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 >
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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").
2
1
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Detaching the Lens
3
Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-
wise until it locks.
Press the lens release button and turn the len
counter-clockwise.
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Inserting the Batteries
2
1
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
2
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
at 1/60 sec. or B (in red).
** Be sure to make battery check after replacing
batteries.
1
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Loading the Film
1
2
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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3
4
Insert the film leader into the take-up spool. Wind the film once.
Correct
Incorrect
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5 6
Continue to advance the film till sprockets are
caught on both edges of the film.
Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank
clockwise.
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Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"
7
Close the camera back until it clicks into place.
Face the camera toward light and take two
blind shots.
1
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Setting the ISO Film Speed
1
2
Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the
ISO speed appears in the window.
Align the exposure line with the index
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OM-2S
PROGRAM
< Basic Shooting Mode >
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Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)
1 2
Set the mode selector lever to the "PRO-
GRAM" position.
Set the lens to its minimum aperture.
B-7
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B-10
3 4
Press the shutter release slightly to turn on the
viewfiner.
(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-
finder display after 90 sec.)
Turn the focus ring in either direction until
the subject is sharpest.
You can focus using any of the focusing aids:
Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar
Surronding ground glass.
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5
6
Press the shutter release to take the picture.
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Rewinding the Film
When the exposure counter indicates the end
of your roll of film
Push the "R" button.
1
2
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3
4
Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until
the film tension is released.
Open the camera back by pulling up on the
rewind knoband remove the film.
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TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)
1 2
Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"
position.
Setthe aperture.
B-20
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