Olympus 2S User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

OLYMPUS

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using

the camera, so that you may be sure of taking correctly

exposed, properly focused and beautifully composed pic-

tures every time you use your OM-2S PROGRAM. We

sincerelywishthatyourOM-2SPROGRAMwillbecomea

source of unending satisfaction for you.

Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-2S PROGRAM are carefully designed and their produc-

tion and assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. If

any interchangeable lenses, flashes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus

cannot be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM-2S PROGRAM.

Correct

Incorrect

Operation

Operation order

Automatic

operation

Two-step operation

Attention

Press lightly

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

Continuous sound

Reference

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

• Mounting the Lens ...................4

• Detaching the Lens ..................5

• Inserting the Batteries .................6

• Checking the Batteries ................7

• Loading the Film ....................8

• Setting the Exposure Counter to "1" .......11

• Setting the ISO Film Speed ............12

< Basic Shooting Mode >

• Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct

"OTF" Light Metering ...............14

• Rewinding the Film ....... ....................................17

• TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering .........19

• What to Do when Overexposure

Warning Appears? .................22

• What to Do when Shutter Speed

is too Slow? ....................22

< Sophisticated Shooting Mode >

• How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT .........24

• Exposure Compensation ..............27

• How to Shoot when the Batteries

are Exhausted ...................27

< Other Operations >

• The Use of the Self-Timer .............30

• Using the Viewfinder Illuminator .........31

• How to Turn off the Beeper ............32

• Attaching the Grip ..................32

< OM System >

• Changing the Focusing Screen .......... 35

• Changing the Camera Back ............ 36

• Attaching the Electronic Flash ........... 37

• Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder .......39

• Handling Care .....................41

• Storage Care .....................42

• Battery Precaution ..................42

• Description of Controls ...............43

• Specifications .....................47

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OM-2S

PROGRAM

< Preparations before Taking Pictures >

A-3

Mounting the Lens

Remove the body and rear lens caps.

Remove

the

front

lens

cap.

(Press

in the

mount

tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with

"OLYMPUS").

A-4

Detaching the Lens

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-

wise until it locks.

Press

the

lens

release

button

and

turn

the len

counter-clockwise.

A-5

Inserting the Batteries

Remove the battery cover.

Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +

signs are facing upwards.

Correct Incorrect

SR44 ( LR44) × 2 A-6

Checking the Batteries

Press the mode selector lever to the "BAT-

TERY CHECK" position.

The audible and visual signals will tell youthat

the battery voltage is sufficient.

If these signals are emitted intermittently, it means

that the batteries are almost worn out. Replace

them with new ones as soon as possible.

* Make sure that the shutter speed ring is not set

1/60 sec.

or B (in

red).

** Be sure to make battery check after replacing

batteries.

A-7

Loading the Film

Place the film cartridge in thefilm chamber.

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the cam-

eraback.

Tear off the top of the

film box and insert it into the

memo holder. It will remind

you which film you are using.

Always load film

in the shade.

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Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.

Wind the film once.

Correct

Incorrect

A-9

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