Olympus 88 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your purchase of an Olympus OM-88 . This newly developed automatic SLR camera

features an advanced power focus system, programmed exposure control and an automatic film handling

system to let you take beautiful pictures with ease. Further, if you use this new type of programmed SLR

camera with a Manual Adapter 2, it also permits aperture-priority automatic exposure and manual

exposure to give you the possibility of creative visual expressions that are possible only with an SLR.

Anyone can enjoy taking pictures with it very easily — not only simple snapshots, but also highly

sophisticated pictures. Before using the camera, please study this instruction manual carefully with the

OM-88 in front of you, so that you can get the very best performance and service life from your new

camera.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using conventional auto flash units

take better photographs:

................

Programmedexposure ....................

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering

Display in the viewfinder .................

Usingthe Manual Adapter2 ............

OM-88 system.............................

Notes on the OM-88 with current

OM SystemUnits ..........................

Conventional OM Lenses ................

Care

and

Storage

...........................

Questions and Answers ...................

DescriptionofControls.................

Specifications .............................

Manual Adapter 2 Description of

Controls

....................................

Manual Adapter 2 Specifications .....

Preparations

for

Taking Pictures

...........

LoadingtheBatteries......................

CheckingtheBatteries....................

Mountingthe Lens ........................

Taking Photographs

.........................

LoadingtheFilm...........................

Taking Photographs

.......................

RewindingtheFilm ........................

Taking Photographs

........................

Using the backlight control button .....

Using the self-timer ........................

UsingOM Lenses ..........................

Taking Photographs III

(flash photography)

............................

Using T-series Electronic Flashes

(T18, T20andT32) ........................

Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280 ....

Taking Photographs IV

Using the OM-88 with the Manual

Adapter

........................................

Mounting the Manual Adapter 2 .......

Aperture-priority auto exposure ........

Manualexposure...........................

Bulb exposure

...............................

Preparations for Taking Pictures

The OM-88 is designed primarily for use with Olympus AF Lenses and 50mm

F2.0 PF Lens. (Regarding the instructions for use of conventional OM Lenses, refer

to page 17.)

Open the battery compartment cover by

sliding the knob in the lower part of the grip. 4 LR03 (AAA) batteries

Inset the batteries in the correct direction

and close the cover.

LoadingtheBatteries

Do not use different kinds of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time. If

you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time, remove the

batteries. Before changing

the

batteries,

set the

mode dial

"OFF".

The audible and visual signals will tell you

that the batteries have enough power.

As the battery power weakens, both the

audible and visual signals become

intermittent. Replace the batteries as soon as

possible.

(When the batteries are completely

exhausted the audible and visual signals do

not operate at all.)

Set the mode dial at "CHECK".

Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in cold

weather, or if the camera has not been used for a long lime.

Checking the Batteries

Mounting the Lens

(if you are using an OM lens, refer to page 17.)

Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap.

Align the red dots on the body and the lens

as shown, push in the lens and turn it slowly

clockwise until it locks. (Do not touch the

button ).

Removing the Lens:

Press the lens release button.

Turn the lens until it stops.

Pull the lens forward to remove it from

the camera body.

Remove the front lens cap.

Taking Photographs 1

The OM-88 is so designed to allow everyone to enjoy the fascinating world of SLR

photography with ease. This chapter explains its basic procedure how to take

programmed exposure pictures (see page 34 for details).

Loading the Film

Loading and film-speed selection for DX film arc automatic.

Set the mode dial at "P".

Make sure you are using a DX coded film,

This camera does not accept non-DX

coded films.

Open the camera back by sliding the release

knob.

Avoiding direct sunlight, inset the film

cartridge.

Take care not to touch the shutter curtain

with your finger or the film leader.

Align the film leader with the red mark and

insert the sprocket teeth in the film

perforations.

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