Olympus IS-1 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Viewfinder Indicators
Spot frame
Autofocus frame
Autofocus
Power focus
Shutter speed
Aperture setting
Exposure compensation /
Manual exposure
Spot metering
Mode button
SUBJECT
MACRO
FLASH
REWIND
DRIVE
Do not use any device with a sharp tip.
Flash
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Description of controls (1)
Hot shoe cover
Shift button
Shutter release button
AF illuminator
Power switch
Selftimer button
Flash switch
Zoom buttons
Strap attaching stud
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Table of contents
Description of controls (1) ................... 2
Before you begin ................................. 5
Loading the batteries ............................ 5
Loading the film ................................... 7
Unloading the film .............................. 10
Reset operation ..................................... 12
Simple point & shoot photography ........ 13
How to take pictures .......................... 13
Holding the camera ............................ 18
Auto flash photography ...................... 19
Camera functions and controls............. 21
Focus lock....................................... 21
Selftimer......................................... 22
Spot metering................................... 24
Macro photography ........................... 26
Continuous mode.............................. 28
Double exposure mode....................... 29
Portrait zoom mode........................... 31
Night scene mode ............................. 34
Slow-synchro fill-in flash .................. 35
Zoom memory mode ......................... 36
Auto-S flash photography .................. 38
Fill-in flash ..................................... 40
Special effects ................................... 42
Exposure mode switching .................... 42
Aperture-preferred auto mode .............. 43
Manual exposure mode ....................... 44
Exposure compensation....................... 46
Power Focus photography .................... 47
Zoom exposure ................................. 48
Manual flash operation ....................... 50
How to take better pictures
(Zoom effects, Autofocus, Exposure,
light measuring, Exposure compensation
and film speed, flash) ....................... 52
How to attach the strap ...................... 64
Accessories ........................................ 66
Troubleshooting ................................. 68
Care and storage .............................. 70
Specifications .................................... 71
Description of controls (2) ................... 73
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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS IS-1. Please read this instruction
manual carefully before using the camera. We also recommend that you shoot
at least one roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features.
Symbols used in this manual
Correct Incorrect Operation Order of operation Automatic operation
Attention Press lightly Lamp on Lamp blinking
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Loading the batteries
*Be sure the power switch is OFF.
*Turn the lock screw on the bottom of camera
counter clockwise to open the battery cover.
NOTE: If the batteries are replayced while the power
switch is ON, the camera may not resume
standard shooting mode. In such a case,
perform the reset operation (see p. 12).
*Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and
replace the cover turning the lock screw
clockwise.
WARNING: Do not mix different types of batteries
or new and old batteries at the same
time.
Use Panasonic CR 123A or Duracell DL 123A, or
equivalent.
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Before you begin...

*Switch power ON.
*Press the mode button and the + / – button
simultaneously to check the remaining battery
power.
*Nothing appears if batteries are OK. However
flashes, batteries are low, have spares at
hand. If is displayed continuously,
batteries should be replaced immediately.
NOTE: After checking the batteries the camera is
automatically reset to standard shooting
mode.
Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the
camera for an extended period of time.
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Loading the film
This camera is designed to use DX-coded 35 mm
film. DX coding, used by virtually all major film
manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and
set the film speed automatically, (refer to pg. 60)
* Open the back cover by sliding the back
cover release.
NOTE: Avoid direct light when loading the film.
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*Insert the film cartridge. Do not touch the
shutter curtain with your finger or the film
leader when loading.
*Align the film leader with the film loading
indicator.
NOTE: Adjust the length of the film leader before
loading, so that it matches the film loading
indicator. Make sure the film leader tip is not
bent and the film edge is properly aligned
and engaged with the film guide as shown.
NOTE: Make sure the film cartridge is not sticking
out when aligning film.
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*Close the back cover.
—Use the window on the camera back to check the
type of film loaded.
—The film will advance automatically and the
exposure counter on the LCD panel will display
the number "1" indicating the first picture on the
roll when the power switch is turned ON.
—If the film is improperly loaded, the LCD panel
will display a blinking "E" and . In this
case, open the back cover, and realign the film
leader.
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*The camera automatically rewinds the film
when you reach the end of the roll.
The final reading on the exposure counter before
rewinding may be more than the number of
exposures specified for the film.
Note: If you want to rewind the film before the end
of the roll, open the mode cover and press the
REWIND button.
Unloading the film
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is displayed on the LCD panel while the
film is rewinding.
*Open the back cover, and remove the film
cartridge from the camera.
WARNING: Do not touch the shutter curtain inside
the camera while removing the film
cartridge
NOTE: If the power is turned OFF while rewinding,
operations will stop. However, rewind mode
is not cancelled. Rewinding will continue
when the power switch is turned ON again.
— Once the film has been rewound, a blinking "E"
and will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Further operations are not possible until the
rewound film cartridge is removed.
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Reset operation
If you forget which mode you are in, the camera can be reset to automatically resume
standard shooting mode.
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
*Press the MODE button and + / – button
simultaneously.
— The camera will resume standard shooting mode,
and other set modes will be cancelled.
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How to take pictures
*Press part A to remove the lens cap.
*Set power switch ON.
—The lens will automatically adjust for wide angle
shooting and standard shooting mode will be
displayed on the LCD panel.
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Simple point & shoot photography

*While looking through the viewfinder, aim the
camera at the subject.
*Use the zoom (T/W) button to adjust the
size of your subject in the frame (Telephoto
or Wide angle).
—Press the "T" (Telephoto) on the zoom button to
zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T"
position is 135 mm.)
—Press the "W" (Wide-angle) on the zoom button
to zoom out. (The minimum focal length in the
"W" position is 35 mm.)
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autofocus
frame
*Position your subject within the autofocus
frame in the center of the viewfinder.
*Press the shutter release button halfway to
focus.
—When correct focus has been achieved, the auto-
focus indicator will light-up in the viewfinder.
—If the autofocus indicator is blinking, correct focus
has not been achieved. If this occurs, let go off
the shutter release button. Make sure your subject
is within the autofocus frame in the center of the
viewfinder and press the shutter release button
halfway again.
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Both the LCD and viewfinder indicators will
remain for about 30 seconds. When the indicators
disappear, press the shutter release button halfway
to resume.

*When correct focus has been achieved
(autofocus indicator has lit up), press the
shutter release button fully. As soon as the
shutter is released, the film will automatically
advance to the next frame.
*Switch the power OFF when the camera is
not in use.
—When the power is switched OFF, the lens will
automatically retract.
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Shooting range: From 1.2 m (3.9 ft) to
is from 0.6 m (2.0 ft) to In Macro mode the shooting range
0 m (0 ft)
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
0 m (0 ft) 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Normal shooting
Macro shooting
When shooting in extremely dim light, the AF
illuminator on the front of the camera will emit a
beam of infrared light to measure the distance to
the subject and assist in the autofocus operation.

Hold the camera correctly and be careful not
to block the AF illuminator or flash with the
camera strap or your fingers.
Holding the camera
NOTE: The longer the focal length, the greater the
potential for the effects of camera shake.
To avoid movement make sure you are holding
the camera properly with both hands.
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Auto flash photography
For shooting in dimly lit or strongly backlit locations.
*When the in the viewfinder blinks,
slide the flash switch to activate the flash.
—Flash will pop up
AUTO will light on the
LCD panel.
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