Olympus iS-3 DLX User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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 (ISO100·m)/GN
92(ISO100·ft),fortelephotoandGN20(ISO100·m)/GN66(ISO100·ft),forwideangle,
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.
Incorrect
Manual
operation
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Indicator on
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Depress
halfway
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Symbols used in this manual:

PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts ......... 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ......... 6
Attachingthestrap ........................ 7
Outlineofoperations................ 8
Loading the batteries ......................10
Checking the batteries................ 11
Points to remember .................... 12
Reset operation............................. 14
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS
TAKING BETTER
PICTURES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Loadingthefilm ...................................................................................................... 15
Taking pictures ............................................................................. 18
Unloadingthefilm..................................................................................... 21
Using the focus lock ................ 22
Flash photography .................... 23
Selftimer ...........................30
Macrophotography.................... 32
Usingtheexposuremodes ............34
Flash photographyinthe manual
exposuremode............................ 45
Exposurecompensation..................... 46
Using the drive modes .................... 47
Power focus .......................................... 52
Spot metering ................................. 53
Zoomexposure ............................54
Autofocusbeep................................... 55
Remotecontrol(optional) ............... 56
Printingthedateandtime .................61
Correctingthedata...................... 62
Flash .................................... 63
Electronic flash G40 (optional) ......... 65
Effectsofzoomanditsadvantages .. 68
Autofocus(AF).................................. 70
Exposure ....................................... 72
Metering the amount of light ............. 74
Exposure compensation.................. 75
Film speed............................................... 75
Macro photography............................... 76
Panorama photography..................... 77
Accessories (optional)........................... 78
Care and storage ........................................................................... 79
Battery handling ............................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 81
Questions and answers .................................................................................... 84
Specifications .............................................................................................. 85
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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.)
Selects the shutter speed.
Remote control sensor
(front)
AF illuminator
Also blinks when the selftimer
is activated.
Power ON/OFF switch
Selftimer/remote
control button
Flash
Flash release (See p. 23.)
Strap attachment stud
Zoom(T/W)buttons
(See p. 18.)
Become the focus buttons
in the PF mode.
PF button
Macro button
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PREPARATIONS

Viewfinder
(See p. 6.)
Exposuremodebutton
+/- button
Spot button
(See p. 53.)
Film window
For confirmation of
film ISO speed
Back cover
release
Mid-roll rewind
button
Drive mode button
Flash mode button
DateMODE,SETand
ADJUST buttons
Battery compartment
cover
Tripod socket
Shift buttons
Select the flash, exposure and drive modes.
(The same operation can also be performed
using the shift dial in the front)
Select the aperture setting.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Spot frame
Autofocus frame
Autofocus
Macro
Flash
ADAPTER is required
LCD PANEL
Exposure modes:
Program auto-exposure/
ESP light metering
Aperture-preferred
auto-exposure
Shutter-speed-preferred
auto-exposure
Manual exposure
Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Night scene
Drive modes:
Single-frame advance
Continuous-frameadvance
Double exposure
Shutter speed
Aperture setting
Spot metering
Exposure compensation/
Manual exposure
Battery check
Shutter speed
Aperture setting
Flash modes:
Auto flash
Auto-S flash
Fill-in flash
Exposure compensation
Exposure counter/Exposure
compensation level
Spot metering
Power focus (autofocus
override)
•Macro
Selftimer/Remotecontrol
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Panorama marks*
*Optional IS/L PANORAMA

ATTACHING THE STRAP
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load the batteries (p. 10).
Open the back cover (p. 15).
Press the zoom buttons to
determine the composition
(p. 18).
Place the autofocus frame on
the subject you want to focus on
(p. 19).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway, making sure the
autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights and the
autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).
Load the film (p. 15).
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Close the back cover (p. 17). Turn the power switch ON
(p. 17).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads " "
(p. 17).
Depress the shutter release
button fully to take a picture
(p. 20).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 21).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 21).
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LOADINGTHEBATTERIES
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).
Turn the lock screw on the
bottom ofthe camera
counterclockwise to
open the battery cover.
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.
Insert the batteries as
shown and replace the
cover, turning the lock
screw clockwise.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 80.
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