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.
Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGHVOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

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. Exposure compensation dial allows you to adjust for available light. Predictive autofocus helps achieve accurate focusing on moving subjects. Super FP Flash for synchronization as fast as 1/2,000-sec. Flash fires automatically to prevent fluorescent light from affecting the picture. Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Manual operation

Operation order

Automatic operation

Indicator on

Indicator blinking

Attention

Depress halfway
Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from the actual unit.

PREPARATIONS

*IS-30 DLX only
Names and functions of parts. 6 Viewfinder display.. 8 LCD panel.. 9 Diopter adjustment. 10 Using the strap/soft case*.. 11
Outline of operations. 12 Loading the batteries.. 14 Checking the batteries. 15 Points to remember.. 16 Re-mounting the cap when it comes off. 18

BASIC OPERATIONS

Loading the film... 19 Taking pictures.... 22 Using the focus lock.... 25 Unloading the film.... 26

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Taking panorama pictures. 27 Flash photography.. 29 Selftimer.. 35 Using the exposure modes. 36 Restoring the standard shooting mode. 43
Spot metering.. 44 Exposure compensation. 46 Remote control.. 48 Correcting the data.. 50 Printing the date and time.. 51
QD models only Panorama model only

TAKING BETTER PICTURES

Effects of zoom and its advantages. 52 Autofocus (AF). 54 Exposure.. 56
Film speed.. 58 Metering the amount of light. 58 Accessories (optional). 60

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Questions and answers... 61 Care and storage.... 62 Battery handling... 64 Troubleshooting... 65 Specifications.... 68
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Full Auto button (p. 43)

Restores the standard shooting mode.
Exposure compensation dial (p. 46) Direct Mode Select buttons (p. 36)
Selects exposure modes: Stop Action, Portrait, Landscape and Night Scene.

F. No. button (p. 41)

Selects the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode.

LCD panel (p. 9)

Flash mode button Shutter release button Spot/L.T. (Long Time) button (p. 44/42)
Power switch/ flash release
Selftimer indicator (p. 35) Remote control sensor (p. 49)

Strap attachment stud

Lens barrel

Lens cap

Keep lens surface free of finger smudges or other marks, as sharpness can be affected. Carefully clean any such marks with lens cleaning tissue.
Viewfinder (p. 8) Diopter adjustment dial (p. 10) Selftimer/remote control button (p. 35/48)

Panorama switch (p. 27)

Zoom (T/W) buttons (p. 22)

Film window

Date/time indicator
For confirmation of film ISO speed
QUARTZDATE buttons (p. 51) MODE button SELECT button SET button
Back cover release (p. 19) Back cover
Battery compartment cover (p. 14) Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26)

Tripod socket

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.
Turn the camera, so that the bottom is facing up.
Align the arrow-pointed recesses on the cap's hinge joint with the protrusions (silver parts) on the bottom tip of the lens barrel. While aligning them on both the left and right, press the cap firmly against the lens.
Open and close the cap to make sure the hinge joint has been engaged securely.

LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover.

Load the film.

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.
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.
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above.
Turn the power switch ON.
Notes: Place the film leader along the arrow as shown. Film information can be checked through the film window.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads.
Note:lf blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.

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)
While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition.
While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights.
DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.
Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed.

How to Use the Zoom Buttons
Telephoto: Press the (T) button to zoom in.
Max. telephoto focal length: 110 mm
Position the autofocus frame on your subject.
Wide-angle: Press the (W) button to zoom out.
Max. wide-angle focal length: 28 mm
Working distance: 75 cm. (2.5 ft)
Depress the shutter release button halfway.
Without removing your finger from the shutter release button, depress fully to take the picture.
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. (p. 54)
The shutter releases and the film automatically advances to the next frame.
When you've finished shooting, turn the power switch OFF, and close the lens cap.

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. Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully.
The autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.
In focus lock the focus is locked in the center of the viewfinder and the exposure is also locked (AE lock) and averages the exposure for the entire viewfinder.

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.
Rewinding the film before the end of the roll
Notes: The number of exposures will decrease during rewinding. The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film. The film leader will be wound back inside the cassette.
To rewind the film before the end of the roll, press the mid-roll rewind button with your fingernail. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.

Auto Flash AUTO

The flash fires automatically in dark places, with backlighting and under fluorescent lighting.
Press the shutter release button halfway to make sure lights in the viewfinder.
Set the flash mode to AUTO.
In certain conditions, the flash may not fire under fluorescent lighting.
Note: If you press the shutter release button with blinking in the viewfinder, the shutter won't release. This is because the flash is being recharged. Remove your finger from the shutter release button, and wait until recharging finishes.
Press the shutter release button fully.

Auto Flash Range

(with color negative film)

Focal length

Telephoto
6.3 m (21 ft) 8.8 m (28.9 ft) 12.6 m (41 ft)

Wide angle

5.0 m (16.4 ft) 7.1 m (23.3 ft) 10.0 m (32.8 ft)

ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

Maximum distance is about 70% when using reversal color film.
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.

Red-Eye Reducing Flash

AUTO-S
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.
Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Wasn't looking at the flash from right front. 2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes. 3. Was too far from the camera. Did not respond to the pre-flashes due to particular characteristics of the individual.
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 29.

Forced Activation

FILL-IN
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.
Select the Fill-in Flash mode, and press the shutter release button.

Larger aperture (smaller value) for a blurred background
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. Blinking +/- in the viewfinder indicates the subject is under- or overexposed. Change the aperture setting until it stops blinking.
Smaller aperture (larger value) for a sharper background

LONG TIME

To shoot fireworks.
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 button, press the SPOT/L.T. button to choose shutter speed.
Shutter speed is shown on the LCD panel (page 9).
Notes: Each time you press the SPOT/L.T. button, the shutter speed changes in the following sequences: 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, and 60 sec. Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow, to prevent blurring hold the camera firmly in position. Use of a tripod is recommended.
RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE

FULL AUTO

Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-free photography.
Press the FULL AUTO button.

Standard Shooting Mode

Settings for the standard shooting mode are as follows:
Exposure mode Programmed Auto Flash mode Auto or Auto-S Selftimer/remote control Canceled Spot metering Canceled
Note: The exposure compensation setting is not canceled even when the FULL AUTO button is pressed.
The camera will also return to the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on again.

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.
Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame, and press the SPOT/L.T. button.
In situations like the one illustrated above, the subject will be dark because of backlighting.
is displayed on the LCD panel and the exposure is locked.

Keep the remote control out of the reach of children. In case it is swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Keep the remote control away from fire and extreme heat. Never try to disassemble it. Operating temperature is -10C (14F) ~ 40C (104F). Observe the precautionary remarks written on the battery. Dispose of a used battery as general waste according to local regulations.
Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press the timer/Remote Control mode.
/REMOTE button again to cancel the Self49

CORRECTING THE DATA

QD models only
Press the SELECT button to switch to the data correction status to adjust year-month-day and day-hour-minute.
Press the SELECT button until the indication you want to change starts blinking.
Press the SET button to correct the data.
Do not press the buttons with a mechanical pencil or similar pointed instrument.
If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1. If you hold the button down, the numbers will run in rapid succession.
Note: As you press the SELECT button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, minute and ":" (second). Data correction ends when you press the mode button again.
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. (These indicators will not be printed on the picture.)
As you press the MODE button, the mode will switch in the order shown below.

Year-month-day

Day-hour-minute No data Month-day-year Day-month-year MODE button: Chooses date and time. SELECT button: Chooses the indication to be changed. SET button: Adjusts figures.
Date and time are not imprinted in the Panorama mode. If there is anything whitish or tinged with orange in the area of the picture where the data is imprinted, the data may not be legible. Data may not be imprinted on black-and-white film.
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. This is ideal for shooting landscapes, skylines, crowds at a party, etc. 50 mm (approx.) This range is the standard angle of view and has moderate background blurring. It is suitable for most types of shot including portraits. 110 mm At its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offers a telephoto effect. The depth of field is shallower, and the effects of aperture settings are more apparent. In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking.

Flash OFF Flash FILL-IN

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.
Night Scene Mode Allows you to capture beautiful nighttime scenes just as they are. The camera automatically adjusts exposure compensation for optimum night scene photography - extending exposure time for up to 4 seconds (ISO 100). When shooting a subject against a nighttime background, use of the flash is recommended. In this case, the camera optimizes exposure compensation for both the subject and the background. Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow, hold the camera firmly in position (with a tripod for example) to prevent blurring. Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at play. A fast shutter speed is automatically selected to "freeze" the action on film.
Landscape Mode This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both the subject and the background or when you want to shoot natural scenery with low contrast. The camera automatically stops down the aperture to make the range of focus as large as possible. In shooting conditions for this mode, the subjects are likely to be at a distance of (infinity), so the autofocus function in this mode starts from the position.
Long Time Mode To obtain trailing effects when shooting fireworks or car lights, a long shutter speed is required. The Long Time mode is ideal for this type of shot since it allows you to choose a shutter speed of up to 60 seconds with a fixed aperture of F8. Since the selected shutter speed will be very slow, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring.
Exposure Compensation When you shoot ordinary subjects, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate exposure to give you the best shot. However, when shooting a backlit or whitish subject (including a snowscape) we recommend you correct exposure to +1 ~ +2 (to make your picture brighter). For a spotlighted, darkish, or blackish subject, correct exposure to -1 ~ -2 for (to make your picture darker).

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. Generally, the higher the film speed, the grainier the picture. With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX" film cartridges: ISO 25 ~ 3200. In the case of nonDX-coded film, the camera will automatically be set to film speed ISO 32.

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT
Light Metering Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed subject in various ways. This camera employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light metering, (2) center-weighted average light metering, and (3) spot metering. You can select the light metering system most suitable to the conditions. The camera also uses TTL (throughthe-lens) light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens. This lets you get very accurate light readings that are unaffected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera.
Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering 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 Full-Auto mode. Center-Weighted Average Light Metering 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 the Aperture-
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. 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.
Super FP Flash The duration of a conventional flash is extremely short. With SLR cameras equipped with focal plane shutters, the flash can normally only be synchronized at shutter speeds where the shutter opens fully. In this camera's Portrait mode, the flash duration has been extended, so synchronization is possible even when the shutter is not fully open. This system is called Super FP Flash and is especially effective for daylight sync photography with backlit scenes. Subjects can be made to stand out by opening the lens aperture fully to blur the background. Since flash output is never overpowering, it is easy to take naturallooking daylight sync pictures can with lighting similar to that used by professionals for SLR photography.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS C-210 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.9X

REMOTE CONTROL RC-200

ACTION CASE C

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How long will the batteries last? 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. Q: How should I store the camera? A: Cameras are susceptible to 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 mothballs. Q: When does the camera measure and set the exposure? A: When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera measures both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter release button remains halfway depressed. In the Spot Metering mode, the exposure is locked when the spot button is pressed. 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 I use a filter? A: Yes, you can. Use one with a diameter of 52 mm. When you use a thick one, like a C-POL (circular-polarizing) filter, the edges of the picture plane sometimes become dark or the lens cap may not close. Be sure to turn off the power before mounting or removing a filter. When doing so, even with the power off, sometimes the lens rotates and the motor operates. This is not a malfunction. Q: Can I use infrared film?

A: No.

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.
Do not leave the camera on a television, refrigerator, or speaker.
Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage.
If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel immediately. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera.
Do not shake or shock the camera.
Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens.
Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40C/104F) or to extreme cold (below -10C/14F). Low temperatures, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it. Keep your hair, hands, strap, etc., away from the autofocus window, lens, AE sensor and flash. Avoid leaving the camera unused for a long period of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use.

Remedy

Set the power switch to ON. Reload the batteries correctly. Replace the batteries with new ones. Keep the camera warm while using it. Remove the film. Reload the film. Press the FULL AUTO button, or press the shutter release button halfway.
The power is OFF. 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 LCD panel turn off suddenly.
blinks and the shutter cannot be released.
blinks even when the flash is not flipped up.
The LCD panel turns off automatically if none of the camera's functions have been used for about 30 seconds. The flash has not finished recharging.
Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds until recharging is completed.

Flip up the flash.

The autofocus indicator blinks and the shutter cannot be released.
The camera doesn't focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights.
blinks to warn you that camera-shake is likely to occur due to insufficient light and to recommend that you use the flash to get a better result (for example, when shooting under fluorescent light). The autofocus system may not work when the subject is moving too fast, when the camera is shaking, or when the subject is difficult for autofocus to lock onto (refer to p. 54). The subject is closer than the camera's minimum working distance (75 cm/2.5 ft). The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the auxiliary flash's working distance (approx. 75 cm ~ 5 m/2.5 ft ~ 16.4 ft).
First focus on something at the same distance as the subject, then recompose the frame to take the picture. Move 75 cm/2.5 ft or more away from the subject. Move the camera closer to the subject.

Symptom

The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash doesn't fire.
The subject is not in focus.
Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights. Remove the film.
Set the flash mode to Fill-In. Set the flash mode to Fill-In.
The rewound film is still loaded. Ambient light is too bright. High-speed film is used. Exposure is incorrect in the AperturePreferred Auto mode. If no operations have been carried out in the Selftimer/Remote Control mode for about 20 minutes, the LCD panel turns off and the shutter can't be released with the remote control.
+/- blinks in the viewfinder.
The shutter cannot be released by remote control.
Change the aperture until +/- stops blinking. Use the flash when available light is insufficient. Press the FULL AUTO button to turn on the LCD panel, and engage the Selftimer/Remote Control mode again.

Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom Cause
The subjects' eyes appear red in printed pictures.
Use the Auto-S Flash mode to significantly reduce red-eye phenomenon.
This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is 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. It is also more likely to occur when using 110 mm telephoto than when using wide-angle focal lengths. When a negative is enlarged, sometimes the edge of the frame is not printed.
The subject was within the frame of the viewfinder, but its edges are missing on the print. The picture is out of focus.
Leave some room on the edges of the frame when you compose your shots. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter release button gently. Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock. Press the shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera. Shoot within the working range of the flash. Set the flash to Fill-In mode. Reset the exposure compensation dial to the "0" position. Set the flash mode to Fill-In.

The picture is too dark.

The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. The viewfinder's autofocus frame was not positioned on the subject. The shutter release button was pressed from right in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The subject was backlit. The exposure compensation setting has been adjusted. The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture.
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus single-lens reflex camera with built-in 28 mm ~ 110 mm zoom lens. 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). Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal plane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~ 4-sec. Manual F8, 1 sec ~ 60 sec. Flash-shutter synchronization: Under 1/100 sec. (1/2,000 ~ 1/100 sec. in Portrait mode). Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection system autofocus with focus lock. Autofocus beep available. Auxiliary flash activation in low light. (Available at distances up to 8 m (26.2 ft), determined under Olympus test conditions.) Focusing range 0.75 m (2.5 ft) ~ (infinity). Provided with predictive autofocus (in Stop Action mode only). Exposure compensation: 2 EV (1/2-step). Viewfinder: Standard/panorama switchable singlelens reflex system, magnification ratio 0.72 (at 50 mm). Finder view-field 85% of actual view-field. Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot frame, panorama frame, autofocus indicator, flash indicator (to be used as flash warning), overexposure/underexposure indicator. Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1. Light metering system: TTL light metering system. Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, centerweighted average light metering, spot metering. Exposure modes: Program AE (Full-Auto, Stop Action, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape). Aperture-Preferred Auto. Long Time (manual). Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DXcoded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 125,

200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000,
3200). Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed. Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed). Film advance: Automatic film winding.
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. (at normal temperature). Flash range:
Quartz Date Specifications Data recording system: Imprinting from behind film. Types of data recording: Year-month-day, Day-hour-minute, No data, Month-day-year, Day-month-year. External display of recorded data: Continuous LCD panel display. Automatic calendar function: To year 2049, self-adjusting. Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR2025).
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

Panorama model only

Flash modes: Auto (automatic flash activation in low-light, backlight, fluorescent light). Auto-S (red-eye reducing, same as Auto otherwise), Fill-In (forced activation), Off (when flash is retracted). Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A) (replaceable).
Dimensions: 123 (W) X 88 (H) X 115 (D) mm (4.8 X 3.5 X 4.5 in) (excluding protrusions). Weight: 650 g (22.9 oz) (without batteries)
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000/1-800-622-6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730
(Letters) Postfach 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y0TX, United Kingdom. Tel. 0171-253-2772
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. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
This camera complies with EU directive 89/336/EEC for CE marking. Die CE-Marke zeigt an,da diese Kamera die EG-Richtlinie 89/336EWG erfllt. Cet appareil photo est conforme la directive UE89/336/CEE pour le marquage CE. Esta cmara cumple con la directiva de la Union Europea 89/336/EEC para la marca de CE.

Before using your IS-3DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your IS-3DLX before taking important photographs.

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus IS-3DLX.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 35mm ~ 180mm approx. 5X zoom lens for increased shooting range. Powerful built-in, dual-element intelligent flash system rated at GN 28 (ISO100m)/GN 92 (ISO100ft), for telephoto and GN 20 (ISO100m)/GN 66 (ISO100ft), for wide angle, corresponding to distant subjects and zoom shooting with high magnification and assuring beautiful pictures. 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.

Optional remote control for Bulb shooting, etc. Date imprinting function.
Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Manual operation

Operation order

Automatic operation

Indicator on

Indicator blinking

Attention

Depress halfway

PREPARATIONS

Attaching the strap. 7 Outline of operations. 8
Names and functions of parts. 4 Viewfinder display/LCD panel. 6
Loading the batteries..10
Checking the batteries. 11

Points to remember.. 12

Reset operation.. 14

BASIC OPERATIONS

Loading the film.... Taking pictures.... Unloading the film... Using the focus lock. 22
Using the drive modes.. 47
Power focus.. Spot metering.. 52 53

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Flash photography.. 23 Selftimer..30
Macro photography.. 32 Using the exposure modes. 34 Flash photography in the manual exposure mode.. 45 Exposure compensation. 46
Flash. 63 Electronic flash G40 (optional). 65

Zoom exposure.. 54

Autofocus beep.. 55 Remote control (optional).. 56
Printing the date and time.. 61 Correcting the data.. 62
Exposure compensation. 75

TAKING BETTER PICTURES

Film speed.. 75
Effects of zoom and its advantages. 68
Autofocus (AF).. 70 Exposure.. 72 Metering the amount of light. 74
Macro photography. 76 Panorama photography. 77 Accessories (optional).. 78

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Care and storage... 79

Battery handling.... 80

Troubleshooting.... 81
Questions and answers... 84

Specifications.... 85

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Remote control sensor

(rear)

Hot shoe cover

Shutter release button

Shift dial

Selects the flash, exposure and drive modes. (The same operation can also be performed with the shift

buttons in the rear.)

Power ON/OFF switch
Selftimer/remote control button Flash
Flash release (See p. 23.)
Selects the shutter speed.
Remote control sensor (front) AF illuminator

When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 21).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 21).

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).
Turn the lock screw on the bottom of the camera counterclockwise to open the battery cover.
Insert the batteries as shown and replace the cover, turning the lock screw clockwise.
The types of batteries that can be used are also shown inside the battery cover. When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 80.

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Turn the power switch ON.
Press the exposure mode and +/buttons simultaneously to check the batteries.
Batteries are OK. The mark disappears when the finger is released from the button.

Blinks

Batteries are low. Have spares handy. Batteries should be replaced immediately.

Lights

POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Incorrect.
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.
Caution: Keep your fingers away from the lens, AF illuminator and flash.
Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Keep the shutter Depress the shutter release release button Cautions: depressed halfway. button fully.
Press the shutter release button gently.
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.

To lock the focus.

Make sure
To release the shutter and take the picture.
Note: When the autofocus indicator doesn't light, the shutter won't release. (See p. 70.)
The image is clear, the autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder.

RESET OPERATION

Reset operation restores the standard shooting mode, for worry-free photography that anyone can perform. Also use this mode when you don't know what operation to perform. Press the exposure mode and +/- buttons simultaneously. Standard Shooting Mode
Exposure mode: Program Auto (P) Drive mode: Single (S)* Light metering mode: ESP Flash mode: AUTO or AUTO-S Exposure compensation: 0 Focusing: AF Autofocus beep: On
The camera will return to the standard shooting mode, and other set modes will be canceled.
* This mode won't be restored by performing the reset operation once the Double Exposure mode is activated and the first

shot is taken. (See p. 50.)

LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Push in the film cartridge until it clicks.

Shutter curtains

Note: Use DX-coded film. Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain, and do not press it with the edge of film.
Pass the edge of the film under the film guide, and align the film leader with the film loading indicator.
Film loading indicator Film guide
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. If not, push the cartridge down.

Close the back cover.

The film automatically advances to the first frame.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads.
Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, reload the film.

TAKING PICTURES

Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photography.
Remove the lens cap, and turn the power switch ON.
While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition.
Make sure The lens advances, and the LCD panel lights.
Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed.
There are two zoom speeds. Press the zoom button halfway for slow zooming and fully for fast zooming.
How to Use the Zoom Buttons
Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.

Max. telephoto focal

length: 180mm
Position the autofocus frame on your subject.

Wide-angle: Press the

button to zoom out.

Max. wide-angle focal

length: 35 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance m (ft) ~
Depress the shutter release button halfway.
Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture.
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
The shutter releases and the film automatically advances to the next frame.
lock on, and when the subject is too close. Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter won't release. (See p. 70.)

UNLOADING THE FILM

The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. Make sure the motor has stopped Rewinding the film before and the E is blinking on the LCD the end of the roll
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.
After confirming that the power is ON, 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.

Flip up the flash, and select the Auto-S mode.
Press the shutter release button.

Notes:

The pre-flashes are not emitted in the Sports mode.
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 23.
Forced Activation FILL-IN
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.
Make sure the exposure mode is set to P (program).
Flip up the flash, and select the FILL-IN Flash
mode. Press the shutter release button.
In exposure modes other than Program, the FILL-IN Flash mode cannot be engaged.
Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec.

SELFTIMER

Press the selftimer/ remote control button. is displayed on the LCD panel.
Position the autofocus frame on the subject. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject.
Note: When the selftimer/remote control
button is pressed again, will start blinking, but the selftimer will operate in the same manner as when lights.
The focus and exposure will be locked.
Important: Do not press the shutter release button while standing in front of the camera as this may cause out-of-focus pictures.
Press the shutter release button fully to activate the selftimer.
Notes: 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.
Important: To prevent backlight from entering through the viewfinder, do not move your eye from the viewfinder when you press the shutter release button.
Make sure The viewfinder display disappears and the AF illuminator blinks during the operation.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Close-up photography is possible at working distance of 0.6 m (2 ft) to , between focal lengths of 35 mm and 120 mm.

Press the macro button.

Note: When the lens is at a setting greater than 120 mm, it will be withdrawn to 120 mm automatically.

Make sure appears both in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition.
Note: To cancel the Macro mode, press the macro button again.

USING THE EXPOSURE MODES

There are seven exposure modes: four with preset settings for easy shooting in various common situations, and three allowing you to select your own settings.

Exposure Modes

Program Auto (ESP metering)
Standard exposure mode for ordinary shooting.

your experience:

For creative expressions making good use of
Aperture-Preferred Auto (center-weighted average metering) (P. 41) The aperture is set manually, and the camera automatically controls the correct shutter speed. Shutter-Preferred Auto (center-weighted average

metering) (P. 42)

The shutter speed is set manually, and the camera automatically controls the correct aperture. Manual Exposure (center-weighted average metering) (P. 43) Both the aperture and shutter speed are set manually.
The modes are accessed in the order shown
For easy, effective shooting in various common situations:
Sports (P. 36) For fast-moving subjects. Portrait (P. 37) For pictures with blurred backgrounds for "portrait" effect. Landscape (P. 38) For pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds. Night Scene (P. 39) For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in

the foreground.

How to Select the Exposure Mode While pressing the mode button, select the mode using the shift buttons or shift dial.
Release the mode button to engage the mode.
blinks to show the selected exposure mode.
The engaged exposure mode lights.
To shoot fast-moving subjects.
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

Select the Sports mode to display on the LCD panel.
As long as the shutter release button is pressed, the shutter will release continuously.
Notes: In the Sports mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not be emitted. The camera exposes a maximum of two frames per second.

Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame, and press the SPOT button.
Recompose the shot, then press the shutter release button to take the picture.
Make sure will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the view/finder, and the exposure is locked.
When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene mode is engaged, the camera does not perform spot metering. After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is
canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a
shot, press the SPOT button again.

ZOOM EXPOSURE

Using this mode, the film is exposed while zooming, resulting in intriguing "streaked" images.
Select the Night Scene mode to display on the LCD panel, Set the focal length where you want to start zooming.
While pressing the shutter release button halfway to keep the subject in focus, press either W or T on the zoom buttons.
Notes: This exposure method is most effective when the
focal length is set at either the maximum (180 mm)
or the minimum (35 mm) setting. Use the flash when photographing a person.
Note: The lens will not move until the shutter release button is fully pressed.

AUTOFOCUS BEEP

When not required, the beep can be overridden.
While keeping the zoom button depressed, press the shutter release button fully to take the picture.
Press the drive and flash buttons simultaneously to override the beep. To reactivate it, press the buttons again.
Note: If the shutter speed is faster than 1/3-sec., zoom exposure will automatically be canceled, and the camera will operate in the standard Night Scene mode.
When overriding or reactivating the beep, a confirmation beep is heard. Note: When the power is switched off and on again, the beep will be functioning.

REMOTE CONTROL

Press the selftimer/remote control button to engage the Remote Control mode.

(OPTIONAL)

Position the autofocus frame on the subject.
The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required.

Press Once

Twice Thrice
Display Lights Blinks Goes out
Shutter will be: Released 3 sec. later

Released right away Canceled
Note: When there is no subject in the position you want to focus on, first focus on an object
at the same distance as the desired position.
Then enter the PF mode, and recompose the frame. (See page 52.)
Aim the remote control at the camera from within the range shown in the illustrations below, and press the button. The shutter will be released after the autofocus beep is heard and the AF illuminator blinks.
When releasing the shutter from in front of the

camera:

When releasing the shutter from behind the
Notes: Use selftimer outside this range.
When the IS/L B-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X is
the camera from shaking by pressing the shutter release
button when in macro photography or when the teleconverter is mounted. When using the remote control from behind the camera,
Use the remote control from behind the camera to prevent
mounted, the remote control may not work even within the above range because the signal
transmission is blocked by the converter. Remote Control mode.
aim at the remote control sensor on the top of the grip.
Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press the selftimer/remote control button again to cancel the

Viewfinder Cap

Use the provided viewfinder cap to prevent light from entering the viewfinder.
Notes on the Remote Control:
The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is difficult (see p. 70). Continuous shooting cannot be performed when the remote control is used.
The shutter will not release using the remote control when the remote control's battery is exhausted.
The battery of the remote control cannot be replaced. The service life is
approx. 5 years (variable with operating
conditions and environments).

CAUTIONS:

Keep the remote control out of the reach of children. In case it is
swallowed, immediately consult a

physician.

viewfinder.
Place the viewfinder cap securely on the
When the viewfinder cap is not used, the
Keep the remote control away from fire
and extreme heat. Never try to
camera may not set the correct exposure or
may not focus on the subject.

disassemble it.

Select the Manual Exposure mode to display M on the LCD panel, and set the. shutter speed to
Press the button on the remote control.
The shutter will open. Note: The selftimer/remote control
display remains on the LCD panel as long as the shutter is open.
Press the button on the remote control again.

The shutter will close.

Note: The shutter automatically closes when the camera's batteries are exhausted.
PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME
There are five printing modes as shown below. Choose the desired mode with the DATE MODE button.

background is too great. When the Fill-in Flash is used in such a case, the subject is lit brightly by the flash. This minimizes the difference in brightness between the subject and the background, allowing both to be shot clearly. This light is also reflected from the subject's eyes (catch light effect), making the picture lively. In this mode, the flash fires no matter what light is available as long as the flash is flipped up. (Flash emission in well-lit conditions is called daylight synchro.)
conditions. Fill-in Flash
Fill-in refers to the auxiliary light that "fills in" areas of the subject shadowed by the main light source.
Electronic Flash G40 (Optional)
The G40 is a dedicated flash for the IS Series (GN 40, ISO 10Om/GN 132,ISO 100ft). Refer to these pages when the G40 is to be used in the Shutter-Preferred Auto mode.
When shooting in the Shutter-Preferred Auto mode:
Turn the power switch ON, set the camera's exposure mode to S.
Select 1/100-sec. or slower shutter speed using the shift dial.
Make sure The battery has been recharged.
Note: The G40 won't fire at shutter speeds faster than 1/100-sec.
Note: When used together, the G40 fires full emission but the built-in flash is compensated by -3EV.
Refer to the G40's manual for more instructions.
Advanced flash photography using the G40
Multi Flash Normal Slow-Synchro (Curtain-1 Synchro)
Bounce photography uses indirect lighting of subjects by reflecting the flash off the ceiling or wall. With straight flash
photography a strong shadow
Bounce (with simultaneous use of the built-in flash)
Follow-Synchro (Curtain-2 Synchro)
often appears behind the subject. By bouncing the flash, you can obtain soft, wellbalanced lighting of the entire subject. You can also use the built-in flash together with the G40 for additional affects. Multi-flash emits the light several times in one exposure. With this flash mode, continuous movement, such as a golf swing,

can be photographed

sequentially in one frame. It's a multiple exposure with flash. With Follow-Synchro mode, the flash fires at the final point of slowsynchro. For example, the taillights of a moving automobile can be captured on film. When the IS-3DLX is equipped with the teleconverter lens (1.7X) or the wide-converter (0.8X), the built-in flash cannot be used. We recommend you use the G40 for such cases.
EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES
moving part of the lens. In the case of the IS-3DLX,
any focal length between 35 mm and 180 mm can In a zoom lens, the focal length is changed by

be selected.

More than 100 mm When the lens is set to the maximum focal length of 180 mm, magnification is approximately five times
field is large, sharp photographs with enhanced

your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time. of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting
shutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec.
With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired F stop, and the camera automatically selects the
correct shutter speed. Aperture-preferred auto
gives more artistic freedom of expression and
creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control
the blur of the background. With shutter-preferred auto, you select the shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the F
stop. By changing the shutter speed, you can freeze a fast-moving subject or blur it to convey a

sense of motion.

Portrait Mode
In this mode, the IS-3DLX chooses a wide aperture for a short depth of field. This results in a softly blurred subject background, against which your subject stands out in sharp focus. When shooting night scenes you may sometimes
this mode. To shoot such high-speed action, excellent timing is essential to take the photo at just the right moment. This mode offers the optimal combination of continuous shooting and autofocus to maximize your timing for maximum results. This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both

Night Scene Mode

Landscape Mode
be disappointed with the result, usually because the camera's automatic exposure function works on a standard exposure ratio. In such situations a professional photographer would adjust for exposure compensation based on long experience, or select the manual shooting mode.
The IS-3DLX's night scene mode will automatically
the subject and the background or when you want
to shoot natural scenery with low contrast. The
camera automatically stops down the aperture to make the range of focus as large as possible. In
shooting conditions for this mode, the subjects are
likely be at a distance of position.

(infinity), so the

autofocus function in this mode starts from the
adjust the exposure compensation for attractive night scene photography. For example, when
shooting a subject with a night scene as its
background, the use of the flash is often desirable. Should that be the case, the camera performs the
most suitable exposure compensation for both the
with ISO 100 or 15 seconds with ISO 25), the tripod for example) to prevent blurring.

subject and the background. Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow (up to 4 seconds camera should be held firmly in position (with a This mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at

Sports Mode

to "freeze" the action on film. However, the high shutter speed is not the only important feature of
play. A fast shutter speed is automatically selected
METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

Light Metering

Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed picture in various ways. The IS-3DLX employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light

system is automatically

activated. When the contrast between bright and dark areas is not too
metering , (2) center-weighted average light metering, and (3) spot metering. The IS-3DLX allows you to select the light metering system most
suitable in any photographic situation.
At the same time, the IS-3DLX uses TTL (throughthe-lens) light metering to automatically measure
the light that enters the lens. This allows you to
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 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 system calculates the correct exposure for only one
obtain very accurate light metering that is not affected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera.
ESP light metering measures the brightness of the
Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering (Exposure Mode P)
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 - side of the exposure compensation button.
central portion and peripheral portion of the frame separately in order to determine the proper on programmed data to properly compensate for automatically when in the P (Program) mode.

Center-weighted average light metering is the most backlighting. ESP light metering is used exposure. The calculation program used is based
exposure compensation button. To properly expose black objects, use spot metering and then press the

Spot metering can be

used in any of the P, A, S or M exposure modes.
Center-Weighted Average Light Metering (Exposure Mode A or M)
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), S (Shutter preferred) or M (Manual) mode, this light metering
Proper exposure refers to the balance of light and
dark in a photo. When shooting a black and white

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.

Fixed Proper Exposure

Film Speed
wall, the exposure will be based on the average
ratio of black and white thus the overall exposure is set for gray. This is technically called
"fixed proper exposure." A good example of this is a
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
However, there are also other advantages. With
than the subject. In the case of strong backlighting,
the exposure needs to be adjusted to compensate
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. With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX" film cartridges: ISO 25 ~ 5000. In the case of non-
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.
DX-coded film, the camera will automatically be set to film speed ISO 32.

Exposure Compensation

With the IS-3DLX, 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. Under backlit
conditions you'll want to make your subject appear
brighter (+1 to +2EV). For shooting winter snow scenes, you may want adjust the exposure for
additional definition (+2EV). Or, suppose your picture
is composed of a black wall, (-2EV) compensation would most likely be appropriate.

Use the power focus, or move the camera closer to the subject.

See p.52/70

illuminator lights.
contrast (blue or black).
The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash doesn't fire
The subject is not in focus.
The rewound film is still loaded. The battery has not been recharged.
The shutter speed is set at faster Exposure and Portrait modes).
Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights. Remove the film. Wait until lights.
Set the flash mode to one other than Fill-in.
Check the batteries on the LCD panel. If the display blinks, replace

p.26 p.29

than 1/100-sec. (except in the Manual
The zooming speed does not get faster even when the zoom button is fully depressed. As the batteries get exhausted, the fast zooming speed becomes slower, and the difference between the fast and slow zooming speeds becomes

smaller.

the batteries.
Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom Cause The subjects' eyes This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with
appear red in printed pictures. all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as
Remedy Use the Auto-S Flash mode to significantly reduce red-eye phenomenon.
off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-
ambient lighting. It is also more likely to
when using wide-angle focal lengths.
The subject was within the frame of
occur when using 135mm telephoto than Leave some room on the edges of the frame when you compose your shots.

the viewfinder, but

its edges are missing on the print. The film is scratched.
When a negative is enlarged, sometimes the edge of the frame is not printed.
Sand or dust is lodged in the film path. Film particles have accumulated inside the camera.
Clean the film path while taking care not to damage the shutter
curtains. dealer or Olympus service center. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter release button gently. Position the autofocus frame on Shoot within the working range of the flash. Set the flash to Fill-In mode.

Consult your nearest Olympus
The picture is out of focus.
The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. The viewfinder's autofocus frame was

p.22 p.27

not positioned on the subject.
the subject, or use the focus lock.

The picture is too

The subject was out of the working range of the flash.

The subject was backlit.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: How long will the batteries last? A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for roughly 20 rolls of 24exposure 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. Q:How should I store the camera? A: Cameras are susceptible to 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 mothballs. Q:When does the camera measure and set the exposure? A: When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera measures both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter release button remains halfway depressed. In the Spot Metering mode, the exposure is locked when the spot button is pressed. 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus frame, panorama marks, autofocus
single-lens reflex camera with built-in 35mm ~ 180mm zoom lens.
Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 55mm filter diameter) 35mm ~ 180mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 16
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
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
system Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, center-weighted average light metering,
spot metering. Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Standard, Sports, Portrait, Night-Scene, Landscape), (2) Aperture-preferred AE, (3) ShutterPreferred AE, (4) Manual exposure. Exposure compensation: 4 EV compensation
plain shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~