6 m/3.9 ~ 20 ft) or when the subject has low contrast (blue or black). The subject is not in focus. The rewound film is still loaded. doesn't light in the viewfinder. The shutter speed is set at 1 /1 25-sec. or faster. The flash has been used repeatedly.

A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for roughly 25 rolls of 24-
Q:When does the camera measure and set the exposure?
A: When the shutter release button is
exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots conditions). If you do not use the
flash and zoom very often, the (determined under Olympus test
pressed halfway, the camera measures both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter release button
batteries will last much longer.
Q: How should I store the camera? A: Cameras are susceptible to
remains halfway depressed. In the Spot Metering mode, the exposure is locked when the spot button is

pressed.

damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out. Do not use insecticides.

Controller 1 be used?

Q: How should I clean the lens?
A: Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small amount of

lens cleaning fluid.

Q:Can the M-Quartz Remote A: No, it cannot.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot
single-lens reflex camera with built-in
35mm ~ 135mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 49mm filter diameter) 35mm ~ 135mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 16
frame, panorama marks, autofocus indicator, flash indicator (to be used as
flash warning), shutter speed, aperture
setting, spot metering, macro, exposure
compensation (manual exposure). Light metering system: TTL light metering system Fuzzy logic ESP light metering,
elements in 15 groups (5-group zoom construction) with extraordinary dispersion (ED) glass at third element in the first zoom lens group.
Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal
center-weighted average light metering,
spot metering. Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Standard,
plain shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~ 15-sec. bulb.
Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection
Sports, Portrait, Night-Scene), (2) Aperturepreferred AE, (3) Manual exposure. Exposure compensation: 4 EV compensation
possible (1/3 EV step). Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200. Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed). Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically